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Friday, November 13, 2009
World Response Conference on Global Outbreak
| department: | Medical Center Communications and Marketing |
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| when: | From Thursday, 11/12/2009, repeating Daily through Friday, 11/13/2009 |
| where: | Monte Carlo Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada |
| details: |
World Response Conference
on Global Outbreak (WRCGO - 2009: H5N1 + H1N1 Flu) November 12th - 13th, 2009 Monte Carlo Hotel Las Vegas, Nevada
In response to the nationwide alarm of declaration by the WHO Pandemic Alert Level Phase 6, it is our honor to invite you to attend the World Response Conference on Global Outbreak (WRCGO 2009) on November 12th -13th, 2009 at Las Vegas, Nevada whose mission is to support the urgent endeavors of worldwide public health in combating pandemic influenza and to contribute to the advancement of the global community thru the aspect of Prevention, Protection, Response, and Recovery. Our purpose is to create an ad hoc multi-sector Crisis Prevention & Response Management Plan during the event for a possible Co-Occurrence H5N1 Avian Flu during H1N1 Swine flu in the same area, which will be studied as a model by communities worldwide. It is the first world event to invite leaders representing every sectors of society from Government, Critical Infrastructure Councils, Medical & Scientific Community, Military, Justice & Law Experts, First Responders, Shopping Centers and Establishments, Human Resource, Information Technology Guru, Media as well other experts to model a community process to help prepare, respond, and recover from a localized outbreak, as well as broader pandemic. Simulation exercise, compelling case studies-scenarios, global partnerships, and health management emergency structure on H1N1 & H5N1 Influenza will be presented over the two-day forum, offering new important findings on headline-grabbing incidents of H1N1 & H5N1 influenza, their cost to society, and how they have impacted local and global prevention, preparedness, response and recovery processes. Topics to be covered in this timely 2-day event include: Balancing Leadership, Authority, & Accountability on Influenza Pandemic Assignment of Military, Courts, & Information Technology on Pan Flu Status update of the 17 critical Infrastructure Councils 2009 H1N1 flu guidance on current Investors, Policies & Regulations Peer networking of Government, Suppliers, Contractors Letters of invitation will only be issued and forwarded to delegates that have registered for the WRCGO 2009 for the purpose of facilitating travel and obtaining a visa and does not constitute any financial aid such as waived registration fee nor financial support for travel or accommodation. Except otherwise indicated in writing, all expenses incurred in relation to the conference are the sole responsibility of the delegate. Individuals requiring an official Letter of Invitation in order to obtain a visa and authorization to attend the conference should register their name and contact details on the official registration form provided. For those interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the event, please download our Sponsorship Prospectus (attached PDF file)) to choose from a variety of value-laden sponsorship packages and profile-boosting opportunities to suit all budgets and marketing objectives.
For more information, contact:
Alicia Sommers
Manager Sales and Client Service
Sponsorship and Exhibition
1776 I Street, NW Washington DC 20006
Tel: 425-996-8643 DL Fax: 425.968.7400
Website: www. Eve- ex.com
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| open to public: | Yes |
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