Network with Peers and Share Your Experiences Whether it's a catastrophic accident, devastating weather event, or act of terror, Phoenix cannot predict when and how disasters will strike. What we do know is that that expanded regional collaboration and response capabilities will be critical to the public’s safety. This is truly a must attend event for all those responsible for the safety and well-being of the public. You’ll leave w...

Session DescriptionsMayor’s Welcome Address:Mayor Phil Gordon, City of Phoenix, ArizonaKeynote: Re-Align Government Resources to Meet Citizen Expectations Reports show that citizens currently lack confidence in government due to cuts and adjustments that have occurred in many government programs. To gain citizen support and enthusiasm for government and public service, reform and better utilization of tax payer dollars must be executed t...

Agenda Wednesday, June 1 8:00 amRegistration and Morning Refreshments 9:00 amOpening Remarks Aaron Sandeen, Chief Information Officer and Director, Government Information Technology Agency, State of Arizona 9:30 amOpening Keynote Open Roads Open Minds: An Exploration of Creative Problem Solving Steve Uzzell, Renowned Photographer Steve Uzzell is a veteran National Geographic photographer and one of the nation's leading corporate photographe...

Benefits Uncertain how public records and open meetings laws apply to you? Find out what Arizona law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you'll get updates on recent developments in the in...