http://www.hthts.com/gcs.htm
This is a conference and expo where leaders of help desks, call centers, web service portals and other touch points for Government’s internal and external customers come together yearly to learn, share and synergize as a community of practice.
Register before 1/26/2008 and save $200! Register between 1/26/2008 and 3/15/3008 and save $100.

Posted: March 18th, 2001 under Government.
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http://www.aliconferences.com/conf/internal_comm_gov0308/index.htm
Attend this conference to discover actionable tools and successful strategies to help you leverage the power of internal communications to drive change and maximize performance. Hear from leading agency representatives and experts on how to transform the role of internal communications to one that adds value and drives change to achieve results with practical lessons learned, including speakers from the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Comptroller of Maryland, and many more.
Conference Only: $1299+
Conference Plus One Workshop: $1699+
Conference Plus Two Workshops: $1999+
Conference Plus Three Workshops: $2199+
Conference Plus Four Workshops: $2299+
8600 W. Bryn Mawr

Posted: March 18th, 2001 under Government.
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http://empowerment-symposium.com
The International eParticipation Symposium is back!

MAJOR CITIZEN EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE COMES TO LONDON!
28th and 29th February 2008

A major International Symposium ? ?Empowering Citizens Through Technology and Participation? - will discuss the increasing importance of citizen engagement in decision making between the 28th and 29th of February, 2008 in the Congress Centre in London’s West End.

With the launch of the Communities and Local Government?s (CLG) ?Action Plan for Community Empowerment?, citizen engagement is an emerging hot topic in the UK. As the Rt Hon. Hazel Blears MP, Secretary of State at the Department for Communities and Local Government recently stated:

?We are paving the way for the new statutory ?duty to involve? local people that comes into force in 2009??.it?s time to step up a gear; to go further and faster and to be more ambitious about what we achieve. The kind of change we envisage means change at a very local level; devolution right to the doorstep?

Faced with increased pressure to include citizens in local decision making, public administrators have a growing need for new consultation strategies. The forthcoming International Symposium will address this need through a number of concurrent workshops which will examine:

? How the new ?Participation Agenda? affects local government
? How new technologies can help to engage citizens
? What tools are available for Local Authorities and politicians?
? How policymakers, Local Authorities and community groups can build for success.

The Symposium is managed by an International Steering Group including the UK Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG), the International Centre of Excellence for Local eDemocracy (ICELE), the Council of Europe, the United Nations? Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) and the National Association of Secretaries of State, USA (NASS).

To register for the event and for more information visit www.empowerment-symposium.com.
?99 for the two day event. Includes lunch on both days and one evening reception.

Posted: March 18th, 2001 under Government.
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http://datamatixgroup.com
This interactive conference will include
GCC Government Organizations Customer Service Excellence Conference.? exclusively for government organizations? customer service professionals in the region.

This interactive conference will include interesting topics, discussions, and case studies on regional and international government organizations that have implemented innovative customer care services. It will also present the latest technologies and solutions that will improve government organizations? customer care processes and enhance customer experience.

Based on the ever-changing business environment and demands of customers, the event will provide the opportunity to learn, share best practices, and build relationships with the region?s top customer care decision-makers, industry experts, and professionals.

P.O.Box 60019, Dubai, UAE

Posted: March 17th, 2001 under Government.
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http://www.pbbc.ir/en/default.aspx
The first international performance based budgeting conference (PBBC) intended to convey general understanding of performance budgeting concepts and practices .The conference enjoyed the participation of notable inside and abroad experts specially Dr.Ronald McGill- UNCDF Senior technical advisor -who co-chaired and will co-chair the conference and the attendance of over 1200 participants which is considered a great success in seeking to approach some of articles 138 and 144of Iran?s 4th five year national plan more practically. The second PBBC will concentrate on two macro and micro topics including Decentralized Performance Budgeting and Cost Management in Government Agencies.

Today, the increasing demand of local and provincial governments for budgets in order to develop infrastructure and deliver services is regarded as an enormous challenge in developing countries and their weaknesses compound the enormity. If performance budgeting stresses this vicious cycle and fails to satisfy economic development and poverty reduction goals simultaneously ,it turns into a devastating tool deterring equitable economic development particularly in local and provincial governments. Thus, It is essential to develop an integrated planning and measurement system which encourage appropriating targeted financial resources , devolving authority and flexibility ,and establishing accountability which is named decentralized performance budgeting.

Also, the issue of efficiency and effectiveness of resources notably budgetary resources represents the second challenge for governments. Put it simply, increased budget efficiency means achieving outputs at lower costs and increased budget effectiveness means attaining outcomes at lower costs. Therefore, calculating and managing costs including activity costs, output costs, outcome costs, goal costs, and vision cost is representing one of the main components of performance budgeting systems.

Hence, the second PBBC intends to delve into the above mentioned topics using experts? experiences and academic papers which are most welcome.

PENCO. Consulting Group ,pioneering in the field of performance based management and budgeting ,pursues to institutionalize ?managing for results by results? approach by organizing this conference and using its experienced international world known consultants, software and solutions. We, therefore, welcome any participation by papers, lectures and presence.

Dr.Adel Azar
Conference Chairman

Unit 16, Floor 6, No.122, Zartosht Intersection, Felestin St., Tehran, Iran

Posted: March 16th, 2001 under Government.
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http://www.thetransformationsummit.com/tracker.asp?magazineid=1038
A unique event with a unique format, The Public Sector Transformation Summit 2008 on 28th February 2008 provides a definitive insight into the very best transformational success stories that have been undertaken across the public sector:

- 300+ participants
- 60+ leading speakers
- 50 Fascinating Presentations
- 20+ groundbreaking solutions providers
- 8 individual streams handing you choice of topics
- Osney?s original roundtable format
- Pre-scheduled One to One Meetings

All case studies will demonstrate either a 20% cashable saving or a 20% increase in standards of service delivery.

The agenda comprises 8 half-day streams covering a different area of transformation:

Morning:
- Transforming Local Government
- Transforming Central Government
- Transforming Fire and Police Services
- Transforming Health and Social care

Afternoon:
- Optimising Service Delivery
- Transforming Procurement
- Maximising Shared Services
- Workforce Transformation and Engagement

For full information, please visit click here or email laetitia_semmel@osneymedia.co.uk.
Public Sector
1 stream: ?199 + VAT
2 streams: ?299 + VAT

Private Sector
1 stream: ?699 + VAT
2 streams: ?949 + VAT

(VAT is charged at 17.5%. The conference price includes DOCUMENTATION, LUNCH
and REFRESHMENTS)

Posted: March 16th, 2001 under Government.
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http://www.ieeehomelandsecurityconference.org
The 2008 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security will focus on novel and innovative technologies addressing the most pressing national security problems. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate will provide technical assistance to the conference.

The Conference is seeking technical papers in Software Security, CBRNE (w Focus on Transportation Infrastructure), CyberSecurity and Surveillance; and Risk Assessment, Incident Response, Information Sharing. Technical papers submitted should focus on near term and next generation technologies capable of deployment within 3 to 5 years. Abstract deadline is December 1, 2007. For more information, please refer to the conference website: www.ieeehomelandsecurityconference.org, or contact Robert Alongi at 781-245-5405 or email information@ieeehomelandsecurityconference.org.

Posted: March 12th, 2001 under Government.
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http://www.academic-conferences.org/iceg/iceg2008/iceg08-home.htm
The International Conference on e-Government (ICEG 2008) invites researchers, practitioners and academics to present their research findings, work in progress and conceptual advances in any branch of e-Government. The conference provides an opportunity for people with like-minded and different perspectives to come together to gain an understanding of real-world e-government issues and to discuss ways to put research into practice. To achieve this goal, we are inviting researchers and practitioners from around the world to submit their research findings and new ideas, and for practitioners to demonstrate actual products and applications. Please read the Call for Papers and Demonstrations for further details. Abstract submissions and demonstration proposals are due on 8 May, 2008.

In its 4th year, the 2008 conference is being held at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. RMIT University is one of Australia?s leading educational institutions, with a commitment to applied education, training and research. Since its establishment in 1887, RMIT has built a worldwide reputation for excellence in vocational and technical education, as well as in research and specialist programs. RMIT is a university that fosters connections between education and industry, and between individual ambition and opportunity. As a founding member of the Australian Technology Network (ATN), RMIT shares a heritage of working with industry and has a united vision to provide career-driven education for tomorrow?s leaders, and for people who have an interest in and a commitment to contributing to the economic, cultural and social future of their communities.

Melbourne has a lot to offer the visitors. RMIT University?s main city campus is located in the heart of the Central Business District of Melbourne. RMIT buildings can be found woven through the fabric of the city from Bourke Street at the southern end to Carlton Street in the North. You can walk from the campus to shops of every description, as well as to cafes and restaurants to suit every taste and budget, and to cultural institutions including galleries, museums and exhibition centres.

We look forward to welcoming you to the conference, which provides the opportunity for academics, researchers and practitioners from all countries to get together, to network and exchange ideas on this fast evolving e-service, the e-Government.

Mohini Singh
Program Chair

School of Business Information Technology,

RMIT University.

Curtis Farm,Kidmore End, Nr Reading, UK. RG$ 9AY

Posted: March 11th, 2001 under Government.
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http://www.idga.org/us/masstransit
The Theme of IDGA?s Mass Transit Security Summit is to improve our nation?s mass transit security without sacrificing efficiency. In an effort to achieve this, the conference will explore:

? Emerging preventive and response technology
? DHS initiatives and future goals
? Operator concerns
? Advances in biological and chemical threat detection.
? Lessons learned from the London tube bombing
? Training of first line employees
? Virtual Presence Technology
? Sense and respond logistics improvement
? Case studies from best practice agencies
? And many more exclusive sessions!

This year’s event will bring together policy makers, transit operators, security personnel and solutions providers to exchange and disseminate best practices and opportunities to improve the security of the nation’s mass transit security systems.
Government and Acadamia:
Early Bird 1 Expires 12/21/2007
$799
Early Bird 2 Expires 1/25/2008
$899
Standard Price
$999
Workshop
$549

All Others:
Early Bird 1 Expires 12/21/2007
$999
Early Bird 2 Expires 1/25/2008
$1099
Standard Price
$1199
Workshop
$549
535 5th Ave 8th Floor

Posted: March 10th, 2001 under Government.
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http://www.iqpc.com/za/spatiallygoverment
Did you know that more than 80% of data has a spatial component? Professionals in business and the public sector are discovering that they can communicate more effectively, make better decisions and gain a competitive advantage by using the spatial component in their databases.

Please take note: GIS can map any information stored in spreadsheets or databases that has a geographic component to allow you to see patterns, relationships, and trends that could not otherwise have been seen in a table or list format. It gives an entirely new, dynamic perspective on information that helps? make better decisions!

Research has shown that government and related organisations find it difficult to implement GIS strategies successfully and they have a great need to learn more about the processes, policies, procedures and technology. IQPC wants to address these needs by offering government practical and workable solutions to their GIS problems.

That is why we at IQPC have put together this conference for you. Many of the uncertainties that you have faced will be addressed by others who have already made the changes and are able to share their experiences with you. You will also have the opportunity of attending master classes that will equip you with practical skills that will help you to implement GIS strategies and technology more effectively.

Posted: March 6th, 2001 under Government.
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