We are currently seeking presentations on new ideas and practical solutions to the toughest challenges facing today's hazmat and CBRNE response teams. This is an opportunity to present your case studies, innovative solutions, experiences, and research to your response colleagues; increase your visibility as a presenter; and contribute to the advancement of the industry.
Session proposals are now being accepted
Presentation topics can fall under the following areas of interest:
Environmental Issues
Emerging threats and hazards
Biological Response
Best Practices
Train the Trainer Programs
Case Studies
Hands-on Exercises
Technology & New Products
Current Events
Terrorism Response
Leadership & Management
Emergency Management
Incident Command Training
Illicit Drug Labs and Cannabis Grow facilities
Incident Specific Response
Mitigation Techniques and Practices
Chemistry
Success Stories
Public Sector/Private Sector Interface
Industrial Partner Collaboration
We are designing the HazMat 2010 event program for all members of the response community, but specifically for those actually involved in dealing with these challenging situations.
Submission Types
You may submit topics to be considered as one of the following formats: a training workshop, a field trip (within a 30-40 minute radius of event venue), a parallel session or a plenary session. Please see descriptions below.
Training Workshops These workshops will be held on both days. Typically sessions are scheduled as 1.5 hour or 3 hour sessions.
Field Trips We are interested in the option of offering delegates an option of a field trip to a facility related to the event topics within a 30-40min travel time from the venue. Typically this will be a four hour session in which the group offering to host the field trip organizes a tour or activity for the audience. The Field Trip host is responsible for providing a meal or snack to the group depending on the length of the activity. Upon approval, the conference organisers will work with the host to arrange for bus services and other logistics.
Sessions These sessions will be held on both days and will be a 45 minute slot.
Keynote - General Sessions These sessions will be held on both days and are structured to address the entire audience at the conference. These sessions should be no longer than 1 hour.
Benefits of Presenting
The HazMat 2010 organisers appreciate the value that each presenter’s expertise and participation brings to the conference.
As a presenter, we are pleased to offer you the following:
Complimentary Full Event Registration including access to all sessions and the exhibition hall
Complimentary Event Pack
Assistance in booking discounted airfare and hotel accommodations (if required in addition to that included in the Event Full Registration).
A stipend towards your time and incidental travel expenses
In addition, speakers who are selected for more than one session will be eligible for additional support and will be notified as such upon acceptance.
How to Submit a Paper
Please submit your biographical sketch and brief abstract, describing your topic or session idea by clicking on the link below.All abstracts should include the general title and content – limited to 250 words or less.Include your name, organisation or company, address, phone, fax and email address.
