The 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act was passed at the end of 2018 with overwhelming support. The Act calls upon government to deliver the kind of customer service that citizens have come to expect from the private sector. Critical government services such as healthcare, housing, tax advice, driver’s licenses will be available digitally to reduce the taxpayer burden and improve Federal websites using modern technology such...

**A light continental breakfast will be served** GSA is America's only source solely dedicated to procuring goods and services for government, and innovation is the catchword of the day. From simplifying buying through the Federal Marketplace Strategy to transforming Multiple Awards Schedules, GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service is revolutionizing government procurement today. Join the Association for Federal Information Resources Managem...

This After Hours event is primarily networking-focused event facilitating one-on-one conversations. In addition, there will be a brief 15-20 minute program in the middle of the event (around 7 pm) that will provide our featured guest with seven to ten minutes to share some of their success stories and advice to the next generation of IT professionals and change agents and answer questions. This event is targeted for people developing their IT...

AFFIRM 2019 Annual Leadership Awards CelebrationCelebrating 40 years of government community excellence. AFFIRM’s 40th Annual Leadership Awards recognizes exemplary performance in government and industry for both individuals and teams. This year, the awards will be presented at a gala celebration at the lovely St. Regis Hotel in downtown Washington.

The Association for Federal Information Resources Management announced the government and industry leaders selected to receive the AFFIRM Leadership Awards. Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of this government / industry non-profit focused on improving technology’s impact on citizen’s lives, the awards celebrate the achievements of America’s best. The AFFIRM Leadership Awards are among the most prestigious of the Federal c...

Government’s role in serving citizens echoes Abraham Lincoln’s words espousing government for the people and by the people, and the President’s Management Agenda (PMA) underscores this direction by opening the door to a digital government that is evidence-based and transparent. Government at all levels is supporting business leaders within their organizations with data they need to both answer critical questions within their...

Bridging the Cyber Talent Gap in GovernmentRecent reports estimate that there will be a staggering 3.5 million unfilled cyber positons in 2021. Cybersecurity engineers who possess the right certifications and education can command top salaries at any company they choose. The Federal government is the #1 target for cybercriminals, so, in the face of this shortage of cyber talent, how can government organizations succeed in the race for cyber t...

Since the passage of the Pendleton Act of 1883, it has been a fundamental value of civil service to draw from all segments of society, and the first woman to be appointed to the U.S. Civil Service was Treasury Department employee Mary Hoyt in September of 1883. Now over a century later, diversity of experience and perspective in government continue to flourish. Women in the public sector have played pivotal roles in moving toward a more open,...

Government technology modernization initiatives launched in 2018 have jump-started innovation by expanding the use of modern commercial technologies that are effective, economical, and secure; reducing the impact of cybersecurity risks by safeguarding IT systems, sensitive data, and networks; leveraging common solutions and innovative practices to improve efficiency, increase security, and ultimately meet citizens’ needs. This briefing w...

AFFIRM is hosting this event to network with Government, Academic and Industry IT Professionals in a lively and informal setting. We will be inviting a Government Featured Guest who will be available for individual discussions. This event is part of an annual series of AFFIRM After Hours Networking events, offering our members and guests the chance to connect after working hours. CIOs and other IT professionals from many Federal agencies will...