GSA built on the success of its initial 2016 training event in Huntsville, Alabama last week with two full days of government and industry training, plus a show floor that included over 100 contractors.  Thousands of agency customers from the Army, NASA, and other federal agencies took the opportunity to learn new skills and stay current on acquisition rules.  Contractors had a wider selection of training over 2016 and had good opportunities to network with both customers and GSA partners.  While technology is a wonderful tool for bringing people together, there simply is no substitute for in-person events.  GSA is making an outward sign on the importance of its customer agencies by going to where they are and providing them with the professional advancement they need.  The presence of senior agency leaders, headed by FAS Commissioner Tom Sharpe, furthers this message, as does the participation of all GSA National Account Managers.  Not that anyone asked, but Allen Federal believes these events are invaluable and strongly supports future training events wherever there is a high concentration of federal agencies.