Through the HORIZONS Scholarship program, Women In Defense National has invested over $310,000 in more than 130 females to support their advancement in national security and defense careers. In the 28 years that Women In Defense has offered these scholarships, members have witnessed the tremendous impact this support has had in the lives of young women. HORIZONS scholarship winners have been able to launch their careers in government agencies...

The #NYCSchoolsTech connects educators, administrators and other staff to technology experts and thought leaders, products and practices. Hundreds of dedicated NYCDOE professionals came to the fourth annual School Technology Summit in 2016. As one principal stated, "This was a great venue to exchange practice/strategies by people engaged in the work. This will only get bigger and better." We hope you will join us on July 26 at LaGuardia High S...

Overview Financial institution Retail Centers and Call Centers are often faced with handling consumer disputes of ACH debits on their account; many situations aren’t covered in the ACH Rules book guidelines nor is there any clear direction from other resources. This interactive, fast-paced ACH compliance training focuses on the most common disputes, and provides staff with a basic understanding of what is required to maintain compliance,...

Overview No matter what business you are in, a report is a critical tool in your communication armory. As with any communication tool, presentation is everything. Get it right and it offers the reader (typically a CEO, shareholder or Project Manager) a valuable insight into the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) upon which a business or project is measured. Get it wrong and you'll end up with something that nobody understands and nobody...

The American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC) invites you to Drones in the Federal Airspace and Internet of Things (IoT) Forum on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at the Renaissance Washington in Washington, DC.The theme, "Unleashing the Power of IoT and Drone Technology', will focus on how drones and IoT are currently being used in the federal arena and look to the endless possibilities that IoT and Drones can offer. The...

Knowing how best to regulate behaviour in a rapidly changing and technology-driven environment is a challenge for all regulators going forwards. With today’s focus on more effective and efficient regulation, this conference will examine the tools and mechanisms for achieving better regulatory outcomes. The 'Innovating for Better Regulatory Outcomes' conference will provide a valuable opportunity to benchmark with regulators in other sect...

When former US President Obama passed the Project Management Improvement and Accountability Act last December, it affirmed the professionalisation and value of project management within the US government. In Australia, the public sector is also recognising the need to improve project, program and portfolio management as a way to increase transparency, align budgets, manage risk and ensure benefits realisation across its numerous transformatio...

For the past 41 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.The Unified Cross Domain Services Management Office (UCDSMO) is presenting a two-day unclassified workshop that will focus on delivering in...

World Congress is the National Contract Management Association’s largest education event for contract management, procurement, and acquisition professionals. Individuals from government (federal, state, and local); industry; and commercial business come together for networking and training for all career levels. World Congress is what you make of it! Whether you want sessions focused on a specific topic, compelling keynote addresses, net...

Overview Facing another year where economic growth seems like a dream, outlook and attitude will be important. With capital sources still restricted and consumer confidence still in recovery, new avenues for successful cash management must be explored. Entities need to take advantage of all the financial management expertise available. The organizations that survive in our economy are the ones that develop the ability to remain solvent. Cash i...