Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Conference
October 8–9, 2008 in New Orleans, Louisiana
This conference will bring together national, state, and local experts and practitioners to discuss disasters, their impact on a community or an organization, and the operational needs for planning, response, and recovery.

Emergency Response Guidebook, 2008 (PDF)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Hazardous Materials Initiatives and Training, U.S. Department of Transportation, 2008
This guide aids first responders in quickly identifying the specific or generic hazards of the materials involved in a HAZMAT incident and protecting themselves and the general public during initial response to an incident. Bound copies are available from the Government Printing Office bookstore.

10th Annual Privacy and Security Conference
February 2–4, 2009 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The theme of this year's conference is "Life in a digital fishbowl—a struggle for survival or a sea of opportunity?" The international target audience comprises senior government officials, governmental and nongovernmental agencies, technology experts, and academics.