This talk will discuss the cultural changes that were made at USCIS in the adoption of modern agile development practices. The discussion will include the successes and challenges of changes in an organization that has significant inertia in existing development practices and the changes that need to be made within both the IT and business organizations. The overall framework of change and recommendations will complete the discussion. It will...

This educational, one-day symposium will discuss the security challenges faced by Federal Chief Information Security Officers and examine the lessons learned and best practices used to secure the information technology resources of government agencies. The morning session features speakers and panels with government thought leaders, while the afternoon includes the MITRE-ATARC Cyber Collaboration Symposium, where government, academic and indus...

In 2015, the Academy of United States Veterans established an annual event at which it presented and recognized the most impactful entities that contribute to the well-being of the Veterans community. The Veterans Awards is an annual event celebrating awards conferred by the Academy’s voting members. The 3rd Annual Veterans Awards (VETTYS) ceremony will be held on January 20, 2018, at the prestigious Mayflower Hotel.The VETTYS will be pr...

FBC is excited to announce the GSA, NTSB, FAA, HUD, Dept. of Energy Technology and Vendor Expo at L'Enfant Plaza! This is a multi-agency event and, while each agency has a different mission, all are related by their civilian agency status. Ideally located between the National Mall and the Southwest Waterfront, L’Enfant Plaza is located within five blocks of 19 major federal agencies, making it effortless to do business in Washington. Thi...

The Financial Systems Summit (FSS) unites federal financial managers and private-sector executives to discuss the near-term and future prospects of federal financial management systems in a budget-constrained environment. The summit will provide new insights into the burgeoning federal financial systems modernization strategy over the coming decade — and beyond. FSS offers live audience participation! Attendees will actively participate...

For the past 40 years, the Federal Business Council has produced thousands of symposiums, expositions, training forums, and conferences, both on-site and off, for the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and civilian agencies. This event will be held at the Capitol Holiday Inn connected to the FEMA HQ building, which provides easy access for government attendees, and is across the street from several major agencies. The event locatio...

Join AFCEA Washington, DC for the 42nd annual Winter Gala, the must-attend social event of the year for senior leaders from the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, Armed Services, intelligence agencies and industry. Tickets are now available for this elegant, widely-attended black-tie affair returning to the National Museum of Women in the Arts. About the Gala The AFCEA Washington, DC Winter Gala started in 1975 with th...

Modern Cloud - Endless Possibilities Join Oracle for the 10th Annual Federal Forum!Government leaders today have an opportunity like never before to transform how agencies do business. Modern, enabling technologies like cloud computing, mobile innovations, or engaging social platforms are allowing government to reinvent internal processes and deliver world-class citizen services.Learn about these transformations and more by attending the 10th...

Join GovernmentCIO Magazine on Dec. 14 at the House of Sweden for an evening that explores the current state of A.I. in government and its potential to change the economy, the workforce, and society writ large. The forum will feature A.I. experts in government, academia, and industry pushing the boundaries of A.I. technologies and the ways it could revolutionize government. The evening will include a networking reception at one of Washington's...

Cloud Computing continues to grow in importance in the public sector. Agency personnel responsible for developing and implementing cloud-based solutions -- for implementing data center consolidation and other technology efficiencies -- continue to look for opportunities to learn about the best technologies, configurations, service and deployment models and appropriate mix of cloud services -- based on their government agency requirements. Digi...