GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service Training (FAST) for professional services will take place on March 27 at 1 p.m. At this virtual event, contracting experts will discuss the most innovative and effective acquisition solutions in the professional services landscape. Join us to learn: the advantages of OASIS+, the next-generation service-based multi-agency contracts; policies and trends affecting professional services and how to stay ahead...

The Navy relies on a variety of technologies and platforms to project U.S. power around the world, such as aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines and other combat vessels. Tying all of these platforms together are IT systems. Relying on command-and-control systems, telecommunications, intelligence, satellites, and other IT systems is how the Navy ensures it successfully completes its mission. Because of this, the Navy has often been at the...

March 3-6, 2024, NCMA will be in Jacksonville, FL to convene the entire acquisition team to support our mission to advance contract management’s nexus with related acquisition communities. NCMA is the neutral forum for real conversations across functions and across government and industry. Nexus is a carefully curated event to create an environment where multi-functional buyer and seller teams train side by side on our shared and pressin...

DESCRIPTION: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies have entered the government procurement environment and from everyone’s perspective these technologies are here to stay. These newer technologies enable us to re-imagine service delivery and provide more efficient operations; however, there are still concerns about ethical and legal implications, intellectual property rights, data and privacy protection, and more....

NCMA will host its final Government Contract Management Symposium and send it off with a flourish this November 6-7th in Bethesda, MD. The GCMS theme, Strong Foundation, Endless Opportunities, honors NCMA’s legacy and continued role as the one-of-a-kind neutral forum where government and industry buyers and sellers connect over the opportunities and challenges that shape our way forward. What to Expect?GCMS will focus on front-of-mind to...

The focus of the Summit is to convene both industry and government with the goal of increasing knowledge of and fostering collaboration on key original equipment manufacturers (OEM) contract strategies, Best-in-Class IT contracts, small business, and emerging technology to meet Agency missions. This in-person event is intended to allow collaboration, best practice sharing, and support with and between agency practitioners who influence and exe...

In-Person Registration is Closed | Virtual Registration is Available Gain Valuable InsightsIndustry experts take the stage and are ready to share their invaluable insights. Expand your understanding of contract management and acquire practical strategies - all while earning up to 40 CPEs.Forge Meaningful ConnectionsNetwork with like-minded professionals who are as passionate as you are. World Congress serves as the perfect setting to establish...

The Department of Defense (DoD) is excited to announce that Small Business Training Week 2023 (SBTW23) reconvenes in-person on June 20-23, 2023, at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront. Small businesses experienced numerous, devastating setbacks in the last few years. During these years, we focused on rebuilding, expanding, and diversifying the Defense Industrial Base. The federal acquisition workforce will engage in a week of training sponsored...

The Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP) will host its Annual National Education Conference (NEC) in Bloomington, MN from June 6-8, 2023. The in-person conference is the oldest annual event in the government meetings industry and where government planners and suppliers from across the country come together for non-stop education, resources and connections. Nine continuing education credits for CGMP and CMP are available. The Cert...

Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) will host its 117th Annual Conference at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon, May 21-24, 2023. Join us for CPE-accredited sessions that will address current issues facing the government finance officer and community, inspiring keynote sessions, and interactive discussions and networking groups with your peers. Don’t miss the largest gathering of government finance officers...