Leveraging Effective Partnerships to Achieve Energy Efficiency Alternative energy sources have become a top priority in all sectors. With constantly rising fuel prices, and organizations clamoring to “go green,” the United States is in need of alternative energy solutions. In fact, The Department of Defense, which consumes 1.5% of the nation’s energy consumption, has set a goal that 25% of its energy should come from renewabl...

Expediting RDT&E for Rapid Fielding of Warfighter Capabilities IDGA’s Engineering Simulation for Military Technology Summit will focus on current RDT&E processes being used within military commands and the role of simulation to improve this. The Summit will discuss the use of modeling and simulation in the research, development, testing, and engineering phase of capability development. Traditional RDT&E relies on expensive an...

Join Market Connections and Strategic Communications Group for the release of the Public Sector Social Media Study. The second edition of this popular study takes a comprehensive look at use of and perceptions around social media among government agencies and contractors. Government employees and contractors alike will leave this event with at least three repeatable social media success stories! 8:00-8:30 a.m. – Networking and breakfast8...

Security cleared professionals please join us at the next Cleared Job Fair Wednesday, October 5, from 10am - 2pm at the Sheraton Premiere in Tysons Corner, VA. Our cleared facilities employers include BAE Systems–IS, D.A.T.A., Everest Technology Solutions-KEYW, FlexPoint Technology, General Dynamics–IT, HP, L-3 Communications–GS&ES, Lockheed Martin, ManTech, Raytheon, SAIC, SERCO, Unisys, USIS, Verizon Federal and more! W...

SECAF presents a powerful panel discussion for the government contracting community. Participants will learn from the region's top analysts about what they think the coming year holds for government contractors. Who should attend:Business owners who want to learn where the opportunities are and how to engage them.

Watkins Meegan, Rutherfoord and Fluet Huber Hoang invite you to a Complimentary Lunch & Learn Seminar: Legal, Insurance, and Accounting come into play when maintaining compliance in a global market. This advice triad is critical when government contractors decide to go global. We'll discuss the following which can impact your business decisions regarding where and with whom you contract: Import/Export Issues Defense Base Act Cost Allowabil...

Naval IT Day is an annual one-day conference focused on issues and challenges facing the future Navy and Marine Corps. Senior leaders will describe their vision, operational requirements, acquisition strategies and potential opportunities for industry. Don't miss the Small Business Sessions that will be conducted in parallel to the main program - giving both large and small businesses an opportunity to hear Naval Small Business Advocates discu...

IDGA’s ArmorCon Military Armor Exhibition & Conference is the premier forum for the military armor community to exchange ideas on new armor technologies, challenges and developments in protective equipment for vehicles and personnel, and recent research on armor systems and materials.This is the only annual event that focuses exclusively on military armor solutions for both vehicle and individual body armor while catering to both eng...

Integrating capabilities to increase value to the enterprise IDGA’s DoD and Government Architecture Forum is designed to provide a candid space to discuss these challenges, share lessons learned, and walk away with strategies to solve the most difficult problems, as well as silence the architecture critics once and for all. This is your place to: Learn about architecture success stories and how you can apply them to your work Hear from c...

The World Congress Leadership Summit on Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) will convene providers and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for integrating and participating in an Accountable Care Organization framework on a local level that offers shared savings payments for improving the quality of care and costs. Real-world, case study examples of organizationscurrently participating in ACO pilots will be featured on the agenda and the...