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From: World Conference on Disaster Management <marketing@divcomevents.com>
Date: November 25, 2011 23:57:32 GMT+02:00
To: arichman@itrrintel.org
Subject: Call for Presentations deadline ends next Friday
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Call for Presentations Deadline to Submit Ends Next Friday, December 2, 2011 The World Conference of Disaster Management (WCDM) is now calling for presentations for the 22nd WCDM taking place June 25-27, 2012 in Toronto, Canada. The theme for the 2012 Program is Global Threats, Local Consquences. We will be looking for abstracts that identify global threats (eg – natural disasters, terrorism, cyber attacks, economic meltdown, etc), look at the impact these events have at the local level and then advise our delegates in terms of implementing solutions or developing strategies to mitigate the effects. We are especially looking for immediate 'take-aways' for our practitioner audience.  These can be in the form of case studies, proven results or peer validated research and studies. We will also be looking for abstracts that deal with the impact of the global economic downturn in terms of reduced budgets and support for all aspects of disaster/emergency/crisis planning (mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery) and how practitioners can do more with less or how they can meet their performance objectives differently i.e. thinking out of the box.  Success stories of expanded programs and budgets in the face of this adversity are also welcome.  PLEASE REVIEW INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE CLICKING TO SUBMIT Conference Overview & Audience The 22nd WCDM will bring delegates from over 40 countries within the fields of Emergency Management, Business Continuity, Emergency Response, Risk Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Disaster Management Research, Emergency Communications, Emergency Health, Security, HR, Environmental, Community Planning, as well as for the organizations which supply and service these professions. A major goal of the WCDM is to offer a program that challenges delegates by examining traditional concepts and methods, and provides: new ideas and approaches to problem solving both leading edge and topical presentations opportunities to connect with key individuals and organizations across the disaster management spectrum The 2012 Conference theme will be based around: Global Threats, Local Consequences Audience: WCDM delegates are predominantly practitioners from all levels of government and the private sector, including: utilities, financial services, insurance, transportation, communications, manufacturing, petro-chemical, education, and numerous other industries. WCDM is an ideal opportunity for academics and researchers to communicate and network with these practitioners. Who Should Submit If you have some knowledge to share with international delegates within disaster management fields mentioned above and comply with the theme and objectives below, please submit your abstract today. Or if you know of someone who might be interested in presenting, please pass on this Call for Presentation onto them. Submissions of abstracts have to comply with the Theme and Objectives of the conference. In addition For this year's call for presentations we are particularly interested in receiving abstracts on case studies and resilience as well as submissions in the categories listed below: Real Events/Lessons Learned Emerging Trends in Disaster Management The Human Element in Disaster Management Technical Issues/Threats Disaster Management Principles & Practices Academic//Research and Development Resilience Case Studies Steps to Submit Please visit our web site at http://www.wcdm.org/Toronto/call-for-papers.html to access the Call for Presentations Submitters will be guided through four submission steps: Create an Account (if you haven't previously OR if you have forgotten your log-in you can click on the hyperlink within the returning users to have your password emailed to you) Add Speakers (or view the list of "My Speakers" that you already submitted. If you would like to update your speaker details please email apatrick@divcomevents.com Add Presentation Assign Speakers to the Presentation (you can assign speakers you have previously submitted) Submit for Review Submission of abstracts (Deadline December 2, 2011) Questions If you have any questions please email Adrian Gordon at: agordon@wcdm.org or Gary Mohr at: gmohr@wcdm.org

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