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Viasat Participates in Autonomous Warrior 24 Exercise

ExecutiveBiz

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Viasat participated in the Autonomous Warrior 24 exercise to showcase the company’s autonomous platforms for integrated communications throughout the U.S. The event, which took place Oct. Department of Defense.

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UPDATE: 8(a) Reopens its Certify Site Welcoming New Applicants

GovCon & Trade

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Shortly after, the SBA closed the portal for new 8(a) applicants and mandated that all current 8(a) participants submit a social disadvantage narrative proving their eligibility. The September 29 announcement is good news for potential participants previously waiting to apply for the program, however, Ultima Services Corp.,

IT

IT Participation Contract Government

DOD Turns to Untapped Companies for Replicator Endeavor; Aditi Kumar Quoted

GovCon Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

31st event will feature Kumar as a keynote speaker, alongside other notable participants, like Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu. Kumar will be bringing her expertise to offer more insight on Replicator opportunities at Potomac Officers Club’s 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit. Register here !

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Swimming Makes Me A Better Lawyer

Government Contracts

MAY 8, 2024

Years of participation in swimming events, especially in the open water, have proven to be ideal preparation for appellate arguments in court — just as you must put your trust in the ocean when competing in a swim event, you must do the same with the judicial process, says John Kulewicz at Vorys.

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New Potomac Officers Club Forum to Explore Tech & Cyber’s Impacts on Joint Forces, International Allies

GovCon Wire

MARCH 27, 2024

Department of Defense’s messaging on future fights has been clear: if a geopolitical conflict were to arise that necessitated American participation, the country would not go at it alone.

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Thank You to This Week’s Training Participants!

The Coalition for Government Procurement

MARCH 1, 2024

I want to personally say “thank you” to all our members who participated, the instructors who spent countless hours preparing and teaching the material, and to Miller & Chevalier Chartered for hosting us in your beautiful Washington, DC office space.

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Renowned Whistleblower Advocate Speaking at Global OECD Forum

Whistleblower Network News

MARCH 26, 2024

Kohn is speaking in two key events: Unmasking Corruption, Empowering Whistleblowers : This panel discussion takes place on Thursday, March 28th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CET. Join Kohn and other experts at the OECD Conference Centre, Paris (Room CC4) or register online to participate remotely. Protect and Reward: How Can U.S.

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Special Counsel Dellinger Pushes for Permanent National Whistleblower Day in Speech on Capitol Hill

Whistleblower Network News

AUGUST 21, 2024

The National Whistleblower Day event is available to rewatch on C-SPAN , but National Whistleblower Center is also rolling out videos of keynote speeches on its YouTube channel. July 30 was National Whistleblower Day and whistleblowers, advocates and government officials gathered on Capitol Hill to celebrate.

Media

Media Participation Networking Government

Public Contracts Scotland: SPD module workshop sessions

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bidders will use their SPD response to indicate whether their organisations meet the requirements to participate in the procurement exercise. The event duration will last 1 hour and 30 minutes. The SPD is a standard questionnaire that allows buyers to identify suitably qualified and experienced bidders.

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Buyers Bidder Contract Electronics

Applications are open for the AWS Education Accelerator

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Tailored Benefits The AWS Education Accelerator selects 15 EdTech startups harnessing the power of data, analytics and AI for participation in the inaugural cohort. An in-person event kicks off the accelerator on January 9-11, 2024 at Amazon’s Seattle Headquarters.

Education

Education Participation Data Collaboration

Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Inter-American Development Bank

OCTOBER 31, 2024

This implies using simple processes for straightforward transactions and more sophisticated processes for complex ones, such as relational contracts introduced by Nobel Laureate Oliver Hart during the event. Hart’s insights strongly resonated with participants from the LAC region, where traditional contracts are often strained by rigid rules.

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Be Prepared: The Cyber Wild West is Still Wild

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 2:00PM EST | 1 Hour | Training Certificate Events on the world stage are also playing out in cyberspace. CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Ransomware attacks are increasing again.

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Joint ‘Pitch Black’ Military Exercise Goes All-in on Deterrence

GovCon Wire

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Australia-hosted Pitch Black joint warfighting exercise achieved its highest level of participation ever in 2024. The event has since grown dramatically, and this year, over 4,000 personnel from 20 nations came together to

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Federal CIO calls on Congress to fund Technology Modernization Fund

FedScoop

APRIL 18, 2024

Congress, if you can hear me, please fund the TMF,” federal CIO Clare Martorana said Tuesday during an event co-hosted by Venable LLP and Trend Micro. “It It does something really remarkable in our community. You have a board of experts across government that are convened together to really interrogate these proposals.”

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Budget Participation Management Innovation

Thank you for Your Generous Support of Veterans through the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament!

The CGP

AUGUST 18, 2023

As was seen in the awards ceremony, our members’ commitment to the goals of this event extended beyond the greens, as we were able raise funds for two wonderful causes that directly impact the lives of our nation’s veterans. Their support was instrumental in making the event a resounding success.

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Procurement Participation Import Government

After an Attack: Cyber Recovery Best Practices for State & Local Agencies

FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Live Captioning CART What is CART? Close transcript to return to live CART.

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State & Local Governments: AI Can Set a New Standard for Customer Service

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Government

Government Government Participation Media

CyberSmart 2024: Cybersecurity Faces a Rapidly Changing Landscape – Washington DC

FedInsider

JANUARY 24, 2024

Participants can earn up to 3 CPE credits in Information Technology.* Program Level : Basic Delivery Method : Group Live Fee: There is no fee associated with this event, and no penalty for cancellation or no-show. CPE certification for this event is being administered by Carahsoft Technology Corp.

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Introducing the Amazon Trusted AI Challenge

AWS Public Sector

AUGUST 6, 2024

Tournament structure Through four tournaments and a live finals event, red teams will test model developer teams’ AI models to uncover vulnerabilities and improve their security. Proposals to participate are due Sept 1, 2024. The top model developer team wins $250,000, with $100,000 for second place.

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Innovation Participation Education

Generative AI in Government

FedInsider

OCTOBER 27, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Government

Government Government Participation Data

AWS selects 13 startups to innovate public safety solutions through the GovTech Accelerator

AWS Public Sector

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Pictured: The AWS 2023 Justice and Public Safety GovTech Accelerator cohort at Amazon’s HQ2 for Week Zero, a three-day onboarding event to kick off the accelerator. Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced 13 startup companies selected to participate in the inaugural AWS GovTech Accelerator.

Innovation

Innovation Participation Efficiency Collaboration

Meeting the Requirements of a Mixed IT Environment

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

IT

IT Participation E-procurement Procurement Strategies

The Federal Viper Program: A Critical Opportunity for Contractors in Wildfire Relief

USFCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

Wildfires have become an increasingly destructive force, with recent years marking some of the most catastrophic events in U.S. It was designed to lower barriers to entry, enabling more contractorsparticularly small businessesto participate in disaster recovery.

Insurance

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UPDATE: SBA Reopens its Certify Site for all 8(a) Program Applicants

SmallGovCon

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This resulted in all 8(a) participants being required to submit a social disadvantage narrative. Now, SBA has opened Certify to new applicants that wish to apply for participation in the 8(a) Program who now must demonstrate their social disadvantage. It is always best to check if you are unsure. When did it happen? decision).

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OSTP unveils national STEMM strategy centered on improving workforce diversity and opportunities

FedScoop

MAY 1, 2024

Participants in the DOE’s 10-week summer program were selected from minority-serving institutions that included tribal colleges and universities, historically Black colleges and universities, Asian-American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institutions and others.

Strategic Planning

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Staff directory, bill summary app among tools presented at Congressional Hackathon

FedScoop

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Tools that could make it easier to look up House staffer contact information, create one-page summaries of bills, track inauguration ticket distribution, and build AI apps a la carte were among the many presentations at Congress’s biggest modernization idea-sharing and brainstorming event Thursday. During remarks at the event, Rep.

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Distribution Data Transparency Participation

Back to Basics: Similarly Situated Entities

SmallGovCon

MARCH 28, 2024

Let’s say the government sets aside a contract for event planning services under NAICS code 812990, All Other Personal Services , with a corresponding size standard of $15 million, for the SBA’s SDVOSB Program. The prime contractor who received the award is “Blake Anderson Events, Inc.”–an

Thresholds

Thresholds Contract Utilities Government Contracts

AWS announces $50 million Generative AI Impact Initiative for public sector organizations

AWS Public Sector

JUNE 26, 2024

Networking and free builder sessions : Access to registration for no-cost AWS Summit events around the world. Learn more about the Impact Initiative and how to participate. Technical support : Learn from AWS technical experts and tutorials to optimize your generative AI build with Well-Architected Framework.

Education

Education Innovation Participation Evaluation

Bringing Automation to Cloud Risk Management

FedInsider

AUGUST 26, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Live Captioning CART What is CART? Close transcript to return to live CART.

Risk Management

Risk Management Management Participation Media

Metrics that Matter for Critical Infrastructure Cyber Resilience

FedInsider

APRIL 4, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Public Private Partnership

Public Private Partnership Participation Insurance Balance

IT Disaster Recovery – It’s More Than Rebooting Servers

FedInsider

AUGUST 20, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

IT

IT Participation Media Networking

Data & AI are Driving HR Modernization

FedInsider

OCTOBER 10, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Data

Data Participation Leadership Networking

Benefits of MWBE Certification for Your Small Business

Select GCR

JANUARY 14, 2025

This certification can significantly enhance the visibility of certified businesses, making them more attractive to prime contractors looking to fulfill diversity participation goals. Certified businesses can connect with potential clients and partners through exclusive networking events, fostering beneficial partnerships and collaborations.

Supply Chain

Supply Chain Government Contracts Contract Participation

Treasury group unveils guidance for financial sector on cloud adoption

FedScoop

JULY 17, 2024

Much of the guidance unveiled Wednesday was produced with small financial institutions in mind, regulators and Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council leaders said during the event. Chopra also raised concerns about the current cloud market, which is dominated by a few major service providers tied to a handful of Big Tech companies.

Transparency

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Building Your Employer Brand to Attract Talent

FedInsider

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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Budgeting Ideas to Reach a Zero Trust Future

FedInsider

DECEMBER 19, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Budget

Budget Participation Networking Leadership

Navigating the Expanding Threat Landscape

FedInsider

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Engineering

Engineering Participation Networking Consulting

Protecting APIs & Sensitive Data

FedInsider

MARCH 14, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Data

Data Participation Networking Leadership

OSC Pushes Congress to Permanently Recognize National Whistleblower Day

Whistleblower Network News

JUNE 24, 2024

Dellinger affirms that the OSC will play its part by “requiring all agencies participating in our 5 U.S.C. The event will feature speeches by whistleblowers, advocates and government officials, including Senators Grassley and Wyden. government. 2302(c) Certification Program to promote NWAD as part of their annual re-certification.”

Whistle-blowing

Whistle-blowing Leadership Import Media

Using Security Intelligence to Protect Healthcare IT: Securing the Attack Surface with Tech at the Edge

FedInsider

AUGUST 20, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

IT

IT Engineering Participation Data

Accelerating Cloud Migration for Agencies

FedInsider

OCTOBER 1, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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Participation Media Risk Management Consulting

How to Become a Woman Owned Business Certified: A Comprehensive Guide

Select GCR

MARCH 11, 2025

Certification is usually required to participate in certain government contracting programs or to access specific resources and benefits. Registering in SAM is necessary for businesses to be eligible for government contracts and to participate in the WOSB Federal Contract program.

Networking

Networking Utilities Contract Participation

Breaking the System into Tiny Little Pieces: A DoD Approach to Zero Trust & Microsegmentation

FedInsider

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

Participation

Participation Networking Import Leadership

Dedicating Cybersecurity Resources to Critical Infrastructure

FedInsider

JULY 23, 2024

CART (communication access realtime translation) provides instant accessibility for all participants by delivering the spoken word as a realtime stream of text. Click the Transcript tab at the top of the text box at any time to view event transcript. Certificates will be e-mailed to registrants. Live Captioning CART What is CART?

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Participation Networking Media Transportation

Viasat Participates in Autonomous Warrior 24 Exercise

UPDATE: 8(a) Reopens its Certify Site Welcoming New Applicants

Trending Sources

DOD Turns to Untapped Companies for Replicator Endeavor; Aditi Kumar Quoted

Swimming Makes Me A Better Lawyer

New Potomac Officers Club Forum to Explore Tech & Cyber’s Impacts on Joint Forces, International Allies

Thank You to This Week’s Training Participants!

Renowned Whistleblower Advocate Speaking at Global OECD Forum

Special Counsel Dellinger Pushes for Permanent National Whistleblower Day in Speech on Capitol Hill

Public Contracts Scotland: SPD module workshop sessions

Applications are open for the AWS Education Accelerator

Smart Public Procurement for Better Public Spending in Latin America and the Caribbean

Be Prepared: The Cyber Wild West is Still Wild

Joint ‘Pitch Black’ Military Exercise Goes All-in on Deterrence

Federal CIO calls on Congress to fund Technology Modernization Fund

Thank you for Your Generous Support of Veterans through the Joseph P. Caggiano Memorial Golf Tournament!

After an Attack: Cyber Recovery Best Practices for State & Local Agencies

State & Local Governments: AI Can Set a New Standard for Customer Service

CyberSmart 2024: Cybersecurity Faces a Rapidly Changing Landscape – Washington DC

Introducing the Amazon Trusted AI Challenge

Generative AI in Government

AWS selects 13 startups to innovate public safety solutions through the GovTech Accelerator

Meeting the Requirements of a Mixed IT Environment

The Federal Viper Program: A Critical Opportunity for Contractors in Wildfire Relief

UPDATE: SBA Reopens its Certify Site for all 8(a) Program Applicants

OSTP unveils national STEMM strategy centered on improving workforce diversity and opportunities

Staff directory, bill summary app among tools presented at Congressional Hackathon

Back to Basics: Similarly Situated Entities

AWS announces $50 million Generative AI Impact Initiative for public sector organizations

Bringing Automation to Cloud Risk Management

Metrics that Matter for Critical Infrastructure Cyber Resilience

IT Disaster Recovery – It’s More Than Rebooting Servers

Data & AI are Driving HR Modernization

Benefits of MWBE Certification for Your Small Business

Treasury group unveils guidance for financial sector on cloud adoption

Building Your Employer Brand to Attract Talent

Budgeting Ideas to Reach a Zero Trust Future

Navigating the Expanding Threat Landscape

Protecting APIs & Sensitive Data

OSC Pushes Congress to Permanently Recognize National Whistleblower Day

Using Security Intelligence to Protect Healthcare IT: Securing the Attack Surface with Tech at the Edge

Accelerating Cloud Migration for Agencies

How to Become a Woman Owned Business Certified: A Comprehensive Guide

Breaking the System into Tiny Little Pieces: A DoD Approach to Zero Trust & Microsegmentation

Dedicating Cybersecurity Resources to Critical Infrastructure

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