Project Management Institute, Bloomberg Government to Host Program Management and Acquisition Event

Washington, D.C.

Project Management Institute (PMI) and Bloomberg Government announced today they will host Outlook for Federal Agency Program Management and Acquisition, a morning briefing on how program management and acquisition reform and the Program Management Improvement and Accountability Act (PMIAA) remain key drivers of federal performance, especially in an atmosphere of budgetary uncertainty.

The event will be held in Washington, D.C. at the Bloomberg Government office on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 beginning at 8:15 AM. For a complete schedule and program details, visit https://about.bgov.com/event/performance-accountability-efficiency-outlook-federal-agency-program-management-acquisition/.

Federal agencies are managing complex programs with evolving missions and growing expectations. Improving outcomes and efficiency, while reducing overspending and waste, are essential priorities for policymakers, agency staff, contractors, and taxpayers. Bloomberg Government and PMI are bringing together the sector’s leading experts to host a timely conversation about what lies ahead for federal program management and acquisition.

Among the speakers confirmed include:

  • Alan P. Balutis, Distinguished Fellow and Senior Director, North American Public Sector, Cisco Systems, Inc.
  • Robert Burton, Partner, Government Contracts Group, Crowell & Moring Law Firm
  • Dan Chenok, Executive Director, IBM Center for The Business of Government
  • Ryan Consaul, Staff Director, Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency of the House Homeland Security Committee
  • Joanie F. Newhart, Associate Administrator for Acquisition Workforce Programs, Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Office of Management and Budget
  • Ben Rhodeside, Policy Director, Office of United States Senator Tammy Duckworth

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About Project Management Institute (PMI)

PMI is the leading authority in project management, committed to advancing the project management profession to positively impact project success. We empower professionals to excel in project management practices through our growing global community, knowledge sharing, and best-in-class certifications—driving positive change in organizations and communities. Since 1969, our unwavering mission has been to advocate for the profession by offering life-long learning and connections to sharpen high-demand skills. Today, PMI provides professionals at every stage of their career journey with the globally recognized standards, online courses, thought leadership, events, and tools they need to succeed. With 300 chapters around the world, PMI members can network, find mentors, access career opportunities, and learn from peers, working together to drive greater impact.

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