Past Events
SmartSimple - 2025 Elevate Conference | October 22 - 23rd 2025
Our team attended the SmartSimple Elevate 2025 Conference on October 22, 2025 to October 23, 2025. The SmartSimple Cloud’s premier annual conference was designed to inspire, educate, and connect our dynamic community.
TAG Local Reception Washington, DC | October 10th, 2024
On October 10th, 2024, eTRANSERVICES attended the 2024 TAGLocal Reception in Washington DC in the Museum of Illusions for an engaging and inspiring evening of knowledge sharing and networking.
NGMA - 2024 Annual Grants Training | February 27th - March 1st 2024
On February 27th through March 1st, eTRANSERVICES attended the NGMA 2024 Annual Grants Training (AGT), a multi-day, in-person event ideal for grants professionals at all career levels. This event features keynote speakers, plenary panels, 50+ breakout sessions, CAPP Expo, sector meetings and plenty of networking opportunities.
National Veterans Small Business Engagement | November 7 - 9th, 2023
On November 7th to 9th, 2023 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, Chris Beckford, President and CEO of eTRANSERVICES, attended the 2023 National Veterans Small Business Engagement. This engagement is one of the most significant business-networking events for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses and firms in other socio-economic categories. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) forecasted contract prospects in facilities supplies and services (e.g., construction), medical supplies and services, information technology and professional services will be showcased by program managers. As in previous years, industry supply diversity managers and other government agencies attended to network with entrepreneurs. The NVSBE presented a unique and valuable opportunity for Procurement Decision Makers (PDM) to connect with Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and small and disadvantaged firms.
ATCA - Global Conference & Expo | October 31st - November 3rd, 2023
We attended the ATCA Global Conference and Expo, known as the largest aviation event on Airspace Integration in the Americas. ATCA Global was a meeting point for businesses, governments, and NGOs interested in the advancement of airspace integration. Attendees at ATCA Global included ANSPs from around the world, as well as the top leadership of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
SmartSimple - 2023 Elevate | October 9-11th, 2023
We attended the highly anticipated Elevate 2023 community conference at the Omni Parker House in Boston, USA from October 9th-11th 2023.
This year’s theme was “Technology Ecosystems”. Attendees explored the benefits of integrating point solutions into their copy of SmartSimple Cloud. Experts shared best practices, and provided insights on how these integrations can enhance efficiency and drive growth for organizations of all sizes and across industries.
930GOV - Digital Government Institute (DGI) | September 6th, 2023
Attended and exhibited at the annual DGI 930gov tradeshow event, which was held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC on September 6th, 2023.
930gov is Digital Government Institute’s annual convention, the longest-running, multi-sponsored conference and tradeshow for government IT professionals in the Washington, D.C. area. F0r its 11th year, 930gov’s multi-track educational program brought government technical communities together to connect, exchange, and gather ideas from subject matter experts in multiple disciplines. Attendees listened to thought leaders present best practices, case study findings, and potential solutions to their current IT challenges.
ECPI University - Career Fair | April 5th, 2023
During the ECPI University Manassas Career Fair on April 5th, we were invited to showcase our company and what it is like to be an eTRANSERVICES employee. At this event students and alumni were provided more information about our company, employee benefits, and immediate openings! We’re always looking to add top talent to our team! Click here to check out our current openings.
930GOV - Digital Government Institute (DGI) | August 23rd, 2022
930gov is the longest-running, multi-sponsored conference and tradeshow for government IT professionals in the Washington, DC area. Now in its 10th year, 930gov delivers an independent, unbiased educational and networking opportunity for public sector IT professionals who will have the opportunity to hear thought leaders present best practices, case study findings, and potential solutions to their current IT challenges. It’s a unique opportunity for government professionals to get multiple, unbiased viewpoints and solutions from multiple sources.
Past Webinars
SmartSimple Reports: Build-a-Report that's not a Bear
Reporting in SmartSimple doesn’t have to be complicated. In this practical, fast-paced webinar, eTRANSERVICES’ Digital Services experts showed how to build clear, effective reports without overengineering or unnecessary frustration. Designed for SmartSimple users seeking better insights from their data, the session explained when to use Report Builder versus simpler options like List Views with filters, and shares proven best practices for planning, building, and validating reports.
The webinar included a live demonstration of creating a filtered List View and a simple summary report, along with guidance on testing, sharing, and exporting results. Ideal for SmartSimple administrators, analysts, and program managers, this 30-minute session helps you avoid common pitfalls and produce accurate, actionable reporting that works for your audience and your data.
Building Smarter Grant Applications with SmartSimple Validations
This webinar explored how SmartSimple validations transformed the grant application process. It began by examining why validations mattered and the significant impact they had on workflow efficiency and data quality. Participants learned about the different types of validations available in SmartSimple and how both preventative and guidance-based approaches were applied to minimize user errors and enhance the overall application experience.
The session included a live demo showcasing validations in action, followed by key considerations for successful implementation. It concluded with a Q&A segment, where attendees had the opportunity to get their specific questions answered.
This session was ideal for grant program managers, system administrators, and SmartSimple users seeking to streamline processes and build smarter applications.
Building Smarter Grant Applications with SmartSimple Cloud
eTRANSERVICES hosted an insightful webinar on building smarter, more dynamic grant applications. Attendees learned how to maximize their SmartSimple Program Manager to create customizable application forms and processes. Designed for grant managers, program managers, and nonprofit representatives, the session provided valuable insights on streamlining the application process and tailoring grant applications more effectively. The event concluded with a live demo and Q&A, where participants explored tailored SmartSimple Cloud solutions in action.
Enhancing Portal and User Experience in SmartSimple Cloud
The purpose of the webinar was to educate and inform participants about enhancing portal efficiency, functionality, and design. This included showcasing existing portals, exploring the potential of different portal versions, emphasizing the importance of keeping portals updated, and addressing best practices. The webinar aimed to provide practical solutions for streamlining portals, highlighted innovative implementations, and encouraged the adoption of a unified portal approach for easier maintenance and development.
UDPaaS | Empowering the Citizen Designer: The Art of the Possible
We often use the term Citizen Designer instead of Citizen Developer. This webinar answered the questions: who is the citizen designer, why do we need them, how do they play an important role in today’s ecosystem, and how do we empower them? Learn more about the Citizen Designer and how to:
- Accelerate modernization efforts
- Streamline business processes
- Improve the user experience
- Gain valuable insight into your business
UDPaaS | Next Level Grantmaking
To help organizations understand their current state of managing grants, we have developed a grantmaking maturity model that can be used as a roadmap to mature organizational processes. This maturity model identified gaps and limitations, and areas for improvement in an organizations grantmaking processes. Learn how to:
- Leverage technology to further improve & mature the processes
- Automate & improve compliance
- Measure & monitor programmatic and societal impact
UDPaaS | Reimagining Grants Management
We demonstrated the key insights of our UDPaaS Grants Management System, as well as provided a glimpse of the capabilities of our cloud-based platform. Learn how to:
- Use dashboards & reporting to understand the societal impact of their program
- Efficiently manage grants through workflow automation
- Easily prepare & collect data for compliance reporting
- Attain real-time visibility for program budgets