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Insights and Ideas to Transform Federal ITJuly 15-17, 2009 | Washington, DC

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

• Emphasize the central role of technology to achieve citizen transparency and satisfaction• Develop and maintain a collaborative, effi cient and secure infrastructure• Utilize new technology to promote an ongoing dialogue between citizens and their government

THE 2009

Event Host: Offi cial Media Sponsor:

What is Innovations in Government? The start of the Obama Administration brings with it unprecedented citizen expectations. The promises of the campaign and the mandate for change are a call to government managers for transformation. In this new economic landscape, it is innovations in government that will deliver results to the American people. InnoGov.org is the platform for sharing these innovations.

A product of the leading good government groups, InnoGov.org is a collection of forums, research and recommendations to bring insight and transformation to the federal government. Our goal is to centralize the importance of performance, accountability and transparency in government. Our task is to disseminate the leading best practices to government managers. Our promise is to help you build the capacity to serve and defend our citizens.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Chief Technology Offi cers

Chief Information Offi cers

Deputy CTOs and CIOs

IT Managers

IT Directors

IT Security Offi cers

Government Contractors

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IT IS TIME

... to Lead

... to Strengthen Organizational Capacity

... to Assess the Use of Contractors in Government Work

... for Collaboration between Agencies

... for Accountability to the People

... for Innovative Solutions to Workforce Challenges

IT IS TIME FOR CHANGE. ARE YOU READY?

Called “the leading think tank in performance measurement for government” on OMB’s ExpectMore.gov, The Performance Institute has been a leader in Performance Management Training and Policy since the 2000 administration transition.

As part of the Performance Coalition, a group of good government associations, the Institute worked in 2000 to deliver recommendations to the then-new administration on what would become the President’s Management Agenda. The Performance Institute has published several research reports regarding performance management initiatives and trains over 10,000 government managers per year on performance-based topics. Dedicated to improving citizen services and taxpayer transparency, the Institute uses a best-practices foundation to deliver the most effective and tested methodologies for improving performance.

EVENT HOST

“Change and reform can’t just be election-year slogans. They must become fundamental principles of government.” PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

Federal News Radio is a primary source for news and information about the business of the federal government for federal managers and contractors. Both on-air and online, WFED explains the complicated world of the federal government and provides the most

relevant and topical news – in plain language – in a timely and accessible manner. Federal News Radio can be heard on 1500 AM in the DC Metro, 820 AM in Frederick and worldwide at FederalNewsRadio.com.

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Federal Techonology Policy Forum

AGENDA AT-A-GLANCE

Day One: Wednesday, July 15, 20097:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: A Vision for Transparent and Open Government

9:30 Leadership Panel: Citizen Transparency in the 21st Century

10:45 Break and Refreshments

11:00 Roadmap to Collaboration Across Government

12:00 Lunch Break

1:00 Government 2.0: Leverage Social Networks in Government

2:00 Cyber Security: Secure the Nation’s Public and Private Information Networks


3:15 Understand Privacy Protections for the Digital Age

4:15 Day One Adjourns

Day Two: Thursday, July 16, 20097:30 Continental Breakfast

8:30 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: A Time to Lead: Utilize IT to Realize Agency Strategy

9:30 Leadership Panel: Strategic IT: Acquire and Manage your Departments IT


11:00 Overcome Budgetary Challenges to Fund Necessary IT Projects and Programs

12:00 Lunch Break

1:00 Improve Infrastructure and Energy Effi ciency: ‘Greening’ Your IT Department

2:00 Increase Transparency Between Agencies: The Advantages of Cloud Computing


3:15 Improve Infrastructure and Energy Effi ciency: Understand Offi ce Virtualization

4:15 Day Two Adjourns

Post-Conference Workshops: Friday, July 17, 20098:00 Workshop Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 WORKSHOP A: Project Management for IT: Manage and Control Complex Projects

WORKSHOP B: Validate your IT Project Spending: Build Stronger Cases and Budget Justifi cations

12:00 Workshop B Adjourns/ Lunch Break

3:00 Workshop A Adjourns

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“I would recommend this conference to a colleague because the subject matter was very informative.” ”PATRICIA POOLE, Centers for Disease Control

7: 30 Conference Registration and Continental Breakfast

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS: A Vision for Transparent and Open GovernmentObama’s vision of creating a new level of transparency, accountability and participation for American citizens begins today. No longer will government be viewed as being secretive and closed off to the public. But in order to transfer the mindset of all Americans to look at the federal government as being open and transparent, a vision must be clearly laid out and defi ned. This is a main objective of the administration and this keynote address will present an outline of what needs to be done in order to begin moving forward and make this vision a reality.

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LEADERSHIP PANEL: Citizen Transparency in the 21st Century The Obama Administration understands the immense transformative power of technology and innovation. Innovation offers tools that can create real change in government and revolutionize the way we view transparency. Improving civilian transparency is a main objective of the administration because greater access to government information benefi ts the country by sustaining an informed citizenry, aiding government decision makers and supporting the economy. This leadership panel will discuss a variety of ways you can improve citizen transparency in your agency today and set a precedent for transparency in the 21st century.

John M. KamenskySenior Fellow of the IBM Center for The Business of GovernmentFormerly the Deputy Director of Vice President Gore’s National Partnership for Reinventing Government

Scott BurnsCEO & co-FounderGovDelivery, Inc.

John WonderlichPolicy DirectorSunlight Foundation


DAY ONEWednesday, July 15, 2009

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DAY ONEWednesday, July 15, 2009

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11:00 Roadmap to Collaboration Across GovernmentIntroducing platforms for more conductive and constant two-way communications between our federal agencies is imperative to improving communication and collaboration across government. The technology is readily available for inter-agency dialogue to begin so a roadmap for collaboration must be created. During this session you will learn how to evolve your website into a mechanism for collaboration, innovation and engagement between other agencies as well as other means of increasing cooperation.

12:00 Lunch Break

1:00 Government 2.0: Leverage Social Networks in GovernmentAdvancing government IT in order to improve the delivery of services to taxpayers successfully, effi ciently and quickly has never been such a high priority for an incoming administration. The technology and tools are beginning to become available for agencies to implement. This session will help you understand how to utilize social networks in your agency effi ciently and how you can make the most of technology to achieve your strategic goals.

Discover various approaches that will help shape your government 2.0 strategies

Leverage growing citizen infl uence to help shape agency tactics

Understand the promise and practice of wikis infuse innovation into the business of delivering services

Steve ResslerFounder of GovLoop & co-founder of Young Government Leaders

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2:00 Cyber Security: Secure the Nation’s Public and Private Information NetworksOn July 16th, 2008, President Obama laid out his vision for securing our nations information network, “We will coordinate efforts across the federal government, implement a truly national cyber security policy and tighten standards to secure information from the networks that power the federal governments to the networks that you use in your personal lives. During this session you will learn about the dangerous security and privacy risks that surround the use of cutting edge technology and discover how the new administration aims to strengthen federal leadership on cyber security.

Examine the technical standards that need to be put in place to protect the national infrastructure

Develop a collaborative approach to improve the public awareness about cyber security

Learn how to better protect sensitive computer networks and information

Jaren P. DohertyAssociate Deputy Assistant SecretaryOffi ce of Cyber Security, Department of Veterans Affairs


3:15 Understand Privacy Protections for the Digital AgeThe importance of technical and physical safeguarding of personal information has become more important in today’s technologically advanced world. In recent years, advances in computer technology have made it possible for detailed information about people to be compiled and shared more easily. Despite the numerous benefi ts of this, as personal information become’s more accessible certain precautions to protect against the misuse of our information and cyber terrorism muse be taken. During this session you will learn the importance of privacy protections and the best way to prepare for the digital age.

Develop metrics for assessing your systems’ security

Meet the needs of the public while keeping your IT safe and secure

Improve government transparency and reinvigorate civic engagement while ensuring the security of your network

4:15 Day One Adjourns

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7:30 Continental Breakfast

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KEYNOTE ADDRESS: A Time to Lead: Utilize IT to Realize Agency StrategyToday’s managers in IT are accountable not only for using technology to enable government processes but also for helping shape the strategic direction of their organizations and improving results to the taxpayer. During this session we will examine the role of government IT managers and learn about the latest trends and technologies to become less a technologist and more an agency business leader and strategic partner.

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LEADERSHIP PANEL: Strategic IT: Acquire and Manage your Departments ITThe Internet, the human genome project…the federal government has a successful track record as a leader in developing world-changing technologies. However, for the federal government to be the leader in information technology again, we must drastically improve the lagging contracting process. The outdated acquisition model does not allow for implementation of technology at the speed of innovation. Too often, government technology is outdated by the time of implementation. This leadership panel will discuss the barriers to innovation, ideas for solving them and how the government can be a leader in technology again.


DAY TWOThursday, July 16, 2009

“This was a really good conference with great speakers.”CECILIA FLETCHER, National Aeronautic Space Administration

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DAY TWOThursday, July 16, 2009

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11:00 Overcome Budgetary Challenges to Fund Necessary IT Projects and ProgramsThe unstable economy is affecting not only the lives of many Americans but also the budgets of numerous agencies. Being smart and using ones limited resources and budgets wisely and effectively can go a long way and make a huge difference. Funding the necessary IT projects and ending under budget has never been more important. During this session you will learn how to best approach fi scal challenges in your offi ce by using various technologies, tools, processes and techniques.

David M. HollisDirector of Cyberspace Programs in the Offi ce of the Secretary of DefenseOffi ce of Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Information and Identity Assurance

12:00 Lunch Break

1:00 Improve Infrastructure and Energy Effi ciency: ‘Greening’ Your IT DepartmentRising energy costs, an economic downturn and environmental awareness have prompted a search for effi ciency and cost reductions. The new Administration is investing heavily in moving the federal government further along the “green” spectrum and reducing the amount of energy used by information technology hardware. This session will help you understand the rewards of “green computing” and help guide your agency to comply with federal mandates.

Learn how environmentally sensitive and fi scally responsible greening your computer operations can truly be

Create a plan of action for your agencies green endeavors

Discover how government agencies are reducing their carbon footprints in order to comply with the mandate for federal agencies to reduce energy consumption by 30% by 2015

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2:00 Increase Transparency Between Agencies: The Advantages of Cloud ComputingInterest in cloud computing has increased among government agencies that see it as a way to cut costs, increasing storage and allow for IT department to shift focus no longer having to worry about constant server updates and other computing issues. This would allow for governmental organizations to be free to concentrate on innovation and process improvement. This session will help you understand the rewards of this new method and how to begin implementing it in your offi ce today.

Cloud computing provides reliable service and requires fewer internal resources

Store more data than on private computer systems

Learn to combat with the possible security and privacy risks cloud computing presents


3:15 Improve Infrastructure and Energy Effi ciency: Understand Offi ce VirtualizationVirtualization along with green data centers has driven down many costs such as power, cooling, and created more offi ce space but with these benefi ts come new security challenges we must address. Understanding the true value of virtualization and the benefi ts it can bring to your agency is part of the transformation needed to modernize federal IT. This session will examine the new threats and outline strategies for securely adopting virtualization without preventing the innovation and fl exibility it offers.

Discover the virtualization fundamentals and how to begin implementing these changes in your agency

Securely adopt virtualization without limiting the fl exibility it offers

Best practices and strategies for securely adopting virtualization

4:15 Conference Adjourns

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8:00 Workshop Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30 WORKSHOP A Project Management for IT: Manage and Control Complex ProjectsWith increasing complexity and growing dollar thresholds, government IT projects are inherently high-risk. This potentially devastating impact on federal government performance has triggered the need to implement sound project management competencies. Furthermore, many agencies require project manager skills for employment and career advancement. This workshop will deliver an in-depth look at necessary IT project management competencies being used today. Each competency is aligned with essential IT project management functional areas, resulting in a knowledgeable project manager capable of delivering in all areas of an IT project.

Defi ne Project Goals and Successfully Complete Government Project Requirements

Track and manage projects with greater accuracy

Master the process of closing and executing projects

Steve CallahanThe Performance Institute

8:30 WORKSHOP B Validate your IT Project Spending: Build Stronger Cases and Budget Justifi cationsReacting to ever-increasing budget constraints, many agencies must justify IT funding against mission goals and project benchmarks. Being able to validate your spending on certain projects of extreme relevance is becoming more valuable and benefi cial to your agency. This workshop will help you develop IT business cases or implement a budget justifi cation framework for your agency that aligns IT investments with tangible results for the taxpayer.

Develop a proposal for business change that is justifi ed in terms of costs and benefi ts

Learn how to map out the reasons for your project, the costs of your project and the expected risks

Ensure that your business case is justifi ed, evaluated and prioritized

12:00 Lunch / Workshop B Adjourns

3:00 Workshop A Adjourns

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POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPSFriday, July 17, 2009

Workshops are designed to be an interactive way for participants to learn the latest management techniques in order to implement them in their workplace. The workshops provide a platform to learn practical applications of current best practices. Space in these comprehensive workshops is limited, so be sure to reserve your seat today.

“The presenters were extremely knowledgeable.”DIANE GELBURD, National Resources Conservation Service

One of the more popular vehicles for accessing the Institute’s educational offerings is the delivery of on-site trainings and management facilitations. Bringing a training or facilitation in-house gives you the opportunity to customize a program that addresses your exact challenges and provides a more personal learning experience, while virtually eliminating travel expenses. Whether you require training for your department or for an organization-wide initiative, the advanced learning methods employed by The Performance Institute will create an intimate training atmosphere that maximizes knowledge transfer to enhance the talent within your organization.

CUSTOMIZATIONWe realize that not all obstacles can be overcome by applying an “off-the-shelf solution.” While many training providers will offer you some variation of their standard training, The Performance Institute’s subject matter experts will work with you and your team to examine your programs and determine your exact areas of need. The identifi cation of real life examples will create a learning atmosphere that resonates with participants while at the same time providing immediate return on your training investment. Using interactive exercises that employ actual projects or scenarios from your organization, instructors can address specifi c challenges and align the curriculum of each session to your objectives. While the majority of on-site trainings are focused on smaller groups, The Performance institute also has the ability to accommodate organizational-wide training initiatives. Utilizing multiple instructors, The Institute has the capacity to deliver courses to groups of up to 300 participants per day.

AREAS OF EXPERTISEOn-site delivery of single courses, certifi cation programs and entire packages of specialized courses are available in the following areas:

Strategic Planning

Performance Measurement

Project Management

Lean Six Sigma

Workforce Management

Performance-Based Budgeting

Performance-Based Contracting

Performance Reporting

Program Evaluation

Administrative Management

Leadership and Change

For more information about in-house training options available to you, please contact Jennifer Mueller at 703-894-0481 x 217 or email her at [email protected].

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To ensure professional success, you must continually expand your skills and education. The bar has been raised in government agencies and organizations, and managers want to hire, promote and work with the most skilled individuals possible.

To address this need, the Institute offers a Certifi cate in Government Performance Management. Attend the three “core” courses and an additional three “elective” courses based on the topics that meet your agency’s unique needs. The skills you acquire will then be used to complete a “capstone project” on a particular issue that you and our department are facing, which will then be evaluated by an expert member of our staff.

Benefi ts of Certifi cation:

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER Education and professional certifi cation are becoming necessary for promotion and requirements for coveted positions. In the Certifi ed Government Performance Manager program, you will acquire the skills and tools to make you the lead performance management resource for your organization.

MEET NEW CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS To hold a position as a performance manager in government you must demonstrate compliance with new skills sets required by OMB and Congress. Receiving your certifi cate is one key way to demonstrate your skills.

CUSTOMIZE A PROGRAM TO FIT YOUR NEEDS Working with Institute training managers, you can select courses that will have direct application and impact to your work.

For more information about certifi cation, please contact Damian Wingate at 703-894-0481 or email him at [email protected]

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LOGISTICS & REGISTRATION

Venue:The Federal Technology Policy Forum will be held at The Performance Institute in Arlington, VA, just one block east of the Courthouse Metro stop on the Orange Line. A public parking garage is located just inside of the building.

The Performance Institute1515 North Courthouse Rd., Suite 600Arlington, VA 22201703-894-0481www.PerformanceWeb.org

Hotel:A limited number of rooms have been reserved at the Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott at the prevailing rate of $209 until June 15. This rate is based on the Government Per Diem and is subject to change. Please call the hotel directly and reference code “Federal Technology Policy Forum” when making reservations to get the discounted rate. The hotel is conveniently located three blocks from the Rosslyn Metro station. Please ask the hotel about a complimentary shuttle that is also available for your convenience.

Arlington Rosslyn Courtyard by Marriott 1533 Clarendon Blvd.Arlington, VA 22209Phone: 703-528-2222Phone: 1-800-321-2211www.courtyardarlingtonrosslyn.com

Tuition: The tuition rate for the Federal Technology Policy Forum is as follows:

Offerings for Government Employees

On-site Early Bird Rate*

Regular Rate

Policy Forum $899 $699 $799

Workshop A: Full-Day Workshop

$650 $550 $599

Workshop B: Half-Day Workshop

$450 $350 $399

Offerings for Private Sector Employees

On-site Early Bird Rate*

Regular Rate

Policy Forum $1,299 $999 $1,099

Workshop A: Full-Day Workshop

$850 $750 $799

Workshop B: Half-Day Workshop

$650 $550 $599

*For the Early Bird Rate, register before May 5, 2009.

Group Discounts:For more information on group discounts for the Federal Technology Policy Forum, please contact Melvin Hall at 703-894-0481 or email him at [email protected].

Cancellation Policy

For live events: The Performance Institute will provide a full refund less $399 administration fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the event will be charged the entire registration fee.

For webinars: The Performance Institute will provide a full refund less $50 administrative fee for cancellations four weeks before the event. If cancellation occurs within two weeks prior to conference start date, no refund will be issued. Registrants who fail to attend and do not cancel prior to the meeting will be charged the entire registration fee.

All the cancellation requests need to be made online. Your confi rmation email contains links to modify or cancel registrations. Please note that the cancellation is not fi nal until you receive a written confi rmation.

Payment must be secured prior to the conference. If payment is not received by the conference start date, a method of payment must be presented at the time of registration in order to guarantee your participation at the event.

Quality Assurance

The Performance Institute strives to provide you with the most productive and effective educational experience possible. If after completing the course you feel there is some way we can improve, please write your comments on the evaluation form provided upon your arrival. Should you feel dissatisfi ed with your learning experience and wish to request a credit or refund, please submit it in writing no later than 10 business days after the end of the training to:

The Performance Institute: Quality Assurance1515 N. Courthouse Road, Suite 600Arlington, VA 22201

Note: As speakers are confi rmed six months before the event, some speaker changes or topic changes may occur in the program. The Performance Institute is not responsible for speaker changes, but will work to ensure a comparable speaker is located to participate in the program.

If for any reason The Performance Institute decides to cancel this conference, The Performance Institute accepts no responsibility for covering airfare, hotel or other costs incurred by registrants, including delegates, sponsors and guests.

Discounts• All ‘Early Bird’ Discounts must require payment at time of registration and before the cut-off date in order to receive any discount.• Any discounts offered whether by The Performance Institute (including team discounts) must also require payment at the time of registration.• All discount offers cannot be combined with any other offer.• Discounts cannot be applied retroactively

LOGISTICS & REGISTRATION

InnoGOV Sponsorship

As a public policy think tank and training provider, The Performance Institute is an expert in bringing together leaders to share and discuss best practices and innovations. We connect decision-makers with respected solution providers.

InnoGOV.org offers several sponsorship options:

Policy ForumsDeluxe Event SponsorEvent SponsorPremium Exhibit Booth SponsorExhibit Booth SponsorTote Bag SponsorLanyard Sponsor

Insight Breakfasts

Insight Webinars

The 2009 Government Performance Summit

For more information on sponsorships or to get started, contact Jessica Ward at 703-894-0481 x 215 or [email protected]

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POLICY FORUMS

The 2009 Federal Performance Policy ForumInsights and Ideas to Transform Federal Program ManagementMay 6-8, 2009 | Arlington, VA

Program Highlights:

Develop a performance-based framework to achieve program outcomes

Apply an objective evaluation system to measure success

Link program results to fi scal priorities for taxpayer transparency

Designed for: Strategic Planning Directors, Program Managers, Program Analysts, Directors, Commanders, Chiefs of Staff, Budget Offi cers, Performance Evaluators

The 2009 Federal Workforce Policy ForumInsights and Ideas to Transform the Federal WorkforceJune 10-12, 2009 | Arlington, VA

Program Highlights:

Strengthen organizational capacity through strategic recruitment, development and retention

Determine the correct balance of contracted versus government-performed work

Promote improved learning, communication and collaboration throughout government

Designed for: Chief Human Capital Offi cers, Human Capital Planning Staff, Human Resources Managers, Personnel, Workforce Planning Managers, Staffi ng Directors, Training Offi cers

The 2009 Federal Financial Policy ForumInsights and Ideas to Transform Federal Financial ManagementAugust 12-14, 2009 | Arlington, VA

Program Highlights:

Link agency budgets with annual performance plans

Communicate fi scal priorities to executive, legislative and citizen stakeholders

Manage tight budgets in this new economic landscape

Designed for: Financial Managers, Chief Financial Offi cers, Fiscal Analysts, Accountants, Financial Management Analysts, Project Analysts, Budget Offi cers

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INSIGHT BREAKFASTS

Performance Management for Intelligence: Unique Challenges in Defi ning Outcomes and MeasuresJune 30, 2009 | 8-10 AM | Arlington, VA

The Acquisition Workforce: Defi ning the Job Requirements and Competencies of the Future Contractor WorkforceJuly 23, 2009 | 8-10 AM | Arlington, VA

Labor Relations: Balancing the Rights of Union Members and the Public InterestAugust 27, 2009 | 8-10 AM | Arlington, VA

INSIGHT WEBINARS

Process Improvement: Utilizing Lean Six Sigma and Project Management for Dramatic Improvements in Costs, Effi ciency and QualityMay 20, 2009 | 12 PM

Planning and Budgeting for DoD: Applying a Strategic, Risk-based Framework to Determine PrioritiesJune 23, 2009 | 12 PM

IT Security: Managing the Delicate Balance between Information Security and Citizen TransparencyAugust 19, 2009 | 12 PM

THE 2009 GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE SUMMITInnovations in Government to Deliver Results to the American PeopleSeptember 23-25, 2009 | Washington, DC

The Eleventh Annual Summit Features insights for program, budget, workforce, fi nance, IT and acquisition managers. Coming soon to GovernmentPerformance.org.

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