There's a reporter on the phone. Now what?
In today's competitive technology market, it's important to tell a compelling story while remaining on message, especially when the media calls. Joanne Connelly, President and CEO of ConnellyWorks, Inc. - a full service technology marketing communications agency - and former Editor of Federal Computer Week, knows it's critical for companies to be able to respond effectively when the press is calling.
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Congressional, Industry and Government Leaders to Discuss Today's Top Contracting Challenges, Opportunities
Herndon, VA--The Partnership for Procurement Excellence (PPE) today announced the keynote speakers for its annual Multiple Award Government and Industry Conference (MAGIC), to include the Honorable Gerald Connolly (D-VA); Thomas Sharpe, Commissioner of the General Services Administration's (GSA) Federal Acquisition Service (FAS); and Mike McConnell, Vice Chairman of Booz Allen Hamilton and former Director of National Intelligence. MAGIC 2013 will be held July 10-12 at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center in Alexandria, VA.
Event Drives 115% Growth in Conference Attendance, 5% Increase from Executive, Command and Senior Management
Vienna, Va - FOSE 2013 today announced the final attendance for this year's event, with more than 8,000 government and industry employees attending over three days. This included a 115% growth in the event's conference program participation - from 941 to over 2,000 - and a 5% increase from Executive, Command and Senior Management. FOSE 2013 was held May 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
Presentation to Address the Fiscal 2014 Budget and Beyond
Vienna, Va- FOSE 2013 has announced that Federal Chief Information Officer (CIO) Steven VanRoekel will deliver the featured keynote at this year's event. The second CIO of the United States, appointed by President Obama on August 5, 2011, Mr. VanRoekel will provide insight on the fiscal 2014 budget and beyond. FOSE 2013 will take place May 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
"We're honored to have Mr. VanRoekel as a keynote speaker at FOSE," said Mike Eason, Vice President, Public Sector Events, 1105 Media, Inc. "His expertise and position in the market will provide attendees with a comprehensive view of the upcoming budget and its impact on new technologies and IT as a shared service in today's environment. He'll be supported by our entire lineup of high quality keynote speakers that will set the tone for the conference and provide a variety of new views on timely issues surrounding government technology."
Prior to his position in the White House, Mr. VanRoekel held two positions in the Obama Administration: Executive Director of Citizen and Organizational Engagement at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Managing Director of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). At the FCC, Mr. VanRoekel oversaw all operational, technical, financial and human resource aspects of the agency. He also led the FCC's efforts to introduce new technology and social media into the agency.
FOSE 2013 will feature a total of six keynote presentations focusing on various topics surrounding government technology, from effective leadership to the changing role of security in today's global world. FOSE 2013 keynote presentations will feature fist-hand accounts from government technology leaders as well as bestselling author, Daniel Burrus, who will look at the concept of using trends to anticipate the evolution of technologies. Other keynote presenters and associated topics include:
All conference keynotes, tracks and education sessions are free to government attendees.
For more information and to keep up-to-date on the full program agenda, visit www.fose.com. To see how FOSE addresses the technology road ahead, view the FOSE 2013 infographic at www.fose.com/techtrends.
About FOSE
FOSE, produced by 1105 Media's Government Events Group, is the premier government technology event that brings together federal, state, local and private sector partners to share the latest innovations and best practices in technology implementation. Focusing on policy, technology and management, FOSE 2013 covers Cybersecurity, Cloud and Virtualization, Mobile Government, Big Data and Business Intelligence as well as Records and Information Management and Project Management. FOSE 2013 will be held May 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. www.fose.com
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Event Responds to Market Demands, Opens all Educational Sessions, Keynotes and Workshops to Government
Vienna, Va - FOSE 2013 will provide an extended value to government attendees by offering free admission to its entire educational program, including its executive-level conference featuring five tracks and over 40 comprehensive sessions. Program topics will focus on the technology and management drivers affecting government today, including cloud and virtualization; cybersecurity; mobile government; big data and business intelligence; and project management. Government attendees will also have complimentary access to the event's keynotes, workshops and training in the exhibit hall. FOSE 2013 will take place May 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
