May 28-30, 2009
2009 National Association for Search and Rescue Conference
National Association for Search and Rescue
Little Rock, Arkansas
Cost and Registration: $315, open until filled
This year's conference includes sessions on search and rescue management, public safety, K-9 search and rescue, and swiftwater floods.

May 28-31, 2009
2009 International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference
International Association of Fire Chiefs
Hunt Valley, Maryland
Cost and Registration: $435, open until filled
Conference session topics include radiological and nuclear material incident response, hazmat incident management, and rescue and mayday operations.

June 1-2, 2009
Coastal Engineering: Future Challenges and Risks
Canadian Society for Civil Engineering
St. John’s, Canada
Cost and Registration: $1060, open until filled
This conference brings engineers, academics, scientists, designers, and decision makers together to discuss the latest research in coastal engineering, including construction, hydrotechnical and engineering mechanics, and materials.

June 4-5, 2009
Ghosts of Katrina: Natural Disasters and Community Resilience
University of Southern Mississippi-Gulf Coast
Gulfport, Mississippi
Cost and Registration: Free, open until filled
Scholars will gather to discuss ways communities can better prepare for disasters and enhance community resilience by examining lessons learned through disasters such as Hurricane Katrina.

June 17-18, 2009
National Disaster Reconstruction EXPO
National Disaster Reduction, Restoration and Recovery, BNP Media, and others
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cost and Registration: $99, open until filled
This conference provides a forum for disaster professionals to better prepare and respond to catastrophic events, as well as create effective disaster networks that promote cooperation in all professional sectors.

August 5-7, 2009
Third Australasian Hazards Management Workshop Series
GNS Science, RMIT University, Massey University, and others
Melbourne, Australia
Cost and Registration: $500, open until filled
This conference provides a forum to discuss the integration of hazard information and effective risk management. Sessions focus on best practices, developing effective warming systems, improving response and recovery efforts, and creating resilient communities.