About This Conference

Contamination or disruption of water systems may be caused by natural, industrial or unintentional man-made accidents or by acts of terrorism conducted in efforts to damage our nation’s infrastructure. If this were to occur, it could paralyze an entire community, agency or business and cause major havoc among those affected.
 

At the Water Security Conference, you will learn water protection methodologies and techniques, including ways to identify and mitigate problems that may occur with services. You’ll understand what may be done NOW to minimize the impact of such an event.
 

During the second half of the conference, you will hear from industry experts on what do to if a situation occurs, including how to effectively respond and recover, and how to best communicate to customers or staff. A coordinated and effective response to water security issues will depend upon cooperation and collaboration with the public health community, first responders, and water authorities, to control a public health crisis and prevent serious business continuity issues.
 

The information contained in the Water Security Conference will be critical lessons to maintain water security and safety and to protecting the nation’s health and infrastructure in the future.
 

What You Will Learn

Who Should Attend

Agenda and Speakers:

January 30, 2008 (Wednesday)
8:00am	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:45am	Welcome by Laura Johnson, Vice President, Homeland Defense Journal
9:00am	Conference Overview:  Understanding the Challenges & the Threats Garry Briese, Conference Chairman
9:20am	Emergency Preparedness for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems John Whitler, US EPA, Office of Water Security
10:00am	The Unique Challenges in Protecting the Water Supply& Distribution Systems in Israel Dr. Brakha Limoni-Relis
10:30am	Networking Break
10:45am	The Keys to Conducting Effective Water Disruption & Contamination Exercises David Goldbloom-Helzner, ICF International
11:15am	Providing Effective Security for Diverse & Distributed Water System Using Cooperation & Collaboration Commander Robin Smith, Tennessee Valley Authority Police
12:00pm	Networking Lunch, sponsored by Homeland Defense Journal
1:00pm	Where the Rubber Meets the Road:  Local Perspectives on Providing Water Security Keith McGurn, Water District Superintendent, Bradenton, Florida Daryl Spiewak, Manager, Emergency, Safety and Compliance, Brazos River Authority, Texas
2:00pm	WaterISAC Security Incident Database and Geographic Analysis Susan Tramposch, Director, Security Information Services WaterISAC
2:30pm	Networking Break
2:45pm	Using the Lessons Learned from the Field Use of the Vulnerability Security Assessment Tool (VSAT) Speaker TBD
3:30pm	The Sacramento Delta - An Illustration of the Challenges Facing our Nation's Water Infrastructure Rob Vining, Vice President, National Group Leader for Water Resources and Geotechnical Practice, HNTB Federal Services Corporation
4:00pm	Show Me the Money:  Grants for Water Security & Post-Incident Water Supply Speaker, TBD
4:30pm	Adjourn
January 31, 2008 (Thursday)
7:30am	Networking Breakfast
8:00am	Overview of the Second Day: Water is An Essential of Life Garry Briese, Conference Chair
8:20am	How FEMA is Meeting the Challenge of Providing Water in a Post-Disaster Environment Speaker TBD, FEMA
9:00am	How the Private Sector is Organizing to Provide Water Post-Disaster Speaker TBD, Chamber of Commerce
9:30am	Where the Rubber Meets the Road:  Providing Water in a Post-Disaster Environment Daryl Spiewak, Manager, Emergency, Safety and Compliance, Brazos River Authority, Texas
10:30am	Networking Break
10:45am	Providing Creditable Public Information During Water Emergencies Pete Piringer, Public Information Officer, Montgomery County Department of Fire & Rescue Services
11:15am	Highlighting New Private Sector Solutions Tom Flaim, First Water Bill Hershman, Director, Homeland Security, Oshkosh Truck Thomas Damsbo Soerensen, Regional Director, LifeStraw
12:15pm	Conference Summary & Closing Comments

About Your Conference Chairman:

Garry Briese

Mr. Garry Briese is a Vice President in ICF's International Emergency Management and Homeland Security practice where he develops customized solutions to protect, prevent, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate against natural and technological catastrophic events and terrorist attacks.  Prior to joining ICF, Mr. Briese was the Executive Director of the International Association of Fire Chiefs where he was responsible for the 14,000 member professional organization's vision, development and implementation of the strategic plan and development of programs and services.

Sponsors:

Premier

ICF International’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security practice provides a unique range of programs and services which support each phase of emergency management: prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. ICF has been involved in supporting many efforts related to the Presidential Homeland Security Directives as well as the Bioterrorism Act and we have provided water security services to organizations such as the EPA, DHS, the White House Homeland Security Council, and many state/regional/local agencies, and private and governmental utilities. We have developed and implemented critical infrastructure protection plans; created tools and guidance; evaluated water security technologies including early warning systems; developed and conducted challenging emergency exercises; and conducted and implemented hazard and vulnerability assessments and protection strategies.

Corporate

WaterISAC is the most comprehensive and up-to-the-minute online resource of security and disaster preparedness information for America's drinking water and wastewater utilities. It provides a unique link between the water sector and federal environmental, homeland security, law enforcement, intelligence and public health agencies.

The SAFETY Act provides important legal liability protections for providers of Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies – whether they are products or services. The goal of the SAFETY Act is to encourage the development and deployment of new and innovative anti-terrorism products and services by providing liability protections.

Media Sponsors:

Homeland Defense Journal is a monthly magazine now in its fifth year of print. Our subscriber base of over 28,000 readers has been developed entirely from within the homeland security sector. Our readers are federal, DoD, state and local executives and decision-makers charged with the development, testing and deployment of solutions. Homeland Defense Journal focuses on programs, projects, funding, grants, R&D, and lessons-learned.

www.homelanddefensejournal.com

Organizational Sponsors:
 

Carroll Publishing provides the most comprehensive online Government Contacts Service available. Fully searchable, we cover over 700,000 listings at all levels Of Government. Business Development professionals and Government agencies alike rely on our product daily for accurate contact and program information. Delivery options include searchable on-line access, FTP Flat file delivery and print directories.
 

Founded in 1988, the Wireless Communications Association, International (WCAI) is the principal non-profit trade association representing the wireless broadband industry. WCA membership, which includes the industry's leading carriers, vendors and consultants, has grown to over 530 member companies spanning six continents.

The WCA organizes the world's largest annual business conference and exhibition devoted exclusively to wireless broadband. This conference and exhibition annually convenes experts from around the world to discuss market strategies, emerging technologies, new applications and financing/regulatory options.

The Carbon Project is pioneering innovative software technologies that can handle increasing amounts and types of complex, dispersed geospatial information. By simplifying these data across a broad spectrum of users, we make the world of geospatial information accessible and usable to everyone, everywhere.

WaterWebster.Org provides free Internet access to water and wastewater news, research, educational tools, vital links and other information. Visitors have access to special reports, links to safe drinking water and sanitation organizations and associations, federal, state and local government agencies, international agencies, water-related businesses and conservation sites.

 

Registration Options

This event has been cancelled

 

Registrations are for government agencies and qualified security personnel only and are payable by Visa, Mastercard, American Express, check or government purchase order.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  You may designate a substitute in writing any time before the conference. If you need to cancel your registration, you must send your notice in writing and will be subject to a $50 processing fee. No refunds are given for cancellations received one week prior to the event start date or later.  PLEASE NOTE: No shows will be liable for the entire registration fee.

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Contact Us

• For registration information, please contact Customer Service at (703) 807-2758
• For government speaking and best practices presentation opportunities, please contact Laura Johnson, (703) 807-2747
• For product and solutions companies interested in sponsorship information and related speaking opportunities, contact , Russell Salazar, Manager, Business Development and Marketing(703) 894-1095
• For organizations interested in partnership opportunities, contact Dawn Gosselin, (703) 807-2742

If you have any questions about Homeland Defense Journal events, please see our Event FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).

Conference Location/Hotel Accommodations

The conference will be held at the Sheraton National, 900 S. Orme Street, Arlington, VA  22204, (703) 521-1900.  The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service every half hour from the Pentagon City metro stop (on the blue line).

Please note that the Sheraton National is holding a small block of guest rooms available at the rate of $201+tax or prevailing per diem.  To secure a room, you must contact the Sheraton National at (703) 521-1900 by January 8, 2008 and mention "Water Security Conference" to get this rate.  A 50% discount on parking is also available, attendees must mention "Water Security Conference" to the parking attendant to get this rate.

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2008 Event Schedule

To download a pdf of our planned training conferences and workshops for 2008, please click here.

Marketing, Conference Management and Production by:

Homeland Defense Journal, Inc.
4301 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 1003
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 807-2755