FITARA Implementation Symposium 

 
Theme

   

Event Number

 5A40 

Date

 6/30/2015  to 6/30/2015 

Location

 Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, VA 

Contact

 Tammy Kicker, [email protected] 

Information

Federal Information Technology Reform Act
Symposium Series

The Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA) represents the most comprehensive overhaul of Government IT since Clinger-Cohen. OMB is preparing implementation guidance for the requirements of the law, however, each Federal agency will need to develop their own implementation policies and processes.

On June 10 OMB released its guidance for FITARA implementation in a memo from Shaun Donovan: M-15-14, Management and Oversight of Federal Information Technology.  Download the memo here.

Read Federal CIO Tony Scott's June 10, 2015 blog post, A New Foundation for Technology Management, on CIO.Gov here.

FITARA  changes the Chief Information Officer’s (CIO) role significantly, and will impact the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO), Chief Acquisition Officer (CAO), Assistant Secretaries for Management (ASAM), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), and IT Program Management communities.

AFEI is hosting this series to help Government agencies and their industry partners understand more about how the legislation affects them, examine the challenges they will face, and help agencies take steps to implement FITARA using an agile and outcome driven approach.  The events will showcase best practices and benefits, and help agencies develop a road map to successful implementation and demonstrable results.  The events will also provide industry a better understanding of how to support agency efforts.

Symposium Series I: 

Exploring the First Step to FITARA Implementation

Governance and the Challenges and Impact to Government and Industry

The purpose of this event is to examine the challenges and impacts of implementing the governance requirements of FITARA.  This important law sets the stage for significant reform of IT management for federal agencies, and will have substantial effects on the businesses that support those agencies. 

How agencies develop policy and process changes, or update their existing governance model, will determine their success in implementing FITARA.  This session will help agencies to take the first step using an agile and outcome driven approach, so they can demonstrate incremental and quick wins.

Army-Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA

7:00 AM

Registration and Breakfast

8:00 AM

Welcome and Introductions

8:10 AM

Opening Remarks


Honorable Gerry Connolly
11th Congressional District of Virginia

 
Honorable Don Beyer
8th Congressional District of Virginia

Congressman Connolly was co-author of the FITARA legislation.  Both Congressman Connolly and Congressman Beyer have a large number of Information Technology firms in their Districts that support the Federal Government.  Improving Federal IT acquisition and the health of the IT industry are priorities for their offices.

8:30 AM

OMB Perspective on FITARA Implementation

Tony Scott
Federal Chief Information Officer
and Administrator for E-Government and Information Technology,  Office of Management & Budget

OMB is issuing guidance to Federal agencies on implementing the  principle provisions of the law:

  • Centralization of CIO authority
  • Agile/incremental development
  • Annual reviews and budget protection
  • Centralized licensing government-wide
  • Data Center Consolidation
  • IT Workforce

9:00 AM

Implementing a New or Enhanced IT Governance Model - Panel Discussion

Moderator: Jason Miller, Executive Editor, Federal News Radio

Panelists

  • Ann Dunkin, Chief Information Officer, EPA
  • Steve Cooper, Chief Information Officer, Department of Commerce
  • Richard Beutel, Principal, Cyrrus Analytics LLC
  • Dave Wennergren, Senior Vice President, Technology, Professional Services Council
  • Rose Wang, Founder & CEO, Binary Group

10:00 AM

 Networking Break

10:15 AM

What Does FITARA Mean for Government Contractors? - Panel Discussion

Moderator: Chris Dorobek, founder, editor and publisher, GovLoop Insights' DorobekINSIDER

Panelists:

  • Craig Bennett, Deputy Assistant Commandant for Resources, Deputy Chief Financial Officer,
    U.S. Coast Guard
  • Eric Cho, Procurement Policy Analyst, DHS
  • Chris Smith, Vice President-Technology, AT&T Government Solutions
  • Roger Baker, Consultant and Former CIO, Department of Veterans Affairs

11:00 AM

Facilitated Table Discussion

11:55 AM

Summary of Discussion

12:00 PM

Adjourn

ANCC

Army Navy Country Club
1700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington

703-521-6800

Free ParkingANCC Map

 

 

Entrances:

Army Navy Drive Entrance
1700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
 
South 18th Street Entrance
2400 South 18th Street
Arlington, VA 22204


 

For Driving Directions visit the Army Navy Country Club here

Industry Attendance

Early registration rates extended to June 28!


Online Registration is now CLOSED.

PLEASE NOTE:  AFEI uses NDIA’s registration system.   Please follow the appropriate step below to complete your registration:

If you do not have an online account with NDIA, you must first create a new account and then continue with the registration process.  Creating a customer account does not register you for the event. You must purchase the registration (or complete the free registration) AFTER creating the customer account.

If you already have an account with NDIA you may login to register using your email address or Customer ID number and your password. Assistance is available from NDIA Association Services.

Government Registration - Complimentary
Complimentary Government registration is for US Government Employees or active duty US military only.

A government employee email is necessary at time of registration process in order to validate complimentary attendance. 
A valid government employee ID is required onsite to validate status upon entry.  Contractors working at Government facilities do not qualify for Government registration and must register as Industry.
Register now

Industry Registration
Government contractors and commercial companies may purchase a registration package for up to four persons.  This is the most cost effective option for registration.  Multiple companies may be combined under this package.  The registration must be completed by one company representative.  A form will be sent to the company representative to complete details of the three (3) additional attendees included with the registration package.

Industry Registration Package includes:

Pre-Event
Company logo on event emails.  Logo must be provided at time of registration by e-mailing to [email protected].

Onsite
Four (4) Symposium registrations

Post-Event
Company logo on roundtable discussion idea publication distributed to all attendees and speakers

Corporate Registration Package Fees -
Additional Corporate Registrants form 
(Form for the 3 additional registrants)

Early Bird

Early Bird registration for AFEI, NDIA, PSC and NVTC Corporate Members by 6/19/15: $1,100.00  EXTENDED TO JUNE 28

Early Bird registration for Non-members by 6/19/15: $1,300.00
EXTENDED TO JUNE 28

Individual Industry Registration Fees

Individuals may register to attend the event.

Early Bird

Early Bird registration for AFEI, NDIA, PSC and NVTC Corporate Members by 6/19/15: $375 EXTENDED TO JUNE 28

Early Bird registration for Non-members by 6/19/15: $425  EXTENDED TO JUNE 28

Register now

Academia
Academia rate is available for full-time students or professors at an academic institution (not for adjunct). Valid ID from an academic institution is required onsite.  Individual academia registrations may be purchased online.

Academia Registration Fees

Early Bird Rate through 6/19/15: $55.00  EXTENDED TO JUNE 28

Academia rate available for full-time students or professors at an academic institution. Valid ID from an academic institution is required onsite.  Individual academia registrations may be purchased online.

NDIA REGISTRATION PORTAL

On-line Registering Through the NDIA Customer Portal
AFEI is a part of NDIA and all online registrations are purchased through the NDIA customer portal. 

If you already have an account with NDIA you may login to register using your email address or Customer ID number and your password. Assistance is available from NDIA Association Services.

If you do not have an account with NDIA then you must create a new account and then continue with the registration process.

NOTE: Creating a customer account does not register you for the event. You must purchase the registration AFTER creating the customer account.

For assistance please e-mail NDIA Association Services ([email protected]) or call (703) 522-1820.

NOTE ON COMPLIMENTARY REGISTRATION
If your registration is complimentary please consider your free registration as a commitment to attend.
AFEI is committed to foster dialogue between Government and Industry on critical issues and offers this complimentary registration to enable event attendance by those who might otherwise not get approval.

We ask our complimentary registered colleagues to place the same importance on attending the event as if payment was made. Your failure to attend has a negative impact on expectations, networking and the quality of the experience.

REGISTRATION POLICY
Online Pre-registration will close Wednesday, June 24, 2015.
After this date,  you may register at the event at the late rates above.

CANCELLATION POLICY
No refunds can be given for cancellation.
All cancellations must be in writing. Substitutions are welcome in lieu of a cancellation. There is a $25.00 change fee if a financial change (new credit card, change in fee, etc.) must be made. Requests for substitutions must be made in writing to Tammy Kicker ([email protected]).

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorships are a great way for companies to build brand awareness and thought leadership recognition among the transformational leaders and Government buyers.  They help your brand stand out, and afford you the opportunity to present your ideas on how you can help our Government stakeholders get to the solutions they seek to be more efficient and effective.

Event Partner Sponsorship

Government contractors and commercial companies can gain maximum exposure to Government leaders and their team  through pre-event, on-site, and post-event marketing activities.

Sponsorship includes:

Pre-Event

  • Company logo on all event marketing materials (emails distributed to 100,000+, brochures distributed at industry events, AFEI/ODG website pages)
  • One tailored ODG LinkedIn group post,  featured in event social campaign

Onsite

  • Four (4) Symposium registrations
  • Tabletop in conference room
  • Company logo on signage and screen
  • Company representatives to lead and record roundtable discussions (limited number of roundtables – will be decided on a first-come, first-served basis)

Post-Event

  • Company logo on roundtable discussion idea publication distributed to all attendees
    One (1) dedicated company email sent to all attendees (distributed by ODG)

Event Partner Sponsorship Fee: $2,500.00

FITARA Symposium Series Premiere Sponsorship

Premiere Sponsors receive all the Event Partner Sponsorship benefits at every Symposium Series event in 2015 (three symposium events are planned in 2015, a $7,500 value)

In addition, Premiere sponsorship includes opportunity to introduce keynote speakers and introduce your company to the audience at one of the series events. 

Your company logo can be featured in our media partner promotions, including website banners and social media promotions. 

Series Premiere Sponsor Fee: $6,500.00

Contact Tammy Kicker ([email protected]) or Dave Chesebrough ([email protected]) for details and an application.

Attendee Information

Attire
Appropriate dress for this conference is business casual for civilians and class B uniform for military. During registration and check-in, each participant will be issued an identification badge. Please be prepared to present a picture ID. Badges must be worn at all conference functions.

Special Needs
AFEI supports the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Attendees with special needs or allergies/dietary restrictions should call or email Tammy Kicker, at (703) 247- 9494, ([email protected]).

Federal Agencies attending the Symposium:


Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Services
Defense Health Agency
Defense Human Resources Activity
Defense Information Systems Agency
Defense Manpower Data Center
Department of Agriculture
Department of Education
Department of Energy
Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security, ICE/OCIO
Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Department of the Interior
Department of Justice
Department of Labor
Department of the Navy
Department of State
Department of Transportation
Department of the Army - Headquarters G8
Department of Defense, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer
Federal Bureau of Investigation, Criminal Justice Information Services
Headquarters United States Marine Corps
Information Resources Management College, NDU
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Goddard Space Flight Center
National Defense University
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Office of Management and Budget
Social Security Administration
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Army Office of Business Transformation
U.S. General Services Administration
U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Homeland Security
United States Agency for International Development

 

 

 

Point of Contact

Tammy Kicker, CEM, CMP
AFEI Business Operations
[email protected]
(703) 247-9494

In Partnership With

PSC
 

NVTC

Sponsored by

Binary Group

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