Drinks, Bites & Insights: Building Communication Resilience for Emergency Response
Donny Jackson (Editor, Urgent Communications)
Nicole Hudnet (Industry Segment Advisor (Emergency Response Team), T-Mobile)
Brian O'Neal (Assistant Fire Chief, Clark County Fire Department)
Patrick O'Connor (Former Volunteer Fire Fighter and Co-Founder, 3AM Innovations)
Margo Deckard (Chief Operating Officer, NextGen Space, LLC)
Jeff Perkins (Public Safety Communications Specialist, Oregon Department of Emergency Management)
Location: Keynote Theater Hall N2
Date: Tuesday, March 18
Time: 4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Format: Keynote
Vault Recording: TBD
Join us for a special event panel + networking reception to wrap up your day! Open for all pass types.
In a disaster or crisis, communication serves as a lifeline, linking affected communities with emergency response services, coordinating relief efforts, and aiding in community recovery. This panel will bring together experts to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in maintaining a robust communication infrastructure before, during, and after an emergency.
Takeaway
Examine:
- Lessons learned from critical events, such as active shooter situations or protests, and how those challenges were overcome?
- Adapting communication strategies to support real-time coordination of first responders
- What emerging technologies are being utilized to enhance communication and coordination during major incidents?
- Why are partnerships between private companies and public safety agencies important for effective emergency response, and how do these collaborations enhance communication capabilities during crises?
- What are the most significant opportunities and obstacles in modernizing communication infrastructure to better prepare for future emergencies, and how can different sectors collaborate to address these challenges effectively?