Event: Expert Panel to Discuss the Role of Social Media in Emergency Management – Nov. 10

Social Media in Emergency Management: Transforming the Response Enterprise
Thursday, November 10, 2011, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. (Light breakfast served at 8:00 a.m.)
The Wilson Center, 5th Floor Board Rm. 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW (Federal Triangle Metro)

Sponsored by CNA Safety & Security, WWC Science and Technology Innovation Program, SMEM Initiative, and CrisisCommons

CNA Safety & Security research analyst Clarence Wardell, Ph.D. will moderate an expert panel discussion on the findings in the recent report “2011 Social Media + Emergency Management Camp: Transforming the Response Enterprise.” The panel will feature representatives from the emergency management community, the private sector, government, and the digital volunteer community. Conversation will focus on research and policy recommendations for incorporating social media into emergency management.

• Clarence Wardell, Ph.D., Research Analyst, CNA Safety & Security (Moderator)
• Pascal Schuback, Emergency Management Program Coordinator, King County Office ofEmergency Management and Core Member, CrisisCommons
• Karen Smilowitz, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences, Northwestern University
• Kim Stephens, Author of iDisaster 2.0 Blog and ABT Associates, Inc.
• Rachel Racusen, Director of Public Affairs at FEMA
• Wendy Harman, Director, Social Strategy, American Red Cross

There will be a live webcast of this event.

Note to the Media: Please pre-register for the event by sending an e-mail with affiliation and contact information to Drew Sample, Wilson Center Media Affairs Coordinator or by calling 202.691.4379. Limited audio-video support is available, including mult-box and power outlets for electronic devices.