14th annual EVM Practitioners’ Forum

The 14th annual EVM Practitioners’ Forum in partnership with Federal Publications Seminars will be held on October 30-31 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington DC.

 

Details and registration information are now available.

Empower Users’ Group (EUG) Workshop & Training

Samos Advisors will be attending the 2024 Empower Users’ Group (EUG) Workshop, May 22-23 at the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Miramar Beach, Florida.

The agenda includes a number of great speakers from government organizations and industry who use Empower for program analytics, data-driven audit support, VAR collection, and Corrective Action Tracking. There will also be a number of technical sessions hosted by the Encore Analytics staff to cover advanced topics.

Building on last year’s successful showcase, this annual conference is the perfect place to interact directly with top tool vendors and discover the latest innovations in the PM software market, including EVM cost engines, schedule analytics/exporters, schedule risk management, FlexFile reporting, IPMDAR validation, and EVM program analytics/reporting.

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May Empower User’s Group Workshop

Encore Analytics has announced the 2024 Empower Users’ Group (EUG) Workshop and Training! The EUG brings together government and industry leaders leveraging Empower for program analytics, audit support, VAR collection, Corrective Action Tracking, and more.

The event is scheduled for May 20-23, 2024 at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Sandestin, Florida.

Attendees can choose from various pre-EUG training courses, including Utilizing Empower’s Advanced Features and Admin/User training. New this year is an OTB/OTS Implementation course and a Scalable EVM course by Humphreys & Associates. Additionally, the DOE & ASU will host their inaugural IP2M METRR Facilitator Certification course.Registration is OPEN for the EMPOWER USERS’ GROUP WORKSHOP & TRAINING

More information and registration is available at the event website.

NDIA 2024 Integrated Program Management Division Meeting Scheduled

The NDIA 2024 Integrated Program Management Division Meeting Program Management Tools and Services Forum has been scheduled and registration is open.

Date: March 13-14, 2024
Location: Tucson, AZ

This will be IPMD’s first ever “Program Management Tools and Services Forum”. In addition to the traditional topics, you’ll get a chance to meet with the industry’s top tools and service vendors. Special speakers have been invited to share AI advancement in the program management discipline.

Keynote speaker will be Maj Gen David Abba, USAF, Director of Special Programs, Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office

Maj Gen David W. Abba is the Director of Special Programs and the Director of the Department of Defense Special Access Program Central Office (DoD SAPCO), the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. He serves under the authority, direction, and control of the Deputy Secretary of Defense for all programs protected under special access controls in order to acquire and deploy operational and intelligence capabilities to warfighters worldwide. Additionally, Brig Gen Abba chairs the Low Observable/Counter Low Observable Tri-Service Committee.

Featured speaker will be Harold Hickman, Acting Deputy Director, Integrated Program Management, Acquisition Data and Analytics, U.S. Department of Defense

Harold “Hal” Hickman is the Acting Deputy Director for the Integrated Program Management (IPM), a division of the Acquisition Data and Analytics (ADA) office that serves as the Department of Defense (DoD) focal point for all policy, guidance, and competency relating to Earned Value Management (EVM)/IPM. He is serving in this role as a rotation from the Department of the Navy (DON) where he is the Director of the Naval Center for EVM (CEVM). He has served as the Director of the Naval CEVM for four (4) years and has been with the office for seven (7) years.

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Integrated Program Management Division Tools and Services Forum Registration Open

Registration is now open for the 2024 Integrated Program Management Division Tools and Services Forum, March 13-14, 2024.The 2024 IPMD Tools and Services Forum is a hub for advancing integrated program management. Industry and government professionals gather to exchange views, insights, and information.
Attendees will engage with government policymakers, broaden their networks, and actively contribute to shaping program management through industry guides, white papers, and influential working groups.
Exhibit displays offer a firsthand look at innovative tools and services, emphasizing a commitment to staying ahead of industry trends. The forum provides an unmissable opportunity for professionals to stay informed and actively contribute to the evolution of integrated program management.

IPM Day 2023

IIL’s International Project Management Day is coming Thursday, November 2, 2023.

The event offers a lineup of speakers sharing insights on artificial intelligence, project management practices, team engagement, risk management, the agile project manager, business relationship management and introducing a digital value system just to name a few.

Attendees can earn 26 PDUs, SEUs, and SHRM-PDCs and get two self-paced courses Kanban: A Beginner’s Guide to Getting Started and Understanding Lean Fundamental.

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Fall 2023 NDIA Integrated Program Management Division Meeting

Registration is now open for the Fall 2023 NDIA Integrated Program Management Division Meeting. The event will be held September 13-14, 2023, at Oracle in Redwood City, CA.

The Fall IPM Division Meeting is the top forum for exchanging views and information in order to promote and communicate integrated program management best practices. You will not want to miss the opportunity to interact with government policymakers, broaden your professional network, and contribute to industry guides, white papers, and working groups.

Registration is open at the NDIA website.

Spring 2023 Integrated Program Management Division Meeting

Register today to secure your spot! The NDIA Spring 2023 Integrated Program Management Division Meeting will be held in person from May 17-18, 2023, at Lockheed Martin in Bethesda, Maryland.

Featured speakers

  • Paul Tackett, Earned Value Management System Surveillance Officer , Consolidated Nuclear Security
  • Kevin Carney, Program Analyst, U.S. Department of Energy Office of Project Controls and Policy Division
  • Professor Matthew West, General Engineer, Performance Team Lead, Office of Project Controls, Department of Energy Office of Project Management

Details and registration information are available now at the NDIA website.

NDIA Spring 2023 Integrated Program Management Division Meeting

The NDIA Spring 2023 Integrated Program Management Division Meeting will take place in Bethesda, Maryland, on  May 17-18, 2023. Keynote speaker is Stephanie Kostro, Executive Vice President for Policy at the Professional Services Council.

For more information and to register, visit Spring 2023 Integrated Program Management Division Meeting.

NDIA International Division Quarterly Meeting

The NDIA International Division will take place in-person at NDIA HQ or virtually on Thursday, April 20, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. The quarterly meetin will feature Mike Miller, Deputy Director of Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), as our keynote speaker. He will virtually provide an update from DSCA, but we encourage in person attendance so you can network with other division members.

More information and registration at the NDIA website