March 1, 2011
Disasters Roundtable: Using Lessons from Haiti and Chile to Reduce Global Risk
National Academies of Science
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This workshop will examine the differences and similarities between the 2010 Chile and Haiti earthquakes in an effort to reduce global hazards. Discussions on pre-existing conditions, lessons learned, and future risk reduction will be held, as well as presentations from Haitian and Chilean representatives. A video webcast of the event is available to those that can’t attend in person.
March 2, 2011
Facing the Elements: Transportation System Resilience in an Era of Extreme Weather and Climate Change
New York Academy of Sciences
New York, New York
Cost and Registration: $20, open until filled
This panel discussion will look at the challenges of building a transportation infrastructure that can weather extreme storms. Using New York City as a model, speakers will discuss improving resilience, economic and social implications, and the impact of climate change on transportation systems.
March 4, 2011
Interoperability Forum
Federal Communications Commission
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
This forum will collect feedback on the technical framework and interoperability of the public safety broadband network. Network systems, equipment, operability, and services will be discussed.
March 15-17, 2011
24th FISSEA Conference: Bridging to the Future—Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity
Federal Information Systems Security Educators’ Association and NIST
Gaithersburg, Maryland
Cost and Registration: $232, closes March 9
This conference will give an overview of recent trends in cybersecurity, solutions to cybersecurity issues, and training and education support. Session topics include cyber threats and security awareness, hacking, social media, and federal virtual training environments.
April 3-5, 2011
14th Annual NFDA Retreat and Conference
National Flood Determination Association
Scottsdale, Arizona
Cost and Registration: $800, closes March 11
This conference will give flood experts an opportunity to discuss flood issues and flood hazard data. Topics include rethinking the National Flood Insurance Program, Risk MAP and coastal mapping, levee outreach initiatives, state-level hazard mapping, and legal issues facing the flood industry.
April 20-21, 2011
High Reliability Organizing Conference
High-Reliability.org
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: $450 before March 21, open until filled
This conference will share ways to ensure consistent, dependable response in uncertain situations. Topics will include operational command during crisis, belief and behavior in unexpected situations, operational risk management, and reliably organizing in disaster situations such as wildland fires and oil spills.
May 8-11, 2011
Eighth International Conference on Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
International As sociation for the Study of Information Systems for Crisis Response and Management
Lisbon, Portugal
Cost and Registration: $450 before March 23, open until filled
This conference will discuss the integration of preparedness and warning activities for crisis management, as well as how emerging technology and information systems support those activities. Conference topics include early warning and alert systems, geographic information science and crisis management, social media, emergency impacts on the healthcare system, and risk perception, analysis, and management.