August 19-20: NextGen Government Training Summit

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NEXTGEN
GOVERNMENT
TRAINING SUMMIT

NextGen is going virtual! Wahoo! You can enjoy all the professional development experiences while still in your PJs.

So, here is the nitty gritty details you need to know. And please ask questions, if you have them, I am sure our community will too!

First the dates: August 19^th and 20^th.  

How will the agenda change by going virtual?

We are sticking closely to the agenda we released back in February, please review the updated schedule here. We will still offer keynote and breakout sessions that are aligned with OPM’s ECQs, with 24 total sessions available. All attendees will be able to earn up to 12 total CPE credits.

In addition to tuning in live to all sessions, every session during the NextGen Summit will also be made available on-demand! This means you can access the recordings for every single session – no more debating which sessions to attend. You’ll have access to the recordings whenever you want and can share with colleagues.

Finally, as an attendee, you’ll also receive a NextGen workbook prior to the Summit in the mail. This will be your go-to NextGen resource with worksheets, takeaways, and note documents that will supplement your learning during the virtual event. This is yours to keep and reference as you like!

Who should attend NextGen? – This is the same message as before, but opened up to be more inclusive of state and local folks, or feds not in the DC metro area.

• The NextGen Virtual Summit is open to anyone looking for professional development to advance their government careers. Every role, function and level of expertise of public servant is welcome at NextGen. We have developed the Summit schedule to meet the needs of folks new to government, moving into management, or looking to hone senior leadership skills.
• Over the past ten years, we have hosted thousands of federal, state and local government employees and contractors at NextGen. This year’s Virtual Summit will be no different. In fact, we’re excited that the virtual format will make NextGen more accessible to government employees outside of the DC area, or people who are limited by travel and lodging budgets.

Is the approval toolkit updated?

Yes! We have also updated the Approval Toolkit for resources to help attendees build a strong case when asking their supervisor for approval to attend NextGen.

Are Office Hours Still Happening?

Yes, Office Hours will be made available this year. You will be able to meet with career experts during virtual, one-on-one appointments. This feature has been an integral part of NextGen and it will be available again in 2020.

• We are still figuring out the tech functionality of exactly how this will work. For those of you on the office hours committee, we will meet in mid-late June to talk about next steps.

Will I be able to network with other attendees?

Yes! We know this is an important part of the NextGen experience and we want to connect with you too! We are building out a robust online platform that will be able to support virtual networking and chatting. Connecting government to improve government is the GovLoop mission and we will deliver on this at the Virtual Summit.

Is there a cost to attend?

Yes, there is a registration fee. The NextGen Virtual Summit will be offered at a lower registration price than our in-person summit. You can review all pricing details and registration deadlines here. We will still honor all promo codes, so if you snagged one from the Approval Toolkit or are using an Alumni code, you’ll still get a discount! Group discounts are also available for groups of five or more. Please direct all pricing, registration and group rate questions to Leah Anderson, NextGen Marketing Manager, at leah@govloop.com or (203) 623-6837

How can I show proof of attendance?

You will receive your CPE certificates via email a few weeks after the virtual event. We will mail each attendee a hard copy of your certificate of attendance for you to show off at your desk or add to your HR personnel file.

Are the NextGen Public Service Awards still happening this year?

Yes! Just because we won’t be able to honor and celebrate the award winners in person, doesn’t mean their work won’t be acknowledged! The NextGen Awards will be integrated into the virtual event this year. You can learn more details about submitting an award nomination here.

• We have extended the deadline to submit applications til the end of May. We have also added a COVID-19 specific category. So if you are on the awards committee more information is coming in the next few weeks.