About IDCE

The International Disaster Conference & Expo: January 17 - 19, 2012 - The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

NOTE - IDCE2012 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 (excluding the Mardi Gras Recovery Gala). GSA Hotel Rates available at ALL 3 IDCE2012 properties.IDCE

IDCE is an event designed to unite the most internationally recognized and distinguished professionals from around the world for three days of problem solving, planning and preparation, discussing relevant issues dealing with Emergency Management, Homeland Security, First Response, Loss Mitigation, Business Continuity, and all other disciplines within the fields of Disaster Preparation, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation on a global scale.

The focus of IDCE is to create opportunities for the Public and Private sectors to engage. The brightest minds, sharpest talents, and hardest workers the international community has ever produced will meet for a common goal and purpose: To better the performance of Planning, Response, and Recovery, further mitigating future loss of life and property when such catastrophic events occur anywhere in the world. IDCE attendees will include decision makers whose actions and policies shape the global landscape and methods in which public and private sector industry professionals do their job; discussing best-practices according to the lessons learned and new challenges uniquely presented to each region, territory, state and municipality.

Who Should Attend?

IDCE 2012 will present the most diverse and all-encompassing international audience this industry has ever witnessed in a single event. IDCE 2012’s reach into the international realm of public and private Disaster Preparation, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation will be unprecedented.  As a result, IDCE 2012 will present an audience of top decision makers and buyers from around the globe:

  • Emergency Management Officials
  • Homeland Security Officials
  • International, Federal, State, and Municipal Government Leadership
  • Military, Security, & First Responders
  • Leading Academia
  • Private-sector Disaster Preparation, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Service Professionals
  • Leading industry Subject Matter Experts
  • Business Continuity Professionals
  • Business Executives / Senior Private-sector Leadership
  • PPP Subject Matter Experts from the Public and Private Sector
  • Global Association and Industry Organizational Leadership
  • Policy Lobbyist / Legislative Officials
  • Planning & Infrastructure Officials
  • Public Venue Management / Facility Managers

INTERNATIONAL VISITORS - To request a "LETTER OF INVITATION" for TRAVEL VISAS, please contact Jenna Evans, IDCE Conference Manager at 404-418-4990, or by email - jennaevans@internationaldisasterconference.com!

 

Leadership
LA
LA2
NO Homeland Security
New Orleans
LSU
DRLA
FEMA
Convention Center
Imago
 
ACP
     

Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homelands Security and Emergency Preparedness • LSU Stephenson Disaster Management Institute • Tulane Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy • State of Louisiana • New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness • City of New Orleans • New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center • Imago Trade Shows, FEMA

 

The Executive Conference Committee

Pat Santos (Chairman)
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Clay Rives
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Darryl Delatte
Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Steve Windham
Lt. Governors Office - State of Louisiana

Lt. Col. Jerry Sneed
Director - New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (Deputy Mayor of Public Safety)

Stephen Murphy
New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness

Joey Booth
Director - LSU Stephenson Disaster Management Institute

Blair Beter
LSU Stephenson Disaster Management Institute

Charlie D’Agostino
LSU Louisiana Business & Technology Center

Ky Luu - Executive Director, Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy; former Director, Director of the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance

Bob Johnson
Director - New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Director)

Tim Hemphill
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (Vice President of Sales and Marketing)

Jenna Evans
Imago Productions, Inc.

Jimmy Mouton
Imago Productions, Inc.

 

Industry Participation, Sponsors & Support

EVENT SPONSORS

gorilla

IDCE PLATINUM SPONSOR

Gorilla Design builds and markets aesthetically and structurally superior homes that dramatically reduce energy consumption by installing cutting edge energy systems and by building with new and innovative materials. Thier ultimate goal is to create housing developments that contain unique, customized designs with the added value of being highly resource efficient.

  • Environmentally friendly containerized housing.
  • Research and development of sustainable building materials.
  • Custom designs and solutions.

Disaster Relief Unit:

The Disaster Relief Unit (DRU) is a self-sustaining emergency shelter that can be shipped anywhere in the world and arrive turn-key, ready for habitation. After a disaster, infrastructure may have suffered significant damage and can be inaccessible. There may not be power, water or sewage systems in place. The DRU provides all support functions needed to sustain life.

esi

IDCE GOLD SPONSOR

ESi®, the maker of WebEOC®, is the global leader in crisis incident management technology and solutions, and the trendsetter for world-class customer support. They offer a full range of crisis incident management products and solutions, training and implementation services, strategic consulting, and 24/7 customer support.
Resilire

IDCE SILVER SPONSOR

Resilire Engineering & Consulting LLC was founded in 2006 as Disaster Recovery Consultants LLC (DRC). DRC was formed in response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina and Rita with the goal of providing grant, project and financial management to government entities faced with the challenges of rebuilding and recovering from disasters. As a broadened vision for long term sustainability and resiliency became defined, DRC changed its name to Resilire Consulting (Res-a-leer) to better reflect our mission.
Instar

IDCE BRONZE SPONSOR

Puttingyou back in business after a catastrophic interruption is InStar’s only business. A national provider of disaster recovery services, InStar specializes in restoration, reconstruction, renovation and technical services. As your single-source for loss mitigation andrestoration, one call brings our team of world-class experts in recovery services to your site.
verizon

IDCE COPPER SPONSOR

Throughout the year, Verizon Wireless works to keep its wireless network the nation's most reliable, so we’re ready for any natural disaster that may affect our customers and communities. We prepare year-round so customers can rely on our network to keep them and their families, friends and employees connected – even when the unexpected strikes. We know this ongoing preparation matters. The Verizon Wireless network has been tested time and time again. And when customers and responders are affected by an emergency, they learn first-hand that they can rely on us and our network to keep them connected. Verizon Wireless… Reliability Is In Our DNA
proteus
IDCE2012 Closing Reception Sponsor
airpac
IDCE2012 Badge Email Sponsor
AMC
IDCE2012 Lanyards Sponsor
hts
IDCE2012 Directional Signage Sponsor

 

THE OFFICIAL IDCE2012 TRANSPORTATION SPONSOR

coachamerica

The IDCE2012 Internet Cafe Sponsor:

howard

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRY SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION
nema
IAEM
FEMA
USAid OFDA
Louisiana
NO Homeland Security
New Orleans
LSU
losangeles
Plano
cdema
USCC
Netherlands
Queensland
ARCICRC
AHA
IAVM
IFMA
ACP
RIA
NIMSAT
DRLA
AUSIB
wafflehouse
witt
ridgeglobal
Hagarty
aidmatrix
ALAN
Airlink
NHMA
naspa

MEDIA SPONSORS & SUPPORT

ihn

PEN

DRG
ngtoday

hstoday

forbes

DPJ
JEM
 

Pricing Structure

Emergency Management Government Employees NO CHARGE (Does not include Mardi Gras Recovery Gala.)

Non-Government Emergency Management

  • Full Conference Pass: $200 (early bird), $300 (after December 1)
  • Expo only (1 pass, up to 3 days): $25 (early bird), $50 (after December 1)
  • Wednesday Night Mardi Gras Recovery Gala: $60 per ticket

Please note: There are no cancelation fees for goverment attendees. However, if you register as Government and must cancel, please ensure you contact show management via email to notify management of your registration cancelation. Government registrations who do not check-in at the conference and do not provide advance notice of canceltaion are subject to a full conference charge of $200. Notice can be given via email through: showmanagement@internationaldisasterconference.com.