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On behalf of the organising committee, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the Action on Disaster Relief forum which will take place on the 5th - 7th February 2018 at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel The event is hosted by the Ministry of Multilateral Affairs and with the full cooperation and assistance of the Government of Panama and organized

by GRV Global Ltd, United Kingdom.

i n t r o d u c t i o n The Action on Disaster Relief Forum (ADR) is a pan Latin America and Caribbean region event that for 3 years, has played a pivotal role in providing a platform for key United Nations, disaster agencies, EU, NGO, society, trade and chamber stakeholders to share experience and knowledge, develop best practices, and showcase new technologies and services capable of furthering the region’s disaster relief efforts.

ADR offers a more intimate way of gaining new opportunities and customers from that of the ‘Big’ Humanitarian AIDEX/AIDF type of exhibitions and conferences. ADR enables more networking and face time, dedicated refreshment and exhibiting zones, a gala dinner and pre-scheduled match making meetings using the latest ‘meeting software’. Those that attended in previous years agree that this is now their preferred deal making platform for humanitarian aid and relief opportunities in Latin America and the Caribbean. The event brings together suppliers who are looking to sell to the agencies, agencies

that are looking to strike deals with governments, and government officials who engage all groups to discuss new opportunities in their countries. / UN, USA Disaster Agencies, EU, NGO and Senior Officials present challenges and opportunities / CEO’s – Discuss market perspective and provide big picture commentary with audience participation / Matchmaking – Lengthy one-onone meetings provide the perfect environment for networking and deal making

“We thoroughly enjoyed the event and appreciated all the networking opportunities. We will go back and improve our message and return next year with a booth and messages that better focus toward the attendees.”

Shawn Hostetter – Katadyn

what makes ADR unique / Established high-level Latin America and Caribbean region event generating the preparedness required to reduce the impact of disasters and face them in the most effective way / Unrivalled networking opportunities, featuring numerous social functions / Attended by the top decision makers from both private and public sectors / The 2017 event was host to 250 visitors, 225 delegates, 25 exhibitors, 30 speakers, 15 media partners and 20 sponsors / Excellent global media coverage / Outcomes from discussions at the event will be used with information to assist the further development of the sector

reasons to attend By attending the forum, delegates will have the opoprtunity to: / Gain insight from leading public and private sector actors to share experience and knowledge, develop best practice furthering the region’s disaster relief efforts / Meet and network with senior executives from United Nations, Disaster agencies, NGOs and government

/ Identify key investment and business opportunities including strategic investments, training/ capacity buiding, services, etc / Share experiences and discuss trends / Learn more about specific key stakeholder plans / Understand the legal and regulatory frameworks for disaster relief in Latin America and the Caribbean

featured speakers from 2017 / Andria Grosvenor, Planning and Business Development Manager, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) / S.E. MarĂ­a Luisa Navarro, Vice Minister of Multilateral Affairs and Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Panama / Roy Barboza Sequeira, Executive Secretary, Coordination Center for the Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America (CEPREDENAC) / Javier Alejandro Paez Vogel, Latin America Public Security CTO, Huawei Technologies / Raul Salazar, Regional Programme Officer, Regional Office for the Americas, UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) / Susana Isabel Pinilla Cisneros, Country Director, CAF - Development Bank of Latin America / Amb. Pedro Vuskovic, OAS Representative in Panama, Organization of American States (OAS) / Amy Mintz, Humanitarian & Resiliency Executive, Volunteer Advisor, American Red Cross International Services, American Red Cross / Dr. Miguelina Tactuk RodrĂ­guez, Director of the National School of Risk Management, National Emergency Commission (CNE); Dominican Republic / Luis Gamarra, Regional Advisor in Recovery, UN Development Programme (UNDP) / Alex Amparo, Assistant Administrator, Recovery Directorate - Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / DHS

/ COL Jose F. Melgarejo Jr, Chief, Civil Affairs Planning Detachment, J7 Theater Engagement Directorate, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) / Walter Cotte Witingan, Regional Director, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) / Dr. Oscar Rojas, Natural Resources Officer (Agrometeorology), Climate, Energy and Tenure Division (NRC), Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO); LAC / Alex Girón, Director of Cooperation, National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED); Guatemala / Luz Tantaruna, Regional Emergency & Post Crisis Adviser for the Americas, IOM Regional Office for Central & North America and the Caribbean / José Agustín Donderis Miranda, Director General, Sistema Nacional de Proteccion Civil (SINAPROC); Republic of Panama / Stephany Murillo, Regional Logistics Officer, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) / Francisco Quesada, UNHRD Manager, UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) / WFP / Dr. Juan Carlos Gustavo Alonso, Advisor in Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Relief for Central America Countries, Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) / Sergio Ferrero, Zika Operation Coordinator, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) / Dr. Adriana Yepes Mayorga, Regional Coordinator - ZIKA Emergency in LAC, World Vision LACRO / Dr. Guiteau Jean-Pierre, President, Haitian Red Cross

agenda Pre-Event Registration

Ahead of the afternoon’s Site Visit, event participants must complete registration and collect their event access pass (business card required) in order to gain access to the Panamá Pacífico International Airport.

Site Visit - Regional Logistics Centre for Humanitarian Assistance & UN Humanitarian response depot (UNHRD) Event participants are invited to visit* the site of Panama’s new Regional Logistics Centre for Humanitarian Logistics; an initiative of the Government of Panama that aims to incorporate emergency operations of several actors into one integrated modern logistics facility. The Centre is being implemented by UNOPS and in coordination with IFRC, WFP, AECID and SINAPROC. or the first time, the international community F will observe the on-site construction progress being made, be shown the new area reserved for private-sector operations, witness WFP’s UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) at the Panamá Pacífico International Airport and its surrounding Business Park. * all visitors require photo identification.

Evening Networking Reception

An ‘ice-breaker’ opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying snacks and refreshments.

Networking Registration & Booth Setup

Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).

Sponsors are also asked to arrive early in order to setup their exhibition booth.

Opening Ceremony Keynote Address Panel One: Disaster Relief Investment & Partnerships Discussing Cooperation | Finance | Ownership | Sustainable Development

anel Two: Operations; Risk P Reduction (DRR), Prevention & Preparedness

iscussing Analysis | Exposure | Management D & Mitigation | Geospatial (predictions/ warnings) | Scalable Solutions

Panel Three: Operations; Response & Recovery

Discussing Regional Reaction | Communications | Readjustment & Rehabilitation | Essentials (power/energy, WaSH, shelter & food)

Disaster Relief Matchmaking Meetings

Afternoon session devoted to one-toone matchmaking meetings between Government, UN & International Disaster Agency, and NGO stakeholders, and leading local, regional and global operators.

Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss disaster reduction, response and relief solutions across the Americas & Caribbean region.

Cultural Dinner

An informal Cultural Dinner on the Panama Canal welcoming the Official Delegation and all Event attendees; enjoying local food, refreshments and entertainment. An ideal opportunity for further networking and to discuss the day’s talking points.

Networking Registration Day Two Welcoming Remarks Panel Four: Technology for Disaster Relief

Discussing Knowledge | Advancements | Identification | Training

Panel Five: Logistics; A to B Securely

Discussing Movement (people & supplies) | Coordination | Implementation | Transportation

Panel Six: Health & Humanitarian Emergencies

Discussing Prevention Measures | Access & Distribution | Sanitation | Populations | Protection

Haiti; Regional Disaster Relief Action Highlevel, discussion-led panel welcoming VIP guest speakers and interactions from the audience Haiti; Lessons Learned, Progress, Future Operations and Challenges

Closing Ceremony

A closing summary of the event’s key discussion points and take-away solutions, with thanks given to all involved.

Disaster Relief Matchmaking Meetings

Afternoon session devoted to one-toone matchmaking meetings between Government, UN & International Disaster Agency, and NGO stakeholders, and leading local, regional and global operators.

Schedules are prearranged to provide a unique opportunity to discuss disaster reduction, response and relief solutions across the Americas & Caribbean region.

“Well organised, supportive and friendly team. Good opportunities for networking, will definitely attend this event again next year.”

Ann Ellis – Mauve Group

invited participants DISASTER AFFECTED LAC COUNTRIES:

/ Anguilla, Montserrat, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts and Nevis, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Lucia, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Grenada, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Cayman Islands, Martinique, Virgin Islands, St Martin, St Barts, Saba, St Eustatius,Turks and Caicos Islands, Netherlands Antilles, Jamaica, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, El Salvador Bahamas, The Costa Rica Dominican, Rep Belize, Cuba. Honduras, Guatemala. Panama, Nicaragua. Ecuador, Colombia, Uruguay, Chile Peru Mexico Paraguay, Bolivia, Venezuela, Guyana, Argentina, French Guiana, Brazil & Suriname.

DISASTER AGENCIES/GOVERNMENT:

/ CDEMA Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency / CEPREDENAC Coordination Center for the Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America / Sistema Nacional de Protección Civil (SINAPROC) / National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) / National System for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief (SINAPRED) / National Civil Protection System (SINAPROC); Secretariat of the Interior (SEGOB) / National Commission of Risk Prevention and Emergency Attention (CNE) / Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres (CONRED). Mitigación, Preparación, Respuesta y Recuperación / Comisión Permanente de Contingencias (COPECO) / COPECO - Honduras Embassy, Panama / National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) - Unidad Nacional para la Gestión del Riesgo de Desastres / Comision Nacional de Emergencia (CNE) / El Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia (COE) / Emergency Operations Center / Comision Nacional de Emergencia (CNE)

AGENCIES:

/ United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) / Global Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) / Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (OUSD(AT&L)) / U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)” / Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy (DPAP); U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / Defense Procurement Acquisition Policy (DPAP); U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) / International Medical Corps, Macfadden Assoc, USAID Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) / U.S. Agency for International

Development (USAID) Bureau for Democracy, Conflict, and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) / U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) / Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation / Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District / U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) / Organization of American States (OAS) / U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security; Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / National Domestic Preparedness Consortium / Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) / UNDP Latin America and the Caribbean

/ UNDP Regional Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean / UNDP Regional Center in Panama (RSC LAC) / FAO Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean / Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean / UN Office of Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs for Latin America and the Caribbean (OCHA ROLAC) / UNOCHA Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) / Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) / United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN–Habitat) / United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) / United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) / UNODC Regional Office for Central America and the Caribbean in Panama (UNODC ROPAN) / United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) / United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) / United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) LACRO / World Food Programme (WFP); Regional Bureau for Latin America and the Caribbean / World Food Programme (WFP); Humanitarian Response Depot / World Vision Latin America and the Caribbean / Global Rapid Response Team (DRRT) World Vision / European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC 24-7); Emergency Preparedness and Response / Centro de Coordinación para la Prevención de los Desastres Naturales en América Central (CEPREDENAC) / Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) / Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) / American Red Cross / International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

/ Haitian Red Cross / Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) / International Rescue Committee (IRC) / Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (NORAD) / Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) / ActionAid / ActionAid USA / CARE / Oxfam America / Save the Children / IOM Regional Office for Central and North America and the Caribbean / Blumont/International Relief & Development (IRD) / International Telecommunications Union of the UN (ITU) / ADRA International / Adventist Development and Relief Agency International (ADRA) Brasil / Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) / CAF Development Bank of Latin America / Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) / Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) / International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) World Bank / The World Bank / Plan International USA / AmeriCares / Canadian Red Cross / Facebook / Al-Khair Foundation / World Concern / Habitat for Humanity International / Habitat for Humanity GB / National Research Center for Integrated Natural Disaster Management (Cigiden) / AmCham Panama (American Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Panama) / Help.NGO Disaster Immediate Response Team (DIRT) / EBM International / British Chamber of Commerce Panama / Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship; White Helmets Commission / Virgin / Redhum.org / NETHOPE / The Clinton Foundation / Natura Panama Foundation / Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC)

past sponsors

Humanitarian

Suppliers

Worldwide logistics for humanitarian aid

“Good organisation, as always.

Congratulations.”

Dario Lopez – International Fleet Sales

testimonials “Networking sessions were very good.

The aid agencies were receptive and could lead to further engagement.

The networking sessions were well encouraged, those attending all events were open to discussion, sharing and often cross-learning from different perspectives.”

Ray Ludwig – Hydra-Light “It was a great pleasure to participate in ADR. The participants were knowledgeable and engaging which provided for good dialoguing opportunities. The matchmaking opportunities were especially useful to me.”

Maria Kasparian – Edesia “A forum where it combines different organisations of help in moments of disasters, it’s something of great value.

Great initiative.”

Blass Ozuna – CAMUSAT “It has been an excellent stage to share experience, good learning and good practice. The event is timely for CNE and the national system of prevention - we have been introduced to different options that can be a great help for catering our collection centre that is going to be managed next month.”

Miguelina Tactuk Rodríguez – National Emergency Commission (CNE); Dominican Republic “GRV Global provided an excellent environment to network with fellow exhibitors and present solutions to representatives throughout central and southern America.”

Daniel Weinberger – Vericor Medical Systems

“This event provides spaces for sharing methodologies and knowledge of the products that can be used for humanitarian and emergency response.”

Luz Tantaruna – IOM “Conference was very well organised and organisers were dedicated to ensure the conference was beneficial through personal introductions.

Excellent opportunities for 1-2-1 meetings, enjoyed the amount of networking opportunities with both the organisers and the other participants.”

Amy Friedman – Broadblast “The topics/speakers were very thoughtful in sharing experience and knowledge. Matchmaking sessions are great and the support from all GRV staff was very helpful in matchmaking introductions.”

Axel Lopez – OPTIMA “First time at the event, very well organised, good meetings, very valuable for INMARSAT.” Nic Emmanouilidis – INMARSAT “Great venue, helpful & friendly staff.

Interesting list of participants – good for business connections in Latin America & Caribbean.”

Laura Gonzalez – Lleal MadiDrop “Perfect format, I was able to meet face to face with customers and prospects.

Please sign me up for next year.”

Sergio Murillo – RED52 “Very informative and interactive event which enhanced my understanding of the disaster relief sector.”

Yulia Guriyanova-Valles – Durbin

“This is the 2nd year attending ADR and once again I find this event to be extremely effective at bringing attendees together in substantive and meaningful ways.”

Jason Kass – Toilets for People

“I want to give you guys a special thanks for going the extra mile to help us during the Action on Disaster Relief event, it was a great turnout and it wouldn’t have been possible without the collaborative efforts from all sides. Under great pressure and time constraints, everything that needed to be done was completed graciously and we had good time doing it. I enjoyed working with this well-spirited team and glad we participated in this event.”

Veronica Rodriguez – NRS International

“The opportunity to receive important information about what is going on in disaster relief matters/projects around the world to know how we can connect better to improve availability of aid for the people in need in catastrophe situations, helps me a lot. Also to be connected to the different stakeholders and business operators is an excellent opportunity.”

Carlos Waldow – EBM

travel & accommodation Booking Accommodation Located in one of the most dynamic and vibrant areas of Panama City, the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel is designed to meet the needs of today’s business and leisure travellers. Conveniently connected to the largest shopping centre in Central America, and Panama’s new state-of-the-art Metro system, this leading Panama hotel is ideal for exploring the city.

Relax in one of 331 guest rooms, all of which include free high speed internet and amenities such as inroom coffee maker, LED cable TV, iron, and desk with egocentric chair, digital safe, fridge, complimentary bottled water, and air conditioning. Be sure to take advantage of the hotel’s roof-top solarium and infinity pool, offering beautiful views of the Panama Canal, or keep up with your workouts in the state-of-the-art fitness centre.

The Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall offers a variety of eatery options ranging from traditional Panamanian cuisine to contemporary international dishes. A three meal international restaurant, lobby bar, Coffee Shop & Bistro, The Gastro Lounge, pool bar

at the solarium of the hotel, 24 hour room services and buffet breakfast, ensures you never miss a meal whilst you’re away!

Action on Disaster Relief participants may benefit from the flexible, preferential accommodation rates detailed below; these special rates also include Complimentary Daily Buffet Breakfast at the Canal Bistro Restaurant, Internet access of 50MB in the guestroom and public areas, Coffee, Teas & Water in the room, 24 hour access to the Hotel’s Fitness Center and Noise Cancelling Windows.

Visas The vast majority of visitors to Panama will be required to obtain a visit visa and in some case, a U.S. ESTA when transiting to Panama.

Many nationalities may obtain their visa upon arrival but others must gain their visa before departing their country of origin. Please consult the Embassy of Panama in the United States’ website before travelling.

If you are in any doubt, please contact your local Panama Embassy/ Consulate General.

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