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The IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and advances IAEM committee work. Sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas on collaborating to protect lives and property from disaster. If you are an emergency manager, homeland security official, first response coordinator, private industry risk manager or contingency planner, you will not want to miss the IAEM 60th Annual Conference & EMEX 2012 in Orlando, Florida.
Education and Training: A forum for current trends and topics, latest tools and technology.
Collaboration: A place for all levels of government, private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas.
Networking: More than 2,500 participants are expected to attend the IAEM 60th Annual Conference & EMEX 2012.
Products and Services: EMEX 2012 will showcase technologies, products and services.
Optional Tour—
Osceola County Emergency Communications and Operations Center
Sponsored by:
Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, 3:15–5:15 p.m.
Cost: Free
Space is limited to 75 participants (minimum participation 20)
Transportation is provided to and from the Rosen Centre.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012.
Join other conference attendees for an exciting tour of the Osceola County Emergency Communications and Operations Center. This state-of-the-art EOC and Communications facility includes a two-story, 45,000 square foot Emergency Communications and Operations facility, a 3,400 square foot single-story Sheriff ’s Command Vehicle and Equipment Storage structure, and a three-level 300-car parking garage. The project provides a direct tie to the existing Osceola County Sheriff ’s Administration Complex, enhancing overall delivery of Public Safety Services. This facility will allow attendees to see first-hand the latest technology and trends in EOC design. A portion of the tour will be a short discussion on the facility and its features. It will inform participants of the technology and equipment needed to retain continuous operations throughout a disaster. Attendees who come on the tour will be able to experience the capabilities of a fully functional, modern facility. They will learn about system redundancies which will allow them to provide continuous operations during an event. They can then apply this knowledge to their own overall emergency plans.
Children’s Disaster Services Volunteer Workshop
Saturday, Oct. 27–Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 - This event has been cancelled!
Leadership Symposium 
This year marks the first offering of an entire breakout track dedicated to advanced concepts in leadership. The Leadership Symposium Committee has developed a "Participant Application" by which we will create a collective of existing and emergency leaders that directly contribute to the field of emergency management. The Application solicits not only participants for involvement in the Symposium, but also the concepts and issues participants would like to discuss. This participant-driven event will be enhanced with qualified and pertinent speakers who will enlighten the audience on our theme of "Leading Emergency Management into the Future."— Carolyn J. Harshman, CEM,
Chair, Leadership Symposium
Click here to go to the Participant Application
Deadline extended to August 13, 2012
ANNOUNCEMENT:
IAEM-USA Council Credit Card Processing Fee
Effective May 1, 2012, there will be a 4% processing
fee applied to all credit card payments for individuals within the United
States. Questions? Email info@iaem.com.
Example: For a basic conference registration fee for U.S. members, the amount would be
$468 if paying by credit card, but a lesser amount of
$450 if paying by cash, check or PayPal.
Link to Information on Obtaining a U.S. Visa
If you need a U.S. Visa to attend the IAEM Annual Conference, information can be found on the U.S. Department of State website here.
Official
Suppliers for IAEM-USA & EMEX 2012
BE AWARE: Although other companies pose as official vendors of IAEM/EMEX, please note that Hargrove is the
exclusive official EMEX contractor partner of
IAEM.
Conference Staff
NOTICE: The Conference Staff schedule is currently full. Please check onsite for any available opportunities to work as Conference Staff.
In 2010, IAEM changed the Volunteer Program to Conference Staff. IAEM utilizes Conference Staff at its Annual Conference for two main reasons. First, the work of Conference Staff is a critical element in delivering successful conferences. Secondly, IAEM uses Conference Staff as a mechanism to assist people in attending the conference and as an opportunity to further engage student members of IAEM. If you are interested in serving as Conference Staff, please download and read complete information here:
Student Conference Stipends
IAEM Headquarters has been collecting a list of IAEM student members who wish to receive a student registration fee stipend in the amount of $235 for the basic registration fee to attend the IAEM 2012 USA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. Students were asked to email their interest to be considered for the registration fee stipend lottery to IAEM Membership Manager Sharon Kelly at info@iaem.com by Aug. 31, along with the following information: name of student member, complete contact information, and name of the university that the student is attending. Notifications will be sent via email by the end of September. No new requests are being accepted at this time.
Scam Alert Message Regarding IAEM Conference Hotel Reservations
IAEM Headquarters has received alerts from IAEM members that a company is contacting them to book hotel rooms in conjunction with the IAEM 2012 Annual Conference. This company has no association with IAEM or EMEX, and IAEM cannot guarantee that the company or its offers are legitimate. Members report that a representative of the company is very persistent and calls several times a day. IAEM wants you to be aware that this could be a potential scam. It is recommended that you do not provide your credit card information to this company, and that you ask to be removed from the company’s call list. IAEM cannot stop this kind of activity and can only make sure that you are alert to a potential scam.
The Rosen Centre Hotel is the headquarters hotel for the IAEM 2012 Annual Conference. IAEM has negotiated a room rate of $179 single/double, which will honored until Oct. 3, 2012, or until the IAEM block is sold out. There are a limited number of per diem rates available on a first come/first serve basis. You should mention the “IAEM Annual Conference” to qualify for the group rate. Call 800.204.7234 for reservations. More hotel information is available here.
Future IAEM Annual Conferences
IAEM-USA Annual Conference & EMEX 2013
Silver Legacy Hotel & Reno Events Center
Reno, Nevada
Nov. 14-19, 2014
IAEM-USA Annual Conference & EMEX 2014
Grand Hyatt & Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
San Antonio, Texas
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