Calendar

April 26-27


The Healthcare IT Solutions Show at the Baltimore Convention Center will address the latest trends in health care information technology. For more information, call (800) 638-6396 or visit www.infotechexpo.com.



April 26-28


Miller Freeman Inc. presents the DSP World Spring Design Conference at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, Calif. (888) 239-5563 or www.dspworld.com.



May 4-5


Information Technology Procurement in the Federal Government. Seminars for Industry and Government. Presented by Terry Kelly Associates Inc. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hyatt Regency Reston, Reston, Va. Phone (703) 450-6048.



May 10-14


NetWorld?? in Las Vegas showcases the latest networking, Internet and telecommunications products and services. Register online at www.interop.com or call (888) 886-4057.



May 11-12


COTScon East '99 will gather engineers, engineering managers and military leaders who share an interest in the use of commercial off-the-shelf components and software in military systems. McLean Hilton, McLean, Va. Call (603) 891-9267 or e-mail nualak@pennwell.com.



The 7th Annual National Reconnaissance Office Technology Forum will be held at NRO headquarters in Chantilly, Va. The NRO Advanced Systems and Technology Directorate will present programs aimed at revolutionizing global reconnaissance. The forum is for established and potential contractors, U.S. government laboratories and agencies. Sessions are classified and are open to U.S. citizens only. Call (800) 306-6990, ext. 6209, or visit the NRO Web site at www.nro.odci.gov/TechForum1999/.



May 11-13


The Federal Wireless Users' Forum, sponsored by the Federal Wireless Policy Committee and National Communications System, will provide an opportunity for dialogue among government wireless users, planners and industry experts. Objectives of the forum are to educate users about wireless services and technologies, expose industry to government needs, and share government results and strategies for using wireless communications. The Westin Francis Marion Hotel, Charleston, S.C. Phone (301) 688-0292.



May 11-14


CardTech/SecurTech '99 at McCormick Place South in Chicago will provide expert presentations, workshops and exhibits on card and security technology. For more information, call (301) 654-0551 or visit www.ctst.com.



May 13


The National Capitol Chapter of the Association of Information and Image Management presents Hybrid Systems. 5:30 p.m. Key Bridge Marriott, Rosslyn, Va.Contact dan.buan@eastmansoftware .com or (202) 338-AIIM.



May 17-21


ASPRS: The Imaging & Geospatial Information Society sponsors its annual conference. Oregon Convention Center, Portland, Ore. Visit www.asprs-portland99.com or call (301) 493-0290.



May 18


The Northern Virginia Technology Council Investor Relations Meeting sponsors Disclosing Everything You Can Without Damaging Yourself with James Burdett of Venable and Betsy Cragon of Proxicom. (703) 904-7878 or www. nvtc.org.



May 20


The Smart Card Forum, a multi-industry organization working to accelerate the widespread acceptance of smart card technology, will hold an in-depth symposium on Internet privacy and security. The symposium, titled "Enabling Privacy in a Virtual World," will be held at the Monarch Hotel in Washington, D.C. To register, call (202) 530-5306 or visit www.smartcard forum.org.



June 2-4


The Office of Management and Budget of the Government of Puerto Rico will sponsor the Global Government Information Technology Summit. The purpose of the forum is to make Puerto Rico a player in the technology industry. For more information, call (787) 725-9420, ext. 2234.



June 8-10:


The U.S. Small Business Administration is sponsoring a three-day government contracting conference in Washington. The event, the 32nd Annual Joint Industry/SBA Procurement Conference, will feature a business opportunity expo, seminars and several awards presentations. Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel. For additional information, visit www.sba.gov/gc/expo.htm.



June 14-17


Entrust Technologies hosts SecureSummit '99 - Securing the Future of the Enterprise with keynote speaker Don Tapscott, author of "The Digital Economy" and "Blueprint to the Digital Economy." Hyatt Grand Cypress Resort, Orlando, Fla. Visit securesummit99.entrust.com. Contact Kirsten Holden at (800) 867-4141 or kholden@ndegree.com.