November 3-4, 2010
CPM 2010 East
Contingency Planning and Management
New York, New York
Cost and Registration: $745 before November 2, open until filled
This conference will discuss barriers to risk management, business continuity and information security, emergency management, and supply chain risk. Session topics include hidden practices in risk management, integrating the many facets of incident management, and human behavior during disasters.
November 12-13, 2010
Hazard Mitigation and Climate Adaptation
American Planning Association
Chicago, Illinois
Cost and Registration: $995, open until filled
This workshop will provide training on planning and implementing hazard mitigation and climate adaptation policies and programs. Topics include principles for mitigation and adaptation, hazard-specific planning and implementation, and case studies of best practices.
November 15-16, 2010
Climate Change and Impact Assessment
International Association for Impact Assessment
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: $425, open until filled
This symposium will explore the impacts on infrastructure caused by climate-induced water shortages and extreme weather events. Project designs and operational management examples will be provided. Session topics include mitigation and adaptation, assessing risk and vulnerability, and insuring against climate change.
November 15-18, 2010
Sixth International Conference on Forest Fire Research
University of Coimbra
Coimbra, Portugal
Cost and Registration: $824, open until filled
This conference will discuss advances in forest fire research, technical developments, and the results of pilot programs and experiments. Conference topics include fire prevention, behavior, and safety; ecological, meteorological, climatic, and socioeconomic factors in fire; and the wildland-urban interface.
November 23-25, 2010
23rd Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference
Pacific Northwest Preparedness Society
Vancouver, British Columbia
Cost and Registration: $778, open until filled
This conference will address the need for new emergency preparedness strategies, promote awareness, and highlight new technology. Session topics include experiences from the Haiti and Chile earthquakes, animals in emergencies, elder preparedness, community rapid damage assessment planning, and the role of social media and crisis communications in preparedness.
November 30 to December 1, 2010
European LiDAR Mapping Forum 2010
International LiDAR Mapping Forum
The Hauge, Netherlands
Cost and Registration: $689, open until filled
This conference will examine the use of LiDAR in supporting urban modeling, coastal zone mapping, asset management, and GIS applications. Conference topics include advances in LiDAR technology, European LiDAR mobile mapping projects, and LiDAR issues in politics, government, and the commercial sector.