DESCRIPTION The COVID-19 pandemic has altered how the business of government gets done. Within acquisition, new opportunities have presented themselves to innovate and collaborate more effectively with industry. In this changing landscape with a new Administration, an increased focus on supporting the federal workforce, continuing telework, and a new urgency to address supply chain and cybersecurity challenges, it's a different world and we ma...

The Logistics Officer Association (LOA) Symposium is this year's premier event dedicated to enabling interactive exchanges among logistics, acquisition and technology professionals from across the Department of Defense, defense industry and academia. In 2021 there will be a continued focus on Leadership, Innovation, Velocity, Excellence (L.I.V.E.) with the theme of the Symposium being Under Attack: Agile Logistics for the Future Fight.

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), MeriTalk, and the Partnership for Public Service collectively partnered on an initiative to provide the new administration operating and policy recommendations to improve the resilience of government. Through research and four round table discussions, government and industry addressed lessons learned, adapting to a "new norm," changes needed post-pandemic, and how gov...

The United States transitioned from just a recurring flu season to a full pandemic with the infiltration of the Corona Virus. This pandemic caused the healthcare system to turn upside down and develop new pathways, processes, and techniques for not only tending to and treating the COVID patients, but also treating the general populations with the daily medical and surgical conditions. So many changes occurred in the healthcare system in a very...

Emerging Technologies, whether mobile/5G, artificial intelligence/machine learning, blockchain, Quantum Robotics, and many others are evolving at a faster pace than ever with government and industry. The technologies can be new or existing where the latter new capabilities are being developed and where both will change status quo and provide unrealized social and economic benefits. These technologies provide enhanced connectivity regardless of...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. ACT-IAC in collaboration and coordination with Immix Group is hosting a Cyber Technology Demo Day where technology manufacturers will provide ongoing 30-minute product demonstrations in an "open house" style series to government information technology influencers and decision makers from the federal and state governments and systems integrato...

Dcode Eureka AI is a one-day, focused training event designed for government leaders looking to implement AI technology solutions in support of their mission. Dcode Eureka helps government teams navigate emerging technology and bureaucratic landscapes to learn how to start and scale. We’ll cover how to identify AI opportunities, scope your AI problem sets, set a strong data/technical foundation, and overcome bureaucratic barriers. Dcode...

The Fifth Annual Atlanta Cyber Security Summit connects C-Suite & Senior Executives responsible for protecting their companies’ critical infrastructures with innovative solution providers and renowned information security experts. Full Day Admission includes a Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Cocktail Reception, and the eligibility to earn up to 6 CPE / CEU Credits.

Acquisitions in excess of $50 million in value account for one-third of the Federal government’s spending each year. These large contracts frequently support projects meant to transform areas of critical need. Yet major acquisitions can fail to achieve their goals because of the lack the program management and acquisition skills that are necessary to successfully manage complex procurement actions. These shortcomings are compounded by co...

NASA SEWP is hosting a FREE “SEWP Training and Industry Day” training event on Monday, November 18, 2019 at the Waikiki Marriott Resort & Spa. Sessions and event details are outlined below: NASA SEWP TRAINING & INDUSTRY DAY: Where: Waikiki Marriott Resort & Spa When: Monday, November 18th (8:00am - 3:00pm) Cost: FREE! Two tracks will be offered in the morning: One for Federal Government and one for Industry (select the...