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IAEM CALENDAR
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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.
Sept. 24, 2008
Hyatt Regency Tech Center, Denver, CO
workshop site
Discount for IAEM members: IAEM members will be offered the ASCE member rate of $100.00. Please note the registration deadline of Sept. 5, 2008.
This workshop is offered in cooperation with California Office of Emergency Services (OES) and Applied Technology Council (ATC). The workshop will focus on ATC materials, including ATC-20: Procedures for Postearthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings and ATC-45: Safety Evaluation of Buildings After Wind Storms and Floods. The procedures were developed to evaluate the safety of buildings and other infrastructure systems after earthquakes, winds, floods, and fire. The procedures and guidelines are written specifically for volunteer engineers, as well as building inspectors and municipal engineers, and other professionals who would be required to make on-the-spot evaluations and decisions regarding the continued entry, use, operation, and occupancy of damaged buildings and other facilities.
Sept. 24, 2008
Hosted by
Emergency Management Professional Organization for Women's Enrichment™ (EMPOWER)
6:00 p.m., City View Room, The George Washington University
Washington, DC
E-Mail for registration details:
events@empower-women.com
A distinguished panel will present their insights and experiences in this field, the skills that helped them to achieve success, and their thoughts on the future of preparedness. The speakers for this event are:
- Jane Bullock - Ms. Bullock is a founding partner of Bullock & Haddow LLC, and from 1992 - 2000 served as the Chief of Staff to James Lee Witt, the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Additionally she served as part of the Clinton Administration's Interagency Committee on National Security and Critical Infrastructure Protection.
- Polly Hanson - Ms. Hansen works as a special assistant to Chief Cathy Lanier, Metropolitan Police Department, Washington, DC. Prior to this role she was the former METRO Transit Chief of Police.
- Nadia Butler – Ms. Butler is President and CEO of Emergency Services Integrators (ESi), the creators of WebEOC, the first web-enabled Crisis Information Management System. With a resume that includes executive and management positions in nuclear engineering and technology, Ms. Butler is a role model to all of ESi's employees.
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Oct. 6-7, 2008
offered by the Homeland Defense Journal Training Workshop
New Orleans, LA
details and registration
The Grant Writing Bootcamp covers the essential grant seeking and grant writing strategies and skills required to successfully submit competitive corporate and foundation proposals, as well as state and federal applications for funding considerations. Emphasis is placed on researching and writing. This course includes everything from learning grant-related terminology to learning how to conduct funding searches, to actually writing the critical, high point review sections of a sure to win grant application/proposal. Bring "real" project ideas and supporting documentation to complete 95% of your proposal narrative on-site.
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. 7, 2008
The Science of Communications: Connecting Researchers & Practitioners
- a workshop for risk & crisis communicators -
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel,
Honolulu, Hawaii
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 rumor of a dangerous chemical or biological agent release? What triggers the ‘fight or flight’ response? Whom do they listen to in an emergency situation? How do they react in a true crisis? This workshop will bring researchers and practitioners together to discuss the science behind how people react to communications in high risk and crisis situations. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science & Technology Directorate has supported studies at universities, laboratories and industry to examine how people react to worrisome messages, news and in crisis situations. The National Association of Government Communicators, with technical support from DHS, is offering a full-day workshop, held in conjunction with the Asia-Pacific Homeland Security Summit & Exposition, to focus on the science behind people’s reactions, how communicators can evaluate the effectiveness of what they say and how they say it, and how to reach people who may be in panic mode.
Oct. 8-9, 2008
Royal United Services Institute (RUSI), Whitehall, London
conference site
Supported by IAEM-Europa
Our modern, "just-in-time," deeply interdependent society is becoming more inherently susceptible to disruption and crisis. This growing susceptibility is being compounded by the context of an ever more turbulent world. The barriers to resilience are increasing, and the challenge is such that it cannot be met by individuals, national regions, industry sectors or even nation states, when working alone.
Oct. 8-9, 2008
hosted by the Canadian Police Research Centre and the Canadian Advanced Technology Association Alliance
Toronto, ON, Canada
registration and details
The first of its kind in Canada, this event is an outstanding business development opportunity for ICT companies aiming to penetrate or expand first responder markets. "Historically, vendors have built what they think we need. This forum will allow us to instead tell them what we really need by sharing our challenges and explaining how to best do business with us," explains Inspector Lance Valcour of the Ottawa Police Service and Program Manager for the Canadian Interoperability Technology Interest Group (CITIG). Be part of a group that will shape the future direction of ICT R&D efforts and layout the foundation for a technology roadmap for First Responders.
Oct. 8-9, 2008
offered by the Homeland Defense Journal Training
New Orleans, LA
conference site
The Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Conference will cover all aspects of emergency management planning and response for communities, agencies and organizations. This conference will bring together national, state and local experts and practitioners to discuss the full spectrum of a disaster and the impact on a community or an organization by distilling down the operational needs for planning, response and recovery.
Oct. 9, 2008
The Big 7 Pandemic-Planning Mistakes
details and registration
The webinar faetures two internationally respected authorities in preparedness and risk communication, who will combine their years of expertise and integrity to equip you with the definitive "need-to-know" information in a lively interactive Webinar. Widely known for their candor, vision, and drive for results, Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH, and Peter M. Sandman, PhD, will fortify you with insights, energy, and real-world action steps.
Oct. 13-16, 2008
Hilton Palm Springs Resort
Palm Springs, CA
conference site
The California Emergency Services Association (CESA) 2008 Annual Conference will focus on best practices and lessons learned from actual emergencies, with an emphasis on practical applications.
Oct. 14, 2008
Vancouver, BC, Canada
details and registration
Successful emergency management means more than fast, effective response to unplanned incidents. It requires effective planning for prevention, mitigation, preparedness and for business continuity and recovery. Attendance at this half day seminar will provide you with an overview of the standard, its application to your organization and information about where to access additional tools to support the implementation of this standard in your organization. Attendees will receive an electronic copy of the standard.
Oct. 14-15, 2008
London, England
conference site | info on taking the CEM exam during the conference
Previous IDERs have seen participants from over 30 countries in Europe, America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.
Covering both human and natural disasters, from fire and flood to terrorist attack, IDER has explored the role of the media during disasters, training for preparedness, planning initiatives, disaster responder/emergency services interoperability and international standards and certification. IDER uses case studies, such as on earthquakes, floods, fires and terrorist attacks, to identify the many lessons to be learnt and, very importantly, identify “best practice.”
The conference programme is developed in conjunction with an international committee of senior emergency planning and disaster management specialists drawn from local and national government organisations, international aid agencies, consultancies, emergency services and academia. The committee identify current issues and topics affecting the disaster and emergency readiness community and a majority of the speakers are by invitation.
Oct. 14-15, 2008
Diker Pavilion, New York City, NY
conference site
The International Safety & Security Conference: Resilience Summit 2008 offers dozens of presentations over a two-day period. The meeting will focus on enterprise-wide risk management and will have special appeal to senior managers throughout the organization. The summit will feature 40 workshops, 4 tabletop exercises and 4 "Profiles in Crisis." The new rating agency requirement for Enterprise Risk Management reporting will be a key issue addressed at the conference (new Standard & Poors policy).
Oct. 15, 2008
Calgary, AB, Canada
details and registration
Successful emergency management means more than fast, effective response to unplanned incidents. It requires effective planning for prevention, mitigation, preparedness and for business continuity and recovery. Attendance at this half day seminar will provide you with an overview of the standard, its application to your organization and information about where to access additional tools to support the implementation of this standard in your organization. Attendees will receive an electronic copy of the standard.
Oct. 16, 2008
Toronto, ON, Canada
details and registration
Successful emergency management means more than fast, effective response to unplanned incidents. It requires effective planning for prevention, mitigation, preparedness and for business continuity and recovery. Attendance at this half day seminar will provide you with an overview of the standard, its application to your organization and information about where to access additional tools to support the implementation of this standard in your organization. Attendees will receive an electronic copy of the standard.
Oct. 17, 2008
Ottawa, ON, Canada
details and registration
Successful emergency management means more than fast, effective response to unplanned incidents. It requires effective planning for prevention, mitigation, preparedness and for business continuity and recovery. Attendance at this half day seminar will provide you with an overview of the standard, its application to your organization and information about where to access additional tools to support the implementation of this standard in your organization. Attendees will receive an electronic copy of the standard.
Oct. 27-28, 2008
Presented by Government*Horizons™ and Homeland Defense Journal in partnership with Martin, Blanck & Associates
Washington, DC
conference site
This conference will bring together an influential gathering of medical and public health leaders to teach preparedness planners at the federal, state, regional, community, and health systems levels how to plan and support surge capacity in healthcare systems and develop altered standards of care to meet mass casualty needs during all-hazard and hazard-specific emergencies.
At this 1.5 day conference, best practices for preparedness will be highlighted for disasters, acts of terrorism, and pandemic diseases.
Oct. 28-29, 2008
offered by the Homeland Defense Journal Training Workshop
Boston (Concord), MA
details and registration
The Grant Writing Bootcamp covers the essential grant seeking and grant writing strategies and skills required to successfully submit competitive corporate and foundation proposals, as well as state and federal applications for funding considerations. Emphasis is placed on researching and writing. This course includes everything from learning grant-related terminology to learning how to conduct funding searches, to actually writing the critical, high point review sections of a sure to win grant application/proposal. Bring "real" project ideas and supporting documentation to complete 95% of your proposal narrative on-site.
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
Presented by the Homeland Defense Journal
Washington, DC
registration and details
Past crises such as 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina have paved the way in risk and crisis communications development. Both the strengths and weaknesses from these crises have been studied and analyzed in hopes to better prepare for future risk and crisis communications. However, with new threats constantly emerging- such as nuclear terrorism, pandemic flu and superbugs, climate change, and upheaval in global financial markets –it is important to understand the changing forces, trends, innovations, publics, and media which influence 21st century communication. Each of these factors has the ability to determine communication success or failure. At the Risk and Crisis Communications in the 21st Century Forum, you will examine in-depth changes and progress made in risk and crisis communications, looming opportunities and threats to watch for, and practical applications for policy and practice. Through expert perspectives and small group interaction, the Forum will present insights, analysis and forecasts on the current state of risk and crisis communications, where it needs to be, the hurdles to overcome, and solutions to get there on both an individual and collective basis.
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. 3-4, 2008
University of Gloucestershire, UK
conference site
Supported by IAEM-Europa
Small to medium-size enterprises, together with first responder and emergency response stakeholder organisations, must all work together to deal with the effects of critical incidents and extreme weather events such as floods. This year's main flooding conference – FloodFighters :: 2008 – will continue its mission of developing business and organisational resilience to extreme weather events, as well as providing leading edge tactical workshops for first responders and their managers. This event will be of interest to all those responsible for their company’s business continuity and risk management strategies. FloodFighters :: 2008 will cover all the technical, managerial and legislative issues surrounding these issues.
Nov. 12-14, 2008
Omni Hotel, Los Angeles, CA
conference site
The conference will bring together the world’s leading authorities in seismic safety and disaster preparation and recovery. Exchange ideas and identify best practices with public officials, academics and emergency planners from around the world. Key goals include developing policy recommendations for future legislation that will improve preparedness, response and the ability to quickly rebound from major earthquakes. The conference is part of the Great Southern California ShakeOut, which will feature the largest earthquake drill in U.S. history. The conference will be presented in partnership with the Earthquakes in Megacities Initiative (EMI), an international, not-for-profit, scientific organization that works with several megacities and metropolises in the world to reduce disaster risk.
Nov. 15-20, 2008
Register Online:
IAEM Annual Conference 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. 17-18 , 2008
offered by the Homeland Defense Journal Training Workshop
Minneapolis, MN
details and registration
The Grant Writing Bootcamp covers the essential grant seeking and grant writing strategies and skills required to successfully submit competitive corporate and foundation proposals, as well as state and federal applications for funding considerations. Emphasis is placed on researching and writing. This course includes everything from learning grant-related terminology to learning how to conduct funding searches, to actually writing the critical, high point review sections of a sure to win grant application/proposal. Bring "real" project ideas and supporting documentation to complete 95% of your proposal narrative on-site.
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. 2-3, 2008
offered by the Homeland Defense Journal Training Workshop
Scottsdale, AZ
details and registration
The Grant Writing Bootcamp covers the essential grant seeking and grant writing strategies and skills required to successfully submit competitive corporate and foundation proposals, as well as state and federal applications for funding considerations. Emphasis is placed on researching and writing. This course includes everything from learning grant-related terminology to learning how to conduct funding searches, to actually writing the critical, high point review sections of a sure to win grant application/proposal. Bring "real" project ideas and supporting documentation to complete 95% of your proposal narrative on-site.
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.
Dec. 8-9, 2008
Melbourne, Florida
conference site with program/speaker details and registration
The conference will focus on cutting-edge topics, technologies and integrated solutions including: ybersecurity and interoperability; humanitarian and disaster relief logistics (HDRL); architecture and engineering-based sustainable security; command and control; situational awareness; global preparedness: policies, procedures and programs; and disaster simulation with avatar technology. The conference will feature top speakers from government, military, business, industry, non-profits, universities and professional societies.
Dec. 8-10, 2008
Toronto, ON, Canada
registration and details
The Second Canadian Voice Interoperability Workshop aims to again bring together a broad base of public safety and emergency management interoperability practitioners to develop a mutual understanding of the key voice interoperability issues facing today’s public safety sector. With a focus on information exchange, topic-specific discussion and interactive break-outs, the second national workshop aims to support and promote the transfer of best practices and experience, and the development of a more unified approach to public safety interoperability across the country and between nations. In addition, delegates will be “put to work” in extensive break-out sessions designed to review, enhance and validate the proposed “Canadian Voice Interoperability Plan” currently under development.
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Jan. 25-28, 2009
Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, FL
conference site
The annual WIND conference, now in its 10th year, has enjoyed huge growth and success in recent years in attracting professionals from all aspects of the windstorm insurance industry.
Insurance company claims managers, adjusters, underwriters, agents, engineers, accountants, consultants, attorneys, and numerous industry-related professionals are some of the attendees who have enjoyed previous conferences.
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Feb. 3-4, 2009
Workshop: Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities and Special NeedsKellogg Conference Hotel, Washington, DC
The ANSI-HSSP, in collaboration with the National Organization on Disability (NOD) Emergency Preparedness Initiative (EPI) and the NFPA Disability Access Review and Advisory Committee (DARAC), is launching a new Workshop to examine existing and/or needed standards for Emergency Preparedness for Persons with Disabilities and Special Needs. This is an issue that has been raised in many of the previous ANSI-HSSP Workshops and Plenary meetings, leading to the decision to have a focused Workshop devoted entirely to this important subject area. This kick-off event will consist of a targeted group of experts, including the members of DARAC and those involved with the NOD EPI, working to identify what standards currently exist and in what areas new standards need to be developed, followed by actionable recommendations for the timely development of standards in the identified needs areas. Any ANSI-HSSP members who are interested in participating in this new Workshop, or have suggestions on individuals/organizations that should be extended an invite, are encouraged to contact Matt Deane at your earliest convenience.
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May 11-13, 2009
Cyprus
Supported by IAEM-Europa
conference site | abstract submissions now open
This conference aims to discuss the state of the art in structures subjected to earthquakes, including the geophysical aspects, the behaviour of historical buildings, seismic isolation, retrofitting, base isolation and energy absorption systems, as well as a wide range of applications and case studies. ERES 2009 will create an atmosphere that is conducive to fruitful interaction and exchange of ideas as well as the transfer of state-of-the-art information between engineers, scientists and managers working in industry, universities, research organisations and government.
Please contact: imoreno@wessex.ac.uk.
May 18-21, 2009
Vail, Colorado
conference site
The conference is the largest in the United States devoted specifically to real-time hydrologic warning systems, and how this technologyassists local officials with storm readiness, drought prepared-ness, emergency response, and disaster recovery. The theme for this conference is “Exploring New Hydrologic WarningFrontiers”—providing a Western-type setting to focus on theongoing development of partnerships between real-time hydro-logic warning system operators, public and private forecasters,equipment providers, consultants, news media, and emergencymanagement officials. |
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June 7-12, 2009
Orlando, Florida
www.floods.org
June 8-11, 2009
Chicago, IL
conference site
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July 1-3, 2009
Rome, Italy
conference site | abstract submissions now open
Supported by IAEM-Europa
This meeting aims to attract papers in all related fields, in addition to those listed under the conference topics, as well as case studies describing practical experiences. The study of multifactor risk impact will be given special emphasis. Due to the multitude and variety of topics included, the list is only indicative of the themes of the expected papers. Authors are encouraged to submit abstracts in all areas of safety and security, with particular attention to integrated and interdisciplinary aspects. The conference is aimed at engineers, scientists, field researchers, managers and other specialists involved in one or more aspects of safety and security.
Please contact: rcreasey@wessex.ac.uk.
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Sept. 23-25, 2009
New Forest, UK
This conference will help participants to understand the nature of global risks, learn risk management strategies to prepare for disruptive events, and identify the best prevention methods in disaster management and public health. It will provide a forum for the exchange of information between leading academics and partners in disaster management. The Conference is aimed not only at academics, but also at business continuity managers, crisis managers and emergency response workers. It will also be relevant to professionals such as engineers, environmental risk managers, epidemiologists, hazard specialists, health care workers, police and public administrators, as well as security specialists.
Please contact: rswinburn@wessex.ac.uk.
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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.
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June 13-19, 2010
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Oct. 30-Nov. 4, 2010
San Antonio, Texas
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