EXHIBIT AND SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

With the sales and marketing campaign now underway, opportunities to exhibit on the IDCE2013 Expo Floor as well as sponsor programs during IDCE will be closing fast.   There are limited opportunities available.  With this in mind, organizations who are interested in displaying products and services, or promoting their organization at IDCE should begin securing exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities NOW.   These limited opportunities are limited in supply.
 

Exhibit space is available on the IDCE2013 Expo Floor for $27 per NSF purchased ($23 per NSF for returning IDCE2012 exhibitors and sponsors).  All information regarding exhibit and sponsorship opportunities are available online at http://www.internationaldisasterconference.com/expo.html. 
 

DON’T MISS THE FAST 50 OPPORTUNITY!  Be one of the first 50 exhibitors or sponsors to sign up for IDCE2013 and receive amazing, effective, results-driven marketing from IDCE Show Management. The first 50 organizations submitting approved applications to exhibit or sponsor in IDCE2013 will receive the following:

•    Special E-Blast to the IDCE database of nearly 20,000 subscribers regarding your organization's participation and promotion of your location on the show floor
•    Product Spotlight in IDCE Newsletter
•    Special reference in the IDCE Show Guide
•    Special reference in the IDCE Web site, including a "Product Spotlight" announcement with a link to your organization's web site
 

To qualify, simply complete and submit your exhibit / sponsorship application via fax to 888-637-3976 with required deposits. If your application is one of the first 50 received and approved, you qualify.
 

For additional information regarding Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Jennifer Affrunti at jenniferaffrunti@internationaldisasterconference.com or by calling 770-912-6760 OR 904-853-5565.


IDCE2013 CONFERENCE IS FREE TO GOVERNMENT SECTOR! If you work as a government employee in ANY capacity, the conference registration fees are waived during the registration process. GSA Hotel Rates are available at ALL IDCE2012 properties.
 

Cost to Private Sector: $300 Full Conference Registration. This registration fee includes all events taking place at IDCE2013 over 3 days.
 

Registration for IAEM CEM Exam Prep Course and Exam are separate from IDCE. Registration fees are applicable by IAEM. IDCE Full Conference Registration Fees will be waived for registrants taking the CEM Prep Course and Exam through IAEM (onsite sessions scheduled at IDCE only).
 

REGISTRATION TO OPEN AUGUST 1, 2012

EXHIBITOR SPOTLIGHT (another amazing supplier you will see at IDCE2013)

“With flooding being the number one natural disaster resulting in loss of life and devastating property damage in the USA as well as on a global scale, Barrier Systems LLC is dedicated to providing products that will assist in preventing the loss of life and the severity of damage resulting from these events. The IDCE provided an excellent opportunity in 2012 for us to introduce the SandMaster to both the public and private sector and we anticipate far greater exposure and networking possibilities for the IDCE in 2013.
” – Jeff Knutzen, Vice President – Barrier Systems, LLC
 
Barrier Systems LLC is a company based out of Kula, Hawaii and was brought to life by Joe Hartley after seeing the devastating flooding in Fargo, North Dakota in 2009. This major flood event inspired him to create a system that would utilize hydraulic technology to replace hand labor drastically reducing the time, labor and associated cost with the time sensitive need of emergency flood control.

The IDCE2013 Schedule

Tuesday January 08, 2013

• 9:00AM - 9:20AM: Welcome Session (New Orleans Theater)
• 9:20AM - 10:00AM: Key Note / General Session 1 (New Orleans Theater)
• 10:15AM - 11:15: Conference Breakouts / Educational Sessions (Convention Center Meeting Rooms)
• 11:15AM - 3:00PM: Exhibit Hall
• 11:30AM - 12:00PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 1 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
• 12:00PM - 1:30PM: Lunch on Expo Floor
• 1:00PM - 1:30PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 2 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
• 2:00PM - 2:30PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 3 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
• 3:00PM - 3:50PM: Conference Breakouts / Educational Sessions (Convention Center Meeting Rooms)
• 4:00PM - 4:50PM: General Session 2 (New Orleans Theater)
• 5:00PM - 6:00PM: EXHIBIT HALL SOCIAL (all food and drinks provided by show management and exhibitors)  

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Lunch on the Expo Floor
• Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt / Punch Card Program
• Hidden Treasures Program (1 per hour during exhibit hall hours)
• Exhibitor Raffles
• Cocktail Social / Live Entertainment  

Wednesday January 09, 2013:

• 9:00AM - 9:40AM: General Session 1 (New Orleans Theater)
• 9:40AM - 10:20AM: General Session 2 (New Orleans Theater)
• 10:30AM - 11:30: Conference Breakouts / Educational Sessions (Convention Center Meeting Rooms)
• 11:30AM - 3:00PM: Exhibit Hall
• 11:30AM - 12:00PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 1 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
• 12:00PM - 1:30PM: Lunch on Expo Floor
• 1:00PM - 1:30PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 2 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
• 2:00PM - 2:30PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 3 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
• 3:00PM - 3:50PM: Conference Breakouts / Educational Sessions (Convention Center Meeting Rooms)
• 4:00PM - 4:50PM: General Session 3 (New Orleans Theater)
•  5:00PM - 6:00PM: EXHIBIT HALL SOCIAL (all food and drinks provided by show management and exhibitors)

 

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Lunch on the Expo Floor
• Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt / Punch Card Program
• Hidden Treasures Program (1 per hour during exhibit hall hours)
• Exhibitor Raffles
• Cocktail Social / Live Entertainment

 

Thursday January 10, 2013:

• 9:00AM - 9:40AM: General Session 1 (New Orleans Theater)
•  9:40AM - 10:20AM: General Session 2 (New Orleans Theater)
• 10:30AM - 11:30: Conference Breakouts / Educational Sessions (Convention Center Meeting Rooms)
• 11:30AM - 3:00PM: Exhibit Hall
• 11:30AM - 12:00PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 1 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
• 12:00PM - 1:30PM: Lunch on Expo Floor
• 1:00PM - 1:30PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 2 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
• 2:00PM - 2:30PM: Exhibit Hall Special Presentation Session 3 (Exhibit Hall Stage)
•  3:00PM - 3:40PM: General Session 3 (New Orleans Theater)
• 3:50PM - 4:00PM: Awards Announcements (Exhibit Hall Stage)

SPECIAL EVENTS:

•  Lunch on the Expo Floor
• Exhibit Hall Scavenger Hunt / Punch Card Program
• Exhibitor Raffle Winners and IDCE Awards Recipient Announcements
• CEM CERTIFICATION PREP AND EXAM presented by IAEM
• IDCE CLOSING PARTY - Lucy's in the Warehouse District

Schedule as of June 15, 2012

(Note: This program is preliminary and will be adjusted according to input from the EEC as well as the Exhibitor Advisory Board)

Get Published! Industry Journals Participating in IDCE2013

IDCE is proud to announce affiliation with three major industry journals.

• The Domestic Preparedness Journal
•  International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management
• Journal of Emergency Management (Information to be announced shortly)

Presentations submitted may have the associated white paper considered for publication in one of three industry journals associated with IDCE. Consideration for publication does NOT depend upon inclusion in the IDCE conference program. Parties interested in journal review for publication must select the journal during the submission process, and may only select 1 for consideration.
 
About the Domestic Preparedness Journal
DomesticPreparedness.com was established in 1998 and now serves as a vital information source to more than 15,000 planners, responders, receivers, and government officials at the local, state, and federal levels, plus their private-sector partners. DomPrep provides multi-discipline, multi-jurisdiction solutions, written by practitioners, to senior-level preparedness professionals.
 
•    EMAIL: http://imrnet.com/weeklybrief/
•    ONLINE: http://www.domesticpreparedness.com/
•    PDF PRINT: http://domprep.com/DomPrep_Journal
•    MOBILE: http://m.domesticpreparedness.com/
 
Submission Criteria: Submissions should be less than 1,200 words and include a brief biography (50-75 words) and hi-res head shot.
Rules for writers: http://www.domesticpreparedness.com/userfiles/toolkit/writer/DPJRules2012.pdf
Writer agreement: http://www.domesticpreparedness.com/userfiles/toolkit/writer/DPJ_Agree.pdf
 
About the International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management
International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management (IJRCM) is a registered [ISSN 2160-9624] and indexed peer-reviewed global journal published by IGI-Global and Information Resource Management Association based in Hershey, PA. The mission of IJRCM is to discover what risk and uncertainty mean to different disciplines and industries. IJRCM publishes academic manuscripts, case studies, literature reviews, and product/book/event reviews related to any of IJRCM or IDCE keyword.
 
•    EMAIL: http://internationaldisasterconference.com/Editor.IJRCM@gmail.com
•    ONLINE: http://www.igi-global.com/IJRC
•    PDF PRINT: http://www.igi-global.com/journal-contents/international-journal-risk-contingency-management/5313
Submission Criteria: Event, book or software reviews (1-5 references): 1000-2500 words (2-3 pages); best practices/white papers (5-20 references): 2500-5500 words (3-10 pages); research papers (20-50 references): 5500-8000 words (up to 20 pages).
Rules for writers: http://personal.plattsburgh.edu/kstra003/ijrcm/

Writer agreement: http://www.igi-global.com/Files/AuthorEditor/author_warranty_journals.pdf
 
About the Journal of Emergency Management (Information to be announced shortly)
The Journal of Emergency Management is a professional, bi-monthly journal with a simple but urgent goal: to better equip all those responsible for emergency preparedness and response to deal effectively with everything from acts of terror, fires, floods, and weather emergencies to gas explosions and catastrophic accidents on land, in the air, or at sea.
 
With a well-focused game plan carried out by an unbeatable team of emergency preparedness and response experts, Journal of Emergency Management is already being hailed as long overdue and a "must have" for anyone responsible for the safety and well-being of both personnel and property.
 
With each issue of Journal of Emergency Management look for in-depth articles on topics as wide ranging as:
•    Meeting the challenge of the shadowy world of terrorism
•    Emergency response and disaster management
•    Severe weather, flood and hurricane case studies
•    Emergency preparedness and response legislation
•    Public buildings recovery planning
•    Information analysis and infrastructure protection
•    Evacuation procedures for the visually impaired
•    Emergency wireless messaging
 
ISSN# 1543-5865, 2010 Volume 10,
Current table of contents: http://www.pnpco.com/jem_current_toc.pdf
Manuscript Gateway is: http://www.pnpco.com/pn06012.html
Current List of Abstracts by year: http://www.pnpco.com/pn06008.html
 
NOTE FROM IDCE2013 MANAGEMENT: Journal publication is at the sole discretion of the Journal reviewing abstracts. IDCE has no influence or input regarding the selection process. Questions regarding journal publication should be directed to the journal for which speakers / presenters are seeking publication.

IDCE2013 Announces International Call for Presentations

The International Disaster Conference & Expo (IDCE) is currently accepting presentations for speaking opportunities in its second annual conference program, taking place January 08-10, 2013 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.   Interested parties are asked to submit presentation abstracts and relevant speaker / presentation information through the IDCE Presentation Submission Portal which can be found on the IDCE website www.internationaldisasterconference.com/presentations.html.  The portal will be open from Wednesday June 20 through Friday July 13, 2012. 

The purpose of IDCE is to unite public and private sector industry leadership to create global discourse regarding lessons learned, best practices, forward thinking, and policies and procedures which shape the landscape of Emergency Management, Homeland Security, First Response, Business Continuity, Resiliency, and all aspects of Disaster Preparation, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation on a global scale.  Policy and Education are the focus of IDCE.  Presentations submitted for consideration should be in line with this purpose. 

IDCE has secured the participation and/or endorsement of some of the most internationally recognized associations, agencies, and organizations serving the industry today, including FEMA, International Association of Emergency Managers, National Emergency Management Association, Association of Contingency Planners, Business Continuity International, Restoration Industry Association, Natural Hazard Mitigation Association, International Association of Venue Managers, and more.  Numerous speakers are scheduled to be on hand from around the world representing numerous governments from the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and more.  A full list of organizations supporting and participating in IDCE2013 can be found through the event website at www.idce2013.com.  

Presentations submitted may be considered for publication in one of three industry journals associated with IDCE.  These include the Domestic Preparedness Journal, International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management, and Journal of Emergency Management.   Information regarding journal requirements, policies, and procedures are published on the IDCE2013 website Abstract Portal: www.internationaldisasterconference.com/presentations.html.  Those interested in journal review for publication may also contact IDCE Show Management for additional information.  

Presentations for the IDCE2013 program will be selected by the Event Executive Committee (EEC).  Selection to present at IDCE2013 does not affect the decision of associated journals to publish material, and publication of material through associated journals does not affect the decision process of IDCE conference selections.  Questions regarding the conference program should be directed to show management through email: management@internationaldisasterconference.com. 

IDCE Seeking to Deploy International Affiliate Council

The IDCE2013 Event Executive Committee is working to indentify additional industry contacts from different locations across the globe interested in serving on the IDCE International Affiliate Council (IAC).  The purpose of the IAC is to ensure international speakers and content selected from respective regions of the globe for the IDCE2013 conference is on-target.

This group of advisors is a key ingredient to ensuring international participation meets the expectations and standards of the IDCE Event Executive Committee and industries served by IDCE. 

 The IDCE2013 IAC:

·         Canada (CAN)

·         Latin American (LA)

·         Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA)                         

                                                ·         Asia Pacific / Japan (APJ)
                                          ·         Australia / New Zealand (ANZ)

There are no meetings to attend in person, nor any financial or scheduling obligations to consider other than assisting the IDCE EEC with ensuring content selected for the conference is relevant and on-point to current events and challenges facing their respective region of the world, and possibly assisting in securing high profile speakers from their respective regions for the IDCE2013 general session program.

In return for participation on the IAC, this group of advisors will be recognized on all event material for their efforts in assisting with the development of the international program presented at IDCE.   In addition, IAC members will receive complimentary registration, air travel and lodging to attend IDCE2013.

Those interested in serving on the IAC or wishing to submit a nomination should contact show management via email at management@internationaldisasterconference.com.  Note: All requests for consideration and nominations received will be reviewed and selected by the EEC.  

IDCE Announces the 2013 Exhibitor Advisory Board

The purpose of the IDCE Exhibitor Advisory Board (EAB) is to review the IDCE agenda and program to ensure the schedule promotes the exhibitors / sponsors at IDCE to its fullest potential while maximizing opportunities for the exhibitors to meet face to face with the attendees.  In addition to reviewing and assisting with the overall IDCE schedule, the EAB reviews all ancillary programs to ensure opportunities for social (off-floor) events are maximized.  The IDCE management team must have a voice from the exhibit floor to ensure the program supports the goals, objectives, thoughts, concerns and ideas of the IDCE exhibitor and sponsorship base.  The committee ensures this voice is not only heard, but acted upon. 

IDCE management is proud to announce the 2013 EAB has been selected and is in place.  These members of the 2013 EAB represent a diverse section of industry vendors and support, which will ensure the goals and objectives of all supporting cast members are considered as we develop and implement the entire 2013 program.

IDCE2013 Exhibitor Advisory Board:

·         Verizon Wireless

·         Floodsax

·         AirPac

·         Intrado (THOR)

·         American Military University

·         ESI 911

·         Gorilla Design

·         Envirogencat

·         Barrier Systems

·         Floodsmart

IDCE Management can’t say THANK YOU enough to these participants.  With their guidance and support, the IDCE2013 exposition will be nothing short of a huge success. 

IDCE Announces the 2013 Event Executive Committee (EEC)

The primary responsibility of the IDCE Event Executive Committee (EEC) is to ensure the conference program presented at IDCE exceeds industry expectations and standards, while addressing the needs and concerns of the numerous industry practices and specialties presented at IDCE.   IDCE could not be more excited about the members of the 2013 EEC!

The 2013 EEC represents numerous segments throughout the Homeland Security / Emergency Preparedness / Business Continuity & Resiliency disciplines and other strategic disciplines affecting disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.  This team includes public and private sector leadership as well as academia.  The professionals assembled to lead IDCE2013 represent the brightest minds and sharpest talent the industry has ever produced.  As such, the 2013 conference is poised to not only exceed expectations, but deliver to industry professionals content that is relevant, insightful, educational, in demand, and simply unequaled.

What are the responsibilities of the EEC?  The committee reviews conference scheduling to ensure the schedule presented is the most attractive, convenient and accessible schedule for industry professionals to attend.  As such, the EEC works to identify and select the Key Note and General Session speakers, reviews the number of general sessions and breakout / educational sessions available, assists in determining the theme of each event, works to keep IDCE programming on target, reviews speaker / abstract submissions for conference content, and generally advises show management where needed to ensure the program presented is most beneficial to all attendees.

The most important role the EEC plays for IDCE is the assistance with conference content.  They EEC ensures the speakers and panelist selected to participate in IDCE represent the industry’s top subject matter experts, presenting content considered most relevant to current events and pressing industry concerns.  The committee also reviews and approves IDCE industry affiliations, assists with securing industry partnerships with leading associations and organizations, reviews and selects all members of the International Affiliate Council, and is the final selection committee for IDCE award recipients and recognition programs.

The IDCE2013 EEC:

• EEC Chairman: Gov. Tom Ridge, CEO – Ridge Global
• EEC Co-Chairman: Kevin Davis, Executive Director - Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
• Pat Santos: Deputy Director - Homeland Security, Emergency Management & Interoperability - Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
• Lt. Col. Jerry Sneed: Deputy Mayor of Public Safety – City of New Orleans / Director – New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
• Joseph “Joey” Booth: Executive Director - LSU Stephenson Disaster Management Institute
• Marc Glasser, MS, CORE, CEM, CPP, FABCHS: CEO, Resilience Management, LLC
• Mark Cooper: Senior Director, Emergency Management – Wal-Mart
• Chris Furlow: Principal-Public Sector – Ridge Global
• Duncan Campbell: Managing Director, Operations – Ridge Global
• Jocelyn M. Gamble: Director of Client Management – Ridge Global
• Tres Hurst: Executive Director, Integrated Services - Cotton Global Disaster Solutions
• Randall Thompson: Executive Vice President, Integrated Services Division - Cotton Global Disaster Solutions
• Bonnie Canal: Managing Partner - The Resiliency Institute; Corporate Board Member - Association of Contingency Planners
• Ramesh Kolluru: Executive Director, National Incident Management Systems and Technology Institute at University of Louisiana-Lafayette
• Ky Luu: Founding Member and Executive Director of the Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy at Tulane University
• Tim Hemphill: Vice President, Sales & Marketing - New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
• Jimmy Mouton: Director, International Disaster Conference & Expo

Tom Ridge and Kevin Davis to Chair IDCE 2013

TOM RIDGE

The annual International Disaster Conference and Exposition (IDCE) announced today that Tom Ridge, the first U.S. secretary of Homeland Security and current president and CEO of Ridge Global, and Kevin Davis, director of the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) will co-chair IDCE 2013, scheduled to take place at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center January 8-10, 2013.

IDCE’s annual conference brings together public and private sector professionals from around the world for discussions on emergency planning and disaster mitigation.  IDCE 2013 is expected to attract approximately 3,000 attendees, including policy decision makers from numerous countries, leaders from U.S. emergency management/homeland security personnel at the federal, state and local levels, and leaders from the private sector charged with roles ranging from internal security to community and national emergency response and recovery coordination. The conference will cover a range of issue areas such as: cyber security, resilience, business continuity, disaster recovery, global threats and crises management, social media / communications, and economic stability/recovery.

“We’re honored to have two exceptional security and emergency preparedness experts chairing IDCE 2013,” said IDCE director Jimmy Mouton.  “Governor Ridge and Kevin have a wealth of knowledge in emergency planning and response. Their leadership in 2013 will ensure IDCE not only meets, but exceeds the standards set by the inaugural conference program.”

Ridge served as the first U.S. secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and before that was sworn in as the first White House director of Homeland Security in the weeks following the tragic events of September 11, 2001. A former governor of Pennsylvania and now president and CEO of Ridge Global, an international security and risk management firm headquartered in Washington, DC, Ridge has a significant background in designing and coordinating preparedness, recovery and response measures for times of critical disasters.

KEVIN DAVIS

“Recent natural disasters, man-made crises and geopolitical unrest demonstrate that the world has never been more interdependent,” said Ridge.  “Catastrophes now have second and third order impacts that transcend levels of government and jurisdictional boundaries as well as industry sectors and supply chains. International preparedness, emergency management and resilience leaders – from both the public and private sectors – need a forum where they can develop relationships and share ideas. IDCE provides such a global forum, and I’m honored to be chairing it along with Kevin Davis.”  

Kevin Davis was appointed GOHSEP Director by Governor Bobby Jindal in December 2011.  He is responsible for all aspects of preparedness, response, and, recovery in the State of Louisiana, and has extensive experience and understanding of private sector resources in public sector planning.  Prior to GOHSEP, Mr. Davis served as President of St. Tammany Parish, LA where he modernized emergency operations and was lauded for his steady leadership during Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav.  In 2010, he developed and implemented a coordinated, multi-jurisdiction response plan to protect Lake Pontchartrain from oil intrusion resulting from the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. 

“I’m pleased to be co-chairing the IDCE 2013 with Governor Ridge,” said Davis. “This conference will be a significant opportunity to coalesce ideas and tangible planning measures for future catastrophic events.”

IDCE 2013 speakers will be announced in coming months. IDCE 2012 speakers included Governor Tom Ridge, FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, LTG Russell Honore (USA Ret.), Tel Aviv University Homeland Security Program director Meir Elran and Willy Steenbakkers of The Netherlands Ministry of Security and Justice.