April 20-22, 2009
International Conference on Gender and Disaster Risk Reduction
UN International Strategy for Disaster Reduction
Beijing, China
Cost and Registration: Not posted
This conference examines the progress and challenges of applying mainstream gender perspectives to disaster risk reduction. Special attention is paid to climate change adaptation, poverty reduction, and community resilience.
April 21-22, 2009
2009 Regional Workshop
Pacific Public Health Training Center and California Centers for Public Health Preparedness
Oxnard, California
Cost and Registration: $180, open until filled
This two-day workshop includes discussion of the social determinants of health, GIS and Health Geoinformatics, and how to use science to prepare vulnerable populations. Theory-based principles will be used to develop tools and identify specific needs for vulnerable populations during disasters.
May 4-8, 2009
Eleventh Annual New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference
New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Association
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Cost and Registration: $100, open until filled
This conference presents preparedness information and training for emergency managers and provides a forum for emergency professionals, managers, and volunteers to exchange ideas and information.
May 10-15, 2009
23rd Annual Governor’s Hurricane Conference
Florida Emergency Preparedness Association, the National Weather Service, and others
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Cost and Registration: $195, open until filled
This conference provides training on responding to and recovering from tropical cyclones. Tracks include communications and public information, emergency management and services, policy and planning, and recovery mitigation.
May 11-22, 2009
GIS for Disaster Risk Management
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Bangkok, Thailand
Cost and Registration: $2,000, open until filled
This conference will create awareness of the importance of spatial data and GIS in disaster risk management. Applying spatial data to better understand vulnerability assessment, disaster preparedness, recovery, and reconstruction will be addressed.
May 11-14, 2009
Disaster Forum 2009
Disaster Conferences Inc.
Banff, Alberta, Canada
Cost and Registration: $1075, open until filled
This conference gathers a range of experts versed in preventing and responding to emergencies, including attacks on critical infrastructure. Session will be geared toward emergency managers and preparedness officials interested in business continuity.
May 18-21, 2008
NHWC Eighth Conference and Exposition
National Hydrologic Warning Council
Vail, Colorado
Cost and Registration: $550 before April 15, open until filled
This conference will focus on real-time hydrologic warning systems and how they support storm readiness, emergency response, and disaster recovery. Partnerships between warning system operators, equipment providers, consultants, news media, and emergency managers will be promoted.
May 11-13, 2009
Seventh International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures
Wessex Institute of Technology
Limassol, Cyprus
Cost and Registration: $1869, open until filled
This meeting provides a forum for various earthquake engineering disciplines related to structural design. Discussion will include earthquake effects on state-of-the-art structures and the importance of upgrading existing buildings and infrastructure.