By sharing best practices and lessons-learned, knowledge at the executive-level is exchanged among peers, resulting in actionable government-wide strategic plans to meet OMB and each agency's objectives.

7 years ago, a small group of Chicago executives had an idea... true, government-wide collaboration!  GTRA is an organization comprised of leaders dedicated to the success of strategic government technology innovation!

GTRA also provides federal agencies with local Washington D.C. training forums tailored to meet their educational needs through focused hands-on workshops. GTRA's curriculum development team assists government leaders with their educational objectives, desired training topics, coordinating speakers and designing a customized program around their requirements.

Within the GTRA Council there are several Committees for Technology. The Committees are comprised of government executives in the fields of Technology, Security, Mobile/Wireless, Enterprise Architecture, HR, Learning, Training, Health IT, Legal and Leadership. Through Annual Symposiums, Meetings, Networking and the Members Portal, the Committees provide an unparalleled forum for government-wide dialog while advancing strategic technological initiatives and common goals.

The Government Technology Research Alliance (GTRA) provides CXO government leaders a forum to collaborate, strategize and create innovative solutions for today's most pressing IT needs. The research used to drive curriculum for all GTRA initiatives is grounded in the knowledge gleaned from the GTRA Council. GTRA's Council consists of over 100 well-respected government executives who specialize in Enterprise Architecture, Security, Cloud Computing, SOA, Virtualization, Leadership, Defense, Health IT, Workforce Management and Green IT. Through the semi-annual GTRA Symposium, workshops, live demonstrations, the monthly GOVTek Newsletter and the GTRA Members Portal, both public and private sector executives are able to share best practices and lessons learned resulting in actionable government-wide strategic plans. GTRA identifies cutting-edge technologies and solution providers to bridge the gap between strategy and the execution of government IT initiatives. GTRA is revolutionizing government collaboration for solutions and innovation!

GTRA Milestones:

• November 2002 - ConVurging Government Begins
• June 2003 - First Government Technology Council Meeting
• September 2003 - SecureGOV Council Launches
• January 2004 - HrGOV & LeadershipGOV Councils Launch
• March 2004 - First HrGOV & LeadershipGOV Council Meeting
• June 2004 - MobileGOV & NetworkGOV Councils Launch
• July 2004 - First Edition of GOVTek Newsletter Distributed
• October 2004 - Downtown Chicago Office Opens
• February 2005 - ArchitectureGOV Council Launches
• May 2005 - First ArchitectureGOV Council Meeting
• December 2006 - Washington D.C. Office Opens
• November 2007 - Salt Lake City, UT Office Opens
• January 2008 - GTRA Nonprofit Established
• February 2009 - John Hancock, Chicago Office Opens