NDIA, in conjunction with the US Pacific Command, will host the 2016 Pacific Operational Science and Technology (POST) Conference on February 29 - March 4, 2016. The theme for the 2016 POST is "Enhancing Situational Awareness Through Science and Technology". Past conferences have experienced participation from fourteen partner nations, and a wide variety of representatives from Industry, Academia and DOD/DOE/Interagency labs and activities. Ma...

HIMSS16 registration is now closed. Check back in August 2016 for HIMSS17 registration information. The 2016 HIMSS Annual Conference & Exhibition, February 29 - March 4, 2016 in Las Vegas, brings together 40,000+ health IT professionals, clinicians, executives and vendors from around the world. Exceptional education, world-class speakers, cutting-edge health IT products and powerful networking are hallmarks of this industry-leading confere...

RSA Conference 2016 is your best opportunity to connect with the technology, trends and people that will protect our digital world. Based on feedback from past attendees, we have increased Expo hours, expanded session times, and added more Learning Labs and Crowdsourced Sessions. Plus, we've created new programs such as Birds of a Feather Sessions, Focus-On Series and much more.

With over 7000 Chapter members, the AFCEA NOVA Luncheons are the best networking and business development events in the Metro DC area for defense and intelligence professionals – bar none. Something for everyone: Large businesses – don’t be left out while your competitors are building the relationships and hearing the information first. Small businesses – get the exposure you need to succeed in the DoD market, plus the...

Ground robotic and autonomous systems, rapidly adopted during the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, have enabled the U.S. and its allies to operate more effectively, efficiently, and safely in a variety of mission profiles, such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Combat Engineering, and Reconnaissance. These proven capabilities have secured a path for ground robotics’ future alongside the Warfighter. The Joint Ground Robotics Enterprise with...

With Government agencies looking to increase property efficiency, attention is now turning to more innovative forms of workspace. Whether a lease is coming to an end, you are looking to renovate or simply seeking a drive in innovation, there are models of workplace to be explored which really could transform the public sector. The workplace holds the key to success for Government. A culture of innovation, collaboration and productivity can dri...

Emerging Opportunities, Needs and Challenges Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UASs) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) have seen a golden age in the last decade growing to an annual budget of $7 billion. Most of this growth has been through the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but with the drawing down of troops, what’s next? Analysts still predict growth in this industry, estimating a total increase to just over $89 billion in the next decade....

Attacks on critical infrastructure sites are a favoured target for terrorist groups, for good reason. They offer what is seen by the terrorist as a soft target, that is, maximum effect with minimal chance of interdiction. The potential effects in terms of damage, the hugely detrimental economic impact, disruption of normal daily life and resulting publicity, can far outweigh the terrorist organisations commitment in both manpower and risk. The...

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. 2016 stands to improve upon our schedule, with over 100 events planned. Join us on January 27, 2016 for the Fort Meade IT & Cyber Day. The Ft. Meade IT and Cyber Day is a one-day event held at the Officers'...

Federal agencies have gotten the message loud and clear: They need to raise the bar on the quality of digital services offered to the public. Citizens are used to the innovative and engaging services found in retail, banking, and social media. When they turn to government websites, they expect more of the same. According to a survey from Accenture Public Services, nearly half of citizens today handle most of their government interactions digit...