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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

KEYNOTE THEATER 2

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05 Nov 2025
  1. Attendees to this panel will gain firsthand insights into how seasoned Fire Chiefs Rob Borse and Jack "J" Taylor prepare for, respond to, and recover from natural disasters. Using real-life case studi ...
  2. A look at the science behind this historic flood event. I will discuss lessons learned, actionable preparedness for individuals, campgrounds and emergency managers, developing site-specific guidance a ...
  3. How to use CONDUCTOR (a decentralization platform) for optimizing critical response and operations to mitigate catastrophic events in Public Safety and Emergency Management situations.
  4. This seminar will highlight the importance of appropriate and timely messaging and having a prescribed alert and warning messaging cascade so that you are able to effectively reach your desired audien ...
  5. Learn how utilities can benefit from having meteorologists embedded in operations, using weather data to enhance situational awareness and support informed decisions.
  6. A discussion of the facility's response to the historic snow event & how changing with the times & adapting new technologies helped and will lead us to be better prepared to future events, including b ...
06 Nov 2025
  1. What does it take to lead during a crisis? Join Edward in this compelling keynote session as he explores the leadership skills that drive the American Red Cross' powerful response in times of disaster ...
  2. When disaster strikes, chaos can quickly surpass collaboration. The Recovery Bridge shows how to turn spontaneous volunteers and donations into organized efforts, sustain momentum, and transition smoo ...
  3. TDEM discusses emergency response and current initiatives the state is undertaking. 
  4. When disaster strikes, plans are only as strong as the physical systems communities rely on. One failed system devolves into cascading failures. A power grid downed by a storm cripples communications, ...
  5. Discussion on how the pipeline and midstream energy industry, emergency responders, and communities can prepare and respond to an incident through collaboration and understanding of each other's capab ...
  6. Empathy is vital in emergency management, guiding communication, trust, and care for both communities and responders. This presentation explores how empathy strengthens resilience, fosters collaborati ...

SEMINAR SPEAKERS

SEMINAR THEATER 4

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05 Nov 2025
  1. Learn how site access products can enhance capabilities during a disaster response. By quickly creating the temporary roads and crossings in areas where roadways and other infrastructure are no longer ...
  2. Learn how underwater robolic technologies support emergency response. This session examines how small ROVs, with high-definition cameras, multibeam sonar and real-time underwater GPS, perform safe, pr ...
  3. Emergency management is evolving beyond static visuals and delayed reporting. This seminar examines the role of artificial intelligence in forecasting events, analyzing live data, and enabling rapid, ...
  4. After a disaster, immune systems are in turmoil and many dangerous microbes can be released into the air for days and weeks afterward. Join me as we discuss what can be done using UVC technology to mi ...
  5. With natural and industrial disasters growing in frequency and intensity, proactive preparation and rapid response are more important than ever. This seminar highlights how NFPA 18A delivers proven so ...
  6. Jonathan Proto will share the lessons learned from launching and scaling Rapid Response, a fast-growing national company. From navigating equipment logistics to building a trusted brand through organi ...
06 Nov 2025
  1. From wildfire tracking to search and rescue, thermal imaging is transforming how first responders operate in the most dangerous and time-sensitive conditions. Join Mary Ellen Kramer, CEO of NightRide ...
  2. Integrating real-time air quality monitoring and clean air shelter planning strengthens disaster preparedness. This session will explore how particulate pollution impacts vulnerable populations during ...
  3. Electricity and water are a dangerous combination, and when they intersect, the consequences can be catastrophic. Effective disaster response depends not only on how you react after the event but also ...
  4. Disasters can strike with little or no warning and have a devastating impact, so accessing the right solutions at the right time can mean the difference between recovery or experiencing a long-term di ...
  5. Discover scalable temporary infrastructure solutions from modular shelters to mobile power and logistics support that restore stability in disaster zones. This seminar spotlights rapid deployment stra ...
  6. When disaster looms on the horizon, true staffing resilience is built long before the first clouds gather. It’s all about smart preparation: assembling the right people, training them well, and having ...

SEMINAR THEATER 5

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05 Nov 2025
  1. Join us for a live demo that reveals how our elite scent detection canines—trained to the same standards as narcotics and explosives dogs—pinpoint hidden toxic mold before it threatens your health. Un ...
  2. Discover how bold ideas become life-saving assets on wheels. This session traces the journey from napkin sketch to field-tested trailer or upfitted bus, showing how collaborative R&D, and modular engi ...
  3. In disaster response, “temporary” shelters are often assumed to be short-lived or inadequate. Yet communities frequently rely on them for weeks or months. This session explores how emergency shelters ...
  4. Heavy rain, coastal storm surge, coincident peaks, and more can cause severe flooding. Analyzing flood risk accurately to determine the extent, duration, and likelihood of occurrence is beneficial for ...
  5. This presentation will focus on a new, common-sense, immediately-available approach to stopping low-level floodwater from entering buildings, using a surface-applied, removable, flood protection syste ...
  6. This session explores how organizations can leverage geospatial tools to accelerate disaster response and resilience planning. Using recent flood and storm events as examples, attendees will learn how ...
  7. When the disaster strikes do you have the necessary resources secured? There are a few simple steps you can take to make sure you are prepared to confidently respond when the next disaster strikes.
06 Nov 2025
  1. Kason will discuss the Strategic Housing Reserve for Disaster Relief, a bold plan to bring rapid housing solutions to communities in crisis. He'll show how BoxHouse's foldable homes can deliver safe s ...
  2. This session will introduce ASKTERRA, a conversational GeoAI platform that demystifies complex geospatial analysis for disaster management. We will explore how ASKTERRA leverages decades of satellite ...
  3. Traditional disaster damage assessments are slow, delaying repairs and federal funding. This session explores how AI and computer vision — powered by imagery from Google Street View and crowdsourced d ...
  4. When disaster strikes, the last thing your customers need is a failed communication channel. While many organizations focus on physical infrastructure, they often overlook the most critical component ...
  5. When it comes to disaster recovery and rebuilding operations there is no longer a question of whether you should be employing aerial drones. It is almost impossible to fully cover the benefits they br ...
  6. Discover how hydroexcavation technology is transforming disaster response operations. This seminar explores its role in safely exposing underground utilities, accelerating recovery efforts, and minimi ...
  7. Learn how autonomous fixed-wing drones, like Pathfinder, enable rapid deployment from compact “drone-in-a-box” systems. We’ll discuss endurance, payload capabilities, and real-world applications in di ...

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