Our Portland gathering on November 13th will bring together leaders, public engagement practitioners, philanthropists, academics, students and citizen groups from across the Cascadia region (Washington, Oregon and British Columbia). Participants will: Create a learning community to explore what quality public engagement is and how we can create more of it Meet and network with others interested in public engagement Share what kinds of quality...

Shipments of infectious substances by ground and air are rarely covered in general DOT and IATA training classes because the requirements for shipping infectious substances are unique. This five-hour course will guide you through these highly specific requirements. You will learn how to classify infectious substances into Categories A or B; how to select and prepare the triple packaging systems appropriate for your infectious substance; how t...

MAST is the unique, established first-in-class global conference and trade-show for senior maritime defence and security leaders, organised by an international committee of authoritative, influential government, research/academia, and industry decision makers. MAST creates an unparalleled annual forum at which future capabilities and concepts issues are discussed and debated by the world’s leading – surface, submarine and joint op...

This course provides an in-depth look at the regulations governing shipments by sea and air under IMO (International Maritime Organization) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations. It focuses on the differences between domestic and international regulations and covers any regulatory changes or additions that have occurred in the past two years. During this class you will participate in hands-on exercises that will give y...

Akamai Government Symposium 2010Revolutionizing the Internet for Government Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010Time: 7:30am to 3:45pmLocation: Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Washington, DCCost: Complimentary to all government attendeesWith so many technological advancements for leveraging the Internet, as well as public and private "cloud" infrastructure, we would like to cordially invite you to the 2010 Akamai Government Symposium, Revolutioniz...

The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier Public Health Educational Forum! Learn from the experts in the field, hear about cutting edge research and exceptional best practices, discover the latest public health products and services, and share your public health experience with your peers. The world of public health is in continual motion, and there is no better way to stay abreast of the research and learn about emerging issues....

The K12 Technology Summit is a private, invitation-only event created specifically for senior-level administrators who are responsible for overseeing the information technology strategy of the nation's leading school districts. This summit was developed with the goal of enabling K12 CIOs to share best practices for supporting the academic mission and meeting the increasing demand on their IT organizations.The K12 Technology Summit is a discuss...

The K12 Facilities Summit is a private, invitation-only event developed specifically for senior-level district administrators who are responsible for directing the facilities strategy of the nation's largest school districts. This summit was developed with the goal of encouraging collaborative relationships across all departments to assist districts in their efforts to maximize all available resources and create greater operational efficienci...

There are over 3.6 million voices in the Valley. They’re getting louder... Are you listening? What is civic engagement? What is authentic public participation? How can I actively participate in a successful solution? Mark your calendars and register today – on November 4, 2010, the PACE conference is the ideal place to get answers to these questions and much more! The City of Peoria, in collaboration with IAP2, is proud to announce...

Cyber Security is one of the most pressing security issues facing the United States today. Improving identity management and authentication capabilities in the public and private sector is critical to managing risk in a cyber world. Creating trusted identities is the only way to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure, reduce fraud, and increase individual privacy and security. At this years’ policy conference we will examine...