Over the past year, reforms in federal workforce management, placement and training practices--as well as structural changes in the personnel system itself--have been splashed across headlines. In these times of change, agencies’ missions are constant. But serving the American citizen requires a skilled, engaged public workforce aligned with the mission. At Government Executive Federal Workforce & Management Summit, we’ll discu...

From AI to VR, blockchain to the Internet of Things, emerging technology has the potential to fundamentally reshape the way government operates, interacts with citizens, and achieves its mission. At this event, Nextgov will explore the biggest trends in emerging technology, highlight case studies from early government adopters, and examine how agencies can begin preparing now for the technology of the future.

The disruptive impact of autonomous technology in the federal government isn’t tomorrow’s concern; its capabilities are here today. With the rise in computing power and machine learning, the age of self-learning technology is arriving faster than many believed possible. In federal, defense and intelligence communities, groundbreaking, forward-thinking autonomous applications ranging from drone swarms and self-driving vehicles to im...

As the management of government information and services moves online, securing the nation’s critical infrastructure from cyber attacks is essential to national security and the integrity of our democracy. In Denver, we will explore how city, state, federal and defense communities are safeguarding some of the nation’s most valuable assets—both physical and digital.

As we head towards 2030, national security leaders, industry, and allies are mobilizing for a new era of great power competition between the United States, China and Russia — an era that will be defined by breakthrough technology. The 4th Annual Defense One Tech Summit will explore this future. Top national security and tech journalists will sit down with leading innovators in government, military, industry and academia to discuss emergi...

Couldn't attend our Genius Machines: West Coast Winds of Change event in person? Gain access to the recording instead! In the last five years, the tools used in defense have evolved from a staple of science fiction to a real-world magnet for large-scale investment. In San Diego, these developments are happening around the Pacific, as technology experts in the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps create new tools to secure air, land, sea and space....

The nation’s second-largest city, Los Angeles and the surrounding region serve millions of citizens, all of whom are affected by the security of its data, infrastructure, services and transportation. At this event we’ll look at the innovation partnerships that local government, federal government, and the private sector in Southern California have pioneered to ensure that these critical assets remain secure. From threat sharing to...

The federal government has made major strides to improve customer experience over the last few years, from technology advancements that improve airport security to making the Improving Customer Experience with Federal Services a Cross-Agency Priority Goal. And with the passage of the 21st Century IDEA Act, now, it’s on agencies to comply and deliver on the promise of improved digital services before the year’s end. While the agenc...

What must agencies consider when executing a modernization strategy? How does an agency meet the needs for a simplified and automated IT infrastructure, while also executing a modern cyber-security strategy? On April 25, government and industry leaders and decision makers will explore the approaches needed to incorporate modernized technologies in federal agencies. Attend to hear how you can modernize legacy systems and implement a sustainable...

With cyber threats on the rise, how can governments prepare to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from such attacks? Vigilance against cyber threats requires not only significant investments in hyper-secure technology infrastructure, but also a highly skilled workforce. In Austin, hear from the federal, state and local leaders who are partnering across government, industry and academia to prioritize cybersecurity readiness through tec...