2017 National Geospatial Preparedness Summit



The National Geospatial Preparedness Summit (NGPS) brings together public safety practitioners and GIS responders – to build skills in developing and implementing GIS-based decision support tools, share best practices, build peer relationships, and validate skills and capabilities through workshops and exercises.

 

All the training workshops and materials are provided at NO COST to public-sector participants from Federal, local, state, and tribal government.

 

Agenda At-A-Glance
Complete Agenda available via the link on the right-hand menu

Day 1 – Monday, August 7

  • Hands-On Technical GIS Training in desktop and web skills for GIS responders and practitioners
  • National Data Preparedness Workshop to define core information requirements and provide requirements for national data assets available to the public safety community
  • Executive Leadership Seminar with the US Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security, including a tabletop exercise guiding participants to define a roadmap for the next generation of situational awareness capabilities.
  • Map Gallery Competition and Hosted Networking Social
    – Reserve a spot in the Map Gallery – deadline has been extended to July 15th

Day 2 – Tuesday, August 8

  • Plenary Sessions featuring an exceptional slate of Keynote Speakers leading the charge in advancing public safety’s use of technology
  • Best Practice Lightning Talks and Panel Sessions focused on lessons learned from real-world events
  • Workshops across disciplines to develop actionable solutions for advanced technology use in preparedness and emergency operations
  • NAPSG Foundation Hosted Reception for the 2017 Awards for Excellence in Public Safety GIS

Day 3 – August 8

  • Keynote Speakers
  • Functional Exercise & Stress Test to validate your ability to develop and apply technology-enabled capabilities for decision support in a flood incident scenario
  • Hot Wash and Debrief to develop strategies for implementing skills gained, best practices, tools, and resources discussed over the three days

Speaker and Presenter Information

Keynotes:

 

Achieving Intelligent Disaster Operations from the Field to the EOC

Josh Dozor,

Director, Planning Division Federal Emergency Management Agency

 

How Disasters Force Collaboration and Enable Us to Think Entrepreneurially

Rob Robertson,

Director, Tuscaloosa County Emergency Management Agency

 

Innovations in Science & Technology for First Responders

Dan Cotter,

Director, First Responders Group, US Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate

 

State and Future of Public Alert and Warning Technology

Wade Witmer,

Deputy Director, Integrated Public Alerts & Warnings, FEMA National Continuity Programs

 

Key Initiatives and Recent Lessons Learned in Innovations for Flood Preparedness and Mitigation

National Water Center

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Other Federal Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, FEMA, USAID, Federal Government, State & Local Government

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    When
    Mon-Wed, Aug 7-9, 2017, 8:00am - 5:00pm


    Cost
    Complimentary:    $ 0.00



    Website
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    Organizer
    USGIF & NAPSG Foundation


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