How to Recruit, Retain and Reward the Best Workers in the Market Government contracting has long been a people business, but the competition for hiring the right people has never been fiercer. And the demand seems to be outstripping supply. At this Washington Technology Power Breakfast, we’ll explore what some of the leading companies are doing to recruit and retain workers. For some companies this means opening facilities in areas not g...

The 2018 Government Innovation Awards, presented by GCN, FCW, Washington Technology and Defense Systems, recognize government IT’s disruptors, innovators and emerging leaders who have transformed government agencies through new technologies and innovative ways of weaving IT into critical missions. These awards cover three different categories: Public Sector Innovations: Transformative tech projects being deployed or tested in government...

2019 will be a year of great opportunity for government contractors with health budgets and growth in key areas. But that doesn't mean it'll be an easy year, plus there are no guarantees about what will come after the current budget agreement ends. Register today for Washington Technology's event 2019 Outlook and Beyond. This morning event will feature a panel of leading government experts who will share tactical and strategic insights for the...

FEDCOCKTAIL Network was created to provide a forum for businesses and professionals engaged in providing goods and services to federal, state, and local county/municipalities. This forum allows attendees to spot teaming opportunities, meet with others who are engaged in similar practice and exchange core capabilities as attendees collaborate about their secrets to success. FedCocktail allows mingling in a non-business atmosphere, while expandi...

Partnering in IT to Protect the Homeland The Department of Homeland Security is one of government’s largest purchasers of information technology, with $6.8 billion in its fiscal 2018 budget. With $100 million in appropriations from the Modernizing Government Technology Act expected to be distributed later this year, DHS, like all departments, is eager to spend more on IT modernization. DHS’s IT demands are vast and vary widely betw...

ABOUT FEDCOCKTAILBusiness Networking in Social Setting FEDCOCKTAIL was created to provide a forum for businesses and professionals engaged in providing goods and services to federal, state, and local county/municipalities. This forum allows attendees to spot teaming opportunities, meet with others who are engaged in similar practice and exchange core capabilities as attendees collaborate about their secrets to success. FedCocktail allows ming...

This will be Prevent Cancer Foundation’s 20th Dialogue for Action®. Along with that milestone, the Foundation is working hard to bring you its best Dialogue yet! Dialogue for Action® is a "can't-miss" annual national conference that brings a diversity of stakeholders together to discuss the best ways to reinforce cancer screening, prevention and risk reduction initiatives in their communities. The Wednesday through Friday schedul...

Information Security Training in McLean, VirginiaCyber attackers are targeting you. Do you have the skills needed to defeat them? At SANS Northern VA Spring - Tysons 2018 (March 19-24), you will learn the tools and techniques required to protect your organization’s assets. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best instructors in the industry.Take advantage of these opportunities to get the most out of your training:- Eight infor...

The GEOINT 2018 Symposium returns to Tampa, Fla., April 22-25. Before we gather for a week of training, learning, exhibiting, and networking, USGIF wants to share with you what our partners in government will be looking for and what they plan to showcase at GEOINT2018. Join us for breakfast at Maggiano’s on Wednesday, Feb. 28, to hear from NGA and other government agencies. Confirmed speakers to date include: Justin Poole, Deputy Directo...

What do IT pros and the Justice League have in common?They love technology and loathe bad guys. Join Force 3 and Cisco as we unite for an afternoon of superheroes, cinema and cybersecurity. After a brief overview of Cisco Stealthwatch, stick around for the premiere of “Justice League,” starring Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, Jeremy Irons and more. In a world where threats never stop and hackers never sleep, who will protect your network?...