September 13-14, 2010
Social Media for Responders
Crisis Communications Network
Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost and Registration: $795, open until filled
This conference will discuss how first responders can use social media to improve public communication. Conference topics include overcoming social media challenges, the future of social media for emergency responders, and measuring the effectiveness of a social media presence.
September 14-17, 2010
CESA 2010 Annual Conference and Training
California Emergency Services Association
Monterey, California
Cost and Registration: $650, open until filled
This conference will tackle emergency management challenges, educate attendees on emerging technologies and best practices, and offer opportunities to cultivate professional relationships. Topics will include disaster recovery, potential issues in facility restoration, and social media in emergency management.
October 29 to November 4, 2010
IAEM 58th Annual Conference 2010
International Association of Emergency Managers
San Antonio, Texas
Cost and Registration: $530 before September 1, open until filled
This conference will be a forum for ideas on current trends, topics, and the latest emergency management tools and technology. Conference tracks include mitigation and recovery, vulnerable populations, communications and technology, and weather.
November 2-5, 2010
Floodplain Management Association Annual Conference
Floodplain Management Association
Henderson, Nevada
Cost and Registration: $385, open until filled
This conference will discuss strategies to meet changing floodplain regulations and make future policy recommendations. Session topics include tribal floodplain management, dam and reservoir operations in arid regions, levees, and flood risk.
November 23-24, 2010
Dealing with Disasters International Conference
Northumbria University
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Cost and Registration: $298 before October 15, open until filled
This conference examines disaster resilience, response, and recovery in the contexts of the environment, economy, and social impacts. Conference themes include rights-based approaches to disaster reduction, urban disaster planning and infrastructure, and community-to-community development.
November 24-26, 2010
Commonwealth Climate Change Communication Conference
London Metropolitan University
London, United Kingdom
Cost and Registration: $473, open until filled
This conference will discuss methods of education and communication that increase climate change knowledge and identify solutions to reduce current and future impacts on Commonwealth nations. Conference topics include climate capacity building, communicating climate change to different audiences, and the international climate change information program.