Providing for the Nation's security requires an effective partnership between the military and the small business community. This conference brings together leaders of the industry small business community and the government (Small Business Administration and Department of Defense) to discuss timely topics, including recent changes affecting small businesses. Participants will include key Government decision makers from Washington to field com...

The CMMI® was developed in cooperation with commercial and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Software Engineering Institute and has become the de facto standard for integrated process improvement across multiple disciplines and areas of interest within commercial and defense industry, and governments, worldwide. This conference addresses all categories of users and applications and seeks to help provide a better und...

The Program Executive Officer (PEO) Land Systems (LS), Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) and the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) are proud to present the Annual PEO LS and Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Small Business Opportunity Conference to be held on November 16, 2010 at the Fredericksburg Expo Center outside of Central Park in Fredericksburg VA. The purpose of this the Annual MCSC Small Business Opportunity...

Our Portland gathering on November 13th will bring together leaders, public engagement practitioners, philanthropists, academics, students and citizen groups from across the Cascadia region (Washington, Oregon and British Columbia). Participants will: Create a learning community to explore what quality public engagement is and how we can create more of it Meet and network with others interested in public engagement Share what kinds of quality...

Government Executive Magazine Invites You to Attend the Complimentary Leadership Briefing The Future of U.S. Naval Power Wednesday, November 10, 2010 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.National Press Club • Ballroom (13th Floor) 529 14th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Metro Stop: Metro Center The U.S. Navy provides a stabilizing presence in hotspots around the world, from the Middle East to Asia. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roug...

If you are new to the field, these sessions will help you gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of earned value management (EVM) and its practical applications and benefits. If you are an experienced veteran, the conference will help you stay abreast of new developments and give you a chance to impact evolving trends — your input just might make the difference! Professional Education Training Seminars Training seminars are prov...

As the “Long War” against worldwide terrorism continues, our Armed Forces remain engaged across the entire spectrum of warfare. Each service continues to strive to attain that elusive balance between maintaining a capable war fighting current force, simultaneously ensuring that they adequately prepare for the future battlefield. With the bulk of our ground forces engaged in stability operations, the roles of Combat Vehicles has co...

Please note: This event is classified, SECRET/U.S. ONLY. A security clearance is required. This classified, SECRET/U.S. ONLY symposium will highlight government, industry, academia, and military successes in enhancing combat aircraft survivability and explore using these lessons to address future requirements and challenges.

Mastering Business Development® Workshop is an educational and professional development program, which focuses on the thinking, process and discipline required for professional Business Development. This 2-day workshop fosters participants’ understanding of the core competencies required for success. Business Development is primarily a relationship and intelligence gathering process. Thus participants learn how to leverage the princi...

The Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security continue to redefine and improve business processes with an infusion of innovation and technology designed to meet ever-changing mission requirements. The Coast Guard and industry will display innovative solutions as well as present and discuss the many challenges faced in Maritime Homeland Security. See and discuss emerging Coast Guard innovations, meet Coast Guard and Industry innovator...