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Conference designed to meet CCA requirements
With the growing number of challenges from diverse sources, such as the threat of disasters from natural and man-made scenarios, to addressing the requirements of the CCA and meeting organisational changes, The BAPCO Conference and Exhibition is set to make a serious impact. Continuing with our series of previews, this month we take a closer look at the conference programme, underlining why it is one that should be highlighted on your calendar...
The ninth international, conference organised by the British Association of Public Safety Communication Officers (BAPCO) has been designed specifically for professionals with responsibilities for public safety and civil contingencies to exchange ideas, experience and knowledge. Focussing on the needs of the user and providing an insight into how future technologies will help improve public safety. Moreover, for 2007, the event will also run a series of dedicated workshops on each day of the conference to allow delegates to tailor the conference to specific needs.
An opportunity will also arise to debate issues raised and share ideas, experience and best practice with colleagues. Findings from these sessions will go towards BAPCO’s official recommendations to government bodies regarding policy and practice of public safety and civil contingencies delivery.
Bringing together experts
The conference programme for 2007 also brings together experts in the field of public safety from across the globe. The speakers include:
• Jerry Fishenden, UK National Technology Officer, Microsoft Corporation
• Patrice Simon, CHORIST Project Manager, EADS
• Simon Labbett, Sussex Police and ACPO ITS
• David Harmer, Thales Research and Technology
• Alistair Ritchie, Intergraph
• Ian Readhead, Deputy Chief Constable, Hampshire Constabulary
• Paul Sasha, Metropolitan Police
• Reinard van Loo, Frequentis
• Dermot Paddon, Head of Delivery, FiReControl Project for Communities and Local Government
• Kristin Guomundsson, Samsyn ehf, Iceland
• Dr Fred Preston, UK Director of Identification Management and Security Solutions, Motorola
• Steve Worrall, MiFeE Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service
• Paul Chelson, Northrop Grumman Corporation
• Dan Mercer, Iridium Satellite
• Robert Gore, Executive Vice-President, TerreStar Global
• Phil Kidner, CEO, TETRA Association
• Richard Bennett, Public Safety, Arqiva
• Pekka Nurhonen, Police IT Management Agency, Finland
• Hannu Aronsson, Chairman, Portalify, Finland
• John Rogers, Head of Mobile Data Solutions, O2 Airwave
• Richard Barnes, Assembly Member, London Assembly
• Tracy Thomas, Divisional Chief Operating Officer, Richmond Ambulance Authority, American Medical Response, Virginia USA
• Captain Stephen Gordon, Commander 911 Centre for New Orleans Police Department, Louisiana USA
Conference highlights
The delegate reception, held on the evening of the 24 April will commence with a keynote presentation from Simon Weston, OBE. A motivational speaker with a message of single-minded determination, to not only accept what is, but to turn that to your advantage!
Bruce Mann, Head of the Civil Contingencies Secretariat, will give the Keynote Opening Address on Wednesday 25th April. Which will bring a thought provoking start to the entire programme:
SESSION 1: Enhancing emergency management
Keynote Plenary Session: Inter-agency collaboration
and co-operation
Workshop 1: Crisis site management – future end-to-end solutions
Workshop 2: Managing and sharing information
SESSION 2: Managing change
BAPCO Annual General Meeting
BAPCO Gala Dinner
Thursday 26th April:
SESSION 3: Communicating information
Keynote Plenary Session: Secure mission critical
broadband wireless network for New York City
Workshop 3: Next generation networks
Workshop 4: Data in the field
SESSION 4, SUPER SESSION: The changing face of public safety service delivery
Keynote 1: An innovative approach to emergency
service delivery
Keynote 2: Katrina: survival and recovery
Keynote Closing: Update on London Assembly 7/7
bombing report.
Time has also been allocated to ensure that delegates can maximise their time spent at the conference with opportunities to explore the exhibition hall, giving rise to an opportunity for invaluable networking, and see first hand some of the many technologies discussed.
A responsibility
Under the UK's Civil Contingencies Act, business continuity and information management are key Local Authority responsibilities.
If you are responsible for choosing the right information management system for your organisation, then do not miss BAPCO 2007 at the BDC, London
from 25-26 April 2007.
Fast facts
Event: BAPCO 2007 conference & exhibition
Venue: BDC, Islington, London
Dates: 25-26 April 2007
To register visit www.bapco.co.uk.
