A historic, U.S.-brokered peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda is set to be signed in Washington. At its core: improving regional governance and coordination for mineral supply chains, incentivizing foreign investment beneficial to the region and the United States. To discuss the opportunities and challenges for U.S. investment in minerals and energy in the DRC, BENS invites you to a timely, hybrid roun...

Ransomware is one of the biggest cyberthreats facing government at all levels in the U.S. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, there were 90,837 local government entities in 2022. A 2024 study found that ransomware attacks against state or local agencies declined in last year – only about a third of study participants said their agency had been hit by such an attack. While this is far better than 2023, when 69% of particip...

Join us on September 16, 2025, for FedForward, an event dedicated to redefining the future of government operations through cutting-edge technology. This half-day event brings together leaders and innovators across government and industry to explore the powerful intersection of compliance, cloud technologies, and advanced artificial intelligence (AI) solutions. Through engaging discussions and expert-led sessions, attendees will gain a deeper...

Recent projections reveal the staggering cost of poor software quality: over $2.41 trillion annually in the US, with nearly two-thirds attributed to the cybercrime fueled by insecure code. Register for Sonar's State of Code webinar series to learn how their integrated solution for code quality and code security analysis is designed to help software developers reduce this cost and streamline workflows with AI. Join Sonar solution experts online...

Is your current on-premises Master Data Management (MDM) system limiting your organization's agility, scalability and innovation? It’s time to modernize to the cloud with Informatica’s cloud-native MDM SaaS solution — designed to simplify your data management, enhance collaboration and accelerate your digital transformation. If you’re ready to unlock the benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) and the cloud, join our m...

An Overview of the 4 Types of Social Security BenefitsRetirement, disability, survivor, MedicareEligiblity requirements for each type,How the amounts are calculatedHow they apply to the financial plans of federal employees, both FERS and CSRS employeesUnderstanding the Common PitfallsThe Windfall Elimination Program for CSRSEarnings TestSpecial Retirement Supplement for FERSGovernment Pension Offsets (GPO)How the benefits are taxedInformation...

As artificial intelligence transforms the public sector, organizations must adopt modernized, resilient, and scalable infrastructure to unlock AI’s full potential. This program will explore real-world AI use cases and demonstrate how agencies can adopt a secure, scalable, and hybrid multicloud infrastructure with optimized network performance, preparing them for the evolving demands of AI. At the Equinix Engage event, experts will share...

With audit activity from the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) on the rise, government contractors—especially small and mid-sized businesses—must be prepared for increased scrutiny. In Part 1 of this 3-part webinar series, “Overcoming the Compliance Minefield of Cost-Reimbursement Contracts,” hosted by PilieroMazza and GRF CPAs & Advisors, we explore factors driving the surge in audits, key areas of DCAA focus, a...

Who Should Attend:All federal users including contracting officers, program office officials, managers, and executive staff are invited to participate in these complimentary webinars to learn how the VETS 2 GWAC can support their agency IT project initiatives. Warranted contracting officers must complete this training before requesting a Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA), which will authorize them to issue orders against the VETS 2 GWA...

As IT leaders embrace automation and modern IT service strategies, the possibilities are endless — from streamlining workflows to accelerating end-user support. Join us for an engaging discussion with Richard Calkins, director of information technology at Fort Myers, Florida, as he shares insights from more than 25 years in advancing public sector technology and service delivery. From leveraging the power of automation to expanding ITSM...