Local government professionals agree that evidence-based decision making is the best practice. Even so, the majority of cities don’t use data for their strategic planning processes. The truth is the overwhelming mountain of “big data” often paralyzes action. So how can leaders harness the right community data in the most practical ways for the best return? In this certificate program, Polco data science experts will teach the...

Supervisors set the tone for the team. Getting it right involves self-awareness, discipline, and training. But who has time to focus on personal growth when faced with the day-to-day challenges that come with the local government profession? Enter the newly reimagined Effective Supervisory Practices Training Series. Based on the new 6th edition of ICMA’s bestselling Effective Supervisory Practices book, (print and digital) this six-part...

In 2024 Silverado will return to Inglenook in Rutherford, CA, for its second annual summit. The event will be expanded by one day to allow for more topics, speakers, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities. This year’s theme is “World on the Brink: Accelerating a Path Towards Peace, Prosperity and Global Competitiveness” and topics will include: Analyzing and deterring geopolitical risks and global challenges Securing...

An Orion Hiring Conference is your chance to interview with Hiring Managers for positions that are a match with your background, skills and preferences. An Orion Hiring Conference is not a Job Fair. It includes a full day of interview preparation, briefings on the interviewing companies and positions, and an opportunity to network with other job seekers as well as the client companies. Day two features individual interviews with Hiring Manager...

Join your CSCO peers at the Gartner Supply Chain Leaders Forum 2024 to get ahead of the curve. CEOs need supply chains that can enable today’s customers, while sustainably growing to capture tomorrow. As the economy shifts gears, geopolitical and climate risks intensify, and new potentials emerge for AI-empowered employees, new demands are being placed on operational leaders and their teams. The days of simply managing cost and cash for...

We gather education technologists from around the Midwest to get connected, get informed, and get inspired. GET CONNECTEDThe heart of BrainStorm is the exchange of ideas among fellow education IT technologists and Ed Tech vendors: You will learn from them, and they will learn from you. Get plugged in with other ed techs, and make connections here that last through the years. GET INFORMEDWith over 120 technology-focused sessions, you’ll h...

Join us at the GEOINT 2024 Symposium, where we explore the unparalleled importance of geospatial intelligence. This year’s Symposium theme, GEOINT 2024: Essential in All Dimensions and Domains, delves into the diverse facets of geospatial intelligence, showcasing its essential role in providing decision advantage at the point and time of need in today’s rapidly evolving technological and geopolitical landscape. From space to the de...

The year’s theme is “Honoring the Past ... Preparing for the Future.” Since announcement of the Artemis program, efforts are underway to return humans to the Moon after more than 50 years. Throughout the Apollo, Skylab, ISS, and now Commercial Crew program, substantial advances in technology have arisen, and a greater understanding of human physiology and performance have progressed through longer duration spaceflight. Lunar...

The International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association (IOMGIA) has been providing specialized training since 1974. This Training Institute’s attendance is limited to federal, state, local law enforcement, and prosecution personnel. The IOMGIA is an educational organization whose mission is to improve the investigative skills and information exchange among its almost 1,000 members. Training Institute Highlights Training from...

Get ready for a six-day immersive training experience delivered online, in-person or in team onsite formats. Our expert instructors guide you through the eight domains of the ISC2 CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK), covering all aspects of information security. We ensure you have the tools and resources to master this knowledge effectively. Here’s what you can expect: Training overview: Our industry-leading approach covers all aspects...