While modest growth has returned to the market, budgets continue to be challenged forcing agencies to make hard decisions about which investments to pursue and which to shelve. At the same time, major changes are taking place in the acquisition and contracting environment, including consolidation of GSA schedules and rule changes for small business contracting. Building a successful plan depends on having good data and good insight to make inf...

The Airworthiness and Maintenance Group are holding a half day workshop on the theme of Hourly Usage Agreements on Thursday 30 October 2014 from 12-5pm. There is a growing trend towards Hourly Usage Agreements between aircraft operators and service providers, reflected in brand names such as Power By The Hour, Goldcare and TotalCare in the Civil sector; and concepts such as contracting for capability and availability in the Military. These agr...

The AFCEA NOVA Small Business Committee Education sub-committee is hosting our next event on October 30th on "Staying Out of Jail: Government Security and Accounting Compliance". This is one event you don’t want to miss—we are only accepting 60 reservations, get yours today! Agenda 3:30 pm- Registration and networking 4:00 pm- Jeremy Hargis – DSS Facility Security Compliance 4:50 pm- 10 min break 5:00 pm- Katie Mongelli, CPA...

With the ability to measure multiple analytes with high sensitivity, often faster and more cheaply than other methods, mass spectrometry is becoming an attractive method of analysis for the clinic. Featuring an array of leading researchers and clinicians, SELECTBIO’s Clinical Applications of Mass Spectrometry conference aims to provide you with an insight into the latest developments in this area.As the analytical power of mass spec is r...

SELECTBIOs inaugural Food Analysis Congress aims to present the latest developments in food analysis technologies, in response to the increasing demand for rapid and efficient food safety and quality testing. Focus will be given to advances in both the analysis of natural food allergens and toxins, as well as contaminants introduced through processing and packaging. Points for discussion will also include the ongoing issue of food traceability...

Maritime Security 2014 Caribbean is the second installment of the Maritime Security Caribbean program series, building upon the success of last year’s event in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands by uniting law enforcement agencies and maritime stakeholders from twelve individual countries and overseas territories. Maritime Security 2014 Caribbean is different than any other event of its kind - designed to be an interactive learni...

Drawing on 16 years of working within the Gas to Liquids industry the SMi Group are delighted to announce their 17th Annual GTL 2014 conference. This leading industry event will provide delegates with a complete global breakdown of Gas to Liquids. With representatives from leading companies and innovative companies this 2 day conference and workshop will cover leading project updates from North America to the Middle East, project financing, th...

As the IMO Ballast Water Convention is on the eve of becoming ratified with the major flag state signatures closing on 35% Global Tonnage, ACI’s 11th Ballast Water Management Summit will focus on helping the shipping industry understand the state of play with the compulsory introduction of expensive and complex Ballast Water Management Systems on Vessels. As Type Approval from the USCG becomes more difficult to achieve and the imminent I...

This is your exclusive invitation to join some of the most powerful women in politics at the 6th Annual Women in Politics Africa Conference on 29 & 30 October at the Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg. What makes this year unique is that we have not only top leaders in Africa speaking, but we have negotiated fantastic hotel rates to ensure you are able to relax and stay over during the conference. Delegates who register by 1 October will receive a...

Maryland - Epicenter of Cybersecurity Maryland is recognized as a cybersecurity leader - nationally and internationally. The state has developed cybersecurity experts, education and training programs, technology, products, systems and infrastructure. With over 10 million cyber hacks a day resulting in an annual worldwide cost of over $100 billion, the United States is at risk. Last year alone, tens of millions of Americans had their identities...