2013 NSC Texas Safety Conference and Expo
April 7-9, 2013
Galveston, TX
Registration: https://www.compusystems.com/servlet/ar?evt_uid=839
Website Description: “Safety, health, and environmental professionals face both new and continuing challenges in the workplace today. The 2013 Texas Safety Conference & Expo of the National Safety Council (NSC) offers a myriad of opportunities for safety professionals to connect with the latest safety news resources, and to meet with one another face-to-face.” More Info here
2013 Michigan EMS Expo
April 11-14, 2013
Detroit, MI
Registration: http://www.ems-expo.info/
Website Description: “The annual Michigan EMS Expo is a continuing-education conference offering continuing-education credit for medical professionals: paramedics, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), medical first responders (MFRs), and nurses.”
2013 All Hazards Response Conference
April 16-17, 2013
Dublin, Ireland
Registration: http://www.cbrneworld.com/AllHazardsResponse2013#axzz2P0L6JWyE
Website Description: “The theme for the 2013 All Hazards Response Conference and Expo is "Dealing with the Complex Catastrophe" – the best way to view all complex hazards in incidents "that start off as one thing and end up as another." Participants from the hazmat, disaster medicine, and emergency management communities attending the two-day conference and exhibition will better understand how they can broaden their skills and expand their knowledge into other fields.”
Navigator 2013
April 17-19, 2013
Salt Lake City, Utah
Registration: https://www.emergencydispatch.org/NAVIGATOR/conference_registration
Website Description: “Our idea behind NAVIGATOR is to foster an educational venue pertinent for those working in police, fire, and medical emergency communications. Come soak in knowledge from industry experts and enjoy networking opportunities with colleagues, spark new friendships, and exchange experiences and ideas with fellow attendees. Choose sessions that not only interest you but help you grow within your profession. Return to your centers ready to soar with a fresh take on performing your job to the best of your ability and motivating those you work with. Take home the passion to fuel your quest for excellence.”
Annual North Dakota EMS Rendezvous Conference and Tradeshow
April 18 – 20, 2013
Bismarck, ND
Registration: https://www.ndemsa.org/conferences/
Website Description: “Each April NDEMSA hosts the Annual North Dakota EMS Rendezvous Conference and Tradeshow in Bismarck. The Conference and Tradeshow features a large vendor hall, entertainment, meetings, and an opportunity to obtain up to
24 continuing education credits. It is one of the top ten statewide EMS conferences in the nation!”
Maine Prepares: Maine Partners in Emergency Preparedness Conference
April 23-24, 2013
Augusta Civic Center, Maine
Registration: http://www.maine.gov/mema/prepare/conference/
Description: An annual emergency preparedness conference where leaders learn and network with preparedness partners and exhibitors.
The George Washington University and US News and World Report Cybersecurity Conference
April 26, 2013
The Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, Washington, DC
Registration: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e7b5fl3x9c075bdc&llr=mysjo9cab
Website Description: “Senior U.S. government officials, leading representatives from the private sector, and other subject matter experts will discuss the status of cybersecurity policy today and examine key cybersecurity challenges, including increasing public awareness, international efforts to deter cyber threats, and the efforts of Congress to pass cybersecurity legislation. ”
SHEA Spring 2013 Conference: Advancing Healthcare Epidemiology and the Role of the Environment
May 1-4, 2013
Atlanta, GA
Registration: http://shea2013.org/register/
Website Description: “This exciting training conference offers three important educational tracks: The Basics of Healthcare Epidemiology, Advanced Surveillance (NEW!), and The Role of the Environment in Infection Prevention (NEW!). This education is essential for the professional new to the field or in need of advanced skill-building. ”
Fire-Rescue Med 2013
May 3-7, 2013
Las Vegas, NV
Registration: http://www.iafc.org/frm
Website Description: “Fire-Rescue Med (FRM) is an essential conference for fire-based EMS leaders. FRM offers hands-on training andinteractive sessions designed to reflect the transformations now taking place. Leaders in fire-based EMS cannot afford to miss this year's conference.”
2013 Governor’s Hurricane Conference
May 5-10, 2013
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Registration: http://www.flghc.org/registration.html
Website Description: “Save the Date for the 27th Annual Governor's Hurricane Conference. The Governors Hurricane Conference® (GHC) remains dedicated to providing cost-effective training to responders. The GHC provides training hours and workshops as well as panel presentations and roundtable discussions on a myriad of topics related to emergency response.”
15th Annual New Jersey Emergency Preparedness Conference
May 6-10, 2013
Atlantic City, NJ
Registration: http://www.njepa.org/conference-registration/
Website Description: “The New Jersey Annual Emergency Preparedness Conference will: (a) provide training and coordination; and (b) promote the development of public and private partnerships in planning, response, recovery, and mitigation for all types of emergencies. Network with over 1500 public and private-sector emergency planning professionals, and view the latest in technology and equipment from over 100 exhibitors.”
2013 Preparedness, Emergency Response, and Recovery Consortium (PERRC)
May 8 – 10, 2013
Orlando, FL
Registration: http://www.perrc.org/page/registration
Website Description: “The 2013 Preparedness, Emergency Response & Recovery Consortium (PERRC) and Exposition is sponsored by the Chesapeake Health Education Program Inc. (CHEP). The goal of the consortium is to bring together healthcare,
volunteer, and public-health emergency management personnel from both the government and private sectors to discuss shared practices in mitigation, emergency management, and response – before, during, and after a disaster.”
Sample Prep 2013
May 9-10, 2013
San Diego, CA
Registration: http://knowledgefoundation.com/shop_pick.php?a=291&act=evt
Website Description: “SAMPLE PREP 2013 Conference, a 7th meeting in the Knowledge Foundation's Sample Prep Conference Series – an internationally recognized meeting for experts in sample preparation technologies for detection, identification, diagnostics & analysis of biomedical, biological & chemical agents, substances & threats in point-of-care, laboratory & field settings will explore the latest R&D developments, ready-to-market technologies, and their applications.” More Info here.
Global Conference on Disaster Management
May 16, 2013
Costa Mesa, CA
Website Description: “Since 2006, the Global Conference on Disaster Management has held over 45 conferences across more than 30 cities in the United States. With an impressive past attendee list and a collection of respectable vendors, our conferences offers essential knowledge and education while also creating opportunities for personal interaction. GCDM provides connection and support to local, regional, state and national entities. Shockingly, less than 25% of Americans have a disaster plan in place for their family, home, and business. And it’s only a matter of time until another major disaster will affect you and your love ones. How it will affect you depends on one vital difference”
Emergency Public Health and Disasters Conference
May 19-22, 2013
Torrance, CA
Registration: http://www.emergencypublichealthconference.com/
Website Description: “The public health consequences of natural and intentional disasters cut across many substantive areas. This unique multidisciplinary national conference will bring together academicians, researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers from public health, mental health, community disaster preparedness and response, social sciences, government, media, and non-governmental organizations.”
Maryland Emergency Management Association (MEMA) Conference
May 28-31, 2013
Ocean City, MD
Registration: http://www.mdema.org/conference.cfm
Website Description: “The Maryland Emergency Management Association will hold its 2013 annual conference in Ocean City.”
Global Disruptors Conference
June 4-5, 2013
New York, NY
Registration: http://www.regonline.com/Register/Checkin.aspx?EventID=1181419
Website Description: A conference that will address topics concerning current and near-future disruptions, the ramifications and impacts of these disruptors, and strategies to address the threats and opportunities that these forces present.
Department of Homeland Security 2013 National Homeland Security Conference
June 4-7, 2013
Los Angeles, CA
Registration: http://nationaluasi.com/dru/
Website Description: “The National Homeland Security Conference, is hosting its 7th annual conference in Los Angeles, California June 4-7, 2013. For the first time, the Conference will partner with the Leadership in Counterterrorism Conference and the Major Cities Chiefs Intelligence Commanders Group Meeting. The theme for NHSC 2013 is: "Homeland Security Begins with Hometown Security." The conference will provide an opportunity for stakeholders from all areas of homeland security and emergency preparedness to gather together and exchange important information to make our country safer. ”
National 2013 Meeting of Safe States Alliance, SAVIR and CDC Injury Center
June 5-7, 2013
Baltimore, MD
Registration: https://m360.safestates.org/event.aspx?eventID=56577
Website Description: “The Safe States Alliance and the Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research (SAVIR), have joined forces to host a dynamic and collaborative national meeting experience. The 2013 National Meeting will also be hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Injury Research and Policy, and will be held at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center Hotel from June 5-7, 2013 in Baltimore, MD.”
International Hazardous Materials Response Teams Conference and Expo 2013
June 6-9, 2013
Baltimore, MD
Registration: http://www.iafc.org/micrositeHazConf/interiorHazConf.cfm?ItemNumber=6167&navItemNumber=6151
Website Description: “The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Hazmat Conference provides the latest classroom, hands-on, and field trip-based training covering all aspects of hazmat – specifically including such topics as transportation, safety, weapons of mass destruction (WMD), protective gear and equipment, terrorism, mass decontamination, bioterrorism, and more.”
Association for Professional in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Annual Conference
June 8-10
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Registration: http://ac2013.site.apic.org/
Website Description: “Celebrate 40 years of working together to create a safer world through the prevention of infection by joining your colleagues at the APIC 40th Annual Conference. This is your opportunity to review the achievements in science, technology, and practice and explore the advances still to come as we continue to move towards a shared vision of healthcare without infection.”
Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologist (CSTE) 2013 Annual Conference
June 9-13, 2013
Pasadena, CA
Registration: http://www.csteconference.org/
Website Description: “The conference connects more than 1,000 public health epidemiologists from across the country and will include workshops, plenary sessions with leaders in the field of public health, oral breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and poster presentations. Attendees from across the country meet and share their expertise in surveillance and epidemiology as well as best practices in a broad range of areas including informatics, infectious diseases, immunizations, environmental health, occupational health, chronic disease, injury control, and maternal and child health. Take this opportunity to meet and build relationships with your colleagues.”
Fire 2013 – Fire Industry, Rescue, and EMS Expo
June 12-15, 2013
Verona, NY
Registration: http://www.nysfirechiefs.com/fire_2013_main.php
Website Description: “Join fellow emergency service leaders from across the Northeast for the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs' 107th Annual Conference and FIRE 2013 expo, the Northeast's premier emergency services event. This year there is expanded education programs, EMS CEU workshops, hands-on training exercises, and much more.”
Biodetection Technologies 2013
June 18-19, 2013
Washington, DC
Registration: http://www.knowledgefoundation.com/shop_pick.php?a=290&act=evt
Website Description: “Biodetection Technologies 2013 – the 21st conference in our Detection Technologies conference series – is an internationally recognized meeting for experts in detection & identification of biological threats and point-of-care analytical methods. This conference will review feedback from the end-users on biodefense and biomedical technologies and explore the cutting-edge in R&D and commercialization efforts in the field.” More Info here
World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM) 2013
June 23-26, 2013
Toronto, ON
Registration: http://www.wcdm.org/toronto-registration-information.html
Website Description: “There is no other conference quite like the WCDM. Whether you are in Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Emergency Response, Risk Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Emergency Health, or other related Disaster Management disciplines, this is the ONE conference you can't afford to miss. We provide a unique venue for Disaster Management professionals from around the world to present, network and learn.”
National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) 2013 Annual Education Conference (ACE) and Exhibition
July 9-11, 2013
Washington, DC
Registration: http://www.neha2013aec.org/
Website Description: “The NEHA AEC is the premier event for environmental health training, education, networking, advancement, and more!”
National Assn. City and County Health Officials(NACCHO) 2013 Annual Conference
July 10-12, 2013
Dallas, TX
Registration: http://www.nacchoannual.org/register/
Website Description: “NACCHO Annual 2013 will provide an interactive setting for local health officials and their public health partners from around the country to examine strategies, share ideas, and plan actions for sustaining or reinventing their organizations. Attendees will discover how to address preventing the leading causes of death, examine the effective use of data across all operational aspects of a public health agency, and discover how to maximize organizational performance, influence policy, and maintain fiscal sustainability.”
American Association of Medical Society Executives (AAMSE) Annual Conference
July 17-20, 2013
St. Louis, MO
Registration: http://www.aamse.org/Meetings/conference.asp
Website Description: “The Annual Conference also presents the opportunity to meet and network with your peers and colleagues to discuss exciting ideas, the latest trends and innovative solutions in the industry. The sessions and networking will leave you inspired and with revitalized energy to engage with the issues facing your own organization and lead your society forward. Offering educational sessions planned for and by medical society professionals, you can be assured that each session has been thoughtfully tailored to meet your needs. Presented and led by industry experts, the sessions you attend will present you with tools and ideas you can implement at your own organization to affect major change.”
Pandemics, Bioterrorism, and International Security
July 22-24, 2013
Fairfax, VA
Registration: http://www.ocpe.gmu.edu/programs/health_public_safety/bioterrorism.php
Website Description: “This three-day, non-credit course introduces participants to the challenges facing the world at the intersection of public health and national security. The course is designed for professionals and academics in public health, life sciences, industry, international affairs, emergency management, law enforcement, and national security who have responsibilities for preventing, preparing for, or responding to pandemics or bioterrorism. The course faculty are internationally recognized experts who have been extensively involved with research and policymaking on public health, biodefense and national security issues.”
Radiological Emergency Planning: Terrorism, Security, and Communication
July 29 – August 2, 2013
Boston, MA
Registration: https://ecpe.sph.harvard.edu/programs.cfm?CSID=REP0000
Website Description: “This program brings together leaders in the field of emergency planning to explore the requirements and principles for creating a comprehensive emergency plan for radiological events. Drawing from years of direct experience, faculty members will divulge lessons learned in preparing for, responding to, and communicating about emergencies.”
National Association of EMS Educators (NAEMSE) Annual Education Symposium and Trade Show
August 5-10, 2013
Washington, DC
Registration: http://www.naemse.org/symposium
Website Description: “Symposium is an event that is held each year in different cities around the country. It is an opportunity for EMS Educators to come together and network with other EMS educators. Symposium consists of educational pre-conferences, post-conference, general sessions and break-out sessions that are presented to help the educator better their teaching skills and take those new ideas back to the classroom. It also gives attendees the chance to visit the trade show were EMS exhibitors will give you face to face information regarding their products.”
Building Design and Engineering Approaches to Airborne Infection Control
August 5-16, 2013
Boston, MA
Registration: https://ccpe.sph.harvard.edu/programs.cfm?CSID=AIR0813
Website Description: “This two-week multidisciplinary program provides a unique opportunity to build the global engineering capacity to help control airborne infections of all types. This program brings together a body of technical expertise common to the control of human airborne infections including, tuberculosis (including drug-resistant strains), H1N1 virus, pandemic influenza, SARS, and selected bioterrorism agents. Control strategies will range from mechanical ventilation, filtration, and the design and use of space, to the proper application of germicidal ultraviolet (UV) air disinfection and natural ventilation. The course will include didactic lectures, laboratory sessions, and interactive workshops focusing on solutions which are feasible and effective for both resource-rich and resource-limited settings. The strategies covered will be applicable to preventing transmission in workplaces, including clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and congregate-living settings. Experienced faculty will be drawn from Harvard, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, and other domestic and international sources.”
Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2013 Conference and Expo
August 13-17, 2013
Chicago, IL
Registration: http://www.iafc.org/micrositeFRIconf/RegistrationHotel/Content.cfm?ItemNumber=6605
Website Description: “Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2013 Conference and Expo offers a unique training program, 10 education tracks, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall filled with the latest enhancements for equipment and technology.”
Health Emergencies in Disasters Conference
August 17-19, 2013
Darwin Convention Center, Darwin, Austrailia
Registration: https://crana.org.au/pages/health-emergencies-in-disasters-conference/
Website Description: “Health Emergencies in Disasters 2013, a conference initiative of the National Critical Care and Trauma Response Centre (NCCTRC), will host many international and nationally acclaimed speakers with operational experience as well as academic excellence in the field of disaster and humanitarian response.”
Association of Public-Safety Communication Officials = International (APCO) 79th APCO International Conference and Expo
August 18-21, 2013
Anaheim, CA
Registration: http://www.apco2013.org/
Website Description: “With over 5,000 attendees and exhibitors, APCO 2013 is the largest gathering of the public safety communications community of its kind. Attendees come to this event to discover new products, equipment and technologies. There is simply no better platform for you to promote awareness of YOUR brand to YOUR target audience.”
National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) 2013 Annual Meeting
September 9-10, 2013
Las Vegas, NV
Registration: http://www.naemt.org/about_us/Our_Annual_Meeting.aspx
Website Description: “At the NAEMT General Membership Meeting and Awards Presentation, attendees hear from the president on the state of the association and goals for the coming year, recognize and thank our volunteers and sponsors, and recognize the recipients of the National EMS Awards of Excellence.”
National Association of State EMS Officials (NASEMSO) Annual Meeting and Trade show
September 16-23, 2013
Nashville, TN
Registration: http://www.nasemso.org/Meetings/Annual/AnnualMeeting2013.asp#about
Website Description: The NASEMSO Annual Meeting purpose is to address current issues and trends in emergency medical services systems. Programs are conducted in a variety of formats to maximize information exchange and dialogue with state EMS officials on current EMS issues. Exhibits of advanced equipment, technology, and services are part of the meeting.
Learning in Disaster Health: A Continuing Education Workshop
September 17-18, 2013
Washington, DC
Website Description: “The National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) presents Learning in Disaster Health: A Continuing Education Workshop which seeks to explore the following overarching question: How can the nation effectively conduct education and training in disaster health to mitigate death and injuries from all-hazards disasters?” More info here
Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Annual Conference
September 17-21, 2013
Nashville, TN
Registration:http://www.eventsinamerica.com/events/2013-ena-annual-conference-emergency-nurses-association/ev4c8e77d2a347b/
Website Description: “Whether you are a staff nurse or manager in an emergency department, an administrator, pre-hospital, flight, pediatric or trauma emergency nurse, an emergency clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, student or educator, you can benefit from EMA's Annual Meeting. No matter your level of experience, or the size of your emergency department, the ENA Meeting contributes to your professional growth.”
Call for Papers – Fall World 2013
September 22-25, 2013
San Diego, CA
Registration: http://www.drj.com/call-for-papers.html
Website Description: “Disaster Recovery Journal, host and sponsor Fall World 2013 invites you to nominate a speaker and/or topic for our conference. Our conference focuses on all aspects of business continuity planning and is the most comprehensive offered in the industry. Some 1200+ people from countries worldwide will be attending this conference and viewing our extensive exhibit hall.”
National Health Impact Assessment Meeting: 2nd Annual
September 24-26, 2013
Washington, DC
Registration: http://www.nationalhiameeting.com/
Website Description: “Building on the success of the Inaugural Health Impact Assessment (HIA) meeting, this conference will convene policymakers; public health professionals; HIA practitioners; community-based organizations; researchers; decision makers from non-health agencies interested in factoring health into their projects and policies, such as planning, transportation, housing, agriculture, energy, environment and education; and others with an interest in learning more about HIAs. It will also offer a special, one-day summit tailored specifically to policymakers.”
Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) IDWeek 2013
October 2-6, 2013
San Francisco, CA
Registration: http://idweek.org/
Website Description: “At IDWeek, you will see familiar colleagues and new faces. IDWeek will be a forum for health professionals of varied backgrounds to collaborate, cooperate, and learn from each other’s expertise. With so many common issues and challenges cutting across our four disciplines, IDWeek provides an opportunity to learn from each other’s knowledge, experience and expertise, for the improvement of patient care and public health. This will be an inclusive meeting that offers access to internationally recognized leaders in the field and the opportunity to network with the most highly respected health professionals in infectious diseases, including HIV.”
National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) 2013 Annual Convention
October 12-16, 2013
Orlando, FL
Registration: http://www.ncpanet.org/index.php/events/ncpa-future-meetings-calendar
Website Description: “Meet. Learn. Succeed. This is the 2013 premiere conference to attend! Join NCPA October 12-16 for the 115th NCPA Annual Convention and Trade Exposition. Peer networking, the latest products and services, and 1st class CE—it's all yours! Take advantage of the early bird discounted registration fee and receive $75 off if you register before June 30, 2013.”
College of American Pathologists (CAP) ’13: The Pathologists’ Meeting
October 13-16, 2013
Orlando, FL
Registration: http://www.cap.org/apps/docs/annual_meeting/2012/index_flash.html
Website Description: “Designed by pathologists and for pathologists, CAP ’12 offers you world-class learning taught by the experts, with a special emphasis on practical take-home-and-use education. We’ve designed CAP ’12 to exceed your expectations: superior education and new courses, thought-provoking speakers, unmatched networking and social events, and it’s all under one roof!”
2013 Emergency Preparedness and Hazmat Response Conference
October 13-17, 2013
Baltimore Renaissance Harborplace, Baltimore, MD
Registration: http://2011conference.net
Website Description: “The nation’s premier all-hazards conference for emergency management, public safety and industry with quality education, training, and networking.”
IEEE Communications and Network Security Conference 2013
October 14-16, 2013
Washington, DC
Registration: http://www.ieee-cns.org/
Website Description: “As a leading professional society focusing on communications technologies, IEEE Communications Society (ComSoc) has identified the need for a high-quality security conference that would focus on communications-oriented aspects of security. IEEE ComSoc has thus decided to launch a new conference dedicated to Communications and Network Security. This new conference is positioned to be a core ComSoc conference (at a level comparable to IEEE INFOCOM) and will serve as a premier forum for communications and network security researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and users to exchange ideas, techniques and tools, raise awareness, and share experience related to security and privacy.”
American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Annual Scientific Assembly 2013
October 14-17, 2013
Seattle, WA
Registration: http://www.acep.org/sa/
Website Description: “In October, more than 6,000 emergency medicine professionals will arrive in Seattle for the largest, most prestigious show in emergency medicine. Our attendees come highly motivated to participate in our advanced educational programs. They also look forward to the exhibits and view them as an extension of the educational experience.”
Annual Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference
October 18-19, 2013
Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, VT
Registration: http://vem.vermont.gov/home/prep_conferences
Website Description: “Vermont’s only statewide preparedness conference”
Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) 2013 AAMS Conference “Leadership and Advocacy”
October 21-23, 2013
Virginia Beach, VA
Website Description: “The annual AMTC provides up-to-date information on the latest techniques and innovative approaches to air medical practice from community experts while giving attendees lots of opportunities to earn continuing education credits. Top-notch keynoters and expanded educational offerings (including mechanics technical briefings, special information exchanges, new clinical sessions, scientific abstracts and poster sessions) make this the air and critical care ground medical transport event not to miss! The conference exhibit hall gives attendees the chance to learn about the newest technology and meet with service providers in the largest trade show for the air and ground medical community. Best of all of, the AMTC is the best place for medical transport professionals to network and learn from each other. ”
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) 61st Annual Conference
October 25-30, 2013
Reno, NV
Registration: http://216.119.73.170/page.cfm?p=events/annual-conference
Website Description: “The IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum to discuss current trends and topics, share information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and advance the work of IAEM. Conference sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas and collaborate to protect lives and property from disaster.”
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INTERSCHUTZ 2015
June 8-13, 2015
Hannover, Germany
Registration: http://www.interschutz.de/homepage_e
Website Description: “INTERSCHUTZ is where all specialists in disaster prevention and rescue – whether technicians or managers, volunteers or full-time professionals – come to exchange ideas and experience the latest innovations.”