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CONFERENCE AGENDA
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11:00 - 19:00 ADR2022 PRE-REGISTRATION
Participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass in the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel Lobby* (business card required). CLRAH site visit attendees will require photo I.D. and must give their I.D. number to GRV at registration to gain access to the Panama Pacifico Airport site. Sponsors are asked to setup their exhibition booths from 4pm onwards. GRV Global’s registration desk will remain open all day for those attending the afternoon workshops.
* all participants must provide a recent negative lateral flow test upon registration (LFT from within the past 24hrs).
12:00 - 15:00 SITE VISIT - REGIONAL LOGISTICS CENTRE FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE (CLRAH)
ADR2022 participants are invited to visit* the Regional Logistics Centre for Humanitarian Assistance (CLRAH); an initiative of the Government of Panama created to incorporate emergency operations of several actors into one integrated modern logistics facility. The Centre was implemented by UNOPS (opened late 2019), under the direction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Government, in coordination with IFRC, UNHRD (WFP), and SINAPROC Panama who are the facility’s primary users. Participants will visit the now-operational Regional Logistics Centre, be shown a presentation on the Centre before visiting the UNHRD, IFRC, and SINAPROC warehouses and operations center situated at the Panamá Pacífico International Airport. This is a complimentary visit with transportation provided by the Ministry of Government, which will depart from and return to the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel Lobby. * all visitors require photo identification and closed, sturdy shoes.
Hosted by ALBERTO SIERRA, Executive Director of the CLRAH.
16:00 - 16:45 USAID FUNDING WORKSHOP
Join USAID’s Management Bureau from Washington D.C. for a discussion on how to work with the U.S. Agency for International Development. You will learn about the Agency’s operations, key terms you need to know, tips for submitting proposals, how to find funding opportunities and much more! You will also have an opportunity to ask questions of USAID staff.
Hosted by MATTHEW JOHNSON, Industry Liaison & Communications Director - Management Bureau (M/OAA) at USAID.
16:45 - 17:30 OCHA PROCUREMENT WORKSHOP
The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) will host a session opened to all ADR2022 participants about the United Nations Global Marketplace (UNGM). The UNGM is self-financed interagency initiative and is the official procurement portal of the United Nations System. The portal brings together UN procurement staff and suppliers interested in doing business with the United Nations agencies worldwide. During this session, OCHA will introduce the initial basic steps to be registered and start using the UNGM, with an opportunity for participants to ask questions.
Hosted by ROGERIO MOBILIA, Deputy Head of Regional Office for Latin America & the Caribbean (ROLAC) at OCHA.
17:30 - 18:15 IFRC LOGISTICS SUPPLIER WORKSHOP
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Americas Regional Office will host a dedicated workshop open to all ADR2022 participants looking to find out more about how to become a supplier for the IFRC. Attendees will learn who IFRC are and what they procure and contract. There will be a presentation of their online item catalogue, who is purchasing in the IFRC, their Regional Logistics Units, and the process to become a registered supplier including how to obtain tender documents whilst sharing valuable contact details.
Hosted by STEFANO RIERA, Operational Procurement Manager - Global Humanitarian Services & Supply Chain Management at the IFRC Americas Office.
19:00 - 21:00 EVENING NETWORKING RECEPTION
ADR2022 participants may meet at the Wyndham Panama Albrook Mall Hotel Lobby Bar for an ‘icebreaker’ Networking Reception to discuss the two days ahead in a relaxed and informal setting, whilst enjoying a range of canapés and refreshments. An ideal opportunity for Panel Chairs to also connect with their fellow panellists.
8:00 - 8:50 NETWORKING REGISTRATION
ADR2022 participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee* (business card required). * all participants must provide a recent negative lateral flow test upon registration (LFT from within the past 24hrs).
8:50 - 9:10 OPENING CEREMONY
CONFERENCE CHAIR
ANDREW DOWELL, CEO of GRV Global RONALD JACKSON, Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction & Recovery Team (DRT) for Building Resilience of UNDP - UN Development Programme
9:10 - 9:25 OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS
H.E. JANAINA TEWANEY MENCOMO, Minister of Government of Republic of Panama
ANTON GASH, UNIVERSAL DEFENCE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS Excellent blend of private & public sectors – genuine partnerships.
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9:25 - 10:25 PANEL 1: PREPAREDNESS; FOCUSSING ON DISASTER RISK GOVERNANCE
PANEL CHAIR: JORGE ORTIZ, Director of Sales Latin America & the Caribbean of Western Shelter Systems ANDRES CRUZ, Disaster Risk Reduction & Response Manager LAC of Habitat for Humanity International EDUARDO GUTIÉRREZ, Sub Regional Manager for CAM of USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) LIZA HERNANDEZ-BETANCOURTH (virtual), Regional Lead for Americas and the Caribbean of GNDR - Global Network of Civil Society Organisations for Disaster Reduction MARCUS CADET, Director - National Health Emergency Management Unit (UNGUS) of Haiti Ministry of Public Health & Population (MSPP) ROGER ALONSO MORGUI, Head of Disaster, Climate & Crisis: Prevention, Response & Recovery of IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies
10:25 - 11:00 NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK
11:00 - 12:00 PANEL 2: RESILIENCE; FOCUSSING ON INTEGRATION OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR INTO THE DISASTER CYCLE
PANEL CHAIR: SHELLEY CHEATHAM, Head of Regional Office for Latin America & the Caribbean (ROLAC) of OCHA - UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs ARLEN MARTINEZ ORTIZ (virtual), Disaster Risk Reduction Coordinator of Central America Mission, Action Against Hunger CLAUDIA HERRERA, Executive Secretary of CEPREDENAC - Coordination Center for the Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America DREW STROBEL, Global Surge Delegate of American Red Cross KEISHA LINTON, Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance Coordinator of Regional Security System (RSS) COL STEVEN GVENTER, Commander of Joint Task Force-Bravo
12:00 - 12:15 KEYNOTE ADDRESS
CLAUDIA HERRERA, Executive Secretary, CEPREDENAC - Coordination Center for the Prevention of Natural Disasters in Central America
12:15 - 13:15 PANEL 3: TECHNOLOGY; FOCUSING ON CLIMATE-EFFICIENT DISASTER RESPONSE
WINGS
FOR AID PANEL CHAIR: BARRY KOPERBERG, General Manager of Wings For Aid NADIA ORTEGA, Disaster Risk Management Senior Officer of IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies ROSSELLA BOTTONE, Head of Regional Assessment & Monitoring Team of WFP - World Food Programme YASMIN DELGADO, Director - Emergency Operations Center (COE) of SINAPROC Panama - National Civil Protection System
13:15 - 14:30 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
14:30 - 17:30 DISASTER RELIEF PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR MATCHMAKING MEETINGS
Afternoon session devoted to introductory 20-minute 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, UN, Disaster Agency and NGO stakeholders, and attending 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.
19:00 - 19:30 EVENT DINNER - TRANSPORT
For those that require it, transport is included with an ADR2022 Event Dinner Ticket (please confirm at the on-site GRV Global registration desk). Transport will depart from the Wyndham Albrook Mall Hotel Lobby at 7:00pm for a 7:30pm start, returning back to the Hotel at approx. 10:30pm.
19:30 - 22:30 EVENT DINNER - TÁNTALO KITCHEN, CASCO VIEJO
ADR2022 participants are invited to join us in Panama’s old town for an informal Event Dinner, to experience the food, ambience and entertainment Panama City has to offer. Tántalo fuses flavours from around the world while honouring the local dishes that are distinct to Panama. Dinner will be followed by drinks on the Tántalo Rooftop. An evening of further networking and discussion whilst enjoying a panoramic view of the city! For more information, please contact a member of the GRV Global team.
8:30 - 8:50 NETWORKING REGISTRATION
If not already done so, ADR2022 participants may complete registration by collecting their delegate pack & event access pass whilst networking and enjoying tea & coffee (business card required).
8:50 - 9:00 DAY TWO WELCOMING REMARKS
CONFERENCE CHAIR
RONALD JACKSON, Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction & Recovery Team (DRT) for Building Resilience of UNDP - UN Development Programme
9:00 - 9:15 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: SYSTEMIC RISK AND PARTICIPATION OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR IN A STRENGTHENED DRR GOVERNANCE
CARLOS URIBE, Regional Programme Officer of UNDRR - UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction
9:15 - 10:30 PANEL 4: HEALTH; FOCUSING ON LESSONS FROM THE IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON THE DISASTER MANAGEMENT CYCLE
PANEL CHAIR: JORGE E. ZEQUEIRA, Regional Civil Military & Security Coordinator of IFRC - International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies COL J. FRANK MELGAREJO, Chief Stabilization and Humanitarian Assistance Division of SOUTHCOM - U.S. Southern Command JEANNETTE FERNANDEZ, DRR & Recovery Advisor for LAC of UNDP - UN Development Programme MARIEL FONTEYN (virtual), Associate Director of Climate & Disaster Resilience of Americares MARIA JIMENA PANTOJA, Head of International Cooperation of UNGRD - National Unit for Disaster Risk Management; Colombia VIRGINIE BOHL (virtual), Coordinator of IMPACCT
10:30 - 11:10 NETWORKING TEA & COFFEE BREAK
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11:10 - 12:10 PANEL 5: COMMUNICATIONS; FOCUSSING ON ITS ROLE IN DISASTER PLANNING & PREPAREDNESS
PANEL CHAIR: GUILLERMO CORONADO, Senior Sales Director - Mexico & Central America of SES Americom, Inc DAVID MELTZER (virtual), Secretary General of GVF CDR. GRANVILE ADDERLEY, Commanding Officer - Crisis Risk Management Unit / Health & Safety Officer / Fire & Safety Unit, Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) WO ANDREW MCKENZIE (virtual), Chief Administrator of Royal Bahamas Defence Force (RBDF) JULIÁN ALBERTO GARCÍA ROMAN, Sub COE Director of COE - Emergency Operations Center; Dominican Republic ROGERIO MOBILIA, Deputy Head of Regional Office for Latin America & the Caribbean (ROLAC) of OCHA - UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
12:10 - 13:10 PANEL 6: LOGISTICS; FOCUSING ON INTEGRATING LOCAL NEEDS & EXPERTISE INTO DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE
PANEL CHAIR: COL STEVEN GVENTER, Commander of Joint Task Force-Bravo ALBERTO SIERRA, Executive Director of CLRAH - Regional Logistics Center for Humanitarian Assistance; Panama AYACK MONTALVÁN (virtual), Regional Supply Chain Manager for Latin America & Caribbean of Save the Children FRANCISCO QUESADA, UNHRD Manager of UNHRD - UN Humanitarian Response Depot / WFP JOSCHA KREMERS (virtual), Chief - Aviation Transportation & Logistics Section (ATLS) of UNPD - UN Procurement Division
13:10 - 13:30 RECOGNITION & THANKS
CONFERENCE CHAIR
RONALD JACKSON, Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction & Recovery Team (DRT) for Building Resilience of UNDP - UN Development Programme ANDREW DOWELL, CEO of GRV Global
13:30 - 14:30 NETWORKING LUNCH BREAK
14:30 - 17:30 DISASTER RELIEF PUBLIC-PRIVATE SECTOR MATCHMAKING MEETINGS
Afternoon session devoted to introductory 20-minute 1-2-1 matchmaking meetings between Government, UN, Disaster Agency and NGO stakeholders, and attending 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.
Friday 18 February
9:00 - 12:30 DISASTER SIMULATION EXERCISE & INTER-AGENCY WORKSHOP
Utilising the NEST (Network Enables Simulation Tool) software, ADR2022 Conference Chair, Ronald Jackson, UNDP’s Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction & Recovery Team (DRT) for Building Resilience, and Anton Gash, ADR Thematic Adviser & Former UK Defence Attache to the Caribbean host a Disaster Simulation Exercise and Inter-Agency Workshop. Regional disaster stakeholders convene, alongside select ADR2022 Sponsors, for a scenario-based simulation, working in small groups, to form a fictional Crisis Management Team. Each group will manage an inbox of alerts, generating a cascade of challenges, questions and tasks relating to a natural disaster. In a workshop style, the simulation will be paused at certain points to allow participants to discuss and share what is happening and come to a shared situational awareness. This valuable session will promote discussion and debate amongst regional stakeholders in a safe shared learning environment. The exercise will also demonstrate cost efficiencies, the value of joint understanding, decision making and communication at all levels, whilst furthering multiagency, civil-military and public-private interactions.
Hosted by ANTON GASH, ADR Thematic Adviser & Former UK Defence Attache to the Caribbean ADR2022 Conference Chair, RONALD JACKSON, UNDP’s Head of the Disaster Risk Reduction & Recovery Team (DRT) for Building Resilience ROGERIO MOBILIA, Deputy Head of Regional Office for Latin America & the Caribbean (ROLAC) of OCHA - UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
MARIA JIMENA PANTOJA, UNGRD - NATIONAL UNIT FOR DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT; COLOMBIA Great interactions with public & private sector, to see how we can articulate to make response multidisciplinary that integrates the private sector in the management of emergencies.
MIA PAGH, INTERNATIONAL SOS Glad to be back seeing the sector face-2-face. Good mix of stakeholders, great space & social events, useful 1-2-1 meetings and conversations.
