Bending the Cost Curve: PlugFest PLUS In a June 13, 2014 speech at the Atlantic Council, Dr. William LaPlante, the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisitions, announced that the Air Force is launching an initiative to improve acquisition processes by "Bending the Cost Curve." (Watch Video) He explained that Air Force Acquisition processes are too rigid and too slow to keep pace with emerging global technologies. The result is higher...

Each month industry leading employers choose TECHEXPO, the nation's leading producer of Security-Cleared hiring events, to recruit & hire qualified candidates like yourself. Be strategic with your career search. We also encourage you to share this information with your network of cleared professionals that are qualified to attend. TECHEXPO Top Secret VA Hiring Event Wednesday, January 14 - 10am - 3pm Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner 1700 Tysons...

The World BORDERPOL Congress is the only multi-jurisdictional transnational platform where the border protection, management and security industry policy-makers and practitioners convene annually to discuss the international challenges faced in protecting not only one’s own country’s borders, but those of neighbours and friends. A high level conference delivering discussions and debate on policies, implementation and technology tha...

The APMP-NCA Mid-Atlantic Conference & Expo is the largest gathering of industry professionals in the region. Join hundreds of other proposal, bid, tender, capture, BD, and graphics professionals for this event focused on training and increasing your win rates. A full-day of specialized training provided by experts in various areas of our industry, ranging from certification training to FAR workshops. "The New Normal: Strategies for Tomorr...

This event will help drive collaboration between government, industry, private and academic sectors supporting homeland security and defense missions. A variety of speakers from DHS, the Components, and other Federal Agencies will participate in a full day’s agenda. Visit technology displays from multiple DHS Components, Directorates and Offices alongside numerous industry exhibitors. Click here to see agenda. This event is part of USGIF...

Join us to meet leading manufacturers as they showcase several of the best and brightest emergency vehicles, safety products and first responder technologies designed and manufactured in the United States. Manufacturing Day is an annual national event that supports manufacturers across the nation to showcase modern manufacturing technology and to expand understanding of manufacturing’s value to the U.S. economy. The Expo is a rare opport...