Pittsburgh Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference is your chance to ... Hear from some of the most audacious and thought provoking speakers in the digital marketing, media and advertising industry. Gain insight into emerging strategies, the latest innovative technologies, and best practices to move your business to the next level. Network with thought leaders, collaborate with your peers and build your professional network. Pittsb...

As the U.S. declared a public health emergency on Feb. 3, 2020, COVID related cases surpassed 9,800 around the world quickly becoming a pandemic by March 11, 2020, which the World Health Organization declared (source: https://www.ajmc.com/view/a-timeline-of-covid19-developments-in-2020). Thus, the CARES Act was established on March 27, 2020, with a $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund. The CARES Act provided direct payments to Americans to cov...

As Time magazine succinctly put it – America’s policing system is broken. It’s time to re-imagine what public safety looks like. SAFE HOUSE and the RANE Network are bringing together the best, most experienced experts in law enforcement, public health, civil rights, and academia, along with policymakers and technologists to address these complex issues with expertise and empathy at the Re-imagining Public Safety in America eS...

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been postponed. New Date: TBD Texas DIR Connect Technology Expo has bee CHANGED to Monday, October 19, 2020, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at the Palmer Event Center in Austin, Texas. DIR Connect brings Department of Information Resources (DIR) contracted technology vendors together with IT and purchasing staff from state agencies, local and county government, hospitals, emergency response enti...

Our second annual event is now transitioning to digital, where public communicators across the United States can learn the best social media strategies that are working right now. Get a handle on 2020 and learn from your peers on how to confidently communicate with the public you serve. S4SCON is a fully interactive experience where attendees can engage with speakers and other participants!

To protect the health and safety of attendees, this event has been moved to online-only due to COVID-19 concerns. This event defines and showcases the global commercial UAV industry, with a special focus on solutions in the Americas region and a glimpse into the world of urban air mobility. It has shown consistent growth for 5 straight years, with 3,000+ attendees projected in 2019 and a record 188 exhibiting companies. It moves to much larger...

Join Pat Scheckel from Singlewire Software as he details the ins and outs of creating a mass notification ecosystem that delivers messages to everyone on campus during an emergency. Participants for this webinar will: Learn about the different components that make up an effective mass notification ecosystem Understand why relying solely on mobile alerts can leave people in the dark about situations taking place Receive tips for deploying their...

Geared for those who must evaluate training plans, drills and other operational factors during extreme conditions. A series of table-top and field evaluations are designed and tested. Exposes students to armed forces style combat training type stress. Upon completion student will be able to design, development and conduct live, virtual and constructive (LVC) drills and exercises that include “best practices” from a security perspec...

The OpTac International, Inc. SWAT and Critical Incident Management Program, hosted by the Lafayette Police Dept., will be held June 25-26, 2020, in Lafayette, Indiana. The program is based on the book, “SWAT Operations and Critical Incidents: Why People Die” written by Stuart A. Meyers, and includes his prize-winning Harvard University research on the complexities of critical incident management. Law enforcement administrators, ex...

The OpTac International, Inc. Tactical Command Program, hosted by the Lafayette Police Dept., will be held June 23-25, 2020, in Lafayette, Indiana. The programprovides attendees with realistic guidelines and practical exercises to prepare for and enhance their command of Special Weapons and Tactics teams. Classroom presentations and tabletop exercises provide a detailed understanding of raid planning and execution, command post operations, leg...