Benefits Discover how to navigate the minefields of public contracting and procurement code with ease. Do you want to know how to minimize the looming pitfalls inherent in public contracting? Now you can - attend this seminar and enhance your knowledge of the complex and always changing system of laws and regulations involved in public contracting and procurement. You will find out not only how to effectively coordinate the public procurement...

How confident are you in your organization's second generation leaders? Will they make effective leaders? Have you thought about your leadership legacy, but not sure how to create it? If these questions resonate with you, you will not want to miss this webinar. This webinar explores the art of “legacy thinking,” helping you to formulate a legacy that will have a positive effect on your work immediately. A disciplined approach to fr...

MarkLogic shines the spotlight on Big Data Analytics at this year's government summit. Today's information is changing in ways we never anticipated. User generated content, raw data, social media, sensor data and other types of unstructured information are produced at increasing rates, creating an explosion in data volume, velocity, and variety. In short: Big Data. Join us November 16, 2011 as we discuss the following challenges and opportunit...

Come and connect with other folks like you -- Federal and non-profit leaders -- who have committed themselves to public service. This cool, new (complimentary!) event, hosted by GovLoop and the Washington City Paper will bring together Federal employees and 30 charities to build upon the successful launch of this year’s Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area, the workplace giving campaign for Federal employees. Every year...

Join us at Akamai’s complimentary 2nd Annual Government Forum, Innovating at the Edge, at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC, Wednesday, November 16th. This event is tailor-made for you—the local, state and federal government IT professional who needs to securely leverage the power of the Internet. You know the challenges facing your organization—come and discover the latest solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn f...

In the beginning of 2011, President Barack Obama signed The Government Performance and Results Modernization Act of 2010. This legislation was designed to strengthen and transform the tracking of government performance by designating a Chief Operating Officer and Performance Improvement Officer who will oversee agency efforts to develop management and administrative functions. The legislation also requires agencies to set measureable performan...

The possibility of a double-dip recession has reared its ugly head again. What is the likelihood it will happen? What economic signs will give us a clue? The European financial mess and the U.S. fiscal problems, especially the debt crisis and the lack of resolution of both, muddy the economic recovery waters. Peter explores the state of the U.S. real estate market during the fourth quarter of 2011. The content will focus on the national econom...

Your Roadmap to the 25 Point Plan General Session 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Registration and Networking Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Welcome/Opening Remarks Paul Smith, VP & GM, Public Sector, Red Hat Alex Pinchev, Executive VP and President Global Sales, Services, and Field Marketing, Red Hat 8:50 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. Open Source Keynote Dr. Peter Levin, Senior Advisor to the Secretary & CTO, Dept. of Veterans Affairs 9:...

Presentation Topic: The Changing Role of the Federal CIO Join AFFIRM for this lively panel of Federal CIOs on November 16. Led by moderator, Francis Rose, Federal News Radio, the CIOs will explore the August 6th “CIO Memo” from OMB Director Jacob Lew that makes some sweeping changes that will impact the government agencies and contractors alike. The panelists will address the four main provisions and the impact on the roles and re...

New York City Technology Forum 2011 Don't miss this opportunity to see the latest in digital government solutions, keep abreast of current policy issues and network with key government executives, technologists and industry specialists. Opening Keynote: Open Roads Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving Steve Uzzell, Renowned Photographer Steve Uzzell is a veteran National Geographic photographer and one of the nation's leading...