Why Attend WCDM?

 

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Here's what our attendees said about WCDM 2012:social calendar final.png

"WCDM 2012 had everything you would want in a conference: networking (meeting new friends and catching up with old), casual and fancy meals, products (with time to actually talk to them and not just grab swag), interesting, timely and interactive sessions (how many conference have a room full of industy leaders debating the pros and cons of issues?)."  - Jared Servis, CEM, ABCP, Director Western Reason, DRI Canada

"The diversity and balance of multiple subject areas was excellent and should be followed for future events."  - Stephen Parker, MPH, CPHI(C), Program Coordinator - Environmental Issues Division, Public Health Agency of Canada

"This was the first time I attended WCDM and I found it very informative and enlightening.  I learned a lot and hope to put some of the ideas to practice."  - Barb DeCol, Customer Operations - Process Specialist, MTS Allstream

WCDM provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable education, training and best practices to assist you, your organization and your community mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disaster.  A great conference means answering three important questions: What did I learn? Who did I meet? Afterwards, did I do something new?  Attend WCDM, and you'll answer all of these questions and more.  Just read our testimonials page to see what past attendees have to say!

  • Great Mix of Professions
    From decision maker to the business continuity professional and the first responders, WCDM brings together the most diverse mix of professions and promotes thought provoking conversations through interactive sessions and plenty of networking breaks.
  • Best Professional Networking
    WCDM is the largest conference of its kind in North America, attracting speakers and delegates from over 30 countries worldwide giving you the opportunity to meet a diverse group of people.  2013 will see many more networking activities provided at the event, stay tuned for more information!
  • Provocative Ideas from Leading Thinkers
    WCDM brings in The Industry Leaders from around the world who push the envelope and provide insights into past, and future events.  You will not find these calibar of speakers at any other disaster conference!

Need Help Getting to WCDM?

Getting approval to attend an educational conference can be challenging. That is why it is important to ensure that you are getting the best value for your dollar and ensure that your boss knows that too.

To assist in getting approval please click here for a sample Justification letter that you can customize to help build your case for attending.