The AFCEA Bethesda Monthly Breakfast series features panel discussions led by senior-executive government representatives. With speakers drawn largely from federal civilian agencies, breakfast topics span a wide range of timely issues—from health IT to cybersecurity to Gov 2.0—and are discussed in a panel format that offers a compelling snapshot of multiple agency perspectives. The goals of the event are to foster better inter-agen...

Join the Coalition on September 26, 7:15 a.m., at the Grand Hyatt in Washington DC for a forum featuring high level officials from the Department of Homeland Security. The event will provide insight into how DHS plans to meet contracting goals over the next three years. Panelists Include: • Anne Terry, Director of Procurement Policy & Oversight • Kevin Boshears, Director Office Small Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) ...

Join the Coalition for a dialogue with new OFPP Administrator, Joe Jordan, on September 11, 7:15 a.m. at the City Club, for an in-depth look at the Office of Federal Procurement Policy’s initiatives for FY 2013 and a conversation about the potential impact on contractors. After being appointed Administrator, Office of Federal Procurement Policy in May, Joe Jordan introduced a set of agency goals to buy smarter, lead the federal governmen...

The editors and publishers of Bloomberg Government will hold a special breakfast seminar for OSDBUs, program managers and small business specialists looking into new initiatives and practices that small business program officials can leverage to increase small business utilization at their respective agencies. The seminar will focus on contracting vehicles and processes that small business advocates are using to award new business to small and...

Mobile Business Reporting at Your Fingertips Cut the cord to both your laptop and desktop and use your mobile device to access your existing reporting systems. At a time when more people are using the capabilities of their smartphones and leveraging emerging tablet technologies, Information Builders has been recognized as an industry leader in supporting mobile platforms. Join us for a free workshop, Mobile Business Reporting at Your Fingertip...

Federal Allies Institute 9-Hole Golf Open is for the nation's small business federal contractor community. It is a primary fundraiser to support the national exapansion of Federal Allies Institute and key components of the Federal Allies Institute Strategic Plan. Wednesday, June 27th Play with an ally for your business. $150 per player $600 foursomes Sponsorships, Awards, Raffles & Contests For more information, click on Register Now 8:00...

Meet potential buyers face-to-face, not on the phone or through email. Pre-schedule 15 minute one-on-one, face-to-face meetings and ask your questions. This conference provides opportunities to meet buyers and contracting officers from major military bases, the surrounding states and large companies to discuss business opportunities. Educational sessions will provide current information on emerging new standards and provide you with the tools...

In January, Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel declared 2012 the year of mobile government—but today, mobility itself is being transformed. The CIO Council’s new Digital Government Strategy goes beyond mobile technology to rethink the way federal agencies manage information and interact with citizens. The strategy has four components, each answering a key question: Information-Centric: How can agencies transition from managing documents...

Attend the GBTA National Travel Forum (NTF) , June 4 – 7 in Phoenix, AZ where you will be delivered a tool box of industry best practices that will immediately benefit your agency by lowering travel spend and drive transparency through data. Hear from GSA executives like Tim Burke and the best in corporate travel management on how to save your department 20% in travel spend. Corporations react quickly to changing economic, political, an...

Named in memoriam of the Honorable John P. Murtha, a 36-year veteran of the United States House of Representatives, this early morning event offers attendees a firsthand look at the inner workings of the U.S. defense industry. An influential member of Congress will present an update on the latest breaking news and what’s in store for the future. Showcase For Commerce is please to announce that the speaker for the John P. Murtha Breakfast...