This two-day forum goes above and beyond basic training to focus on current, real-life issues COTRs face under changing procurement rules. The course is organized to give COR/COTRs a direct opportunity to discover better ways of communicating in resolving contractor concerns as well as problems between the program/project offices and the contracts area. Recent contracts will be used to illustrate state-of-the-art topics and concerns presented...

The Intelligence and National Security Alliance cordially invites you to attend: The 26th Annual William Oliver Baker Award Dinner honoring Dr. Robert M. Gates, Secretary of Defense For his lifetime of public service and outstanding achievements. Black Tie or Mess Dress. Past Recipients 2009 - Senator John Warner 2008 - Mr. Richard J. Kerr 2007 - William O. Studeman 2006 - James R. Clapper, Jr. 2005 - Brent Scowcroft 2004 - The Honorable Joan...

Since the Iraqi Government gained full responsibility for providing security to Iraqis a year ago, Iraq’s security ministries have been making headways in instilling rule of law across all of Iraq. Officers of Iraq’s security ministries are strengthening security and stability in their land, enhancing their capabilities to deter all threats against Iraq’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.New-Fields Exhibitions...

The Advanced Improvised Explosive Devices workshop is designed to address the growing threat of terrorists’ tactics, techniques and procedures utilizing improvised explosive devices. With the ever present ability to easily acquire materials necessary to construct improvised explosive devices, there is a need to educate and familiarize first responders to the fundamentals of common explosive ordnance, explosive detection systems, CBRNE th...

Join us for a webinar to learn how to effectively support environments that require the highest levels of security, including Common Criteria, STIG, FIPS 140-2 and DCID 6/3. Topics will cover: Industry leading protection with SELinux - a mandatory Access Control System based on collaboration with the National Security Agency User authentication and access control with industry standard management and identity products Ease in automated provisi...

Join Adobe and Carahsoft as we bring the government IT community together with industry experts for an interactive, product-focused technology summit, highlighting the features and benefits of Adobe products and services. Adobe is pleased to shine a spotlight on their full portfolio of products and services for federal, state, and local government agencies. Join your colleagues for an informative day of industry keynotes, solution discussions...

ITEC is Europe's largest and most established Defence Training and Simulation Conference and Exhibition. ITEC 2010 provides expert insight into the opportunities and challenges driving developments in the Defence Training, Education and Simulation industry, along with hands-on experience of new and proven solutions from world leading defence companies and smaller specialist suppliers. ITEC 2010 will be held in London. The UK is second to the U...

Introduction Joint Armaments Conference, Exhibition & Firing Demonstration - 2010 "21st Century Weapon Systems - Providing the Right Response" **Gun & Missile and Small Arms Combined for the First Time** The 45th Gun and Missile Systems Conference and Exhibition will be combined with the International Infantry & Joint Services Small Arms Systems Symposium, Exhibition & Firing Demonstration. It will be held May 17-20, 2010 in Da...

Designing Forms, Surveys, and Dialogues for the Web Format: One-Day Course Instructor: Kathryn Summers, PhD, University of Baltimore Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Place: Department of Labor (DOL) Directions to DOL Fee: $200 federal, state, or local U.S. government;$300 for non-government Course Description This session will focus on designing registration forms, surveys, and engagement tools for a broad consumer audienc...

The Communications School is the only event of its kind that provides invaluable networking opportunities and practical educational sessions to help government communicators increase their skills. The coveted NAGC Government Communicator of the Year Award is presented during the Communications School and honors an individual who has brought forth government's message with a high standard of professionalism and ethics. Breakout Session Topics H...