Disaster Forum Agenda

Disaster Forum 2024 will feature pre-conference workshops, keynote speakers,panel discussions, and presentations from leaders in a variety of relevant topics –with a focus on sharing and examining real-life experiences and learnings,practical takeaways, and emerging methods and technologies.

See below for the details of the Disaster Forum 2024 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.

 

Time

Main Plenary
Alhambra Ballroom (2nd Floor)

Exhibitor Set Up
Mount Stephan Hall (1st Floor)

Breakout Session / Workshop
Norquay Room (1st Floor)

Breakout Session / Workshop
Oak Room (1st Floor)

12:00 – 18:00

Delegate Registration Opens

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

Workshop#1
Title
: Planning and Managing for a Crisis: Your Communications Planning Tool Kit
Speaker: Vasie Papadopolous, Argyle PR

Workshop#2
Title
: Designing and Running Powerful Exercises (Emergency Response & Business Continuity) PART 2
Speaker: Bruno Cornejo, Trace Associates

17:30 – 19:30

Opening Welcome Reception

Meals

Keynotes

Workshops

Sessions

Break - Network

Time

Main Plenary
Alhambra Ballroom (2nd Floor)

Exhibitor Set Up
Mount Stephan Hall (1st Floor)

Breakout Session / Workshop
Norquay Room (1st Floor)

Breakout Session / Workshop
Oak Room (1st Floor)

07:30 – 09:00

Hot Breakfast Buffet

08:45 – 09:15

Conference Opening Ceremony & Blessing

09:15 – 10:15

Opening Keynote
Title: Navigating Crisis: The Role of Leadership Resilience
Speaker: Rebecca Alty, Mayor, City of Yellowknife

10:15 – 10:45

Nutrition Break & Exibitors / Professional Headshot Station

10:45 – 11:45

Concurrent Session 1
Title: TBD
Speaker: John Gardner, CPKC

Concurrent Session 2
Title: TBD
Speaker: Claire Mechan, NAIT

Concurrent Session 3
Title: Building a whole of society approach to community capacity and resilience
Speaker: Jeff Donaldson, Preparedness Labs & Scott Cameron, EML Canada

11:45 – 13:00

Hot Lunch Buffet

13:00 – 14:00

Concurrent Session 4
Title: Before Operational Stress: Disasters and Mental Health
Speaker: Ryan Collyer, Wayfound Mental Health Group

Concurrent Session 5
Title: TBD
Speaker: Jenna lee Natrasony, AER

Concurrent Session 6
Title: TBD
Speaker: Shawna Bruce, MD Bruce & Associates Limited

14:00 – 14:30

Nutrition Break & Exibitors / Professional Headshot Station

14:30 – 15:30

Concurrent Session 7
Title: Demonstration Exercise
Speaker: Katherine Severson, Town of Banff

Concurrent Session 8
Title: TBD
Speaker: Trevor Leggett, SaskPower

Concurrent Session 9
Title: TBD
Speaker: TBD

15:30 – 16:30

EOC and ICP

16:30 – 18:00

FREE  TIME  – CPKC Equipment Demo

18:00 – 22:00

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

Meals

Keynotes

Workshops

Sessions

Break - Network

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Time

Main Plenary
Alhambra Ballroom (2nd Floor)

Exhibitor Set Up
Mount Stephan Hall (1st Floor)

Breakout Session / Workshop
Norquay Room (1st Floor)

Breakout Session / Workshop
Oak Room (1st Floor)

07:30 – 09:00

Hot Breakfast Buffet

08:45 – 09:00

Opening Remarks

09:00 – 10:00

Concurrent Session 10
Title: Unlocking the Power of Industrial Mutual Aid
Speaker: Kerri Holmes, Strathcona County Mutual Assistance Program

Concurrent Session 11
Title: Three Critical Oversights in Disaster Recovery - A Case Study
Speaker: Rebecca Innes, Rebecca Innes Consulting

Concurrent Session 12
Title: TBD
Speaker: Cailtrin Miller, Town of Canmore

10:00 – 10:30

Nutrition Break & Exibitors / Professional Headshot Station

10:30 – 11:45

Concurrent Session 13
Title: Resilience is a "Contact Sport": You Need An All-Star Team
Speaker: ATCO

Concurrent Session 14
Title: Company Community Collaboration That Works
Speaker: Scott Dionne, Western Canadian Spill Services

Concurrent Session 15
Title: Safeguarding Against Cyber Threats: Lessons from a Real-World Attack
Speaker: Vivian Bond, Bureau Veritas

11:45 – 13:00

Hot Lunch Buffet

12:30 – 13:30

Closing Keynote Speaker
Title: 100 Years of Firefighting… in 36 hours
Speaker: Jason Brolund, Fire Chief of West Kelowna

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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