Defense Systems

ONE WEEK! In one week we will be at our industry's most prestigious event - the Federal 100 Awards Ceremony.

Tickets are almost sold out, but there's still time for you to purchase your ticket and join us.

Attend this unparalleled event to meet and network with this year's outstanding winners, reconnect with old friends from across the federal IT community, and strengthen your relationship with both government and industry partners. Mentalist Oz Pearlman will cap off this night of celebrations for the 2021 Federal 100.

Purchase your ticket today: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=625948&reference=FB

Sponsors:
President's Award Underwriter: Dell Technologies

Gift Bag Underwriter: Carahsoft

Dessert Reception Underwriter: Snowflake

Hospitality Underwriter: Comcast Business

VIP Reception Underwriter: Leidos

Red Carpet Underwriter: SAIC

Main Cocktail Reception Underwriter: ServiceNow

Badge Underwriter: AT&T

Platinum Sponsors: AWS, BMC, Carahsoft, Emerjence, GDIT, Maximus, MITRE, OCTO

Gold Sponsors: Akima, ASRC Federal, Booz Allen Hamilton, CGI, Delphix, Google Cloud, Medallia, Pega Systems, Trustwave

2021 Government Innovation Awards Nominations Are Open!

The 2021 Government Innovation Awards, presented by GCN https://www.facebook.com/GCNnow, FCWnow, Washington Technology and Defense Systems, recognize government IT's disruptors, innovators and emerging leaders who are transforming government through new technologies and innovative ways of weaving IT into critical missions.

Nominate A Project or Technology Today! Deadline: July 2, 2021
https://governmentinnovationawards.com/Events/2021/Home.aspx?s=FB1

Any tech-driven innovation in government is eligible, but the 2021 Government Innovation Awards focus on six distinct areas of IT:
• AI/Analytics/Automation
• Digital Transformation
• Cybersecurity
• IoT & Smart Cities
• Cloud/Infrastructure
• Unmanned Systems

Nominations can be submitted in multiple categories. Winners will be announced in September and profiled in our publications in November.
https://governmentinnovationawards.com/Events/2021/Home.aspx?s=FB1

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