June 8, 2010
Space Weather Enterprise Forum 2010
The National Space Weather Program
Washington, D.C.
Cost and Registration: $50, open until filled
This forum will raise awareness of space weather and its effect on society, as well as emphasize research and the protection of critical infrastructure. Topics include identifying ways to increase awareness, build resiliency, and improve communication.

June 16, 2010
Framing the Flood: Building a Common Floodplain Management Strategy, Absent Common Ground
The Floodplain Management Association
Yuba City, California
Cost and Registration: $165, open until filled
This meeting will discuss public awareness and responsiveness to floodplain management with an emphasis on interest-based programs, effective communication, and public involvement. Session topics include interest-based planning, managing conflict, and sustaining involvement using adaptive management.

June 22-23, 2010
Technology for Hope and Help
The Association for Enterprise and Information and the National Institute of Science, Space and Security Centers
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Cost and Registration: $795 before June 18, open until filled
This conference will address the capacity of advanced information technology to promote more effective coordination, communication, and connectivity among disaster responders. Session topics include lessons in information sharing from Haiti, governance and risk, multi-agency first response command, and scenario planning.

September 13-17, 2010
30th International Conference on Lightning Protection
University of Cagliari
Cagliari, Italy
Cost and Registration: $611 before July 20, open until filled
This conference will focus on the scientific and technical aspects of lightning protection. Topics include lightning protection for buildings and electric power systems and ways to improve the protection of people, animals, and property.

September 19-23, 2010
Dam Safety 2010
Association of State Dam Safety Officials
Seattle, Washington
Cost and Registration: $700 before August 24, open until filled
This conference examines dam safety, engineering, and technology in the United States. Session topics include stress therapy, seismic issues, quick thinking in emergencies, private dams on federal property, and engineering solutions for levees.