Our weekly farmer’s market, Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) features plenty of farm-fresh edibles and artisanal novelties. The market is intended to be eco-friendly, informative, entertaining, interactive and original. Be sure to stop by our information booth and stock up on recipes and tips for maintaining a healthy and socially responsible lifestyle.

Open Fridays, spring through fall, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the corner of 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The market is accessible via metro by either the Federal Triangle (blue/orange/silver lines) or Metro Center (red/blue/orange/silver lines). Parking is available onsite in the Reagan Building’s underground parking garage.

The 5th Annual Meridian Global Leadership Summit will explore this state of crisis by examining what people want from their leaders and for their futures, and how a more effective global system – one that understands other cultures and societies, and is able to break down barriers among government, privates sector and NGOs – can simultaneously lead towards national and global advancement. Corporate executives, civil society leaders and start-up entrepreneurs from across the globe will highlight the enormous potential of the digital economy to deliver on people’s aspirations, while high-ranking U.S. government officials and international ambassadors will reinforce the importance of an international coalition of interconnected knowledge networks to achieve greater global security and prosperity.

Meridian’s signature convening brings together a cross-section of over 200 international and domestic policy makers, corporate and diplomatic leaders, academics, and members of the media to explore more efficient, effective ways to address global economic and social challenges.

Our weekly farmer’s market, Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) features plenty of farm-fresh edibles and artisanal novelties. The market is intended to be eco-friendly, informative, entertaining, interactive and original. Be sure to stop by our information booth and stock up on recipes and tips for maintaining a healthy and socially responsible lifestyle.

Open Fridays, spring through fall, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the corner of 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The market is accessible via metro by either the Federal Triangle (blue/orange/silver lines) or Metro Center (red/blue/orange/silver lines). Parking is available onsite in the Reagan Building’s underground parking garage.

Please join the World Affairs Council-Washington, DC as we host Her Excellency Anne Anderson, Ambassador of Ireland to the United States. Ambassador Anderson will address the US – Ireland bi-lateral relationship, the impact of Brexit on Ireland, her country’s relationship with the international community, and her experience as the first Irish woman to serve as Ambassador to the US.

Ambassador Anderson took up her post in Washington in August 2013. In 1999 she chaired the UN Commission on Human Rights. She has served as the Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York, the Permanent Representative of Ireland to the European Union, the head of the Irish team during Ireland’s EU Presidency in 2004, and Ambassador to France.

The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and the Office of Acquisitions Management, Contracts and Grants (AMCG), components of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), invite you to participate in our annual conference at which you can learn about U.S. Government medical countermeasure requirements, interact with BARDA and AMCG staff, and network with private sector colleagues working in this space.

BARDA supports the advanced research & development, manufacturing, acquisition, and stockpiling of medical countermeasures (drugs, biological therapeutics, vaccines, diagnostics, and non-pharmaceutical countermeasures) against chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats, pandemic influenza, and emerging infectious diseases, under the authority of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act, initially approved by Congress in 2006. BARDA also oversees all procurements made under Project BioShield, an act passed by Congress in 2004 to encourage private sector involvement in these activities. BARDA carries out its mission via public-private partnerships with Industry and other organizations, using agreements administered by AMCG. BARDA’s work is carried out as part of the Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasure Enterprise (PHEMCE), a coordinated interagency effort that also includes three primary HHS agencies (NIH, FDA, and CDC), as well as the Departments of Homeland Security, Defense, Veteran’s Affairs, and Agriculture. In 2016, BARDA continues its second decade of preparedness activities, with many notable accomplishments, but with much work still to be done.

Conference participants will learn about:

The past, present, and future of BARDA, what has been accomplished and what remains to be accomplished to ensure preparedness against outstanding threats
BARDA’s strategy, goals, and areas of interest for FY17 and beyond
BARDA Program updates in Influenza and CBRN threat areas
Updates and details about BARDA’s Broad Agency Announcements
Challenges of dealing with emerging, as well as current, infectious diseases
BARDA Core Services that can support product development and manufacturing
Building a national medical response infrastructure, and updates on responses to recent public health emergencies
New initiatives and future directions for BARDA
Opportunities to develop medical countermeasures for both government and commercial markets
Roles and responsibilities of BARDA, AMCG, and private sector partners in contract administration and performance
BARDA Industry Day 2016 will be a three-day conference with Days One and Two providing an overview of BARDA’s priorities for product development and manufacturing for all threats going forward from FY17, as well as the range of agreements that BARDA and AMCG use to work with the private sector.

In addition to the general sessions held in the Amphitheatre on Days One and Two, BID 2016 will for the first time feature breakout sessions that will focus on more specific strategic, programmatic, and technical topics in an interactive discussion format. These sessions will be held in a conference room adjacent to the Amphitheatre, so attendance will be capped due to space limitations. Conference participants will have the opportunity to pre-register for these sessions on a first-come, first served basis when registering online for the conference. Early registration is recommended since these sessions are expected to fill up quickly.

As in previous years, conference participants can also request one-on-one meetings on Day Three with BARDA Program Staff and AMCG Contracting Officers to discuss their specific interests and questions about working with BARDA. Pre-registration for these meetings will also be available at the time of online registration, and early registration is recommended since these meeting timeslots are also expected to fill up.

Online conference registration, as well as pre-registration for breakout sessions and one-on-one meetings is now available at: https://www.medicalcountermeasures.gov/App/BARDA/ConferenceRegistration.aspx?id=14

The business landscape is changing and evolving. How will your Finance team adapt to these changes and make an impact in your organization? That’s the focus of The Future of Finance Tour 2016. Gain insight from thought leaders in Finance and Technology and benefit from understanding how finance teams are using Host Analytics to drive improved performance and stay agile and aligned in this economy.

Join us and learn and share best practices from exclusive industry research, finance speakers from well-known companies and Host Analytics experts for an interactive one-day event in the heart of Washington D.C.

The amount of data used by organizations has been exploding — 90% of the data in the world today has been created in the last four years alone, and much of it is unstructured. It’s not just the amount of data that presents challenges; the types of data being collected are changing and coming from everywhere: sensors used to gather climate information, posts to social media sites, digital pictures and videos posted online, transaction records of online purchases, and from cell phone GPS signals to name a few.

Analyzing large data sets — or big data — has become increasingly complex when needing to identify trends, combat crime, drive efficiency and quality, and reduce fraud and errors. Developing a Big Data plan can deliver many opportunities, but with these opportunities also come challenges, such as how to capture, store, manage, share, analyze, search and protect large amounts of data — as well as having the right employee skills who can derive actionable insight from large amounts of data through analytical techniques and statistical analysis.

Participate in Digital Government Institute’s 5th Annual Big Data Conference & Expo, and explore
– How to effectively address the overwhelming task of managing big data
– How to harness the power of large amounts of data
– The technological developments that allow analysts to store, manage and analyze large and diverse datasets
– The potential benefits big data applications and solutions can provide agencies, including the ability to integrate disparate datasets for analysis and interagency cooperation

The Annual Brown Lecture in Education Research is designed to feature the important role of research in advancing understanding of equality and equity in education. The Lectureship was inaugurated in 2004 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education decision, in which the U.S. Supreme Court took into account scientific research in issuing its landmark ruling. Each year a distinguished scholar notable for producing significant research related to equality in education is invited to give a public lecture in Washington, D.C.

The 2016 AERA Brown Lecture will take place in October 2016 in Washington, D.C.

The inaugural U.S. based International Conference on Cyber Conflict will take place 21-23 October 2016 in Washington D.C. Focusing on a theme of Protecting the Future. CyCon U.S. seeks to create greater information exchange among industry, academia, and government entities at both the national and international levels. The issues to be covered include the future of international cooperation, imminent technical challenges and requirements, forthcoming conflicts in cyberspace, and the potential for new legal frameworks, standards, and regulations.
CyCon U.S. is organized by the Army Cyber Institute at West Point, in collaboration with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defense Center of Excellence. The conference aims to bring together decision-makers and experts from diverse backgrounds to approach the conference theme of Protecting the Future from legal, technology, and strategy perspectives, often in an interdisciplinary manner.

In its sixth successful year, the Sandler Sales Training Series will refresh and equip your team with proven sales techniques, facilitated by Sandler Training, Chief Executive Officer, Dave Mattson.
Interactive and practical, this program will offer strategic tools to streamline your sales processes, enhance performance and transform how you do business.

PRACTICAL GUIDANCE TO APPLY RIGHT AWAY:
– Leveraging Existing Clients
– Becoming a Client Advisor
– Uncovering the Decision-Making Process within Prospect Organizations
– Enhancing Your Questioning and Presentation Skills
– Selling to Committees

Our weekly farmer’s market, Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) features plenty of farm-fresh edibles and artisanal novelties. The market is intended to be eco-friendly, informative, entertaining, interactive and original. Be sure to stop by our information booth and stock up on recipes and tips for maintaining a healthy and socially responsible lifestyle.

Open Fridays, spring through fall, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Woodrow Wilson Plaza at the corner of 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The market is accessible via metro by either the Federal Triangle (blue/orange/silver lines) or Metro Center (red/blue/orange/silver lines). Parking is available onsite in the Reagan Building’s underground parking garage.

This isn’t your ordinary health care conference. Quality Talks is a series of stirring, succinct talks by current and emerging health care leaders with ideas about how we can collaboratively improve American health care. In addition to the dynamic and thought-provoking speakers, the event features interactive dialogue among all attendees about advancing the health care system and improving patient care.

Quality Talks began in 2015 as part of NCQA’s 25th Anniversary and grew so successful that NCQA made it an annual event. In 2016, the event will be even bigger, and reach an even wider audience.

Digital transformation is essential to advance the mission of government. The disruptive force of technology can enable your agency to deliver more for less. At the 5th annual Microsoft Government Cloud Forum, we will focus on Accelerating the Digital Transformation of Government in your agency, where you will learn how to develop and implement strategies that can consolidate and optimize your existing data center facilities, improve your security posture, and ultimately allow your agency to capture the true benefits of an open and agile cloud whether it be in your data center or ours. Not all clouds are created equal – with Microsoft, you have a trusted partner who understands your challenges and replaces them with the possibilities of smarter government, engaged citizens, empowered employees, and transformed services all on the industry’s leading compliant cloud.

On Tuesday, October 25th, join key Microsoft executives, network with strategic partners, and meet fellow customers for a day long experience where you will learn how to accelerate the digital transformation of government.

For registration information, email GovForum@microsoft.com and mention “WTOP” for a code to join us in person and register below.