The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is one of the most critical, and potentially most transformative, trade negotiations in decades. The 12 countries participating in these talks collectively account for about 36 percent of global GDP and 20 percent of world trade. For the United States, trade in goods and services with TPP partner countries accounts for more than a third of the total U.S. annual trade volume. The wide-ranging proposals advanc...

In the face of a changing mission overseas and spending cuts, America’s military is undergoing significant change. How are these changes affecting competition among contractors? Skip the usual coverage and cut to the chase with the latest industry insights from Bloomberg Government. Join our expert analysts, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association, on April 16 at 2:00 PM ET for a complimentary webinar to learn how...

The United States has always led the charge in the discovery and delivery of innovative pharmaceuticals and medical therapies. To keep that edge, stakeholders must constantly evaluate all aspects of the health care delivery system- from clinical trials to medical innovation to benefits plans. Join Bloomberg Government analysts along with industry and government experts as we discuss how regulatory, medical and insurance sectors can work togeth...

The digital economy is built on trust: that transactions are protected from fraud and crime, and that personal, business, and government data are used appropriately and stored securely. At the conclusion of six months of conversations and stops in five U.S. cities, Bloomberg Government is wrapping up its Digital Trust series in Washington D.C., where real-world cyber challenges collide with the need for modern policy. At a time when cyberattac...

In a new century defined by constant conflict, 2014 was supposed to bring calm to a war weary military. Iraq War? Over. Afghanistan? Mission accomplished. The defense budget? Cut it. Peace time? At long last. But the world had other plans: Russia in Ukraine. Terror in Paris. Cyberattacks in Hollywood. ISIS in Syria and Iraq. While Congress and the President balance sequestration’s limitations with demand for increased defense spending, t...

The future of retail is on your tablet, strapped to your wrist, in your car and always at the ready. From Uber to Etsy, Square and GoPayment, a new class of merchant is disrupting our notion of what it means to be a consumer. But as how and where we make financial transactions proliferates, so too do the risks. Bloomberg Government is convening a forum in San Francisco – the iconic heart of American technological innovation– for a...

With a new year comes new opportunities, new challenges and new trends. How can you position your business for growth in 2015? Join Bloomberg Government, in partnership with Shipley Associates, for a complimentary webinar on January 29 at 2:00 PM ET analyzing services opportunities at the Department of Defense in 2015. Our industry experts will breakdown this year’s top contracts and procurement trends. Topics Include Analysis of the top...

Lobbying is undergoing a fundamental change. At least, that’s what people think. But what does the data say? Conventional wisdoms says lobbyists face challenges including increased competition, “lobbying” activity moving off the books and executives pulling back on investing their resources in advocacy. Join Tony Costello, Bloomberg Government’s Director of Government Affairs Research, for a conversation about what...

In the retail, services and manufacturing industries, technology is rapidly transforming commerce and expanding choice. New online and mobile solutions are changing how consumers interact with product and service providers — and enabling brick-and-mortar retailers to reimagine the customer experience. For merchants in the United States, where retail sales account for 70 percent of the economy, these new points of sale mean new opportunit...

As the 2015 calendar year begins, how will government spending affect defense contractors? Join Bloomberg Government, in partnership with the National Defense Industrial Association, for a complimentary webinar on January 15 at 2:00 PM ET analyzing Congress’ recent budget deal and ways contractors can position themselves for growth in 2015. Topics Will Include: What the defense budget agreement means for defense contractors Identifying k...