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2008 Homeland Security in Action Air, Space, and Maritime Conference and Showcase

Event Date(s): Monday, August 25, 2008 to Friday, August 29, 2008

Location: Monterey, CA

The purpose of the Homeland Security in Action Conference is to provide a current overview of the factors involved in working with the Department of Homeland Security with operational employment of DHS hardware and systems.

International Disaster and Risk Conference (IDRC) Davos 2008

Event Date(s): Monday, August 25, 2008 to Friday, August 29, 2008

Location: Davos, Switzerland

The IDRC Davos 2008 focus is to build stronger ties between disaster and risk management communities, in particular with the private sector, and to devise approaches to move toward a more truly integrated way of thinking about disaster & risk management.

19th Annual Continuing Challenge Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Workshop

Event Date(s): Tuesday, September 02, 2008 to Friday, September 05, 2008

Location: Sacramento, CA

This workshop is designed to provide students with the latest information currently available while still maintaining the basics for students now entering the hazmat field.

1st Annual Cyber Security Conference: Critical Infrastructure Protection for Energy and Communications

Event Date(s): Monday, September 08, 2008 to Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Location: Calgary, Alberta

Focusing on cyber security for energy, utilities, and telecommunications, this conference will focus on understanding the threats and hazards that the industry faces.

NEMA 2008 Annual Conference

Event Date(s): Monday, September 08, 2008 to Thursday, September 11, 2008

Location: Portland, OR

The 2008 National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) annual conference will focus on policy development, emergency management concerns, legislative issues, and federal relations.

2008 Homeland Security Symposium & Exhibition

Event Date(s): Tuesday, September 09, 2008 to Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Location: Arlington, VA

This symposium draws leading emergency-management and homeland-security decision makers from all levels of government.

ASTHO-NACCHO 2008 Joint Conference

Event Date(s): Tuesday, September 09, 2008 to Friday, September 12, 2008

Location: Sacramento, CA

The largest-ever meeting of state and local public health officials - with over 1,300 decision makers under one roof.

Pediatric Trauma and Disaster Services National Summit

Event Date(s): Thursday, September 11, 2008 to Friday, September 12, 2008

Location: Los Angeles, CA

This summit will focus on the current state of pediatric emergency services & disaster preparedness nationwide, and the successes & challenges facing trauma networks, and discuss the latest trends in disaster communications.

CBRN-E 2008 - Be Prepared for the Modern Threat

Event Date(s): Monday, September 15, 2008 to Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Location: Prague, Czech Republic

Hear from representatives from the world's major CBRN-E training facilities & discuss international training programs & requirements. The 2008 program will feature case studies on CBRN-E prevention in public transport & at large-scale sporting events.

130th National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) General Conference & Expo

Event Date(s): Friday, September 19, 2008 to Monday, September 22, 2008

Location: Baltimore, MD

This conference is the perfect forum for the association and its members to determine crucial Guard issues and plot the association's course for the next year.

97th American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Annual Conference & Exhibition

Event Date(s): Sunday, September 21, 2008 to Thursday, September 25, 2008

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

The AAPA will be hosting this five-day conference and expo for port and maritime transportation leaders, industry experts and service providers. The event will focus on important port issues that our country faces every day.

American Filtration and Separations Society's Infrastructure, Sustainabiltiy & Testing Management Conference

Event Date(s): Monday, September 22, 2008 to Thursday, September 25, 2008

Location: Charolotte, NC

The American Filtration & Separations Society (AFS) Fall Conference will consist of two Tracks, a Workshop and 8 one-half and full day Short Courses on a variety of filtration topics.

The 2008 National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC) Annual Conference

Event Date(s): Sunday, October 05, 2008 to Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Location: San Antonio, TX

NPHIC session topics include: using new media; advancing health literacy; translating during emergencies; designing effective messages; and communicating with diverse populations.

Advanced Respiratory Protection Training Seminar in Montreal Sponsored by ISRP (International Society for Respiratory Protection) - Americas Section

Event Date(s): Monday, October 06, 2008 to Monday, October 06, 2008

Location: Montreal, CAN

The Americas Section of the ISRP is holding a seminar for training in the most current areas of interest in respiratory protection in Montreal on October 6 entitled " Respiratory Protection Issues in Emergency Response and Healthcare".

Molecular Techniques

Event Date(s): Monday, October 06, 2008 to Friday, October 10, 2008

Location: Albany, NY

This five-day intermediate-level course provides an opportunity for participants to perform hands-on molecular techniques under the direction of experts from clinical & research laboratories of the New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center.

EMS Expo 2008

Event Date(s): Monday, October 13, 2008 to Friday, October 17, 2008

Location: Las Vegas, NV

EMS Expo will showcase the latest products and technologies available for EMS professionals. Education, training, and networking opportunities will also be available during the expo.

Virginia Hazardous Materials Conference & Expo

Event Date(s): Monday, October 13, 2008 to Friday, October 17, 2008

Location: Hampton, VA

The goal of the Association is to promote standardization of techniques, equipment training, and teams, and to unite, for mutual benefit, those persons engaged in hazardous materials response and provide support to hazardous materials response teams.

IDGA's 4th Annual Border Management Summit

Event Date(s): Tuesday, October 14, 2008 to Friday, October 17, 2008

Location: Bethesda, MD

This summit offers the most comprehensive update on land & maritime border security initiatives. The event will address the complexities of border security and provide support to the execution of DHS programs such as SBI, US-Visit, and Marview.

All-Hazard Incident Managment Team Training and Education Conference (AHIMT-TEC) 2008

Event Date(s): Wednesday, October 15, 2008 to Thursday, October 16, 2008

Location: DeKalb, IL

This is an opportunity for the Incident Management community involved in the All-hazard Incident Management Team program including Team members, coordinators, and managers, to communicate to DHS personnel the needed support and priorities for NIMS.

2nd Iraq Security & Defense Summit (ISDS)

Event Date(s): Thursday, October 16, 2008 to Friday, October 17, 2008

Location: Washington, DC

Gain knowledge, understand, develop, and network with Iraqi leaders on key topics such as military challenges, business dealings, and critical issues related to the defense and security of Iraq.

HOTZONE 2008

Event Date(s): Thursday, October 16, 2008 to Sunday, October 19, 2008

Location: Houston, TX

The goal of the conference is to train and equip local, state, and federal responders for safe, coordinated, and efficient response to releases of hazardous materials which threaten public health and the environment.

Original S.W.A.T. Tactical World Cup Competition, Show and Training

Event Date(s): Saturday, October 18, 2008 to Thursday, October 23, 2008

Location: San Antonio, TX

Some of the most elite special operations teams from around the world will be participating. The competition has been designed to closely mirror real-life crisis situations, making it an excellent and realistic training ground.

American Public Health Association (APHA) 136th Annual Meeting & Expo

Event Date(s): Saturday, October 25, 2008 to Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Location: San Diego, CA

APHA delivers unrivaled access to the world's largest public health audience: physicians, nurses, health administrators, researchers, educators, and public health providers.

U.S. EPA Region III Emergency Preparedness and Prevention & HazMat Spills Conference 2008

Event Date(s): Sunday, October 26, 2008 to Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Location: Richmond, VA

The nation's premier all-hazards conference for government and industry with quality education, training, and networking.

Clean Gulf 2008

Event Date(s): Tuesday, October 28, 2008 to Thursday, October 30, 2008

Location: San Antonio, TX

The conference will address emergency planning, prevention, and response in the energy and maritime industries, including oil and hazmat spills, environmental concerns, port security, and marine fire and salvage.

10th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition

Event Date(s): Wednesday, October 29, 2008 to Friday, October 31, 2008

Location: Chicago, IL

This 10TH Annual Conference provides DOJ, DHS, and DoD the opportunity to highlight the technology and training tools currently available and being developed for the emergency responder community and to elicit responder technology requirements.

Emerging Infectious Diseases: Ethics, Law and the Duty to Treat

Event Date(s): Thursday, November 06, 2008 to Saturday, November 08, 2008

Location: Galviston, TX

This conference will facilitate novel approaches to pandemic preparedness by including scientific experts on human infection, bioethics/humanities scholars, community leaders, public health professionals and government officials.

115th Annual IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) Conference & Expo

Event Date(s): Saturday, November 08, 2008 to Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Location: San Diego, CA

The IACP provide top-notch education on the most pressing law enforcement topics - with renowned keynote speakers, forums & technical workshops, & the largest exhibit hall of products & services for the law enforcement community.

13th International Detection Technologies Conference - New Developments in Identification of Microorganisms & Chemicals

Event Date(s): Wednesday, November 12, 2008 to Friday, November 14, 2008

Location: Phoenix, AZ

An internationally recognized event for experts in detection and identification of biological and chemical threat agents. Explore the latest R&D developments as well as ready-to-market systems for major biothreat detection, identification, & analysis.

7th International Bird Flu Summit

Event Date(s): Thursday, November 13, 2008 to Friday, November 14, 2008

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Top leaders & key decision-makers of major companies representing a broad range of industries will meet with scientists, public health officials, first responders, & other experts to discuss pandemic prevention, preparedness, response, & recovery.

7th Annual Maritime Security Conference and Expo

Event Date(s): Tuesday, November 18, 2008 to Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Location: Long Beach, CA

The 2008 Maritime Security Conference and Expo moves to Long Beach, CA. 2008 details, agenda and registration will be available in the spring.

Spec Ops East Warfighter Symposium & Expo 2008

Event Date(s): Tuesday, November 18, 2008 to Thursday, November 20, 2008

Location: Fayetteville, NC

The Spec Ops East Expo will offer presentations through-out the day offering professional training and development for attendees and will feature a full showcase of products & suppliers to our armed forces and homeland security agencies.

The Threat of Cyber Crime/Cyber Terrorism - 11th International Westcoast Security Forum

Event Date(s): Monday, December 01, 2008 to Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

A collection of professionals will be at this year's International West Coast Security Forum to answer all of your questions about how you can protect yourself and your organization.

Third National Conference on Environmental Sampling and Detection for Bio-Threat Agents

Event Date(s): Tuesday, December 02, 2008 to Thursday, December 04, 2008

Location: Las Vegas, NV

This year's conference will provide a forum for dialogue between government, industry, academia, and first responders to address critical issues in environmental sampling and bio-detection.

National Sheriffis' Association 2009 Winter Conference

Event Date(s): Wednesday, January 28, 2009 to Saturday, January 31, 2009

Location: Washington, DC

Save the date for this very informative conference - more information will be available fall of 2008.

Public Health Preparedness Summit 2009

Event Date(s): Wednesday, February 18, 2009 to Friday, February 20, 2009

Location: San Diego, CA

The goal of the 2009 Public Health Preparedness Summit is to improve the ability of participants to plan, prepare for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.

EMS Today 2009

Event Date(s): Tuesday, March 24, 2009 to Saturday, March 28, 2009

Location: Baltimore, MD

Save the date for the EMS Today Conference and Expo - one of the largest EMS shows around! More information available soon.

Fire-Rescue Med 2009 Conference & Expo

Event Date(s): Monday, May 04, 2009 to Wednesday, May 06, 2009

Location: Las Vegas, NV

Save the date for Fire-Rescue Med 2009, which promises to have exciting education seminars provided by top industry experts. Be informed. Be motivated. Be at Fire-Rescue Med 2009.

 

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