DESCRIPTION: Climate change is a local, national and global challenge. It affects our health and well-being, our critical infrastructure, and our future generations. The World Health Organization has underscored that climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity, affecting social and environmental determinants of health, to include clean air, safe drinking water, sufficient food, and secure shelter. Climate change adaptati...

Imagine Nation ELC 2022 brings together the government technology community to discuss the issues facing government and work together to develop practical solutions and innovative strategies. We expect over 650 executives from government and industry to participate in person plus a virtual audience in what has been described as the “best event in the government technology arena.” Seating is somewhat limited this year. The best way...

DESCRIPTION As women navigate the path of higher management positions, they are challenged to proactively manage their growth and development to prepare for the leadership roles they desire. ACT-IAC is planning a forum that will bring together a diverse mix of successful women leaders, who will provide an understanding of the steps they have taken to climb the corporate ladder to a successful leadership position. It is the intent of this forum...

DESCRIPTION Even though a year has gone by with the pandemic, Homeland Security and Law Enforcement agencies at every level - Federal, State, Local, and Tribal - continue to adapt their policies, processes and tools to execute their missions. There still continues to be a wide range of threats, data and system intrusions, cyber related incidents, identity theft, and infrastructure vulnerabilities existing in this environment. New operational c...

DESCRIPTION Much of life involves obstacles and challenges that are meant to wear everyone (government, industry, and individuals) down but yet teach us a lesson. However, resiliency over time becomes very important and can be strengthened as we continue to find solutions and gain intelligence from lessons learned. Today, after over a year of a pandemic, the health ecosystem, the mass vaccinations, and health care in general still continue to...

Don’t miss this opportunity between Thanksgiving and the Holidays to get caught up on the latest developments in the ACT-IAC community. Stay afterwards for the reception and networking! Thomas Michelli, Department of Defense Acting Deputy Chief Information Officer for Cybersecurity will be our featured guest speaker. Mr. Michelli is responsible for ensuring the department has a well-defined and well-executed $8 billion cybersecurity prog...

For the first time in history, four generations make up the workforce. The result is over 50 years difference in historical context, experiences and expectations often resulting in stereotype driven challenges undermining a high-performing team environment. As a leader, you have the responsibility to constantly evolve to better understand and overcome some of the workforce challenges presented by generational differences. This event will provi...

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) invites you to the third annual CX Summit on Wednesday, April 5th at the Renaissance Washingtonin Washington, D.C. When thinking of a Government that delivers results for the public, do you think of: A Government that demonstrates it's value to the public through efficiency and effectiveness? A system that is fair and responsible to all cohorts when making decisions th...

In 2014 an announcement was made with plans to embark upon a new paradigm for purchasing by moving from managing purchases and prices individually across thousands of procurement units, to managing entire categories of common spend and total cost. The intention is to apply the principles of Category Management – used extensive in industry and other countries – to the Federal acquisition process. This is intended to be more than jus...

Join the ACT-IAC Small Business Alliance on Thursday, April 7th for a strategic Networking and Teaming Mixer at LeapFrog Solutions, Inc. located at 3201 Jermantown Road, #350 Fairfax, VA 22030. This event is open to Small and Large Businesses and all Government. Registration is FREE! The event will begin at 4:00 PM and end at 6:30 PM. A new style of networking session to engage other members in teaming for specific opportunities and projects t...