The NDIA C4ISR Division is sponsoring a unique workshop to help DoD acquisition personnel build awareness of, and experience in person, some of the methods and principles of iterative, agile development methods. Such methods have been in limited use in the DoD for almost 10 years, but recent changes in direction in guidance for IT system acquisition are raising awareness of the potential for different acquisition and development methods. To he...

Following the tremendous response to last year’s governance conference, and given the continuing challenges that faculty and administrators around the country are facing as a result of financial pressures, the AAUP will hold a second governance conference this November. The committee is soliciting papers on all topics relating to governance for presentation at this event. The conference will take place at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Wash...

Metro and Houston Community College Job Fair Southeast What: Southeast Community Job Fair When: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Where: Southeast Learning Hub: Auditorium/Foyer Area 6815 Rustic, Houston, Texas 77087 Woodridge and Gulf Freeway 45 South Behind Coney Island on feeder road. Cost: None Why: Provide Students and Community with Job Opportunities Perk: Bilingual Talent Available Time: Event Time 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (9am-10am set-up) (...

This presentation provides an overview of initiatives that must be directed at addressing the key issues, as well as SPE’s engagement in facilitating the industry dialogue on global exchange of knowledge. The balance between the global supply and demand for crude oil is becoming progressively tighter, increasingly requiring our industry to face new and unique challenges. Our industry of tomorrow will have to address the demands of operat...

Diversity and Inclusion: A Management Imperative President Obama’s recently signed executive order establishes the framework for the Federal workplace to be a model of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Join the conversation and learn from government and industry peers who are leading the charge to ensure their organizations reflect and embrace these principles throughout the entire workforce.This meeting will draw leaders from...

Agenda Thursday, November 10th 8:00 am Registration and Morning Refreshments Ballroom Foyer 9:00 am Opening Remarks Balboa/Columbus 9:15 am Opening Keynote Balboa/Columbus Open Roads Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving Steve Uzzell, Renowned Photographer Steve Uzzell is a veteran National Geographic photographer and one of the nation's leading corporate photographers. Steve's award-winning approach to his photographic work i...

Widely publicized safety incidents and recalls of lithium-ion batteries have raised legitimate concerns regarding lithium-ion battery safety. Battery Safety 2011 is conveniently timed with Lithium Battery Power 2011 and will address these concerns by exploring the following topics: Application specific battery safety issues affecting battery performance Major battery degradation and reliability factors Battery management systems Commercial cel...

SMi proudly presents the launch of its inaugural Cyber Security Asia conference and exhibition, which will be held in Singapore on 9th and 10th November 2011. The conference offers you the opportunity to hear from International Cyber Commands and assess how Cyber Commands are conducting full spectrum military cyberspace operations in order to enable actions in all domains. Cyberspace concerns extend throughout the Asia-Pacific region, and they...

Welcome to MilCIS 2011 In 2011, the Defence Chief Information Officer Group (CIOG) will again partner with the University of New South Wales, Australian Defence Force Academy in the hosting of the 2011 Military Communications and Information Systems (MilCIS) Conference. The conference will facilitate a continuing interface between Department of Defence employees, contractors, industry, customers and researchers to discuss solutions that meet t...

The Workers' Compensation in the Federal Workplace Conference is produced by cyberFEDS®, the leading federal employment and workers' compensation resource, and the National Workers' Compensation and Disability Conference®. Whether you're seasoned or new to federal workers' compensation, the Workers' Compensation in the Federal Workplace Conference is THE event for you! From overcoming the typical legal and personnel hurdles, to counsel...