PurposeTo create a forum that fosters interaction and knowledge sharing between small businesses, government officials, industry experts, and large/ prime businesses. The aim is to equip attendees with knowledge and tools to help access government contracts, navigate regulatory demands, explore contracting, subcontracting, or teaming arrangement opportunities, and stay updated on pertinent topics important for small business growth. Objectives...

A 2-day leadership training event with 27 sessions led by government and industry leaders. National Leadership Training (NLT) is the essential event for developing and training government financial professionals to excel as leaders in today’s competitive market. Don’t miss this opportunity to share best practices, find new solutions to challenges, network with peers and learn from the top financial management leaders and industry e...

Insider threats are back and broader than ever – growing more than 44% over just the past two years. Once manifesting mainly as malicious attacks against an organization, insider threats now are commonly the result of accidents or external compromise. And just as commonly, these threats prey upon access to your critical systems and data. Which are the predominant insider threats against your organization? How are they picking away at yo...

Join Esri in Washington, DC, to learn how the federal government is using GIS to promote a deeper understanding of complex issues for effective solutions. Attend professional development workshops, learn from Esri staff, and connect with your peers. Visit the Esri Expo to discover how Esri partners are using GIS in new and exciting ways. Engage with Esri experts as well as sponsors and exhibitors to get your questions answered.

Networking, Security, and Zero Trust: A Federal & Enterprise Evolution The modern IT landscape is complex, characterized by the intricate interplay of Federal and commercial sectors, each with unique challenges and requirements. Join us to discuss how Netskope SASE framework provides an environment of enhanced security, efficiency, and innovation, by offering tailored solutions adept at meeting the nuanced demands of both sectors. We will...

Join Datadog and MeriTalk on December 12, 2023 at The InterContinental at the Wharf in Washington, D.C. for Datadog Observe, a half-day forum that will surface solutions to your most pressing IT challenges. Our inaugural event brings together federal IT leaders and industry experts to explore the transformative potential of end-to-end observability. With breakout sessions tailored for both executive and technical audiences, you’ll gain a...

From where you work has become a political hot potato. But the politicians aren’t the ones who are returning to the office and transitioning to more in-person work, you are. And we know that it hasn’t been an easy transition for some of you. A recent Federal Times survey found that half of federal employees have applied for a new job since 2021 when agencies were first formally told to initiate return-to-office plans in the wake of...

On Monday, Sept. 18, whistleblower attorney Stephen M. Kohn will discuss his latest book, Rules for Whistleblowers: A Handbook for Doing What’s Right, at the 14th and V location of Busboys and Poets. Kohn has been featured in the Washington Post (see Here's how the Constitution protects leakers and whistleblowers and What is a whistleblower: How to be a journalist) as well as the New York Times (see The Whistleblowers of 1777). He has re...

In collaboration with AMA Government Learning Solutions, the AMA Women’s Leadership Center conducted a survey on engagement in the workplace, and we will be reporting on key findings and discussing why developing and engaging women is critical for government agencies. Today’s professionals need to be engaged to perform effectively—and every employee wants to be heard and supported to sustain interest, advance their careers, a...

Join us and over 200 US Federal Government Contractors for an exquisite night of networking in one Washington DC's premier locations. Lite snacks and beverages (alcohol and non-alcohol) available for SEPERATE purchase. TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS.