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...

Platts 6th Annual European Gas Supply and Infrastructure conference will build upon the remarkable success of previous events. This year’s uniquely positioned conference will provide crucial insights to help participants make better strategic decisions in today’s rapidly evolving gas market. This important meeting will bring together leading experts, gas companies, TSOs, traders, pipeline operators and developers to discuss key the...

Please join Adobe on Friday, September 7th, for an engaging seminar on how your agency can leverage Adobe Connect to communicate instantly and deliver rich and engaging eLearning content anytime.Adobe Connect removes the traditional technology barriers of web communications and eLearning, allowing agencies to train and collaborate instantly. Adobe Connect is based on the Adobe Flash® Player, which is already installed on 98% of Internet-co...

Purpose This event is for and about state and local government. The purpose of the event is to foster discussion and dialogue on the use of information technology as a strategic tool for managers, executives and policy makers. Who Should Attend If you influence or participate in technology decisions or implementations at any level, you will find benefit in attending.Don't miss this opportunity to see the latest in digital government solutions,...

Invitation to Attend Serving as your President this year has been an honor and together we have lead “Cities - Guiding Healthy Government”. As public servants, we are engaged on a daily basis in providing vital services that keep our cities healthy and thriving. Healthy government encompasses our cities’ fiscal stability, public safety, and sound infrastructure. It also means encouraging our residents and employees to live an...

The GOVERNING Texas Leadership Forum brings thought leaders from GOVERNING's award-winning editorial team, Texas and around the nation to you. The day is designed to be interactive, and will include sessions on some of the most important challenges facing Texas. The forum will feature a highly interactive format and an agenda created in partnership with the Advisory Board. Learn from your peers in different agencies and jurisdictions, hear fro...

Register for: FISD Issue Brief & Networking Reception - New YorkSEPTEMBER 6 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm ETNew York, NYSchedule:3:30 - 4:00 pm - Registration & Networking4:00 - 6:00 pm - Program6:00 - 7:30 pm - ReceptionPre-Registration is required.Fees: Members: No costNon-Members: $175Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made in writing to Becki Lake either by fax (202-289-7097), email (blake@siia.net), or postal (SIIA, 1090 Vermont Avenu...

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...

Introduction of CloudCon-2012 CloudCon-2012 is the world's premier cloud computing event, covering technology, business models, industry experiences, legal aspects, research, development, latest trends and innovations in the world of cloud computing. Cloud computing is attractive to business owners as it eliminates the requirement for users to plan ahead for provisioning, and allows enterprises to start from the small and increase resources on...

Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement...