FOSE, GovSec, and U.S. Law to co-locate for 2009 conference

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – October 28, 2008 – 1105 Government Information Group, the leading provider of integrated information and media for the government information technology (IT) market, today announced that its premier conference and exhibitions – FOSE, GovSec, and U.S. Law – will co-locate at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in 2009. The co-location provides a “one-stop-shop” for attendees to source the latest technology solutions, education, and best practices in public sector IT, security, and law enforcement.

“The co-location of FOSE with GovSec and U.S. Law offers attendees expanded educational opportunities and a complete vision of the challenges facing their agency – from changing technology infrastructure needs to physical and IT security requirements – and how all of these issues are converging,” said Christina Condos, Vice President of Events for 1105 Government Information Group. “Although these events have very distinct audiences, they all have a common theme of providing best practices that help to better federal, state, and local governments, as well as the constituents they serve. The breadth and depth of these conferences are unmatched and we are looking forward to a very successful 2009 event.”

FOSE (March 10-12, 2009 www.fose.com)

Since 1976, FOSE has been in the forefront of the government technology revolution, contributing to many technological and creative developments that have helped shape public and private sector initiatives. FOSE remains the premier meeting and solutions marketplace for government technology and program management professionals. Featuring groundbreaking education, smart solutions, and unparalleled networking events/programs, FOSE brings together an audience that shares a passion for computing and technology.

GovSec (March 11-12, 2009 www.govsecinfo.com)

GovSec is the premier conference and exposition for government security. Established in 2002, GovSec features tools, systems, and products that meet the comprehensive security needs of federal, state, and local governments and the U.S. military, including: asset protection; cyber and information protection; and the integration of these critical functions. The 2009 theme, “convergence of physical and logical security” will optimize the co-location with FOSE and explore how physical and IT security can be enhanced by collaboration.

U.S. Law (March 11-12, 2009 www.govsecinfo.com)

The U.S. Law Enforcement Conference and Exposition provides an unparalleled forum that drives federal, state, and local interaction within the law enforcement communities and offers products and solutions that meet the ever-changing needs and roles of today's law enforcement agencies. U.S. Law addresses the needs of federal law enforcement and promotes collaboration and coordination between those officers and state and local police. Additionally, this year’s program will focus on public safety IT and how agencies across the nation can better coordinate and collaborate through advancements in IT, information sharing, and interoperable communications. The event also provides state and local officers with insight on how homeland security concerns will affect local jurisdictions and offers them valuable tools to meet these challenges.