The Homeland Defense Training Conference® will have a special focus on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) conference on June 15, 2006 at the Renaissance Hotel in Washington, DC. The special keynote speaker will be Frances Fragos Townsend, Special Assistant to the President for Terrorism.
Our sponsors and exhibitors will have a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services to leading government decision-makers and leaders. If you would like to learn more about this conference and ways in which our market research and media outlets can assist your sales program, please call Andrea Feinberg at 201-592-6477 or afeinberg@marketaccess.org.
About This Conference
Threats to our homeland and our infrastructure are constantly evolving, and homeland security experts are examining and reviewing new plans and priorities applicable to today’s threats. For example, The Department of Homeland Security has put nuclear and chemical facilities at the very top of its list of all industry sectors for significant additional security measures on a priority basis. This is a reflection of the threat level determined to exist in these areas. The Government Accountability Office has called for significant new security measures at chemical facilities and urged Congress to take immediate action to give DHS more authority in this area.
As we develop and implement strategies and systems to address the threats of today, terrorists are planning the threats of tomorrow. Although much of our attention has historically been focused on physical and explosive threats, chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats have recently come to the forefront of the homeland security discussion. This evolving threat impacts every aspect of our homeland security - from the size and placement of our vaccine stockpiles, to the development of our disaster recovery plans, to the daily operations of the postal service, to the type of protective equipment an emergency responder requires when entering a scene, to the type of filters required in a building in downtown Washington, D.C. Government and industry continue to grapple with how to address this complex threat due to the uncertainty associated with the risk - we know the impact of a significant CBRN event would be devastating, but what is the actual probability of such an event? The CBRN threat continues to transform the way in which we must think about protecting our homeland. Effective security requires a coordinated effort among stakeholders to leverage resources and expertise in order to achieve synergies in managing the CBRN threat.
The Managing Today’s Threats to Homeland Security Conference is specifically designed to give the attendees a quick snapshot of how Government and industry are addressing the CBRN threat – from policy decisions all the way to recent research and technology development. Senior White House Officials, DHS policy-makers, and corporate leaders of private sector will gather on June 15 to address the path forward to enhance the protection of the critical infrastructure in these vital sectors. This timely event will put you ahead of the curve for the most important areas in Homeland Security in our nation today.
- Hear first hand how the Administration proposes to reach out to the private sector to develop new standards for infrastructure security
- Listen to those responsible for policy implementation at DHS describe the latest self assessment tools and monitoring techniques being developed to address this continuing threat to the nation’s security
- Learn why the nuclear and chemical industries have risen to the top of DHS’ sector threat list
- Hear private sector’s perspective on being a security partner with DHS from the head of one of the largest industry trade associations
- Speak with leading experts on effective mitigation techniques to deal with the growing threat
- Explore the latest measures in consequence management with a senior representative of one of the most highly respected first responder organizations in the world
- And much more!
What You Will Cover
- An update on the national CBRN strategy from Frances Fragos Townsend, Deputy Assistant to the President for Homeland Security
- A key policymaker will look ahead at the emerging technologies in the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts in developing CBRN mitigations
- The private sector’s perspective on effective security measures from a leading trade association with a proactive posture on infrastructure protection
- CBRN lessons learned since September 11th
- The changing nature of the CBRN threat and a discussion of the ongoing development of effective mitigations
- A discussion of DoD CBRN information and tools available to other Government agencies and state and local governments
Who Should Attend
- Federal, state and local security planners involved with Homeland Security
- Law enforcement, emergency responders and private security companies
- Military personnel involved in security, protection or counter-terrorism
- Ship and air safety officers
- Corporate security officers
- Homeland security experts and officials
- CBRN Technology Providers
- Chemical and Nuclear Industry
Conference Agenda and Speakers
- 7:30-8:30am: Registration and Continental Breakfast, hosted by Homeland Defense Journal
- 8:30-8:40am: Welcome and Introduction - Laura Johnson, VP, Homeland Defense Journal
- 8:40-9:00am: Opening Remarks - Kenneth J. Egan (Conference Chairman), Project Manager, Battelle
- 9:00-9:40am: Dr. Caroline Purdy, Acting Director for ORD, Department of Homeland Security (Invited)
- 9:40-10:00am: NETWORKING BREAKl
- 10:00-10:35am: John M. Bridgeland, President and CEO, Civic Enterprises, (Former Assistant to the President of the United States and the Director of the USA Freedom Corp)
- 10:35-11:15pm: Speaker TBD
- 11:15-11:30pm: Q&A Session
- 11:30-12:45pm: Networking Lunch, sponsored by Homeland Defense Journal
Keynote Speaker: Frances Fragos Townsend, Special Assistant to the President for Terrorism) - 12:45-1:20pm: Jack Gerard, President and CEO, American Chemistry Council
- 1:20-2:00pm: Dr. James King, Director, Chemical and Biological Information Analysis Center (CBIAC)
- 2:00-2:15pm: Networking Break
- 2:15-2:50pm: Jim Schwartz, Fire Chief, Arlington County, Arlington, Virginia, “An All Hazards Approach Through the Lens of CBRN”
- 2:50-3:35pm: Speaker TBD
- 3:35-4:00pm: Recap and Closing Remarks - Kenneth J. Egan (Conference Chairman), Project Manager, Battelle
Sponsors
- IT*Security Magazine
- Homeland Defense Journal
- Battelle
- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)
- BlastGard International Inc.
- LSS(Lab Safety Supply)
- ACP(Association of Contingency Planners)
- The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP)
- Carroll Publishing
- Telemus Solutions
- Wireless Communications Association, International
Registration Charges
- Industry - $495 per person
- Small Business (100 employees or less) - $395 per person
- Government - $345.
Includes refreshments, continental breakfast, lunch, and your course handouts
Registration Options
- Online with your credit card using our online booking form at www.marketaccess.org/booking_form.asp
- Fax our downloadable registration form to (703) 807-2728
- Phone Pamela Greenstein at (703) 807-2758
- E-mail Pamela Greenstein at pgreenstein@marketaccess.org
- Mail our downloadable registration form to:
Homeland Defense Journal
4301 Wilson Blvd. #1003, Arlington, VA 22203
Registrations are payable by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, company check or government purchase order.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Please see our website for details.
Location/Hotel Information
The Conference will be held at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel, 999 Ninth Street NW, Washington, DC, 20001. Please see our website for reservation details.
Additional Hotels include:
- Morrison Clark
1015 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 898-1200 - Courtyard Washington Convention Center
900 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20004
Phone: (202) 638-4600
Contact Us
- For registration information, contact Pamela Greenstein at pgreenstein@marketaccess.org or (703) 807-2758
- For government speaking and best practices presentation opportunities, contact Kim Hovda at khovda@marketaccess.org or (703) 894-1096
- For product and solutions companies interested in sponsorship information and related speaking opportunities, contact Andrea Feinberg at afeinberg@marketaccess.org or (201) 592-6477
To download a PDF of planned training conferences and workshops for 2006, please go to our home page at www.homelanddefensejournal.com