November 18, 2022
Most government contracting firms calculate and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), but which are the most useful to get ahead in the industry? Attend the next episode of Let’s TalkTech with NVTC and Unanet for a discussion of the most used KPIs in GovCon and some of the industry benchmarks from Unanet’s 2022 GAUGE survey of GovCon firms.
Why it matters. Whether you are looking for a competitive advantage in your solicitation responses or a way to improve your profitability or cash flow, benchmarking your KPIs against those of other firms in your market segment can mean winning more work for your firm.

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July 15, 2022
There are 5 million more job openings in the country than there are unemployed. Tech companies have been the most challenged employers with finding qualified talent but now that talent is open to those conversations. Please join iHeartMedia’s Cliff Chiet and Danny Bortnick. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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June 10, 2022
Digital Engineering – What is it, and how is it being used?
Digital Engineering (DE) is the use of models (or Digital Twins) in the design, development, test, and sustainment of a system. From aircraft avionics, to submarine alterations, to training simulators, learn how AMERICAN SYSTEMS is using end-to-end DE processes and tools in response to growing demand from federal agencies and the DoD to find more efficient, less costly, and potentially life-saving solutions to complex problems.

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April 29, 2022
 
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Speaker:
Dr. Hongyi "Michael" Wu
Batten Chair, Cybersecurity & Director, School of Cybersecurity
Old Dominion University |
Cybersecurity pros need to see the future. Or at least train AI to accurately predict what's going to happen in tech. Learn about the latest research from the Old Dominion University's School of Cybersecurity, ranging from industry terminology and trends to job needs and automated innovations. Then find out how and why it applies to your industry, from keeping emails secure to helping land new contracts.
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March 25, 2022
 
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Speaker:
Clayton Lougée
Director of CX Strategy
Talkdesk |

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Speaker:
Mimi Nguyen
Global Vice President of Product
Talkdesk |
Gone are the days of reactive engagement. Customer expectations are higher than ever, with demands for thoughtful, proactive, and predictive connections on their terms. AI is playing a vital role in this new future of Customer Experience Management, working as the foundation for strategic contact centers, driving business growth, and improving desired outcomes.
Anyone that engages with customers has the power to drive revenue and CX is the arguable link to transition a cost center to a revenue generator. With the right tools and mindset, contact center employees can become trusted advisors that contribute to the top and bottom lines.
This roundtable will empower you to weaponize CX as a competitive advantage. During this roundtable, we will explore best practices for automation and discovery of unknown friction points in the customer journey, and identify how you can be more helpful, profitable, & growth minded – all with less cost to your organization.
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March 17, 2022

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Speaker:
Suzanne Block
Vice President of the Emerging Technology Group, Head of West Coast Operations
Merritt Group |

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Speaker:
Parsha Irshad
Vice President, Digital
Merritt Group
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Do you really know what the metaverse entails? Join NVTC and the Merritt Group as we explore the technologies and strategies necessary to build the infrastructure of the metaverse and what marketers need to know. Merritt Group Vice President of the Emerging Technology Group, Suzanne Block and Vice President of Digital, Pasha Irshad will discuss adoption hurdles technology companies are addressing, comment on existing projects, and elaborate on marketing’s role in the metaverse. You won’t want to miss this episode!
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January 14, 2022
Speaker:
Amy Gilliland, President, GDIT
On this episode of Let’s TalkTech with NVTC, Amy will share her views on the government contracting landscape and discuss how COVID-19 has accelerated the government's IT modernization plans. She will also explore the ramifications of the Biden administration's cybersecurity executive order and highlight other emerging technology trends. A Q&A with Gilliland will follow the discussion.
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December 10, 2021
Speaker: Jackie Black, Director, Membership, Consumer Technology Association (CTA
On this episode of Let’s TalkTech with NVTC, we will feature special guest, Jackie Black, Director, Membership, Consumer Technology Association (CTA). Black will share insights from CTA's 5th Annual “Future of Work” report. CTA surveyed tech industry leaders on current and future workforce issues. The survey results show how companies are adapting to hybrid work and expanding not only their workforces, but also the ways they are finding and retaining talent to meet demands. The results continue to show that technology companies, both large and small, need more employees with technical skills. Q&A with Black will follow the discussion.
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October 29, 2021
Speaker:
Lesley Rohrbaugh, Director of Market Research, Consumer Technology Association (CTA
On this episode of Let’s TalkTech with NVTC we will feature CTA and their 28th Annual Holiday Spending Report. Join us as Lesley Rohrbaugh, Director of Market Research at Consumer Technology Association (CTA), examines holiday technology gift giving, receiving, and consumer shopping trends. Are you wondering what the top five "Tech Gifts" are for this year? Join us and find out!
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October 15, 2021
Speakers:
Miriam Cohen, VP, Federal Human Capital, ICF
Kyle Tuberson, Chief Technology Officer, ICF
Federal CIOs have embraced the need for digital transformation, but as 88% of federal employees say their agency’s digital initiatives are behind, many still struggle with how to make IT modernization a reality. How can federal CIOs and their mission leaders keep up with emerging technologies, and ensure their modernization efforts are supported by an agile workforce?
ICF captured the sentiments of 500 federal full-time employees, with emphasis on target buyers and agency influencers in technology and IT-focused roles, to shed light on the status of federal digital transformation and the process of updating outdated infrastructure.
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September 17, 2021
Speakers:
JaJuan Smart, Founding and Managing Member, Maktub Limitless
Dr. Marcellues Hall, Vice President and Director of Education & Training, Maktub Limitless
DE&I is something that illustrates our desire, intent, and actions to really see one another as unique and special individuals/groups deserving of the chance to reach our limitless potential. When it comes to the four spheres of life – personally, professionally, academically, civically – DE&I often overlaps and can be the differentiator between opportunities and measures afforded to those underprivileged and/or underrepresented demographics and shared identities in their respective fields, communities, markets, and more. We discuss how and why DE&I has to be integrated in our four spheres of life.
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August 20, 2021
Speaker:
Dave Powner, Executive Director, Center for Data-Driven Policy, Director, Strategic Engagement & Partnerships, MITRE
Dave will present an overview of the Center, its priorities and partnerships, and discuss how the Center serves as a resource for the government, universities, and think tanks. He will share his thoughts on policy issues that impact IT, workforce development, and the future of work.
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July 16, 2021
Speaker:
Sean Hand, Director of Business Development, KPMG and the creator of the Awkward Networker
Sean Hand will share how networking has and hasn't changed during the pandemic. His entertaining and thought-provoking content will leave you with all the tips, tricks, and techniques you’ll need to dominate your next virtual and in-person relationship development meeting.
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June 18, 2021
Speakers:
Wayne Dennis, Global Lead for Google Cloud Platform, Accenture Security
Cate Reich, Senior Manager, Accenture Security
Join Accenture Security’s Wayne Dennis and Cate Reich as they expose five key cloud security myths and uncover the truth. This candid dialogue will provide useful information to support a secure journey to cloud.
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May 7, 2021
Speakers:
David Simchi-Levi, Professor of Engineering Systems, Director of MIT Data Science
Ken Merriam, Managing Director, Supply Chain & Operations, Applied Intelligence, Accenture
Ken and David discuss a new supply chain resilience stress test that will improve agility and help companies outmaneuver uncertainty
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April 9, 2021
Speakers:
Dannette Beane, Assistant Vice Provost Enrollment Management Strategic Initiatives, Virginia Tech
Robin Jones, AVP for Student Services, Virginia Tech Innovation Campus
Robin and Dannette discuss the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus.
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March 12, 2021
Speaker:
Michael Beckley, Founder and CTO, Appian
Our first TalkTech with NVTC featuring Michael Beckley, Founder and CTO of Appian, the Tysons-based software company that helps organizations build apps andworkflows rapidly, with a low-code automation platform.
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