U.S.-Canada Cross Border Interoperable Communications Workshop

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Emergency Communications (OEC) and Public Safety Canada are pleased to co-host the inaugural U.S.-Canada Cross Border Interoperable Communications Workshop to be held May 13 - 15, 2009, in Niagara Falls, New York at the Conference Center Niagara Falls with guest rooms at the Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls.

Purpose

This event will bring together a broad base of users and officials from all levels of government from both nations with an interest in cross border communications along the U.S.-Canada border.  Through topic based panels and interactive breakout sessions, the workshop aims to help users and officials to develop a common understanding of and a unified approach to U.S.-Canadian cross border interoperability challenges.  During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to provide direct input to senior U.S. and Canadian government officials regarding future action plans to address those cross border interoperability challenges identified in the breakout sessions.

Basic Agenda Overview

U.S.– Canada Cross Border Interoperable Communications Workshop
Workshop Dates: May 13 – 15, 2009

Wednesday, May 13

Registration: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Workshop Start/End Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Thursday, May 14

Workshop Start/End Time: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Friday, May 15

Workshop Start/End Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Target Audience

Interoperability leaders and users from:

• Emergency Response Agencies (law enforcement, fire, paramedics, emergency managers)
• Other Public Safety Providers (federal, state/provincial, and local/municipal)
• Military and Coast Guard
• Government Agencies and Utilities

The Workshop is only open to public safety and government officials.

Dates and Location

May 13-15, 2009

The Conference Center Niagara Falls
101 Old Falls Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
716-278-2103 (Phone)
716-278-0008 (Fax)
E-mail: l.persico@niagarafalls-cc.com
Web site: www.niagarafalls-cc.com

Crowne Plaza Hotel (guest rooms only)
300 Third Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
1-800-2CROWNE (Reservations)
(716) 285-3361 (Front Desk)
(716) 285-3900 Fax
Web site: www.crowneplaza.com/niagarafalls

More information about hotel reservations and event logistics

Registration Fee

There is a nonrefundable conference fee of $35 due at the time of registration. Register Now!