The CIA World Factbook was recently updated with estimates of gross domestic product growth rates for countries around the world. According to the list, six countries have GDP growth that’s outpacing the rest of the globe: GDP Growth Estimate (%) Largest GDP Sector (%) • Qatar 16.3 Industry - 71.8 • Paraguay 15.3 Services - 53.9 • Singapore 14.5 Services - 71.7 • Taiwan 10.8 Services - 67.5 • India 10.4 Services...

2013 Management of Change Partnership - Change in Action May 19-21, 2013Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay,Cambridge, MD The ACT-IAC Management of Change (MOC) theme for 2013 is Partnership – Change in Action. MOC will focus on how collaboration between government and industry can provide innovative solutions to current and upcoming challenges within the public sector. This year's tracks will focus on: The Power of Innovation – This trac...

Join NCSI for an In-Agency Technology Expo RAF Croughton May 20, 2013 Each year NCSI produces over 100 tabletop technology expos at U.S. Department of Defense, Intelligence and Federal Agency locations around the world including the Pentagon, National Security Agency, Ramstein Air Base and Central Intelligence Agency to name just a few. Our technology expos are typically four (4) hours in duration and attract 20 to 50 exhibitors. These compact...

Tee off for the troops! This annual golf outing is sponsored by NDIA Washington D.C., and held at the courses at Andrews Air Force Base. Approximately 260 golfers and sponsors play on two courses, enjoying a fun day of camaraderie, competition, relaxation and a chance to meet some of our nation's heroes from local military hospitals who are also invited to play. Registration includes golf fees, lunch, dinner and commemorative prize. Proceeds f...

Defense Intelligence Information Enterprise (DI2E)Plugfest and Mashup The DI2E Plugfest and Mashup is a collaborative effort to continue the evolution of the DI2E framework. The DI2E framework provides interoperable and reusable components that are flexible, agile and data-driven. Plugfest began with the DI2E Worldwide conference and will be continued in various venues as a platform for demonstrating how industry is providing agile ISR capabi...

For over 30 years, energy performance contracting (EPC) also known as ESCO and energy savings performance contracting has assisted municipalities, state and federal entities with financing improvements to infrastructure. Have you been asked to reduce energy operating costs or support sustainability efforts for your entity? Are you or your organization tracking greenhouse gases or concerned about climate change? Are energy costs increasing but...

Taking their professional responsibilities seriously, practitioners of a wide variety of professions, including medicine, psychology and social work; journalism, tourism and the arts; architecture, civil engineering and the law, engage in reflection about ethical issues as part of their daily practice. Most professions have an ethical code with which its members are expected to comply. But ethical issues are not to be found only in the workpla...

The GovConNet Procurement Conference attracts businesses ready to do business with federal, state & local governments, prime contractors and each other. The Conference takes place Friday, May 17 from 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM at the Universities at Shady Grove. The event features break-out sessions, "Meet the Business Doctor", matchmaking and an Expo. Secure six months worth of business in one day! Conference Overview 7:30AM – 8:00AM: Regist...

The Houston Community College Southeast invites the veteran population to participate in it's 3rd Annual Veteran Job Fair & Resource Expo on May 17, 2013 from 10 am - 3 pm at 6815 Rustic, Houston, Texas 77099. There will also be veteran resource workshops that will assist veterans integrate into the workforce. The Houston Community College Southeast prides itself in reaching out to student, alumni and community veterans by connecting emplo...

Overview Topics Will Include: Innovation New Technologies Digital Government Trends Leadership in Times of Change Shared Services and Collaboration Mobility Citizen Engagement 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 part...