Emergency and Crisis Management Conference 2019

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Adviser, the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority had orginzed the Emergency and Crisis Management Conference (CEMC) under the theme "Forecasting the Future of Emergencies and Crises: Capabilities and Challenges" from March 11 to 12, 2019, in Abu Dhabi at the St. Regis Resort Saadiyat Island.

Day 1 Mon, 11th Mar 2019
Day 2 Tues, 12th Mar 2019
Workshops 11th & 12th Mar 2019

Opening

The Opening

Keynotes

Speaker H.E. Alexander Khodulyev

First Deputy Minister of Emergencies, Belarus

Speaker H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi

Minister of Climate Change and Environment, UAE

Session 1

Policies and Frameworks for Disaster Risk Reduction

Sendai Framework

Speaker Ms. Kearsi Madi

Director-General of the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction

Governance in the Emergency and Crisis Management System

Speaker Mr. John Hamilton

Emergency Management Consultant, New Zealand

Framework of Policies for Managing Emergency and Medical Disaster Risks

Speaker Dr. Dalia Samhouri

Director of Health Emergency Preparedness at the World Health Organization

Workshop 1

The Role of the Individual in Emergency Response, Understanding volunteer programs in emergency response, Engaging communities for effective disaster response

Presented by
Mr. Gregory Forster

President of the American Volunteer Organization

Workshop 2

Responding to National Cyber Crises

Presented by
Ms. Sarah Nisi

Deputy Director for Preparedness and Protection, UK Office for Security

Workshop 3

European Union Strategy for Chemical and Biological — Risk Reduction and Nuclear Risks, and Cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Presented by
Dr. Yuri Bruin

European Commission, Center of Excellence for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risks
Presented by
Ms. Gerna Valinova

European External Action Service – Brussels, Center of Excellence for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risks
Presented by
Mr. Adel Radowini

Regional Coordinator for the Middle East and GCC from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk Reduction and Security Governance Program

Session 2

Preparedness and Readiness for Major Events, and Lessons Learned from Recovery from Crises

The Italian Experience and Lessons Learned from Hosting Expo Milan 2015

Speaker Mr. Piero Galli

Director General of the Expo Milan 2015 Event Management in Italy

Regarding the Preparedness and Readiness for Expo 2020

Speaker Colonel Ali Khalifa Al Ghais

Head of Security for Expo 2020 in the UAE

Opening

The Opening

Keynotes

Speaker H.E. Dr. Angelo Borrelli

Head of the National Civil Protection Department at the Prime Minister's Office in Italy

Speaker H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed Al Mehairi

Minister of State - United Arab Emirates

Session 3

The Future of Emergency Management Using Artificial Intelligence

The Singaporean Experience

Speaker Col. Michael Chew Zoot Shiap

Director of Hazardous Materials, Singapore Civil Defense Force

Artificial Intelligence in Dubai's Emergency Medical Program

Speaker Dr. Ali Salem Al Qiywani

Director of the Disaster and Crisis Management Office at the Dubai Health Authority

Using Artificial Intelligence in Emergency Management

Speaker Captain Dr. M. Nasser Mohammed Al Saadi

Artificial Intelligence Advisor at Abu Dhabi Police

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Address Crises

Speaker Dr. Andrew Jackson

CEO of Pegasus

Workshop 4

Response Operations for Entities in Unforeseen Threat Environments

Presented by
Maj. Michael Charlton-Wade

Director of International Resilience Training at the Civil Contingencies Secretariat - UK Cabinet Office

Workshop 5

A Comprehensive Digital Approach to Crisis Management and Emergency Management

Presented by
Mr. Paul Park

Director of Defense, Security, and Public Safety, Digital Communications

Session 4

Recovery from crises - Lessons learned

Recovery from nuclear crises

Speaker Ms. Amina Al Abdouli

Director of Environment, Laboratories, and Infrastructure at the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation

Real-life experiences and lessons learned from Cyclone Mekunu: Omani recovery efforts

Speaker Major Faisal bin Salem Al-Hajri

Head of the Executive Office of the National Civil Defense Committee in the Sultanate of Oman

Workshop 6

The National Early Warning System

Presented by
Mr. Hamad Al Amri

Director of Technology and Communications at the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority
Presented by
Mr. Chris van Arum

Product Portfolio Director, One to Many

Workshop 1

Day 1

The Role of the Individual in Emergency Response, Understanding volunteer programs in emergency response, Engaging communities for effective disaster response

Presented by Mr. Gregory Forster

President of the American Volunteer Organization

Workshop 2

Day 1

Responding to National Cyber Crises

Presented by Ms. Sarah Nisi

Deputy Director for Preparedness and Protection, UK Office for Security

Workshop 3

Day 1

European Union Strategy for Chemical and Biological — Risk Reduction and Nuclear Risks, and Cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Presented by Dr. Yuri Bruin

European Commission, Center of Excellence for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risks

Presented by Ms. Gerna Valinova

European External Action Service – Brussels, Center of Excellence for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Risks

Presented by Mr. Adel Radowini

Regional Coordinator for the Middle East and GCC from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Risk Reduction and Security Governance Program

Workshop 4