For many midsize enterprises (MSEs), the drive to capture new business opportunities is accelerating the adoption of generative AI (GenAI). However, when these tools are introduced rapidly, often without IT’s direct involvement, organizations face significant risks. As a result, MSE CIOs and technology leaders rank security threats as the top challenge in GenAI adoption. Meanwhile, only 30% of cybersecurity leaders in MSEs believe their...

DESCRIPTION: Step into a groundbreaking venue where emerging technologies are organized by the challenges they solve for government missions, not by their technical specifications. GovTechNext brings together startups on the cutting edge and established leaders with proven solutions, all aligned by Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) to meet you wherever you are in your mission lifecycle. Explore targeted solutions through lightning talks, dive...

What should you know before making your FEHB and FEDVIP selections this year? Looking for guidance on what’s new or what to consider in the government health care benefits plans for 2026? Join Federal News Network on Nov. 10 for the 2026 Open Season Exchange, presented by FedChoice Federal Credit Union. During this exclusive event, Federal News Network reporters and editors will sit down with agency and industry experts to share details...

Queen City Conference is a 3 day cyber security conference that is held in Cincinnati, Ohio between November 7th - November 9th. It's a conference that is primarily organized by the community for the community and is designed to bring together the best and brightest in the cyber security industry. The conference will feature a variety of speakers, workshops, and networking opportunities. The conference is open to anyone who is interested in cy...

Industrial environments are under constant threat and defending them requires more than traditional IT security measures. SANS Houston 2025: Mission Critical OT Training (November 3-8, CT) is for professionals securing operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and the technology that keeps our world running. Join the global leaders in ICS/OT cybersecurity for a week of hands-on, practitioner-led training that sharpens your...

What if a core offering in your industry became free? Or obsolete? Beyond its immediate productivity-driven benefits, AI shockwaves - defined as the second and third-order impacts of AI innovations - will rewrite industry rules and create new business ecosystems. Productivity-led transformation is not AI’s real disruptive power. It’s the shockwaves that AI will cause when things become free, become obsolete or when rules and roles...

An Overview of the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)Contributions and how they work, including limits and getting the biggest matchWays to maximize tax savingsThe main differences between Roth and Traditional TSP accountsUnderstanding the Different FundsAn overview of the five main TSP funds (G, F, C, S, & I) and the Lifecycle (or “L” Funds), plus tips for developing an effective investment strategy that matches your time horizon, risk...

As the cyber threat landscape grows increasingly complex, pressure grows on agencies to implement Zero Trust architecture to protect their users, their data, and their systems. Among the obstacles: the need to modernize legacy systems, how to manage identity, and keeping up with both evolving threats and evolving compliance standards The administration is working on the preparation and release of ‘Zero Trust 2.0,’ with a focus on e...

The Magnificent Leadership Conference (MLC) is dedicated to inspiring collaboration, fostering growth, and driving transformation in leadership. Our mission is to empower individuals to lead themselves, their teams, and their organizations with purpose and impact. Through dynamic workshops, insightful panel discussions, and powerful networking opportunities, MLC brings together visionary leaders and aspiring change-makers. We believe in the po...

This training has been postponed. Updates to Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Ordering Procedures Learn to navigate the MAS Ordering Guide. This session explains how to properly place an order against a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract and addresses contracting issues and concepts unique to ordering under the MAS program.