May 13-15, 2009
Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning
Wessex Institute of Technology
Limassol, Cyprus
Cost and Registration: $1825, open until filled
This conference will address an integrated approach to regional development, with an emphasis on sustainability principles. Topics include regional and city planning, territorial and environmental risk analysis, urban landscapes, and responses to world events.
May 24-29, 2009
Fifth International Conference on Recent Advances in Geotechnical Earthquake and Soil Dynamics
Missouri University of Science and Technology
San Diego, California
Cost and Registration: Not posted
This conference aims to improve earthquake engineering and provide direction for future research in the field. Professionals from more than 40 countries will present research findings and exchange information on earthquake engineering practices.
May 26-27, 2009
Second Annual Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction: Water-Related Disasters
University of the Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
Cost and Registration: $265, open until filled
This conference will present the results of research and training initiatives related to risk reduction in Africa. Interdisciplinary session topics include climate change impacting flood damage, implementing disaster risk reduction in mitigation project design, and the effectiveness of business continuity for African banks.
June 7-12, 2009
33rd Annual National Conference: Green Works to Reduce Flood Losses
Association of State Floodplain Managers
Orlando, Florida
Cost and Registration: $610 before May 29, closes June 3, 2009
This conference will present state-of-the-art techniques, programs, and resources to better improve flood mitigation, watershed management, and other community goals
June 8-11, 2009
2009 Conference and Expo
National Fire Protection Association
Chicago, Illinois
Cost and Registration: $895, open until filled
This conference will examine best practices in fire protection and electrical safety. Conference tracks include emergency preparedness and business continuity, fire and emergency services, fire protection engineering, and facility fire safety.
June 9-11, 2009
2009 National Urban Area Security Initiative Conference
Urban Area Security Initiative
Charlotte, North Carolina
Cost and Registration: $250
This conference provides a forum for exchanging technical and administrative UASI information, as well as an opportunity to share best practices in emergency management, public health, evacuations, and mass care planning.
June 10, 2009
The National Risk Conference
Arup, London First, Crisis Response, and others
London, England
Cost and Registration: $568, open until filled
This conference will encourage debates that increase resilience and safety, facilitate effective business continuity, and provide perspective on risks faced by organizations and the community.
June 21-24, 2009
2009 National Conference on Community Preparedness
International Association of Emergency Managers and the Department of Homeland Security
Alexandria, Virginia
Cost and Registration: $325 before June 15, open until filled
This conference is aimed at those seeking to create safer, stronger, and better-prepared communities, regardless of the hazards faced. Attendees will share best practices in collaborative emergency planning, discuss preparedness outreach and education, discover innovative funding approaches, and receive updates on preparedness research.