After Hours: Navigating Resilience: Integrated Strategies for Disaster Preparedness and Response
As natural disasters become more frequent and complex, innovative approaches to citizen protection are critical. This panel explores the convergence of geospatial technologies, artificial intelligence, and inter-agency collaboration to transform disaster management strategies.
Key discussion areas include:
- Advanced mapping and predictive risk assessment technologies
- AI-driven early warning and response optimization systems
- Breakthrough approaches to cross-agency communication and data sharing
Panelists will demonstrate how cutting-edge technological and collaborative innovations can shift our approach from reactive crisis management to proactive, intelligence-driven resilience strategies. The session aims to provide actionable insights for emergency management professionals committed to protecting communities in an era of environmental uncertainty.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Panelists:
Xan Fredericks, GISP, Emergency Response Coordinator, USGS National Geospatial Program
Shweta Mulcare, Director of Data Science Futures and AI Strategist, SAIC
Sunny Wescott, Chief Meteorologist in the Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) at Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Bradley Dean, Lead, Earth Systems Science Technology Center, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Dr. Justin Ubert, Division Chief (Component CISO), U.S. Department of Transportation (invited)
DeRamus Smart, Deputy CIO / IT Director, HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (invited)
Moderator:
Jason Miller, Executive Editor, Federal News Network
Relevant Government Agencies
Other Federal Agencies, Federal Government
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Thu, Jan 23, 2025, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
ET
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Where
SAIC
12010 Sunset Hills Road
Reston, VA 20190
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Website
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Organizer
AFFIRM | PMR