January 22-25, 2012
Seventh Gulf Seismic Forum
Saudi Geological Survey
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This conference will address earthquake risk in Saudi Arabia where increased infrastructure and development in quake zones are issues. Cooperation in monitoring and mitigation strategies will also be discussed. Topics include seismological data management, earthquake engineering, induced seismicity, volcanic hazards, and seismic zoning.
February 6-8, 2012
WaterWorld Middle East
PennWell Corporation
Doha, Qatar
Cost and Registration: $1,166 before January 26, open until filled
This conference will discuss strategies to address growing water demands in the Middle East, and how water and power markets are responding. Topics include trends in desalination, integrated water management, industrial water processing, water reuse, private sector development of water resources, and emergency water supplies.
February 21-24, 2012
52nd Floodplain Management Association Conference
Floodplain Management Association
New South Wales, Australia
Cost and Registration: $1,045, open until filled
This conference examines flood management practices in a changing climate and the need to balance risk management and growth. Topics include amphibious construction as an alternative floodproofing strategy, using social media during floods, rebuilding housing after a disaster, and improving forecasting accuracy.
February 27-29, 2012
Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Conference
Holding Company for Water and Wastewater
Cairo, Egypt
Cost and Registration: $500, open until filled
This conference will look at sustainable solutions to water scarcity, increased water demand, and competition among different water uses. Topics include potable water, sustainable wastewater treatment systems, innovative wastewater treatment technologies, desalination, and wastewater reuse.
March 1-3, 2012
National Severe Weather Workshop
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association
Norman, Oklahoma
Cost and Registration: $90, open until filled
This conference will discuss effective risk communication strategies for weather hazards such as tornadoes and wildfires. Topics include lessons learned from past disasters, factors contributing to fatalities, community preparedness strategies, weather forecasting technology, accurate reporting, and the future of severe weather information collection.
April 22-25, 2012
Ninth International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
International Community on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
Vancouver, Canada
Cost and Registration: $650 before March 16, open until filled
This conference looks at integrative approaches to emergency management information systems. Topics include planning and risk analysis, GIS technology for crisis response, healthcare crisis management systems, social media and collaborative systems, inter-organizational exercises, and wireless connectivity management.