The Conference iw a one-day forum for crisis communicators involving public safety agencies from all levels of government, the private sector, and media to address common challenges in a uniques networking environment.

Sessions will include:

Address by Brain R. Besanceney, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security

Analysis of major state emergencies: what went right...and wrong

Maryland's approach to information sharing

National Incident Management System: what it means for communicators

Maryland Joint Terrorism Task Force, Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council Orientation