As part of its mission to provide “Real-Time Data-Driven Decision Making,” Optimal routinely hosts members of the academic, research, business, and nongovernmental organization communities to participate in its Brown Bag Series. Held during lunch, the Brown Bag Series offers Optimal staff and invited guests the opportunity to explore state-of-the-art research methods and discuss research findings and innovative ideas.

Upcoming Events



Past Events

Date: February 25, 2026

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Regional Innovation and Economic Development Through Collaboration: Optimal CEO Moderates MPact 2026 Panel

Optimal’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mark Turner, has been invited to participate as a featured speaker at the 2026 MPact Conference, hosted by the University of Maryland. The conference, titled “Understanding Regional Opportunities and Partnerships to Drive American Competitiveness,” will take place March 25–27, 2026, at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center in College Park, Maryland. Dr. Turner […]

Date: February 20, 2026

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Optimal Solutions Group CEO Dr. Mark Turner to Speak at NIB/NAEPB 2026 Conference & Expo

Optimal’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Mark Turner, will participate as a panelist at the NIB/NAEPB 2026 Conference & Expo, taking place February 24–28, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. Dr. Turner will join industry and government leaders for the panel discussion “Subcontracting: Opening New Gateways for Growth” on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:30 […]

Date: February 17, 2026

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Optimal Solutions Group and Revelo Software to exhibit at Maryland Recreation and Parks ADA Summit

Revelo Software has recently become a commercial member of the Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA).  We are delighted to participate in their upcoming 2nd ADA & Inclusion Summit on Thursday, February 26th, in Annapolis, Maryland. For more information about the MRPA ADA & Inclusion Summit, visit:https://members.mdrpa.org/trainings-events/Details/ada-inclusion-summit-1549772?sourceTypeId=Website . Our participation will focus on Track 3: Accessible Digital Communication – ADA Title […]

Date: August 13, 2025

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Optimal joins Revelo Software at this year’s MACo Summer Conference

This year, the Maryland Association of Counties’ (MACo) Conference theme is: ” Funding the Future: The Evolving Role of Local Government.” Optimal is the developer, an authorized reseller of Revelo Software and a service provider. Our team is excited to participate in the Tech Showcase Panel and provide support to the Tech Expo and Tradeshow events. Learn more about the […]

Date: May 20, 2025

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GSA Interagency Accessibility Forum (IAAF) May 20 and May 21

Optimal and Revelo Software (featuring iAccessible and e-508) plan to participate in this year’s Interagency Accessibility Forum (IAAF) virtual conference. This year’s theme is Accessible by Design: Enhancing Efficiency in Federal ICT. Optimal developed and launched Revelo and iAccessible in 2018 and has DHS Trusted Testers. Using years of program evaluation, data system and analytics experience, Optimal developed an end-to-end […]

Date: March 14, 2025

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Optimal EVP and COO Tracye Turner Featured as Panelist at 2025 EmpowerHER Global Business Summit

Tracye Turner, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Optimal, participated as a featured panelist at the Second Annual EmpowerHER Global Business Summit held on March 14, 2025, at the MGM National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland. The EmpowerHER Summit, hosted by the Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation, brought together over 300 women business owners, leaders, and […]

Date: January 2, 2025

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Optimal celebrates 25 years in 2025!

As we approach our corporate 25-year anniversary in 2025, we are proud of the record we’ve developed as a leader in the integration of research, technology and communications.  Our work in program evaluation, technical assistance, data science and technical assistance has also led us to develop products that increase quality, increase operational efficiencies and make results actionable. Optimal spun off […]

Date: April 18, 2024

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Optimal joins Naval Air Systems Command for “Way Too Early Session on Section 508” Podcast

Optimal is excited to join the Naval Air Systems Command for their “Way Too Early Session on Section 508” Podcast. The podcast will discuss the latest federal updates on digital accessibility and provide insights on how to comply with these new mandates. Don’t miss out on this informative session! Tune in today at 11. Click here to join: https://hubs.li/Q02tkVQW0

Date: April 18, 2024

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Webinar: Create Citizen-First Digital Public Experiences Featuring iAccessible

Join us on Thursday, April 18, in hearing and discussing how your agency can accelerate its citizen experience modernization while generating cost savings. We will demonstrate how iAccessible, Revelo, and our partner, e-GovMarket’s, e-products, such as e-508, can help your agency meet its goals sooner: A Q&A discussion with our panel will follow, including recent regulatory updates. Register for the […]

Date: February 22, 2024

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Webinar: Leveraging GPT Chatbots for Citizen Experience Success

Is your agency a High Impact Service Provider (HISP), and are you looking to modernize and improve citizen experience? We will discuss: A Q&A discussion with our panel will follow, including recent regulatory updates. Watch the webinar below

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