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May 7-9, 2008
Winnebago County Local Emergency Planning Committee
Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort, Rockford, IL
conference site
Key note speakers will be
Director Andrew Velasquez, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and
Clinton Crackel, Nuclear Fuels Re-processing Coalition. Download agenda for more details.
May 9, 2008
Lloyd's Building, London
This one-day conference for flood fighters about city preparedness for flooding is supported by Lloyd's, Crisis Response, the Chief Firefighters Association, London First, and IAEM Europa.
conference site
May 12-16, 2008
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
conference details -
The Governor’s Hurricane
Conference was created to provide a forum to
supply the training and knowledge necessary to
respond to yet another hurricane strike.
The 2008 Governor’s Hurricane Conference will focus
on the impacts of this season and the lessons learned,
and it will provide attendees with the tools to prepare
themselves for the next hurricane response.
May 18-23, 2008
Reno-Sparks, Nevada
conference site
Share experiences with local, state, and federal officials, industry leaders, consultants, and other interested parties by attending sessions relevant to the conference theme, "A Living River Approach to Floodplain Management." Throughout the week, nearly 200 of the industry's experts will conduct plenary and concurrent sessions and share state-of-the-art in techniques, programs, and resources to accomplish flood mitigation, watershed management, and other community goals. A three-day comprehensive exposition features the materials, equipment, accessories, and services vital to get the job done. Supplementary technical field tours and training workshops provide in-depth training and numerous networking activities offer additional opportunities to learn from each other.
May 19, 2008
Commission Meeting Room (TW-C305)
Washington, DC
The Federal Communications Commission’s Public Safety and
Homeland Security Bureau (Bureau) today announced that it will host a Summit
on the nation’s Emergency Alert System (EAS): Promoting an Effective
Emergency Alert System on the Road to a Next Generation EAS, on Monday, May
19, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m., in the Commission Meeting Room (TW-C305).
In line with the Commission’s 2007 Second Report and Order on EAS that was
released last July, the Summit discussions will focus on the current state
of the nation’s EAS and what is needed to transition to a more robust, Next
Generation alert and warning system to help ensure that all citizens receive
accurate and timely information during emergencies. The Commission will
release additional information and an agenda in the near future.
The Summit will be open to the public; admittance however will be limited to
the seating available. Those individuals who are interested in attending the
summit may pre-register on-line at: http://www.fcc.gov/pshs/summits/eas.
May 19-21, 2008
Nevada Geographic Information Society
Las Vegas, Nevada
conference site
Featured Speaker: Disaster Researcher Dr. Thomas Drabek
The 18th Annual NGIS State Conference will bring together professionals from Nevada and beyond to share their latest experiences with Geographic Information Systems. In addition to paper presentations and workshops, the event features vendors displaying the latest advancements in spatial technologies. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about the multi-disciplinary aspects of GIS as the sunshine period of this exciting technology continues. NGIS is devoted to the increased awareness and education of Geographic Information Systems. Join us for another excellent learning opportunity in Las Vegas.
May 19-21, 2008
Ashurst, New Forest, England
Wessex Institute of Technology, UK
www.wessex.ac.uk
The Coastal Environment Conference deals with problems related to monitoring, analysis and modelling of coastal regions, including sea, land and air phenomena. An important part of the meeting is the discussion of ecological and environmental problems and the issues of water quality.
May 22-23, 2008
"Advancing your emergency and business continuity plans towards dynamic business resilience"
Melbourne, Australia
Following the success of 2006 and 2007, the 3rd Annual Infrastructure Protection and Security Forum will take you one step ahead towards the importance of the growing need of organisational resilience and continuity for a secure Australia. Discount of 10% ESPECIALLY for IAEM- Oceania members/contacts to attend the event , when registering with Cindy Cluny. To register/enquire, please contact Cindy at +00 603 2723 6745 or e-mail CindyC@marcusevanskl.com.
This conference will feature leading case studies and highly topical presentations by experts of the industry ANZ, Insurance Australia Group (IAG), Qantas, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO), Macquarie Group, Queensland Transport, Energy Australia, Charles Sturt University, Red Risk Management, Metropolitan Ambulance Service - Victoria, Department of Treasury and Australian Homeland Security Research Centre.
- Case Study
- Increase awareness of increasing awareness - ensuring true protection and security by being informed
- Integrating security within existing business processes - a Victorian government department perspective
- Cyber attacks - a real threat to your firm's information and communication super highway
- Emergency Response Plan - a specification for whole of organization response
- Streamlining your Emergency Management plan to the frontline of national and infrastructure security
- Budgeting for a critical condition - optimizing cost v/s outcomes
- Business Resilience - making the journey from short-term adversity to long-term opportunity
- Beyond survival - taking business continuity to sustainable performance
- Creating a corporate security culture - making security a function of business processes
- What do you mean, "Nuclear isn't that risky?"
- Australia's key infrastructure - the roadmap to improving airline security
- Major transport precincts - concerted approach by government and the private sector
- Promoting awareness - mitigating the risk of Power Transformer explosions and fire
- Roundtable Discussion: Assessing the risk of pandemic effects and adapting to the impacts
- Panel Discussion: Partners in harmony: Collaboration between government and the private sector
May 28-29, 2008
Zilina,
Slovakia
conference site
Presented by
the University of Zilina
Faculty of Special Engineering
and the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic,
Department of Crisis Management, the goal of the conference is to exchange the latest findings and practical experience of crisis management, persons and property protection and the tasks of human factors in crises situations. Conference sections include: crisis management and national security; security management - people and property protection; solution of economic crises; human factor in crisis management; and transport in crisis situations.
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June 2, 2008
Presented by the National Association of Government Communicators (NAGC) and the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS)
Reagan International Conference Center
Washington, DC
Download registration form and details
Registration fee: $249; $199 for NAGC members
What actually happens in someone's mind when they have to evacuate a burning building, are told to shelter in place while authorities check out a suspicious package, or hear rumors of a danger chemical or biological agent release? What triggers the "fight or flight" response? Who do they listen to in an emergency situation? How do they react in a true crisis? The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has partially funded studies at universities, laboratories and industry to examine how people react to worrisome messages and news and in crisis situations. NAGC and DHS will hold a full-day workshop to focus on the science behind people's reactions and how communicators can evaluate the effectiveness of what they say and how they say it in crisis situations, and how to reach people who may be in panic mode.
June 2-5, 2008
Emergency Management Institute
Emmitsburg, Maryland
conference site
One goal of FEMA is to encourage and support the dissemination of hazard, disaster, and EM-related information in colleges and universities across the U.S. In the future, more and more emergency managers in government as well as in business and industry will come to the job with college education that includes a degree in emergency management. In order to build disaster resistant and resilient communities, a broad range of college students and professionals need courses that introduce them to hazards, disasters, and what to do about them. In support of this effort, the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Maryland, has undertaken several projects with the aim of promoting college-based emergency management education for future emergency managers and other interested personnel. One of those projects is the annual FEMA EM Higher Education Conference.
June 2-6 , 2008
The Human Society of the United States
Sacramento, CA
conference site
NCAD is a biennial educational and training conference designed to secure the improvements made in the disaster planning and response process—and to recreate and reinvigorate current approaches to improve future preparedness and response.
June 2-6 , 2008
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Las Vegas, Nevada
conference site
NFPA offers this
event for professionals in fire protection, life safety, electrical, and security.
Education tracks include: Building & Life Safety; Codes & Standards; Detection & Suppression; Disaster Preparedness / Business Continuity; Fire & Emergency Response; Industrial Fire Safety and Security; necforum™; Premises Security; Public Education; and Research. Deadline for proposals is Sept. 21, 2007. You may submit your proposal online or download a PDF (1 MB) of the submission form from the conference Web site.
June 4-5, 2008
London Fire Brigade Headquarters
London, England
conference site
IAEM Europa Supports IJOCC 2008
IJOCC is targeted toward senior commanders from the police, fire, ambulance and other emergency services; emergency managers and planners; senior commanders from public safety organisations; community protection professionals; homeland defence professionals; risk managers; public health professionals; and critical infrastructure stakeholders. The conference raises and sets strategic and tactical command standards, as well as providing an international multi-agency networking opportunity.
June 5-7, 2008
National Emergency Training Center
Emmitsburg, Maryland
meeting details
June 11-12, 2008
Fairlawn, New Jersey details here | Region 2 meeting brochure
June 12-14, 2008
Bangalore, India
Conference details
The main objective of this event is to provide a systematic and holistic coverage of issues in protecting a nation's home front by providing an omnibus solution platform to meet the discerning needs of exhibitors and buyers in the industry. This event is an investment of efforts toward strengthening the hands of disaster management on the whole, with the help of cross boundary awareness in general and in different related industries toward the latest technologies and advancements in the fields of disaster management. This is an effort to minimize the technological gaps between different economies and promote the transfer of trade and knowledge in various areas of disaster management. The event emphasizes combating disasters with all its wings: emergency response equipment, safety equipment, early warning systems, fire prevention and control, security services, environmental hazardous control, search and rescue tools, communication and technology, medical equipment, insurance companies, training institutes, disaster relief and assistance, GIS and information technology.
June 13-15, 2008
London, England
conference details
Program includes workshops on early intervention following traumatic events and an introduction to traumatic stress studies.
June 15-18, 2008
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
conference site
Supported by IAEM ~ Discount on registration fee for IAEM members: User Priority Code IAEM08 to qualify for $200 off the full registration fee - for IAEM members only.
WCDM is a premier annual event that addresses issues common to all aspects of disaster and emergency management. The conference program includes speakers from many parts of the world and provides excellent opportunities for training and networking among those in the fields of emergency planning/management, business continuity, emergency response, risk management, IT disaster recovery, disaster management research, emergency communications, emergency health, security, HR, environmental, community planning, as well as for the organizations which supply and service these professions.
June 16, 2008
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
London, England
conference site
This symposium will provide an authoritative update for psychologists, counsellors, nurses, social workers, psychiatrists, journalists, researchers, healthcare managers, lawyers and others involved in working with the aftermath of trauma. There will be presentations from international specialists dealing with some of the most important issues in the field today. The morning session will cover complex trauma reactions, the treatment of traumatised children and challenges posed by research. The afternoon session will focus on civil war and organized violence in different settings, and strategies for responding to large scale incidents, including some of the early lessons from the evaluation of the London July 7th bombings.
June 17-19, 2008
"Global Cooperation in Emergency Management"
Prague, Czech Republic
conference site | call for papers (deadline: Nov. 9, 2007)
The scientific program contains the following elements: International Keynote Speakers; Paper presentations; Panel discussions; Posters; and
Posters Speakers corner.
Delegates will hear from international experts in emergency management and learn about the
latest techniques, equipment and theories, and will be able to meet and discuss important
issues of global emergency management with other international colleagues and experts.
June 18, 2008
Metropolitan College of New York (MCNY)
New York, NY
flyer with complete details | press release
The symposium will provide a forum for emergency management
and homeland security personnel to exchange ideas and best practices
in this emerging and vital field. The one-day event will consist of
speaker tracks, vendor exhibits and an informal meet and greet with
participants. Also, symposium registrants will receive access to
all sessions. Subjects to be covered in the symposium will include
public health topics; special needs issues; and education/training.
June 18-20, 2008
Ashurst, New Forest, England
Wessex Institute of Technology
www.wessex.ac.uk
The conference will provide a forum for engineers, scientists and managers from laboratories, industries, governments and academia to interchange knowledge and expertise in the fields of erosion and slope instability, sediment transport, debris flow and debris flood data acquisition, debris flow phenomenology and laboratory tests, using the most advanced, state-of-the-art methodologies in monitoring, modelling, mechanics, hazard prediction and risk assessment.
June 19, 2008
The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP)
Washington, DC
details and registration
The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP) will hold its June Breakfast Speaker Series event on Thursday, June 19, 2007 from 8:00-9:30 AM at the Army & Navy Club, 901 17th Street, NW, Washington, DC. Robert B. Flowers, P.E., Chief Executive Officer, HNTB International, will be the featured speaker. His presentation will focus on HNTB activities related to critical infrastructure resilience.
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July 2-3, 2008
Institute of Civil Engineers, London, England
Wessex Institute of Technology, UK
www.wessex.ac.uk
This conference aims to bring together researchers and practitioners who are actively involved in the repair, reinstatement and resilience of flood damaged property. The goal is to identify and disseminate good practice in this area and cover research into appropriate flooding and property issues focusing on developing critical perspectives on the impact of flooding.
July 7-8, 2008
DGC NYC, Inc. Homeland Security Consortium
The Hilton Hotel, Alexandria, VA
conference site | conference flyer
Delegates who attend DGC’s National Homeland Security events receive thought provoking, cutting edge information that provides invaluable insight to their professional responsibilities.
DGC takes pride in structuring for delegates the best possible program in which to learn from and interact with the most strategic and brilliant minds in the homeland security field, as well as provide all attendees an opportunity to network with the top companies in the industry.
July 15-16, 2008
Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear ExplosivesCorinthia Towers Hotel, Prague
conference details
The seminar will be presented by experienced emergency responders, who are recognised by the UN (IAEA) as experts in their field. They will speak from personal experience of involvement in real life CBRN-E incidents and have designed, developed and implemented UN-approved emergency response training worldwide.
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Aug. 25-29, 2008
Davos, Switzerland
conference site
Deadline for abstracts: Jan. 15, 2008 details here
Supported by IAEM
IDRC Davos 2008 is expected to bring together more than 1,300 interested individuals, policy makers, risk managers, scientists and other risk experts from politics, governments, science, the private and civil sector, NGOs, etc. to focus on the array of risks facing society today and on effective strategies to manage and reduce these risks and disasters.
The conference will continue the dialogue between the different risk areas and their stakeholders, but also serve as a bridge between science, risk governance, technology perspectives, problem solving and capacity building.
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Sept. 10-12, 2008
Emergency Management Association of Atlantic Canada
Rodd Brudenell River Resort, Cardigan, PEI
Details to be posted here
Sept. 17-19, 2008
Toledo, Spain
Wessex Institute of Technology, UK
www.wessex.ac.uk
The Conference aims to address all aspects of forest fires, using computational methods, from fire propagation in different scenarios to the optimum strategies for fire-fighting. It will also cover issues related to economic, ecological, social and health effects.
Sept. 23, 2008
Canada Standards Association Learning Centre
Vancouver, BC, Canada
registration site
An effective emergency management plan will promote the safety of workers, responders and the public; reduce the potential for costly damage; reduce environmental and other impacts; assist emergency staff in initiating corrective actions; reduce recovery time and associated costs; and ensure employee and public confidence in your organization's ability to manage crisis. This seminar will guide participants through the requirements for an effective plan, with the use of CSA Z731 - Canada's National Standard and case studies and exercises designed to maximize understanding and facilitate application. |
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Oct. 6, 2008
Canada Standards Association Learning Centre
Montreal, QC, Canada
registration site
An effective emergency management plan will promote the safety of workers, responders and the public; reduce the potential for costly damage; reduce environmental and other impacts; assist emergency staff in initiating corrective actions; reduce recovery time and associated costs; and ensure employee and public confidence in your organization's ability to manage crisis. This seminar will guide participants through the requirements for an effective plan, with the use of CSA Z731 - Canada's National Standard and case studies and exercises designed to maximize understanding and facilitate application.
Oct. 29-31, 2008
Presented by the U.S. Departments of Justice (DOJ), Homeland Security (DHS), and Defense (DoD)
Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL
conference site
This conference will provide DOJ, DHS and DoD the opportunity to highlight the technology and training tools currently available and being developed for the emergency responder community and to elicit responder technology requirements. Expected to draw 1,500 attendees and 170 exhibits and federal demonstrations, the conference will bring together key leaders and decision makers -- offering responders, business and industry, academia, and Federal, State, tribal and local stakeholders a unique forum to network, exchange ideas, and collaboratively address critical incident technology and preparedness needs, protocols, and solutions.
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Nov. 3, 2008
Canada Standards Association Learning Centre
Halifax, NS, Canada
registration site
An effective emergency management plan will promote the safety of workers, responders and the public; reduce the potential for costly damage; reduce environmental and other impacts; assist emergency staff in initiating corrective actions; reduce recovery time and associated costs; and ensure employee and public confidence in your organization's ability to manage crisis. This seminar will guide participants through the requirements for an effective plan, with the use of CSA Z731 - Canada's National Standard and case studies and exercises designed to maximize understanding and facilitate application.
Nov. 15-20, 2008
Sheraton Hotel and Overland Park Convention Center
Kansas City (Overland Park), Kansas
Headquarters Hotel:
Sheraton Overland Park: $157 single/double (plus tax).
Reservation deadline: October 23, 2008.
Attendees should mention International Association of Emergency Managers to qualify for the group rate.
For reservations, call 1-866-837-4214.
Overflow Hotel:
Marriott Courtyard Overland Park Convention Center.
Reservation deadline: October 23, 2008.
Attendees should mention IAEM Annual Conference 2008 to qualify for the group rate.
For reservations, call 1-800-321-2211 or 1-913-317-8500.
Nov. 19-20, 2008
Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, England
conference site
An effective response to most civil emergencies, from terrorist incidents to floods, fires and road traffic accidents, relies upon a close working relationship between the industry services and organizations. Now in its third year, the Emergency Services Show is the definitive event for promoting multi-agency collaboration within the UK’s emergency services.
The 2008 event combines an extensive industry exhibition with a dedicated and comprehensive conference. |
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Dec. 7-9, 2008
Jerusalem, Israel
download flyer with complete details
On behalf of the International Center of Terror Medicine, the Institute of Terrorism Research and Response, and the Interdisciplinary Center of Technological Forecasting, this NATO-sponsored two-and-a-half day workshop will take place Dec. 7-9 in Jerusalem, Israel, and will include a ceremonial reception and opening event on Dec. 7. The NATO Advanced Research Workshop is designed to be a high level advanced research workshop for senior level medical and emergency services professionals, in order to share lessons learned and best practices.
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Oct. 31-Nov. 5, 2009
Orange County Convention Center/Rosen Centre Hotel
Orlando, Florida
Headquarters Hotel:
Rosen Centre Hotel: $166 single/double (plus tax).
Reservation deadline: October 27, 2009.
Attendees should mention International Association of Emergency Managers to qualify for the group rate.
For reservations, call 1-800-204-7234. |
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