The Agenda

Over two full days, beginning at noon on Tuesday, delegates will have the opportunity to learn from and engage with leaders in Emergency Management and business continuity from industry, government and communities across Canada. 

Conference sessions will focus on practical, solutions-based perspectives and aim to bring to life valuable and applicable lessons-learned. Tailor your own conference experience through the selection of concurrent workshops and presentation sessions that will complement the keynote speakers and a moderated panel discussion. Network with contacts new and old during the welcome reception and dinner and bowling at the Fairmont Banff Springs bowling alley Wednesday evening.

 

Tuesday | Oct. 24, 2023

Time

Main Plenary
President’s Hall

Exhibitor Set Up
President’s Hall Foyer

Breakout Session / Workshop
David O’Brien Room

Breakout Session / Workshop
Rob Ritchie Room

12:00 – 19:00

Delegate Registration Opens

13:00 – 17:00
Includes coffee breaks / snacks

Workshop#1
Title
: Designing & Running Powerful Exercises (Emergency Response & Business Continuity)
Speaker: Bruno Cornejo, Trace Associates

Workshop#2
Title
: TBC
Speaker: TBC

17:30 – 19:30

Opening  Welcome Reception (President Foyer)

Meals

Keynotes

Workshops

Sessions

Break - Network

Wednesday | Oct. 25, 2023

Time

Main Plenary
President’s Hall

Exhibitor Set Up
President’s Hall Foyer

Breakout Session / Workshop
David O’Brien Room

Breakout Session / Workshop
Rob Ritchie Room

07:30 – 08:45

Hot Breakfast Buffet

08:45 – 09:15

Conference Opening Ceremony & Blessing

09:15 – 10:15

Opening Keynote

10:15 – 10:45

Break  – Network / Exhibitors

10:45 – 12:00

Panel  Discussion

12:00 – 13:00

Hot Lunch Buffet

13:00 – 14:00

Exhibitor / Sponsor Showcase (Main Stage or Foyer)

Concurrent Session #3A

Concurrent Session #3B

14:00 – 15:00

Exhibitor / Sponsor Showcase (Main Stage or Foyer)

Concurrent Session #4A

Concurrent Session #4B

15:00 – 15:30

Break – Network (Coffee outside session rooms, third floor)

15:30 – 16:30

Exhibitor / Sponsor Showcase (Main Stage or Foyer)

Concurrent Session #5A

Concurrent Session #5B

16:30 – 18:00

FREE  TIME  – Break for Delegates

18:00 – 21:30

Let’s Bowl! Dinner & Evening Event at the Fairmont Banff Springs Bowling Alley (Included with registration)

Meals

Keynotes

Workshops

Sessions

Break - Network

Thursday | Oct. 26, 2023
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Time

Main Plenary
President’s Hall

Exhibitor Set Up
President’s Hall Foyer

Breakout Session / Workshop
David O’Brien Room

Breakout Session / Workshop
Rob Ritchie Room

07:30 – 08:45

Hot Breakfast Buffet

08:45 – 09:00

Opening Remarks

09:00 – 10:00

Exhibitor / Sponsor Showcase (Main Stage or Foyer)

Concurrent Session #6A

Concurrent Session #6B

10:00 – 10:30

Break – Network / Exhibitors

10:30 – 11:30

Exhibitor / Sponsor Showcase (Main Stage or Foyer)

Concurrent Session #7A

Concurrent Session #7B

11:30 – 12:30

Hot Lunch Buffet

12:00 – 13:00

Closing Keynote Speaker
Leadership Lessons from Global Communications Challenges During the Pandemic, John Larsen, Principal, Zero Hour Strategy

13:00 – 13:15

Closing Remarks and Thanks

13:30

Conference Closes

Meals

Keynotes

Workshops

Sessions

Break - Network

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Venue & Travel

Fairmont Banff Springs is located in the heart of Banff National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The world-famous Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel stands as a landmark in the picturesque alpine town of Banff, Alberta. Click through for reservation information and directions.

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