GovEnergy, the nation’s premier energy training workshop and trade show for federal energy professionals, will take place August 7–10, 2011 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Embracing the theme A River of Energy Solutions, the event will feature over 130 training sessions within 15 educational categories. More than 250 exhibitors will attend and organizers expect to draw around 4,000 attendees. The 2011 prog...

Learn how to meet Executive Order and FAR requirements on purchasing FEMP-designated andENERGY STAR products.

Minnesota Digital Government Summit 2011 Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN 55102 August 4, 2011 "As we work toward economic recovery, those of us responsible for state government's information technology will be heavily relied upon to provide cost-effective solutions for delivering high-quality, efficient services to our citizens. Maintaining open dialogue and fostering a collaborative environment will be crucial as...

Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences Whether it's a catastrophic accident, severe blizzard, or act of terror, Boston cannot predict when or how disasters will strike. What we do know is that effective disaster preparedness and emergency management requires expanded collaboration and response capabilities with all stakeholders. This is truly a must attend event for all those responsible for the safety and well-being of the public. You...

201: Effective Tribal Consultation Why take this training? Essential to government-to-government (G-to-G) consultation between Federal agencies and Federally recognized tribes is a grounding in the rights and responsibilities of sovereigns, as well as the acceptable trust-based protocol for interaction. Executive Memoranda and Executive Orders shape the general parameters of G-to-G consultation directing federal agencies to consult with federa...

201: Effective Tribal Consultation Why take this training? Essential to government-to-government (G-to-G) consultation between Federal agencies and Federally recognized tribes is a grounding in the rights and responsibilities of sovereigns, as well as the acceptable trust-based protocol for interaction. Executive Memoranda and Executive Orders shape the general parameters of G-to-G consultation directing federal agencies to consult with federa...

401: Collaboration Skills for Environmental Professionals Why take this training? To work more effectively and efficiently, federal agencies and others recognize the need to develop collaboration competencies at all levels. This training facilitates staff in acquiring advanced skills in collaboration; multi-party negotiation; conflict prevention, management and resolution; meeting facilitation; and alternative dispute resolution. What will you...

410: Advanced Multi-Party Negotiation of Environmental Disputes Why take this training? Effective multi-party negotiation & conflict management require the ability to enter into, build, and foster collaborative relationships among people involved in a dispute; a process that takes time to cultivate and maintain. Building relationships is essential to building trust. Trust is essential to successful group efforts and underlies effective joi...

SANS returns to Tokyo for SANS Tokyo 2011 on 25-30 July, 2011! Choose from 2 immersion courses, taught by top SANS instructors, while enjoying dramatic beauty of Tokyo, the edge of the Orient, as a backdrop. If you get off of the mains streets, you can find ancient temples and tangible links to the past!We'll be offering the following SANS legacy hands-on courses for security professionals at all levels, and we know you won't want to miss them...

In the ever changing world of government contracting, it’s what you don’t know that can hurt you. Join us to learn more about what you can do when things go wrong and a protest filed with the Government Accountability Office could offer the solution. Seven things you should know: 1. Protests are more successful than you think2. What must be protested PRIOR for award to be timely - i.e. defects in the solicitation3. The importance o...