Telework is attractive to federal employees seeking greater flexibility and to agencies eager to control costs. However, leaders must consider more than a continuation of the virtual environment that served agencies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sustaining a full-time distributed workforce—with some employees working part- or full-time remotely and not necessarily near an office building—presents new challenges. This program will e...

What is Climate Change? A simple question to ask, but a complicated question to answer. This Forum session of distinguished scientist leaders helps to define a clear picture of what the U.S. and the World are dealing with in climate change. The panels will examine a variety of topics that improve understanding of climate change: What is happening to the Earth driven by climate change? How do we observe climate change? What are the human drive...

As the importance of information technology and digital transformation grows for the Department of Defense, federal organizations have prioritized cybersecurity as a crucial element of military readiness. Many federal organizations are frantically working to strengthen their cybersecurity technology to protect vital assets from malicious cyberattacks. During GovConWire’s Cybersecurity in National Security Summit, leading federal and comm...

In January 2021, Potomac Officers Club held the first iteration of its 5G Summit addressing strategic priorities of 5G wireless technology. The Fall 5G Summit serves as a companion to that and will expand upon the importance of 5G and highlight experts as they discuss the 5G journey and look to the future.Since January, carriers have increased the development of 5G networks, as manufacturers introduce more 5G-ready products to the market. The...

Climate change is not solely an environmental concern. Climate-related risks present numerous challenges for which the U.S. defense and national security communities must account, from a detrimental impact on military readiness and federal infrastructure to potential supply chain disruptions. Meanwhile, communities around the world face drought, flooding, and other events that deplete food and water supplies, increasing the likelihood of huma...

During the past decade, low-earth-orbit and outer space have transformed from a primarily scientific domain into a critical defense and commercial domain with tremendous national security implications. The Department of Defense (DOD) recognized the military necessity to dominate the space domain and committed significant resources into space technology acquisition to preserve our nation’s space preeminence. During GovConWire’s Spac...

As innovative digital technologies such as the Cloud, artificial intelligence and others grow in importance, federal organizations must evolve their information technology (IT) systems to be robust, agile and reliable. As such, the Department of Energy (DOE) is enacting significant initiatives aimed at modernizing and transforming its IT infrastructure. During GovConWire’s DOE: IT Modernization and Transformation Forum, influential fede...

As JADC2 leaders set to connect disparate data systems and build the digital infrastructure for the future battle, they must ensure they are thinking beyond the now. This session will explore the fundamental principles and solutions needed for implementation. We will examine areas such as the tactical edge, a common data fabric, and the decision advantage.

The U.S. Army has spearheaded development efforts of new capabilities and truncated legacy programs, which will be integral to new concepts of operations and organizations. Moving forward, the service branch will continue to drive network modernization, invest in next-generation defense systems and spearhead development of new technologies. During Potomac Officers Club’s 2021 Army Forum, notable federal and industry leaders will discuss...

As foreign adversaries continue to develop anti-satellite and space-based weaponry, the United States must create innovative and robust space-based sensors to gather critical intelligence. Moreover, these systems must be able to endure intensive cyberattacks and have high operational efficiency. In recent years, the Department of Defense (DOD) has made a deliberate effort to rapidly develop and deploy space intelligence sensors that will prov...