The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) has issued a Call for Speakers for the 57th IAEM Annual Conference, being held Oct. 29-Nov. 6, 2009, in Orlando Fla. The theme for the conference is “Emergency Management: United We Stand.” The deadline for submitting speaker applications is April 24, 2009, at 5 pm EDT.
Abstract submissions are being accepted for Pre/Post-conference training workshops and conference breakout sessions. IAEM will offer six breakout session tracks during the conference: Infrastructure; Organizations and Management; Disaster-Related Social Behavior; Technology; Leadership and the Future of Emergency Management; and Contemporary.
Descriptions of each track and submission forms are available here. Applicants with questions should contact IAEM Program Manager Mary Ackleson at [email protected], or 703-538-1795 x1789.