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FOSE 2013–Experience Technology: See it. Hear it. Try it. Know it.

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The second day at FOSE, held in Washington, D.C., highlighted new technologies and solution-based strategies organizations are using to provide more efficient and less costly ways of doing business.

The morning opened with a keynote address by former Washington Redskins Quarterback, Joe Theismann, who in his charismatic and entertaining style, drew parallels between his career as an NFL quarterback, and the necessity for good management and effective leadership for organizations to be successful.  Theismann noted that effective leadership is all about 'people'. Whether it's an employee or a teammate, listening, trusting, and empowering your team to be responsible for company goals is key for outstanding performance.

Steven VanRoekel, second Chief Information Officer of the United States, drew a large crowd at the afternoon keynote session. His prior positions included Executive Director of Citizen and Organizational Engagement at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Managing Director of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Speech and Strategy Assistant to Bill Gates at Microsoft, and Senior Director of the Windows Server division. VanRoekel touched on operational, technical, financial, and human resource aspects, as well as introducing and using new technologies and social media to pioneer new solutions needed in agencies and organizations today.

Beyond the keynote speakers and educational sessions was the exhibit floor, where attendees could interact and discuss products, services and ideas with organizations offering solutions. Many attendees participated in a Passport Giveaway, which required them to receive stamps from select exhibitors, and upon completion they were placed in a drawing for an iPad. As evidenced at the GovEvents booth, the Passport Giveaway's popularity increased on day two, especially for those who had not won a prize the first day.

To access the full program agenda and find out about FOSE 2014, visit www.fose.com.

Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel Confirmed as Keynote for FOSE 2013

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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:

  • General Stan McChrystal, Former Commander of the U.S. and International Forces in Afghanistan - "The State of International Affairs and the Security Challenges Facing America"
  • Senator Tom Carper, U.S. Senator for Delaware - "Congressional Oversight and IT Reform Initiatives: Actions That Will Affect You"
  • Jan Frye, DEP Assistant Secretary, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans Affairs; Craig Killough, Vice President of Organization Markets, Project Management Institute; and Emily Murphy, Senior Counsel for the House Small Business Committee - "Doing More with Less: Efficient Government Through Project Management"
  • Joe Theismann, Former Washington Redskins Quarterback - "Managing to Win!"

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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FOSE 2013 Announces Mobile Government Track

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Leading Government Executives to Explore Topics Including BYOD and the Digital Government Strategy

Vienna, Va - FOSE 2013 will highlight the importance of today's mobile landscape within government with a track focused on mobile challenges and best practices.   Sessions will look at top strategies and policies including Bring You Own Device (BYOD), application programming interfaces (APIs) and mobilizing enterprise systems. FOSE 2013 will take place May 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

"With promises of decreased costs and increased efficiencies, as well as the release of the Digital Government Strategy last year, mobility is one of the most relevant topics today," said Mike Eason, Vice President, Public Sector Events, 1105 Media, Inc.  "But implementing the strategy comes with a learning curve.  The mobile government program features best practices and planning that helps attendees find approaches that best fit their agency's mission."

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1105 Meet-Up: Sequestration & Government Events, Mobile & Government Workforce

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Vienna, VA--1105 Media Group, organizers of the FOSE and GovSec Conferences & Expos, hosted a FOSE 2013 Blogger & Speaker Meet-up Thursday, March 21 at 1105 Media Group offices in Vienna, VA. Invitation-only and held specifically for government technology influencers, the FOSE 2013 Blogger & Speaker Meet-up is the fifth in an ongoing series of high-level meetings, where FOSE speakers and bloggers are given an opportunity to discuss significant topics including sequestration and government events, mobile and the government workforce, cybersecurity and more.

This meet-up included influencers Brand Niemann, Ph.D., Director and Senior Enterprise Architect - Data Scientist at Semantic Community, Ghadi Ben-Yehuda,  Director of Innovation and Social Media for IBM Center for The Business of Government., Brad Barker, Director of Professional Services at Master Key Consulting and Young AFCEANs  National Capitol Region President , Ajay Budhraja, Chief Technology Officer, EOIR at the United States Department of Justice, and Nick Wakeman, Editor-in-Chief at Washington Technology. The meet-up was also attended by representatives from the Capital Area Food Bank and GovEvents.

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FOSE 2013 Announce New Project Management Track

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Sessions to Examine Best Practices and Risk Management for Project Managers

FOSE 2013, in partnership with Project Management Institute (PMI), will offer a new track for attendees focused on educating project managers about reducing risks and effectively managing projects in the new budget environment. FOSE 2013 will take place May 14-16 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

"PMI, our partner in providing this new track, recently conducted a study that found organizations risk, on average, $135 million for every billion dollars they spend," said Mike Eason, Vice President, Public Sector Events, 1105 Media, Inc. "With budgets tighter than ever, this track is a perfect opportunity for government project managers to seek new insights on decreasing risks while saving funds."

The Project Management track at FOSE 2013 will feature a keynote, workshop and seven sessions dedicated to improving efficiencies and skills, managing risks, agile development and metrics for project managers. Attendees will learn best practices, organizational change models and lean-agile techniques as they hear from agency and industry experts, including:

-- Jan Frye, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans Affairs
-- Richard Warren, Systems Design and Development Branch Chief (Acting), Information Technology and Resources Management Division, Environmental Protection Agency
-- Craig Killough, PMI Vice President of Organization Markets

Project Management sessions include:
-- Doing More with Less: Efficient Government Through Project Management
-- Project Management Skills for Success
-- Organizational Change Management for Project Managers - Understanding the Impact of the Change we Lead
-- Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
-- Leveraging Best Practices in Risk Management - For Strategic Outcomes
-- Accurate Requirements Could Be Your Key to Project Success
-- The Key to Agile: How Managing for Flow Produces Optimal Results
-- Identifying & Tracking Critical Project Metrics

Following the project management sessions, there will be a half-day workshop exploring the role of Project Management Offices and providing examples of models that track critical projects for federal agencies. The workshop will be held on May 16 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

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

About PMI
PMI is one of the world's largest not-for-profit membership associations for the project management profession. Our professional resources and research empower more than 700,000 members, credential holders and volunteers in nearly every country in the world to enhance their careers, improve their organizations' success and further mature the profession.

PMI's worldwide advocacy for project management is reinforced by our globally recognized standards and certification program, extensive academic and market research programs, chapters and communities of practice, and professional development opportunities. Visit us at www.PMI.org.