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August 2008

Precision Indoor Personnel Location and Tracking for Emergency Responders Workshop
August 4-6, 2008 in Worcester, Massachusetts
This third annual technology workshop will provide a forum for researchers and developers to share technical knowledge about the indoor location and tracking of emergency response personnel. It will focus on zero preinstalled infrastructure tracking—that is, systems that do not require any previously installed wiring or equipment, such as that required by radio frequency identification systems. The workshop will further focus on systems that provide the incident command post with complete tracking and position information on all equipped personnel. Simpler approaches ("homing devices") will also be considered for the workshop, and a session will be dedicated to the physiological monitoring of first responders. Select representatives of the governmental and user communities will participate.

The Future of Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Telework Conference
August 6–7, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
All federal, state, local, and county agencies need continuity of operations and telework plans to ensure the performance of their essential functions during any emergency or situation that may disrupt normal operations. This conference will bring together government officials, business continuity planners, emergency responders, security personnel, and the private sector to examine the developing of such plans, the benefits of teleworking, how far agencies have come, agency goals, and the future of continuity of operations and telework planning.

Enforcement Expo
August 12–13, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio
Enforcement Expo conference sessions will cover topics such as Active Shooter Response tactics, off-duty law enforcement encounters, fraudulent documents, school violence threat assessment, developments in search and seizure law, death notification, and high-risk traffic stops. Law enforcement professionals who attend this conference will experience hands-on activities, demonstrations, and the largest exhibit showcase in the Great Lakes region.

Midwest Security & Police Conference/Expo
August 12–13, 2008 in Rosemont, Illinois
This conference will include overviews of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, the security business, co-operation and best practices within the detection working dog community, dignitary and asset protection, advanced counter surveillance, and police enforcement of immigration law.

2nd Annual Synergy Conference and Expo
August 12–14, 2008 in Marco Island, FL
This event will highlight advances by the intelligence and operations communities in supporting military operations in a tactical wartime environment. Experienced tactical-level representatives will show frontline operators, key decisionmakers, intelligence professionals, technologists, and academics how these advances may reform national-level processes.

2nd Annual Missouri Conference on Coordinated School and College Safety and Security
August 14–15, 2008 in Branson, Missouri
This conference will assist persons who govern and work in public and nonpublic schools and colleges, universities, and postsecondary educational institutions; law enforcement personnel; the health community; firefighters; and emergency responders in keeping Missouri's schools and colleges safe. Presentations will include topics such as active-shooter response, surveillance, and the Beslan, Russia, school hostage taking and siege in 2004.

CCGIA Gang and Terrorism Intelligence Conference 2008
August 25–28, 2008 in San Jose, California
This Central Coast Gang Investigator Association conference will provide gang investigators with both informational updates and “how to” classes involving topics such as expert testimony and court preparation, gangs and the Internet, and deciphering coded communications.

Homeland Security Air * Space * Maritime Second Annual Conference and Showcase
August 25–29, 2008 in Monterey, California
This conference is the only forum that covers all three systems being used for homeland security—air, space, and maritime. Participants explore systems requirements and how they protect our security today, as well as the direction these systems will be taking in the future, and seek to develop synergistic relationships for protecting the United States from both terrorists and disasters while securing its borders.

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September 2008

Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers 2008 Conference
September 7–10, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
This conference targets environmental, health, safety, and security professionals; corporate policy decisionmakers; plant managers; directors of health and safety; hazmat specialists and transportation managers; homeland security professionals; emergency responders; environmental scientists and engineers; and industrial hygienists.

1st Annual Cyber Security Conference
September 8–9, 2008 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Focusing on cyber security and critical infrastructure protection for energy, utilities, and telecommunications, this conference will scrutinize the threats and hazards that the industry faces and will explore solutions involving mitigation, response, recovery, restoration, and public/private partnerships.

2008 Homeland Security Symposium and Exhibition
September 9–11, 2008 in Arlington, Virginia
This conference, sponsored by the National Defense Industrial Association, will address security-related immigration matters, new innovations in infrastructure protection, Federal Emergency Management Agency policy and management, procurement issues, and small business concerns.

International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators Region VII Conference—Combined Canadian Chapter Meeting/Training Event Anti-Terrorist Symposium
September 23–25, 2008 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada
This symposium will focus on identifying possible terrorist targets within a city. It also will feature discussion about the purposes of bomb technicians and provide intelligence briefings on the worldwide threat.

Biometric Consortium Conference and Technology Expo
September 23–25, 2008 in Tampa, Florida
This conference will focus on biometric technologies for homeland security, identity management, border crossing, electronic commerce, and other applications.

Terrorism: A Global Perspective, the Carolinas' Response
September 29–30, 2008 in Charlotte, North Carolina
This conference is for educating first responders on the threat of domestic terrorism and radical Islamic jihadists and the danger they pose to both the Carolinas and the entire southeast.

5th Annual Governor's Homeland Security Conference
September 30–October 1, 2008 in Des Moines, Iowa
Under the theme of “Building a Culture of Preparedness,” this conference will consider such things as threat assessment, deterrence, and response for disasters (e.g., tornados and bridge collapses) and security for political conventions and college campuses.

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October 2008

Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Conference
October 8–9, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana
This conference will bring together national, state, and local experts and practitioners to discuss disasters, their impact on a community or an organization, and the operational needs for planning, response, and recovery.

Asia-Pacific Homeland Security Summit & Exposition
October 8–10, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii
Presented by the State of Hawaii and the Directorate for Science and Technology of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, this year's summit will explore the theme of “Scientific Research for Homeland Security: Fostering International Partnerships.” On October 7, the National Association of Government Communicators will host a preconference workshop, “The Science of Communication: A Workshop for Risk and Crisis Communicators” (separate registration).

International Safety & Security Conference: Resilience Summit 2008
October 13–14, 2008 in Bowling Green, New York
This conference offers a wide spectrum of advanced  practices and strategies for creating resilient organizations, and will explore new and evolving trends.

2008 Virginia Hazardous Materials Conference and Expo
October 13–17, 2008 in Hampton, Virginia
This event serves as the premier hazardous materials conference in the mid-Atlantic region. It features more than 60 educational workshops, an exhibition of the latest products and technology for the hazardous materials industry, and extensive networking opportunities.

4th Annual Border Management Summit
October 14–17, 2008 in Bethesda, Maryland
Offered by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement, this summit explores the complexities of border security and interoperability policies and solutions, reveals future law enforcement strategies, and dedicates track sessions to both land and maritime security.

Corporate Network Security for Banking and Financial Services
October 16–17, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
Cyberterrorism continues to escalate for the U.S. government and businesses of all sizes. This national 2-day strategic forum will highlight the best case studies and most advanced tools and strategies for addressing network security from top industry leaders. It will explore security issues such as data leakage, protection for the mobile worker, and companywide security awareness programs.

CollaBoRatioN 2008—Canadian CBRNE First Responders' Conference
October 16–18, 2008 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
At this conference on chemical, biological, radiological/nuclear, and explosive incidents, first responders and presenters will share their experiences and learn new ways of preparing for and responding to these incidents. A trade show will also bring first responders and vendors together.

Tactical World Cup 2008
October 18–23, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas
This conference is open to civilian and military law enforcement teams from around the world. The competition is specifically designed to test the physical and mental abilities and marksmanship of both individuals and SWAT teams. Tested skill sets will include barricade suspect, hostage rescue, felony vehicle stop, sniper-related missions, felony warrant service, active shooter, and counter-terrorism activities.

HTCIA 2008 International Training Conference & Exposition
October 20–22, 2008 in Atlantic City, New Jersey
This annual conference of the International High Technology Crime Investigation Association will cover technology-related forensics involving, for example, PC operating systems, cell phones, and other portable devices.

6th Annual International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association Conference
October 21–23, 2008 in San Antonio, Texas
The International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association promotes training, education, and networking to enhance terrorism awareness; supports members with advanced counter-terrorism measures; and ensures safety and security through international cooperation. This conference will include case studies and explore the sources of terrorism.

EPA Emergency Preparedness & Prevention & HAZMAT Spills Conference
October 26–29, 2008 in Richmond, Virginia
This Environmental Protection Agency conference will feature all-hazards training and workshops designed for a broad range of emergency and preparedness disciplines, from planners to counter-terrorism specialists.

National Institute of Justice Technology Institute for Rural Law Enforcement
October 26-30, 2008 in Coronado (San Diego), California
This technology institute, sponsored by the National Institute of Justice and hosted by the Rural Law Enforcement Technology Center, is designed for the command staff of rural and small law enforcement agencies with fewer than 50 sworn officers. Participants will receive information and assistance on existing and developing technologies, work through problems relating to technology implementation, and exchange technology lessons learned.

Altered Standards of Care & Surge Capacity Conference: Mass Casualty Management in Times of Crisis
October 27–28, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
This conference will bring together medical and public health leaders to teach preparedness planners at the federal, regional, state, community, and health systems levels how to plan for and support surge capacity in health care systems and develop altered standards of care to meet mass casualty needs during all-hazard and hazard-specific emergencies.

2008 ESRI Homeland Security GIS Summit
October 27–30, 2008 in Scottsdale, Arizona
This geospatial conference dedicated to homeland security will explore how geographic information system technology facilitates communication among the federal, state, local, and private sectors.

American College of Emergency Physicians Scientific Assembly
October 27–30, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois
This conference will offer a full range of training topics, from critical care to emergency imaging, new technologies, and trauma and risk management.

10th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition 2008
October 29–31, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois
This event will highlight technology and training tools currently available and being developed for the emergency responder community, and will provide a forum for 1,500 emergency responders; business and industry representatives; academics; and local, tribal, state, and federal stakeholders to network, exchange ideas, and address common critical incident technology and preparedness needs, protocols, and solutions.

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November 2008

115th International Association of Chiefs of Police Annual Conference and Exposition
November 8-12, 2008 in San Diego, California
More than 15,000 law enforcement professionals are expected to attend the annual International Association of Chiefs of Police conference. The program will feature renowned keynote speakers, forums and technical workshops, and a huge exhibit hall of products and services for the law enforcement community. Registration will open on May 14, 2008.

Breachers 9th Annual International Symposium
November 10–13, 2008 in Chattanooga, Tennessee
This event will offer training and special presentations on such topics as justifying and starting an explosive breaching program, law enforcement versus military breach-point procedures, developing standard operating procedures, operational explosive breaching case studies, legal case discussion and perspectives, robots and high-risk entry, and range demonstrations.

Building Security for Managers: A 1.5 Day Conference Focusing on Commercial, Residential, and Mixed Use Building Life Safety and Physical Security Challenges & Solutions
November 12–13, 2008 in Chicago, Illinois
This conference will provide building security managers with hands-on, practical approaches and innovative methods to maintain high levels of building security through cooperation with municipal fire and police departments, tenants, visitors, and contractors.

Detection Technologies 2008: New Developments in Identification of Microorganisms & Chemicals
November 13–14, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona
Presented by the Knowledge Foundation, this conference will focus on the use of nanotechnology to detect toxins and pathogens and on the latest research and developments in the field. It also will provide information about ready-to-market technologies for identifying microorganisms and chemicals.

International Association of Emergency Managers 56th Annual Conference & Emergency Management & Homeland Security Expo 2008
November 15–20, 2008 in Kansas City, Kansas
This event acts as a forum for current trends and topics, showcases the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, provides training sessions, and advances IAEM committee work. Stakeholders from all levels of government, the private sector, public health, and related professions can use this event to exchange ideas on protecting lives and property from disaster.

Chemical and Biological Defense Physical Science and Technology Conference >
November 17–21, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana
This conference will address basic and applied chemical and biological defense research in areas relevant to detection, protection and hazard mitigation, threat agent science, and information systems. It will create opportunity for cross-pollination and collaboration among the traditional scientific disciplines to achieve convergence in the fields of nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology, and the cognitive sciences.

Seventh Annual Maritime Security Conference and Expo
November 18–19, 2008 in Long Beach, California
State, local, and military authorities and industry professionals who attend this conference will view the latest technology, products, and services in maritime, port, and intermodal security.

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December 2008

Third National Conference on Environmental Sampling and Detection for Bio-Threat Agents
December 2–4, 2008 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Soldiers and other military personnel, first responders, and laboratory technicians must be prepared and equipped to handle any biological threat. The conference will allow first responders from military and civil defense organizations to exchange techniques, ideas, and lessons learned; industry professionals to demonstrate new and innovative equipment and methodologies; and leaders in the sampling and detection communities to exchange strategies for defending our homeland.

Second Annual Conference on National Preparedness
December 8–9, 2008 in Melbourne, Florida
This event will cover topics such as disaster preparedness, national security, and humanitarian and disaster relief logistics, and will include interactive, hands-on sessions.

Disability and Special Needs Technical Assistance Conference: Understanding the Four Phases of Emergency Management
December 9–10, 2008 in San Diego, California
This conference will bring together federal, state, and local experts in emergency management to describe how planning for the special needs of people with disabilities should be integrated into the four phases of emergency management: preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. Assistance for this population must improve to prevent unnecessary deaths in future emergencies.

Eighth Annual AAAE/TSA/DHS Aviation Security Summit
December 10, 2008 in Washington, D.C.
This important annual event brings senior leadership the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration together with airport operators and other key players to focus on important issues such as security and screening operations, technology deployment and funding issues, recent legislative initiatives, and domestic and international programs to facilitate passenger travel.

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January 2009

Shaping the New Administration's Counterterrorism Strategy
January 12–13, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
With the approach of a new administration in the White House, this conference will analyze the lessons and experiences of past counterterrorism policy and will identify proven strategies that promise the best results. Panel discussions will cover overreaction and misdirection in counterterrorism, the causes of terrorism, the status of terrorist groups, terrorists' capability to use weapons of mass destruction, risk management and cost-benefit analysis for domestic security, the use of preemptive military force, shared responsibility for domestic security, and effective public communication and terrorism.

2nd Annual California Counter-Terrorism K-9 Training Conference (PDF)
January 26–30, 2009 in Ontario/Riverside, California
At this training conference, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will offer the National Odor Recognition Test, and the North American Police Work Dog Association will offer their nationally recognized explosive detection canine team certification. All K-9 teams who successfully pass both tests will receive two certifications.

2009 Biometrics Conference
January 27–28, 2009 in Arlington, Virginia
In June 2008, the President of the United States issued a national directive aimed at enhancing the security of our nation through the use and application of biometrics. The National Defense Industrial Association is providing this open forum to discuss practical approaches for implementing this directive in light of policy development, existing and planned federal programs, commercial applications of biometrics to address mission critical business goals, enabling technologies, initiatives within the international community, and challenges to achieving true interoperability and information sharing.

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February 2009

10th Annual Privacy and Security Conference
February 2–4, 2009 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The theme of this year's conference is "Life in a digital fishbowl—a struggle for survival or a sea of opportunity?" The international target audience comprises senior government officials, governmental and nongovernmental agencies, technology experts, and academics.

Network and Distributed Security System Symposium 2009
February 8–11, 2009 in San Diego, California
This symposium enables information exchange among practitioners and leading-edge security researchers and implementers, globally recognized security technology experts, and experienced professionals from both the private and public sectors of network and distributed system security services.

Counter Terror Expo '09
February 10–11, 2009 in London, England
This event will examine important topics such as maximizing interagency collaboration, analyzing the current national and global terrorist threats, identifying core competences and how to work to optimum operational efficiency, understanding the psychological profile of the terrorist, enhancing interoperability to close the capability gap, and using media communication. The conference is organized in multiple streams, including business continuity and critical infrastructure, and also features practical and technology-focused workshops.

20th Annual Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict Symposium & Exhibition
February 10–12, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
This event will explore topics relevant to waging a persistent conflict, including technology, the human dimension, strategies, education and training, and interagency perspectives.

Public Health Preparedness Summit 2009
February 18–20, 2009 in San Diego, California
The theme of this event is “The Changing Face of Preparedness: Building and Sustaining Public Health Capacity for Disaster Response.” Topics may include: all-hazards preparedness, vulnerable/at-risk populations preparedness, individual/workforce preparedness, planning and response tools, surveillance and laboratory technology, preparedness performance standards, dispensing medical countermeasures, partnering with community and business groups, ethical issues, legal authorities and legal preparedness, building and sustaining critical infrastructure and continuity of operations, and risk communications.

7th Annual ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting
February 22–25, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland
Recognizing that emerging infectious diseases serve as a paradigm for handling the public threat of bioterrorism, this meeting of the American Society for Microbiology will explore important concerns such as threat reduction, risk assessment, diagnostics, and the science behind the anthrax letters investigation.

The AFCEA Homeland Security Conference
February 25–26, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
At this conference, sponsored by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, government and industry individuals will discuss the critical issues facing the U.S. in the fight against terrorism.

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March 2009

ACAMS Anti-Money Laundering & Counter-Terrorism Financing Conference
March 29–31, 2009 in Hong Kong, China
Sponsored by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists ®, this event will take on timely issues such as keeping current with multijurisdictional money laundering and terrorist financing guidelines, best practices for filing suspicious transaction reports, and fine-tuning transaction monitoring systems.

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April 2009

2009 Water Security Congress
April 8–10, 2009 in Washington, D.C.
This specialty conference of the American Water Works Association is calling for papers under such headings as security and emergency response, physical and cyber security, and contamination warning systems.

8th Symposium on Identity and Trust on the Internet (IDtrust 2009 )
April 14–16, 2009 in Gaithersburg, Maryland
IDtrust focuses on research and deployment experience in making good security decisions based on identity information, especially when public key cryptography is used and the human elements of usability are considered.

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May 2009

2009 IEEE International Conference on Technologies for Homeland Security
May 11–13, 2009 in Waltham, Massachusetts
This ninth annual IEEE conference will focus on novel and innovative technologies that address some of the most pressing national security problems. Among its features will be an overview of the SECURE Program, the new technology commercialization business model of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate, and a panel of business professionals who will discuss opportunities for the private sector in the homeland security market.

Border Security Expo 2009
May 13–14, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona
This event will focus on strategies and tools for border management, including surveillance technologies, identification management, biometrics, biohazard detection, intelligence sharing, and the role of law enforcement at all levels.

CFEDWest Conference & Expo 2009
May 13–15, 2009, in Palm Springs, California
Attendees at the California Fire, EMS, and Disaster Conference & Expo will learn about coordinated first response involving emergency medicine, fire service, law enforcement, disaster management/preparation, public health, and homeland security.

2009 National Search and Rescue Conference
May 28–30, 2009 in Little Rock, Arkansas
This conference will cater exclusively to search and rescue professionals and decisionmakers involved in all aspects of search and rescue. The conference will offer novice through advanced classes on topics such as swift water-flood rescue, public safety diving, urban issues, and canine work.

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June 2009

Intelligence and Security Informatics 2009
June 8–11, 2009 in Dallas, Texas
This seventh international conference sponsored by IEEE will cover context-aware data analysis, effective counterterrorism, and public education on cybercrime detection.

19th World Conference on Disaster Management
June 21–24, 2009 in Toronto, Canada
With the theme of "A Climate For Change: Communication, Collaboration, and Cooperation," this event will address lessons learned from real events, emerging trends in disaster management, the human element in disaster management, technical issues/threats, disaster management principles and practices, multi-organizational strategies for managing incidents, recommendations for amendments to current legislation, pilot projects, and research contributing to loss reduction strategies.

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July 2009

128th American Water Works Association's Annual Conference and Exposition
July 14–18, 2009 in San Diego, California
At this event, water professionals will focus on water and wastewater technology and a vast number of challenges in the field, including security.

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October 2009

The International Biennial Conference of the Inter-University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society
October 23–25, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois
This event will cover topics such as global coalitions and cross-national alliances, social and personnel issues, area studies and cross-national analyses of military institutions, civil-military relations, and post-Cold War military operations. Most notably, it will examine terrorism, counter-terrorism, and counter-insurgency, including the changing nature of counter-terrorism, the homefront in counter-terrorism, the blurring military and police roles, legal issues relevant to terrorism and counter-terrorism, and civil-military relations after September 11, 2001 and subsequent events.

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