Our Portland gathering on November 13th will bring together leaders, public engagement practitioners, philanthropists, academics, students and citizen groups from across the Cascadia region (Washington, Oregon and British Columbia). Participants will: Create a learning community to explore what quality public engagement is and how we can create more of it Meet and network with others interested in public engagement Share what kinds of quality...

Shipments of infectious substances by ground and air are rarely covered in general DOT and IATA training classes because the requirements for shipping infectious substances are unique. This five-hour course will guide you through these highly specific requirements. You will learn how to classify infectious substances into Categories A or B; how to select and prepare the triple packaging systems appropriate for your infectious substance; how t...

This course provides an in-depth look at the regulations governing shipments by sea and air under IMO (International Maritime Organization) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations. It focuses on the differences between domestic and international regulations and covers any regulatory changes or additions that have occurred in the past two years. During this class you will participate in hands-on exercises that will give y...

Akamai Government Symposium 2010Revolutionizing the Internet for Government Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010Time: 7:30am to 3:45pmLocation: Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Washington, DCCost: Complimentary to all government attendeesWith so many technological advancements for leveraging the Internet, as well as public and private "cloud" infrastructure, we would like to cordially invite you to the 2010 Akamai Government Symposium, Revolutioniz...

PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, SOLUTIONS FOR A GREEN GOVERNMENT GOVgreen Conference and Exposition is the place to be November 9-10 to find the resources, education, networking and hands-on training needed to green government operations and management. Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL), GOVgreen is owned and produced by Robert Harar, who conceived and launched two leading government-focused exhibitions, FOSE and G...

Cyber crime costs individuals, banks and major corporations billions of dollars a year. In particular, the theft of intellectual property threatens to rob the country of the foundations of its economic vitality. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has geared up its capabilities to fight against criminals operating in cyberspace, and is working with the Defense and Homeland Security Departments, other federal agencies and the private sector to...

This one-day course is designed for engineers, aviation experts and project managers who wish to enhance their understanding of UAS. The course provides the "big picture" for those who work outside of the discipline. Each topic addresses real systems (Predator, Shadow, Warrior and others) and real-world problems and issues concerning the use and expansion of their applications.

Save The Date:Thursday, November 4, 2010 Top Federal Opportunities of 2011 Companies are winning federal contracts every day—is your business among them? Let INPUT show you where the top opportunities are. More than $200 billion in federal spending goes to INPUT members each year; FedFocus is your catalyst to that success.INPUT’s FedFocus event will provide you with detailed, independent research and analysis on the top federal opp...

There are over 3.6 million voices in the Valley. They’re getting louder... Are you listening? What is civic engagement? What is authentic public participation? How can I actively participate in a successful solution? Mark your calendars and register today – on November 4, 2010, the PACE conference is the ideal place to get answers to these questions and much more! The City of Peoria, in collaboration with IAP2, is proud to announce...

Cyber Security is one of the most pressing security issues facing the United States today. Improving identity management and authentication capabilities in the public and private sector is critical to managing risk in a cyber world. Creating trusted identities is the only way to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure, reduce fraud, and increase individual privacy and security. At this years’ policy conference we will examine...