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Monday 05 February
Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel
12:00 - 14:00
Pre-event Registration
Ahead of the afternoon's Site Visit, event participants must complete registration (hotel lobby) and collect their event access pass (business card & photo I.D. number required) in order to gain access to the Panamá Pacífico International Airport area.
14:00 - 17:00
Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) Meeting - INVITATION ONLY
The Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) is a global network of organisations, led by the UN World Food Programme (WFP), that work together to provide shared communications services in humanitarian emergencies. Action on Disaster Relief 2018 presents an invitation-only Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) meeting hosted by WFP with participation from ETC partners such as NetHope, UNDP, WVI, UNICEF, Save the Children, the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) and its members. This unique afternoon will look at i) recent Caribbean relief efforts involving the ETC, ii) emergency telecoms solutions used in the field, and iii) working together to strengthen preparedness.
 
The meeting will be an opportunity to build relationships and share experiences with communication technology stakeholders working in emergency preparedness and response.
14:00 - 17:00
Site Visit - Regional Logistics Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH) & 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, under the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and in coordination with IFRC, WFP, and SINAPROC Panama.
 
Delegates will observe the on-site construction progress being made (phase 2 scheduled for completion Mar-May 2018), be shown the new area reserved for private-sector operations, and visit WFP's operational UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD, one of only six in the world) at the Panamá Pacífico International Airport.
 
* all visitors require photo identification and closed, sturdy shoes
 
14:00 - 14:30 Transportation departs the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel
14:30 - 15:30 Regional Logistics Centre Construction Site Visit
15:30 - 16:30 WFP UNHRD Visit
16:30 - 17:00 Transportation back to the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel
17:00 - 19:00
Pre-event Registration
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass (business card required). Sponsors are also asked to setup their exhibition booth.
19:00 - 21:00
Evening Networking Reception - Lobby Bar
An 'ice-breaker' opportunity for event participants to meet and discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying a range of canapés and refreshments.
Tuesday 06 February
Gran Salón Contadora, Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel
8:00 - 9:00
Networking Registration
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 (if not completed Monday evening).
9:00 - 9:25
Opening Ceremony
 
Prof. Jamal Saghir, Advisory Board Member of GRV Global
 
H.E. Carlos Rubio, Vice Minister of Government of Republic of Panama
 
Andria Grosvenor, Planning & Business Development Manager of Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) & CONFERENCE CHAIR
9:25 - 9:40
Keynote Address
 
CEPREDENAC Contributions to Safe Investment Against Disaster Risk, Complying with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Roy Barboza Sequeira, Executive Secretary
Coordination Center for the Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America (CEPREDENAC)
9:40 - 9:55
Keynote Address
 
Overview on the White Helmets Initiative
Vanesa A Romani, Secretary Argentina Embassy
Embassy of Argentina in Panama (in place of Amb. Alejandro C. Daneri)
9:55 - 10:55
Panel Discussion: Operations - Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Preparedness & Resilience
Discussing Analysis & Regional Trends, Mitigation, Geospatial (predictions/warnings), & Scalable Solutions.
9:55 - 10:05 
Panel Chair: Bo Martin Tell, Managing Director of Recotech
 
Richard Barathe, Director Regional Hub of UN Development Programme (UNDP)
 
Stephane De Rengerve, Country Manager - Honduras of American Red Cross
 
Haris Sanahuja, Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist of World Bank Group (LAC Region)
 
Mrs Suzanne Gosling, Director of Global Technical Unit of International Medical Corps (IMC)
10:45 - 10:55
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
10:55 - 11:25
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
11:25 - 11:40
Keynote Address
 
FEMA 2017: A Historic Year
Justo "Tito" Hernandez, Operational Coordination Division, Director
U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) DHS
11:40 - 12:40
Panel Discussion: Operations - Response & Recovery
Discussing Cohesive Approaches, Communications, Readjustment & Rehabilitation, & Essentials (power/energy, WaSH, shelter & food).
11:40 - 11:50 
Panel Chair: Sergio Murillo, General Director of Red 52
 
Justo "Tito" Hernandez, Operational Coordination Division, Director of U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) DHS
 
Alberto Cabrera, Team Leader – Disaster Management Support of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
 
William Daley, Emergency Response Manager of Americares
 
Eduardo Gutiérrez Gaslin, Sub Regional Manager for CAM of Regional Disaster Assistance Program (RDAP), USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA)
 
Mr. Marc-Andre Prost, Head Social Protection and Nutrition of UN World Food Programme (WFP)
12:30 - 12:40
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:40 - 13:40
Panel Discussion: Logistics - Fundamentals & Trends for the Future
Discussing regional coordination & movement, secure delivery, and transportation.
12:40 - 12:50 
Panel Chair: Colon Miller, Global Director Humanitarian & Government Programs of Volga Dnepr Airlines
 
José Agustín Donderis Miranda, Director General of Sistema Nacional de Proteccion Civil (SINAPROC); Republic of Panama
 
Francisco Quesada, UNHRD Manager of UN Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) / WFP
 
Belkacem Machane, Regional Supply Chain Advisor of UN World Food Programme (WFP)
 
Eduardo Luis Aguilar Flores, Official Situation of National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction (CONRED); Guatemala
13:30 - 13:40
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
13:40 - 15:00
Networking Lunch Break
15:00 - 18:00
Disaster Relief Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session devoted to one-to-one 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.
19:30 - 22:00
Cultural Dinner - American Trade Hotel Rooftop, Casco Viejo
An informal Cultural Dinner overlooking Panama's beautiful Casco Viejo (Old Town) 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. Transport will depart from the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel Lobby at 7:30pm, returning back to the Hotel at 10pm.
Wednesday 07 February
Gran Salón Contadora, Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel
8:30 - 9:00
Networking Registration
Event participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).
9:00 - 9:10
Day Two Welcoming Remarks
9:00 - 9:10 
Andria Grosvenor, Planning & Business Development Manager of Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) & CONFERENCE CHAIR
9:10 - 9:25
Video Conference Address
 
U.S. Pacific Command's Multinational Communications Interoperability Program (MCIP) and the HARD Community (Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief)
Riaz Lamak, Coordinator, Global Disaster Preparedness Initiatives
Global VSAT Forum (GVF)
9:25 - 9:40
Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH)
 
Dr. Carlos Manuel Gómez, Administrator
Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH), Ministry of Government; Republic of Panama
9:40 - 10:40
Panel Discussion: Technology for Disaster Relief
Discussing Knowledge, Advancements, Identification, Monitoring, Training, Implementation & Delivery.
9:40 - 9:50 
Panel Chair: Jorge Garcia-DelaTorre, Senior Solutions Engineer of Crossmatch
 
Federico Benavides, Disaster Recovery Manager of IOM Regional Office for Central, North America & the Caribbean
 
Zachary Clancy, Vice President; Director of Information Technology of HELP.NGO / Global Disaster Immediate Response Team (DIRT)
 
Jocelyn Lance, Resilience & Rapid Response Coordinator for LAC of European Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO)
 
Julian Alberto Garcia Roman, Sub COE Director of Emergency Operations Center (COE); Dominican Republic
10:30 - 10:40
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
10:40 - 11:10
Networking Tea & Coffee Break
11:10 - 12:10
Panel Discussion: Communications - Advanced Solutions & their Impact on Current & Future Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Guided questions, from the Chair to each of the panellists, in respect of their respective stakeholder positions in the advanced communications solutions ecosystem - user, provider, or variously, both - with particular reference to the countries of the Americas and lessons that have & can be learned from recent disasters across the region. Issues to be addressed will include: latest satellite technologies & mission-applicable wireless technology hybrids, stakeholder collaborations & the UN Crisis Connectivity Charter, NGO initiatives, and government disaster preparedness & relief policy & strategic readiness.
11:10 - 11:20 
Panel Chair: Simon Gray, Senior VP of Humanitarian Affairs & Director GVF of Eutelsat
 
Sergio Murillo, General Director of Red 52
 
Gabriela Alvarado, Regional IT Officer of UN World Food Programme (WFP)
 
Rory Eddings, Director of Sales & Marketing of AQYR
 
Rodrigo Robles, Programme Officer of UN International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
12:00 - 12:10
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
12:10 - 13:10
Panel Discussion: Health & Humanitarian Emergencies
Discussing Prevention Measures, Inclusiveness/Access, Sanitation, Populations, & Protection.
12:10 - 12:20 
Panel Chair: Dr Gregg Keen, International Business Development of Sawyer Products
 
Aloysius (Luis) Pereira, Regional Humanitarian Emergency Affairs Director of World Vision LACRO
 
Juan Camilo Pinzón A, Regional Humanitarian Coordinator - LAC region of Save the Children International
 
Jose Felix Rodriguez, Senior Migration Officer of International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
 
Kate Spring, Liaison Officer of UNAIDS Latin America & the Caribbean Regional Office
 
Lorenzo Alonso Barraza Serracin, Disaster Management Consultant of Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)
13:00 - 13:10
Audience Discussion; Question & Answer Session
13:10 - 13:25
Closing Ceremony
 
Andria Grosvenor, Planning & Business Development Manager of Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) & CONFERENCE CHAIR
 
Andrew Dowell, CEO of GRV Global
13:25 - 14:30
Networking Lunch Break
14:30 - 17:30
Disaster Relief Matchmaking Meetings
Afternoon session devoted to one-to-one 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.