Young Government Leaders (YGL) and GovLoop are proud to present the NextGen Public Service Awards for superior public service and achievement. The 5th Annual NextGen Public Service Awards will be given at the 2015 NextGen Award’s Ceremony, which will kick off the NextGen Training Summit on July 19th in Washington, DC. Join us for the awards ceremony as YGL and GovLoop honor those dedicating their intelligence, exuberance and professional...

Did you know that by 2025, buildings will be the largest emitters of greenhouse gases on our planet? And that energy costs alone represent about 30% of an office building’s total operating costs, and are typically the second highest cost behind salaries? So how can you use less energy in your buildings, be more environmentally friendly, and improve performance? The answer lies in the data your buildings are producing — and your abi...

We get it. The cloud is a proficiency, security and cost savings tool. It will transform the business of government. Everything from email, payroll, HR, software, and telework have been impacted by cloud computing. But before we can go too far down the cloud computing wormhole, it helps to know how we got to this point in the cloud, and where we are going next. We want to answer the question, ‘What can we learn from the early innovators...

Scientific data is powerful. It drives research on climate change, energy assurance, space exploration, earth science, water monitoring/security, and more. It can unlock the mysteries of the world. Regardless of your focus or affiliation — climate, agriculture, hydrology, conservation, geophysics, or oceans — analyzing, visualizing and sharing scientific data is imperative. On Thursday, June 18th from 2:00PM ET-3PM/11:00AM PT join...

Three million plus personnel, across 24 timezones and cyberspace, using millions of tools and technology – the sheer scope of the Department of Defenses’ mission is almost incomprehensible. Add in the pressure of rapidly mounting, evolving threats and the challenge of keeping up-to-date and competitive seems impossible. As systems, technologies, and even the battlefield evolve, the DoD is forced to innovate—and innovate faste...

Vulnerabilities, faster attacks, files held for ransom, malicious code…Knowing how cyber criminals are threatening security is the first step to securing your information and ensuring your agency can effectively carry out its mission. But with such a daunting threat landscape, you may be thinking “what can be done?” Join us on Thursday, June 11th from 2:00PM ET-3PM/11:00AM PT to learn: The current state of cybersecurity in g...

The Next Generation of Government Training Summit educates, inspires and promotes innovation and positive growth for Generation X and Y leaders in government. In two amazing days, you'll meet hundreds of govies who are working to improve government, hear from top government leaders and attend 30 breakout sessions tied to the OPM ECQs. Air Conditioning. Cool Drinks. Amazing People.The professional version of summer break has just begun! What be...

What do you think of when you hear the word networking? Do you think ‘networking doesn’t matter in government’ or get an image in your head of a used car salesman? In reality, networking does matter and it’s much greater than anything a car salesman has to offer. True networking is about building real relationships with others and is a critical function to a successful career. Together people have a greater impact on so...

As organizations grow, IT processes and mission needs change. Critical information becomes scattered across silos which can create huge problems for data access within the organization. When data sits in silos, end-users pay the price in terms of the time it takes to find and analyze relevant information to support critical decision-making. Fortunately, an Enterprise Data Layer (EDL) addresses this issue by ensuring that all data across an org...

GovLoop’s 4th Annual Government Innovators Virtual Summit is helping you piece together the government tech puzzle. Join us on Wednesday, April 22nd to get real tips to tackle some of government’s biggest challenges. We know turning your data into meaningful information can lead to big changes, but how do you actually make sense of your big data? The Internet of Everything is here, but what does that really mean and how do you maxi...