Conference Speakers and Agenda

 

7:30-8:30am	Registration and Continental Breakfast, hosted by Homeland Defense Journal
8:30-8:45am	Welcome and Introduction – Laura Johnson, Vice President, Homeland Defense Journal
8:45-9:30am	"NOAA's Role in Emergency Alerts" Keynote Speaker: Scott Rayder, Chief of Staff, National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
9:30-10:30am	"Next Generation 911 Panel" Gregory L. Rohde, President of e-Copernicus, Executive Director of the E-911 Institute (Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and the Administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration) Laurie Flaherty,  Program Analyst, Office of Emergency Medical Services, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
10:30-10:45am	Networking Break, hosted by IT*Security Magazine
10:45-11:15am	Keynote Speaker: Daniel Sutherland, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Department of Homeland Security
11:15-11:45am	James A. Anderson, Director of Business Development, Weatherbug
11:45-12:45pm	Networking Lunch, sponsored by Homeland Defense Journal
12:45-1:30pm	Joshua Jack, Business Policy/ Process Officer, District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency
1:30-2:15pm	Jeff Stern, Deputy Coordinator of Emergency Services, Arlington County Office of Emergency Management
2:15-2:30pm	Networking Break, hosted by IT*Security Magazine
2:30-3:15pm	C. Douglas Bass, County Emergency Manager, Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management
3:15-3:55pm	Jamie Imus, Board Member of the National Institute for Urban Search and Rescue & Product Evangelist, Audiencecentral.com
3:55-4:00pm	Closing Remarks - Laura Johnson, Vice President, Homeland Defense Journal

Agenda is subject to change

Contact Us

• For registration information, contact Pamela Greenstein, (703) 807-2758
• For government speaking and best practices presentation opportunities, contact Kim Hovda,
(703) 894-1096
• For product and solutions companies interested in sponsorship information and related speaking opportunities, contact Andrea Feinberg, (201) 592-6477

If you have any questions about Homeland Defense Journal events in general, please see our Event FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

Sponsors

Corporate Sponsors




When every second counts, AMTELCO’s RED ALERT Emergency and Event Notification system automatically contacts the necessary responders, gives them vital information, and receives responses – quickly and easily. RED ALERT quickly contacts the appropriate people via automated phone calls, pager, e-mail, PDA, and other wireless devices. Notify. Respond. Communicate. Instantly!




IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80 years of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM Software offers the widest range of middleware and operating systems for all types of computing platforms, allowing customers to take full advantage of the new era of e-business. The fastest way to get more information about IBM WebSphere is by clicking on http://www.ibm.com/websphere.
 

REVERSE 911® is an interactive notification system used to rapidly communicate information to targeted groups, based on pre-defined lists or geography.  Clients include law enforcement, emergency management, military, and government agencies.  REVERSE 911®  provides mobilization functionality with real-time reporting that can be utilized by federal agencies for internal notification purposes.
 

Verizon Wireless owns and operates the nation's most reliable wireless network offering pre-negotiated, government-based wireless solutions for Federal, State and Local Government agencies. Our dedicated Government Account Teams and Customer Support Center will work with you to design a cost-effective solution that specifically fits your agency's needs.




Founded in 1992, WeatherBug, a brand of AWS Convergence Technologies, Inc. ensures individuals, schools, businesses and government agencies receive the most precise live weather conditions, the most relevant weather reports, and the earliest weather warnings to safeguard property, lives and to plan ahead with confidence. With 8,000 WeatherBug Tracking Stations and more than 1,000 cameras primarily based at neighborhood schools and public safety facilities across the U.S., WeatherBug maintains the largest exclusive weather network in the world. The live local weather conditions are delivered to millions of consumers via the Internet and mobile devices, to more than 100 state and local government agencies including the National Weather Service, and to broadcast television stations, schools, and businesses. WeatherBug’s data is unique in that it is the only live neighborhood weather available anywhere.
 

Media Sponsors

Become an Exhibitor or Sponsor

ATTENTION INDUSTRY AND SOLUTIONS PROVIDERS: Our sponsors and exhibitors will have a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services to leading government decision-makers and leaders.  If you would like to learn more about this event and ways in which our market research and media outlets can assist your sales program, please contact Andrea Feinberg, (201) 592-6477.
 

Registration Fee

Registration for June 29th only

Registration Options

NOTE: On-line registrations for this workshop are now closed. Space is available for walk in registrants. To register the day of the conference, please bring your payment and the attached registration form.

Registrations are payable by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, company check or government purchase order.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the conference. If you need to cancel your registration, you must send your notice in writing and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received one week prior to the event start date or later. PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee.
 

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Conference Location

The conference will be held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert Street, NW Washington DC 20008. The hotel is one block from the Woodley Park Metro stop on the red line. The Omni's phone number is (202) 234-0700.

Map and directions to the conference location.

Please Note, the Omni Shoreham Hotel is holding a small block of guest rooms available at the rate of $199 +tax until June 7, 2006.  To secure a room you can register online at www.omnihotels.com and enter WCA code: 12400606667 or call the hotel directly at (202) 234-0700 and mention you are attending WCA 2006 to receive this special rate.