The world, our nation, and our public service are all experiencing exponential changes with technology. This is causing a ripple effect in citizen expectations. The public mandate is clear: deliver results differently and better. Now more than ever, public service needs #ChangeAgents. You can be a #ChangeAgent. #ChangeAgents are: Leaders who “illuminate the way” and manage the friction of stepping outside the status quo Individuals...

Whether to open government for greater transparency, secure Federal buildings, networks and IoT, or improve healthcare delivery, public sector technologists have staggering workloads. Regardless of the mission, modernizing entries operations are a first step in enabling the connected government. This briefing will touch on critical aspects of technology modernization that can affect engagement, secure networks, the smart city, and healthcare I...

According to the Office of Management and Budget, three-quarters of IT budgets are going toward the maintenance of legacy IT investments. As a means to adopt more efficient, secure, and modern IT systems and infrastructure, government is turning to an “as-a-service” model. This technique provides a self-sustaining mechanism for Federal agencies to regularly refresh their IT systems based on up-to-date technologies and best practice...

The NextGen Summit is a place to cultivate and enable the absolute best next generation of government. Whether you’re a millennial just entering the government workforce or a manager tasked with retaining and developing talent, or a seasoned public servant looking for new resources or challenges, the NextGen Summit is where you want to be. Since 2010, the two-day summit has inspired over 4,000 federal, state and local govies to be positi...

World Congress is the National Contract Management Association’s largest education event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. Individuals from government (federal, state, and local); industry; and commercial business come together to engage, educate, and experience excellence. World Congress is what you make of it! Whether you want sessions focused on a specific topic, compelling keynote addresses, network...

JOIN US FOR THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THIS PREMIER GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING EVENT NEW: Get an All-Access pass for $2,600. Call 888.494.3696. Learn more. Basic, advanced, and master-level content explores crucial government contracting regulations Renowned government contracting specialists simplify complex issues Intensive training and networking spread over five concentrated days Held against the backdrop of stunning South Carolina coastal views...

The theme for this year is "IT at a Crossroads: Managing Risk Through Transformation.” Attendees will have the opportunity for key transformational insights and exceptional, unique networking opportunities unlike any other! Interactive sessions will provide attendees with actionable insights into: Changing role of CIOs and where it’s heading next Government’s response to increasing customer demands Evolving cyber threats and...

The Federal budget allocates over $3 billion dollars for modernization of information technology infrastructure. While these efforts will help to reduce operations and maintenance costs through greater efficiency, they will also open doors to innovation and the introduction of new technologies. Several factors are driving this, including increasing mobility and the need to update desktop operating systems on hundreds of thousands of federal PC...

According to IDC, outdated federal IT networks are incapable of fully exploiting the extensive advantages of the mobility, cloud, social networking, and big data analytics technologies collectively. This modern infrastructure will allow agencies to develop flexible networks that can easily and cost-effectively adapt to the changing needs of federal employees, citizens, and warfighters. Agencies are holding back because of concerns that moderni...