DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BUSINESS CONNECTION AND BUYERS GUIDE 2012

Since 1996 the Annual Technology Expo in Parkersburg, West Virginia has been the forum for technology vendors to interact with federal, state and local government personnel. The majority of Bureau of Public Debt personnel work in the Parkersburg office and make up a large part of the audience who attend the expo.

This is the one opportunity each year that BPD personnel have to interact with technology vendors who can help them with their technology needs and applications. The Annual Technology Expo is also promoted to local government including Police, Fire and county offices as well as the local school system.

The Second Annual Military Education & Training Blackboard User Group (METBUG) Conference will take place on March 14, 2012. This conference is free and all military and federal civilian agancies are welcome.

Join over 100 attendees for this friendly, honest, informed and informative conference. METBUG  is Blackboard's first Military Education Training users group.

There will not be any video broadcast, VTC, DCO etc of this event.

SANS returns to Denver for SANS Rocky Mountain 2012, June 4-9. SANS is offering 6-day cybersecurity courses in security and IT project management. These courses will help you defend your organization and will be immediately useful in the office.

Take advantage of the opportunity to put the skills you'll  learn to practical use and join more than 40,000 GIAC certified professionals who make the IT security industry safe.

Take advantage of the entertaining city and vibrant surroundings to truly enjoy your learning experience.

Register by April 18 for a $500 discount.