The annual event regularly attracts a big audience from government agencies and labs, as well as contractors dependent on government customers, so has taken the initiative to explain what will happen depending on how the federal government’s shutdown shakes out.
According to Bill Gropp, SC13 General Chair: “The SC family is diverse, and includes many volunteers and committee members who are directly affected by the shutdown of the US government – our thoughts and concerns are with these families and their communities during this difficult time. – See more at: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2013/100813-sc13-show-274621.html#sthash.mcMbS53r.dpuf