Keynote Theater 3
The KeyNote Theaters at The Natural Disaster Expo are at the heart of the event. With the Keynote Speaker topics being tailored by industry leaders at the forefront of disaster prep and recovery, all visitors who attend a Keynote Seminar will expect to discover some of the latest trends, insights, and expertise in their profession.
Expect to see plenty of visitor recordings and selfies, online press and blogger coverage, as well as numerous photos, announcements and posts regarding the Keynote Theater lineup.
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Wednesday
11.00 - 11.30
Rick Rogers
MonDak Portables, LLCTrailer Manufacturing
Building trailers in this economy and supply chain issues.
11.45 - 12.15
Kelly Zhang, PhD
CHASING-INNOVATIONThe Difference Portable Underwater Drones Can Make in Emergency Management Situations
Underwater drones/mini-ROVs can be valuable tools in emergency management. They offer a low-cost, rapid-to-deploy and easy-to-use means in situations where human divers or responders may be unable to access or navigate difficult underwater environments.The speaker will introduce new advancement of portable mini-ROVs and their applications in search & rescue operations, disaster response, environmental monitoring, hazard observation, damage inspections,flood management.
12.30 - 13.00
Zane Grace
34 StrongDisaster-Proof Your Workforce by Leveraging Your Employees'' Strengths!
Disaster relief is DEEPLY REWARDING but EXHAUSTING work. If your employees get BURNED OUT, they will be less effective at SAVING LIVES. You''ll leave this seminar with practical tools to ENGAGE your team and IMPROVE THEIR PERFORMANCE by focusing on their STRENGTHS. Outcomes of Strengths Development include: +14% productivity, +81% employee retention, +64% fewer safety incidents, and MORE!
13.15 - 13.45
Rob Knochenhauer
Censys TechnologiesPreparation for Complex Drone Operations after the Storm
Censys Technologies is the leading supplier of VTOL fixed-wing drones for operators who seek to conduct medium-range (2-5 miles) BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) flight operations. In this session, we will walk through the process to secure a Part 107 BVLOS waiver that can be used to prepare emergency response teams in BVLOS drone operations ahead of the need to operate BVLOS under an SGI approval during disaster response.
14.00 - 14.30
Kyle Dickson
Eagle Eye Awareness TrainingSafety for first responders
In this seminar you will learn a little about first responder safety in times of crisis. Learn how to protect yourself from a potential threat such as an active shooter by hearing about the warning signs of violence before it happens. A minute can mean the difference between life or death when you learn about human behavior.
14.45 - 15.15
Robert Drew
Ecovie Water ManagementOn-site water recycling solutions for preventive and emergency water disruption situations
We can live without food for 2 or 3 weeks, but only 3 days without water. We can become more resilient to water disruption. We will explore the applications and opportunities to respond to emergency and everyday situations to assure a safe and resilient water supply though potable rainwater use and greywater recycling using NSF certified processes.
15.30 - 16.00
Bill Taylor
Energy Systems GroupProcess for Implementing Resilient Solutions
Review the process of developing resilient solutions to protect utility infrastructure (energy, water, wastewater, etc.) for a facility to allow critical business processes / activities to continue in the event of a natural disaster - starting at concept through design, financing, construction and operation.
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Thursday
11.00 - 11.30
Gary Lezak
Weather 20/20, LLCPredicting Weather Disasters Months In Advance
Major Hurricane Disaster Ian was predicted using the LRC technology & methodology 10-months before it devastated Florida. We will showcase this tecchnology that will help businesses and save lives! Severe weather outbreaks, tropical storms, floods, heat waves, droughts and 90% of the worlds weather disaters are predictable using this technology.
11.45 - 12.15
Will Lomax
Onguard Seismic Systems, Inc.Delivering earthquake-resilient structures: how we can do so much better.
Between 2011 and 2016, a series of devastating earthquakes in New Zealand highlighted that there is no room for complacency on the part of designers, contractors, government departments and asset owners when it comes to delivering resilient infrastructure that stands up to Mother Nature. Referencing these real-life events, this talk demonstrates the need for total transparency and accountability within a project team to avoid potentially disastrous consequences for multiple stakeholders.
12.30 - 13.00
Thomas Briedis
AquaFenceProtecting Critical Infrastructure from Flooding with Deployable Flood Barriers
The increased frequency and severity of flooding in many parts of the world has highlighted the importance of flood protection for critical infrastructure such as hospitals, power plants, and transportation hubs. Often, it is impractical to protect such infrastructure using traditional, permanent flood protection measures. In such cases, deployable flood barriers can serve as a practical and cost-effective alternative.
13.15 - 13.45
Jeff Cox Jr.
VeriTreadDisaster Logistics – Positioning Specialized Equipment for Rapid Response & Support
Equipment logistics is a critical part of disaster management, allowing for a rapid and effective response to disasters. Avoiding delays and failures is crucial in saving lives in emergencies. This seminar will discuss strategies & best practices for mobilizing & transporting specialized equipment so your organization can respond swiftly and effectively when needed.
14.00 - 14.30
Racquelle Pakutz, Jonathan Pakutz, Joe Adinolfi
Zen Freight Solutions IncStrategic Partners in the Wake of the Storm
In our seminar we will be discussing the function of logistics during a disaster recovery and the importance of having a logistics partner that understands how to navigate government contracts and recovery operations. This will be a panel discussion featuring three transportation experts from Zen Freight Solutions Inc and their partner Logistic Dynamics Inc.
14.45 - 15.15
Andreas Muehlbauer, Ph.D. and Charles Mahall
FM GlobalEngineering Climate Resilience through Risk Mitigation
The climate is changing and so are the risks associated with many natural hazards. In this presentation we discuss the climate change impacts on extreme precipitation and flooding, and opportunities for engineered risk mitigation solutions that can help your organization to build a climate resilient future.
15.30 - 16.00
Michael Traynor
Sterling TransportationTell it like it is; Best Practices for Crisis Management
This seminar will discuss the essential communication, follow-up, and sense of urgency and ownership required to meet expectations in the procurement and delivery of time-sensitive cargo.
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