Our Portland gathering on November 13th will bring together leaders, public engagement practitioners, philanthropists, academics, students and citizen groups from across the Cascadia region (Washington, Oregon and British Columbia). Participants will: Create a learning community to explore what quality public engagement is and how we can create more of it Meet and network with others interested in public engagement Share what kinds of quality...

Shipments of infectious substances by ground and air are rarely covered in general DOT and IATA training classes because the requirements for shipping infectious substances are unique. This five-hour course will guide you through these highly specific requirements. You will learn how to classify infectious substances into Categories A or B; how to select and prepare the triple packaging systems appropriate for your infectious substance; how t...

This course provides an in-depth look at the regulations governing shipments by sea and air under IMO (International Maritime Organization) and IATA (International Air Transport Association) regulations. It focuses on the differences between domestic and international regulations and covers any regulatory changes or additions that have occurred in the past two years. During this class you will participate in hands-on exercises that will give y...

Akamai Government Symposium 2010Revolutionizing the Internet for Government Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2010Time: 7:30am to 3:45pmLocation: Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Washington, DCCost: Complimentary to all government attendeesWith so many technological advancements for leveraging the Internet, as well as public and private "cloud" infrastructure, we would like to cordially invite you to the 2010 Akamai Government Symposium, Revolutioniz...

PROGRAMS, PRODUCTS, SOLUTIONS FOR A GREEN GOVERNMENT GOVgreen Conference and Exposition is the place to be November 9-10 to find the resources, education, networking and hands-on training needed to green government operations and management. Sponsored by the Center for Environmental Innovation and Leadership (CEIL), GOVgreen is owned and produced by Robert Harar, who conceived and launched two leading government-focused exhibitions, FOSE and G...

The APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition is the premier Public Health Educational Forum! Learn from the experts in the field, hear about cutting edge research and exceptional best practices, discover the latest public health products and services, and share your public health experience with your peers. The world of public health is in continual motion, and there is no better way to stay abreast of the research and learn about emerging issues....

Save The Date:Thursday, November 4, 2010 Top Federal Opportunities of 2011 Companies are winning federal contracts every day—is your business among them? Let INPUT show you where the top opportunities are. More than $200 billion in federal spending goes to INPUT members each year; FedFocus is your catalyst to that success.INPUT’s FedFocus event will provide you with detailed, independent research and analysis on the top federal opp...

There are over 3.6 million voices in the Valley. They’re getting louder... Are you listening? What is civic engagement? What is authentic public participation? How can I actively participate in a successful solution? Mark your calendars and register today – on November 4, 2010, the PACE conference is the ideal place to get answers to these questions and much more! The City of Peoria, in collaboration with IAP2, is proud to announce...

The GEOINT Symposium is the preeminent event of the year for the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities who rely on geospatial intelligence to solve our national security challenges. Each year since 2003, GEOINT Symposia have brought together an exciting agenda of keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions and provided attendees a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts, share best practices, and uncover t...

Purpose of the IAEM Annual Conference The IAEM Annual Conference provides a forum for current trends and topics, information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security, and advances IAEM committee work. Sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas on collaborating to protect lives and property from disaster. If y...