This section offers links to workshops, conferences, symposia, and other events where law enforcement officers, first responders, and others can meet to exchange ideas and information. The events listed below feature advances in technology and best practices that are critical to strengthening the fight against terrorism.

2002 Archived Conferences

December

HazMat Explo 6
December 2–6, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Hosted by the Clark County Local Emergency Response Committee, this hazardous materials training conference includes tracks for six different perspectives: environmental, first responder, emergency planning, industrial, medical, and radiological.

Homeland Defense: Information Sharing
December 4, 2002 in Arlington, Virginia
Presented by Market Access International, this workshop review of public and private information-sharing advances and best practices will benefit government and corporate officials responsible for managing information.

Detection Technologies: The Next Generation in Identification and Analysis (brochure PDF)
December 5–6, 2002 in Arlington, Virginia
Sponsored by the Knowledge Foundation, this conference will examine current research and technologies in biological and chemical detection.

Homeland Security and Critical Infrastructures: Working Together in a New World—Are We Ready?
Sponsored by the Western Governors' Association and the Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office, this conference will be held December 5–6, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. A conference agenda is available online, and invitations may be requested by contacting westconf@cioa.gov.

Terrorism: Weapons of Mass Destruction Training Seminar (brochure PDF)
December 5–7, 2002 in Minden, Nevada
Sponsored by the International Association of Arson Investigators, seminar topics include intelligence gathering, device recognition, weapons delivery systems, investigative issues, response team assembly and makeup, scene search techniques, and threat assessment.

Homeland Security 2002: Establishing a Culture of Cooperation
December 9 and 10, 2002 in Washington, D.C.
Sponsored by E-GOV, this conference seeks to address homeland security issues at all levels by uniting professionals from the public and private sectors.

The Second Annual Counter-Terrorism Conference: Combating Terrorism in the 21st Century, sponsored by IACSP, T.W.O., and Sciax, will be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia, December 10–12, 2002. This nonprofit event for military and law enforcement professionals will provide background and practical information on issues such as mental preparedness for counter-terrorism officers, weapons of mass destruction, special operations counter-terrorism training, and terrorist tactics. Registration is available online.

2002 National Threat Symposium and Security Awareness Fair
December 11–12, 2002 at Johns Hopkins University, Laurel, Maryland
Events include training, briefings, and networking opportunities with a focus on operations security, intelligence, threats to U.S. national security, and techniques for developing security awareness programs. All attendees will require security clearance for second-day attendance, and all registrations will be closed November 27. To obtain further information, check the web site or contact Systematic Solutions, Inc., at 410-487-8023.

Emergency Response 2002 Conference and Exhibition
December 11–13, 2002 in Jacksonville, Florida
Hosted by Rotor & Wing, this conference targets professionals in airborne rescue, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and firefighting with information on new technologies, counter-terrorism, and homeland defense.

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