The World Conference on Disaster Management (WCDM)

WHEN: June 7-8, 2016

WHERE: The International Centre, Hall 5, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga

ABOUT: The largest, most diverse global conference of its kind in North America, attracting attendees from more than 40 countries and featuring more than 50 top-rated educational sessions, training workshops, robust exhibits, powerful global networking opportunities and international speakers in all areas of emergency management and business continuity. With a theme of ‘before, during and after’ a crisis, delegates will gain insight into innovative solutions on how to improve plans for disaster preparedness, response and recovery, including tips on how businesses, communities and government can adapt to global and local threats, and sustain operations and communities at home and abroad during times of crisis.

ATTENDED BY: Professionals in emergency management, business continuity, disaster recovery, risk management, emergency response (police, fire and EMS), public health, IT, emergency health, insurance, security, military, government, utilities and oil and gas industries.

EXHIBIT AREA: Features the latest in disaster management products, services and technologies.

KEYNOTES: Dr. Nicholas Haan, Faculty Chair, Global Grand Challenges, Singularity University on How Exponential Technology is Changing the Business Case for Preparedness; and John S. Bresland, Former Chairman, U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board on Is Your Company and Your Community Prepared for an Unanticipated Incident?

PRESENTED BY: Diversified Communications Canada, with the support of World Title Sponsor, CriSys, Diamond Sponsor The Business Continuity Institute, and association partners DRI Canada, DRIE, IAEM and OAEM.

REGISTRATION: $399 for full conference pass before March 1, 2016; $499 as of March 1, 2016.

CONTACT: For more information, or to register, visit www.wcdm.org or call (905) 948-0470 ext. 2245/Toll free: (888) 443-6786 ext. 2245. For exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, call (289) 789-2202/Toll free: (888) 443-6786 ext. 2202.