Cybersecurity challenges for government agencies are many, diverse, and evolving. That’s why public sector professionals must keep pace with the dynamic threat environment and update their knowledge to address the latest risk factors to defending networks, devices, and data. Plan to join your public sector peers for an informative online event on Tuesday, Aug. 17 from 2-3:30 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. -12:30 p.m. PT, to hear from seasoned cyberse...

80% of government workers would prefer a hybrid work environment, that’s according to the findings from a recent GovLoop survey. However, only about 30% of agencies have currently developed and distributed their back-to-work strategies. So what considerations should agencies make when finalizing their hybrid plans? Join GovLoop’s editorial team on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, as they share best practices and lessons le...

From engaging a more diverse pool of contractors to expanding small business participation and adopting eco-friendly practices, these new goals have a positive, uplifting impact on communities. But meeting these goals and engaging in more intentional business practices adds a layer of complexity to the day-to-day operations of government. Join us online for a panel discussion to learn how state and local governments are adopting new practices...

Cybersecurity is front-page news, covering everything from the White House’s Cybersecurity Executive Order to the latest ransomware attack. And all that attention means government Chief Information Security Officers are in the hot seat. Agencies must be vigilant about improving cybersecurity more than ever before.Join us and your public sector peers for an online event where you'll learn how governments can rethink cybersecurity policies...

Agencies across government are taking a human centered design approach. Human-centered design is a way of approaching problem-solving that prioritizes the perspective and experience of, yes - you guessed it - humans. However, when developers spend a great deal of time writing software for human consumption, they often don’t consider users in the process. One way to that is to take a human-centered design approach when creating applicatio...

Grants are the lifeblood of many state and local government programs and projects. The new American Rescue Plan and CARES Act funding has created new demands on the grant community. Join us for a virtual roundtable discussion where we will answer your questions on everything from grant application to managing the financial awards with our panel of government and industry experts. In the discussion we will explore: The biggest barriers facing g...

Government offices might be reopening, but the workplace will never be the same. In pre-pandemic days, many agencies relied on systems and processes that assumed the majority of employees were on-premises. A year-plus of remote work proved that those IT services lacked the flexibility, agility and scalability that agencies need.In this Virtual Summit, we'll share the building blocks of IT modernization, including a multi-cloud strategy, to bet...

Women serve as Heads of State in only 22 countries, and 119 countries have never had a female leader. At the current rate, gender equality in the highest positions of power will not be reached for another 130 years. This staggering statistic needs to change. Join us online to learn: Best practices from women government leaders who have successfully navigated the career ladder. What to do if you feel your career is being stymied by gender. How...

When a problem crops up at work, you scramble for possible solutions. You might feel pressured, uncertain, anxious. Are you considering all of your options? Are you overlooking anything? And, thinking about the consequences of a wrong move only adds to the stress. Specifically, you will: Learn strategies for healthy problem-solving skills Work with your collegues in breakout rooms to work through mock scenarios Network virtually with your peer...

Back in the 1960s, the space race between the United State and the USSR paved the way for previously unheard of upskilling, technological innovation, inspiration and dedication. Now there’s a new frontier in the race for technological superiority: data. However, data without analytics, automation and the technical know-how is just numbers on a page. Agencies need new approaches. One way to create that is to upskill your data workforce. U...