Action on Disaster Relief

networking & discussion preparedness, reduction & response plans

industry leaders

one-to-one meetings exhibition & demonstrations

Action on DISASTER RELIEF 6-8 February 2018 | Panama City

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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 6th - 8th 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, 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 /T he 2017 event was host to 250 visitors, 225 delegates, 25 exhibitors, 30 speakers, 15 media partners and 20 sponsors / Excellent global media coverage /O utcomes 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: /G ain insight from leading public and private sector actors to share experience and knowledge, develop best practice furthering the region’s disaster relief efforts /M eet 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. María 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 Rodríguez, 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

Networking Registration

Keynote Address

Day Two Welcoming Remarks

Panel One: Disaster Relief Investment & Partnerships

Panel Four: Technology for Disaster Relief

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)

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.

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.

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

Ann Ellis – Mauve Group

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

/ sponsorship & delegate enquiries

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

enquiries

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

For any sponsorship information, please contact our Sales team on: +44 (0)20 3817 5346 | adowell@grvglobal.com

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.

/ media & admin enquiries

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.

For media, hotel booking and any general enquiry, please contact our Communication team on: +44 (0)20 3640 8222 | gfitzpatrick@grvglobal.com

/ speaking enquiries If you would like to enquire about making a presentation, please contact our Production team on: +44 (0)20 8123 0548 iwhitty@grvglobal.com