Will the 2012 election bring change to the homeland security enterprise or will things remain the same? Come hear what the experts believe will be the impact on homeland security policy, operations and spending in the coming administration. Topics will include: Cyber SecurityCritical Infrastructure ProtectionDisaster ManagementTerrorism/Border SecurityTransportation Security New for 2012 Symposium: Presentations by State and Local LeadersTechn...

A bad audit can significantly damage the bottom line of a contractor. The audit process can be filled with many challenges for government contractors to overcome. The lack of publicized guidance by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) has created many concerns when attempting to determine what is considered a proper compliance program. The shift from the ten key systems to six in the new DFARS Business Systems Rule makes it imperative for...

Note that participants who register only for the Health Track of the Vision Conference will receive .275 CEUs. The 48th annual TechAmerica Foundation Vision Conference promises to deliver a rich, comprehensive and widely referenced analysis of federal spending and business opportunities for the future. Highlights from this year’s Vision Conference at a glance: Long-term forecast of the Federal IT (5-year) and U.S. Defense (10-year) marke...

Now in its 2nd year, the Border Management Conference & Technology Expo is the largest growing event for discussions on effective practices and technologies needed to ensure our borders are safe from recent security threats. What makes IDGA’s Border Management Conference & Technology Expo your must-attend event for 2012? Exposure to the top government agencies and law enforcement officers dedicated to securing our nations...

When agencies are hit with budget cuts, leadership development training initiatives are often the first to go. Without a clear understanding of the positive and measurable mission impact, it’s easy to dismiss leadership development as being too expensive and too time consuming. In addition to expending millions of budget dollars each year, less-than-optimal leadership practices negatively impact employee retention, satisfaction, morale,...

The 2012 Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo, presented by AFCEA, NIST and NSA, will address the important role that biometrics plays in identification and verification of individuals for government and commercial applications worldwide. The Conference will be two and a half days of presentations, seminars and panel discussions with the participation of internationally recognized experts in biometric technologies, system and ap...

Senate Confirmed in May 2012, Mr. Frank Kendall currently serves as the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (AT&L). In this capacity, he is responsible to the Secretary of Defense for all matters pertaining to acquisition; research and engineering; developmental testing; contract administration; logistics and materiel readiness; installations and environment; operational energy; chemical, biological, and nu...

NGAUS Overview The National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) includes nearly 45,000 current or former National Guard officers. It was created in 1878 to provide unified National Guard representation in Washington. In their first productive meeting after Reconstruction, militia officers from the North and South formed the association with the goal of obtaining better equipment and training by petitioning Congress for more resource...

The world is facing converging crises. Political, Economic, Financial, Banking, Technology and declared and undeclared warfare. Sequestration looms in a hotly contested US political season What will its impact be on force structure?, what programs are likely to be impacted?, how will the pacific tilt impact NATO?, where should friends and allies invest their capability?, in what technologies and capabilities should governments invest? what wil...

Event. This event will include a one-day trade show, extensive networking opportunities and government procurement workshops (three tracks) for both prospective and current federal contractors. Senator Richard Burr, Senator Kay Hagan, Congressman Larry Kissell, the North Carolina Military Business Center and Fayetteville Technical Community College are pleased to announce the 11th Annual North Carolina Defense and Economic Development Trade Sh...