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WELCOME June 6-7 2012 | Washington D.C. USA
I am delighted to welcome you to the 2012 Aid and International Development Forum. Over 135 exhibitors are featured on the exhibition floor which is separated into seven ‘Zones’ based on the cluster themes. Conference and Workshop sessions focus on four interconnected streams: Partnerships: Sessions highlight ways in which different sectors can better work together to provide cohesive, sustainable solutions. Providing Basic Human Needs: Despite new trends and solutions, a constant focus on improving certain basic areas of development is crucial. By concentrating on solutions to water and sanitation, education, nutrition, health, and shelter, sessions will examine how best to foster development in these areas. Harnessing Policy: These sessions aim to build a bridge between the actual needs of individuals, aid agencies, aid donors and the global community and the policy that is designed to protect and empower them. Responding to global flux: We are addressing situations that are disastrous by definition, so while we can focus on best practice, standards and ideals, we must also look at current global situations and respond appropriately. The Interactive Zone presents solutions for each of the Phases of Emergency Management – practical tools to improve aid and development practices and effective delivery. Join these sessions to interact with innovative products and gain first-hand experience of how these work in the field. The Training Zone will focus on transporting equipment and providing relief safely – logistics, procurement and security of aid workers. These are designed to involve the audience, so please do lend your experience and expertise! The purpose of AIDF is to build partnerships for relief and development and the AIDF team are here to provide information and to facilitate connections. We look forward to sharing a drink with you at Wednesday evening’s cocktail reception and hope you find the event valuable and productive. I look forward to working with you in the launch of our new event in AsiaPacific as well as this – our flagship event in Washington D.C.
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SPECIAL SESSION
June 6-7 2012 | Washington D.C. USA
Special Session
Tuesday 5 June 2012 ICT Disaster Preparedness & Response Summit - Establishing Harmonized Multi-Sector ICT Solutions for Disaster Response & Development 1:00pm – 4:30pm
Welcome and introduction by David Hartshorn, Secretary General, Global VSAT Forum (GVF)
How do we create a template for harmonized ICT solutions? What are the major challenges involved? Creating a common communications culture between stakeholders in a disaster response situation creates trust and sets a foundation for collaboration and information sharing without undermining either the neutrality of civilian international organizations, inter-governmental organizations, and NGOs and negates the need for the military to safeguard operational security information. Many stakeholders agree that the creation of a collaborative information environment can be achieved if multiple stakeholder groups are sensitive to one another’s concerns. Resources can be more closely coordinated not only for preparedness and first-responder efforts, but also for mid and long-term reconstruction. These options increasingly include “leave-behind” infrastructure for local private, governmental, or non-governmental agencies. Such infrastructure can be used to jump-start host-nation ICT infrastructure recovery and reconstruction and can provide commercial opportunities to seed economic revitalization through ICT infrastructure development. David Hartshorn will welcome delegates to participate in this open forum discussion and to identify the means with which closer collaboration amongst key stakeholder groups can be achieved.
Bill Barlow, Information Sharing Lead Information Enterprise Strategy & Policy (IESP) Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer, US Department of Defense John Holloway, HA/DR Communications & Information Sharing Analyst, Office of the DoD Chief Information Officer, US Department of Defense Frank Schott, Senior Global Program Director, NetHope Larry Wentz, Research Fellow, Center for Technology and National Security Policy, National Defense University
Scott Johnson, Manager of NGOs, MTN GS Paul Margie, US Representative, Telecom Sans Frontière
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CONTENTS
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Welcome
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Exhibitor Profiles
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Agenda
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Sessions In Detail
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES
ACDI VOCA www.acdivoca.org
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A nonprofit organization long known for agricultural development and food security, ACDI/VOCA has gained prominence for value chain approaches to enterprise development and poverty reduction, establishment of sustainable rural financial services and participatory community strengthening. For 48 years, and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people to succeed in the global economy.
Adeso www.adesoafrica.org
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Adeso, formerly Horn Relief, is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid. Believing that development must come from within, for over 20 years we have worked handin-hand with African communities to prevent, manage and overcome situations that adversely affect their wellbeing – whether environmental, social, economic and otherwise. Adeso is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and has projects ongoing in Kenya, South Sudan and Somalia.
Agencia ProCórdoba www.procordoba.org
Argentina Pavilion Stand 713
ProCórdoba, the agency for the promotion of exports for the Córdoba Province of Argentina, is a public-private partnership which aims to promote the international insertion of companies, in order to consolidate the province’s exportation of products. To meet its goal, ProCórdoba develops programs of assistance and training companies in international procurement.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Aidmatrix www.aidmatrix.org
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The Aidmatrix Foundation, Inc. builds and operates powerful technology hubs that support stakeholder groups in working together to solve humanitarian crises. Our solutions enhance participation and contributions for humanitarian relief. 38,000 leading corporate, non-proďŹ t and government partners leverage Aidmatrix solutions to mobilize US$1.5 billion in global aid annually. The donated goods have impacted the lives of over 65 million people to date.
AirLink www.istat-airlink.org
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AirLink is a free humanitarian program that connects charity organizations with airlines that can offer free or discounted passenger and cargo transport. AirLink can be used for disaster or non-disaster missions, as long as the trip is humanitarian in nature. We currently have 18 airlines participating in the program.
Alfa DMS www.alfadmsargentina.com.ar
Argentina Pavilion Stand 713
Alfa DMS is a company that wants to contribute to selfcare and the prevention of diseases and offers products for personal hygiene in water-scarce environments, locations without access to safe drinking water, such as disaster areas, as well as for subjects with reduced mobility, for instance in hospitals or care homes. Therefore Alfa DMS began producing disposable wipes and many other products for personal hygiene, added with an antiseptic solution that does not require water.
Al Muntada Trust www.almuntadatrust.org
Stand 117
Al Muntada Trust was founded in 1986, from a rising need to tackle some of the most challenging problems affecting Africa. Working with 26 partner organisations in 17 countries across Africa, with a speciďŹ c focus on Health, Education, Water Security, Capacity Building and Emergency Relief; the Trust aims to lift people from an endless cycle of poverty and disease.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES American River International www.americanriverintl.com
Stand 222
American River International is a full service freight forwarder specializing in the relief and aid business, operating 365 days a year and handling worldwide door-to-door shipments. American River International focus on trade compliance issues to ensure shipments will not run into any problems with US and other government agencies.
American University, School of International Service E4 www.american.edu American University’s School of International Service (SIS) is committed to a broad, interdisciplinary approach to the study of international relations emphasizing public service, environmental stewardship and human rights. SIS offers twelve master’s degrees with focus areas including International Development, Natural Resources and Sustainable Development, and Social Enterprise. For mid-career professionals, we also offer a one-year executive master’s program.
Anand International www.anandint.com
Stand 628
Anand International is one of India’s largest manufacturer and exporter houses of emergency relief products. Anand International specializes in complex emergency response and disaster control products. It is guided by a unique humanitarian entrepreneurship business model, whose ‘profit for a purpose’ approach has turned humanitarian responsibility into its core business.
Aquamira Technologies, Inc. www.divvywater.com
Stand 116
The DIVVYTM 250 Emergency Water System delivers lifesaving, purified water from any fresh water source at a rate of up to 2500 gallons/day, without the need of fuel, electricity, or tools of any kind. The system is practical, portable, and powered exclusively by people.
ASIS International www.asisonline.org
Stand 827
ASIS International, founded in 1955, is the largest organization for security management professionals, with 38,000 members worldwide. ASIS leads the way for improved security performance, including developing standards for the security industry. Don’t miss the ASIS International 58th Annual Seminar and Exhibits, September 10–13 in Philadelphia, PA!
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES AWQAF New Zealand www.awqafnz.org
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AWQAF New Zealand aims to be the world’s largest Halal meat supplier to the charity and relief industries, as well as using wool or skins to preserve refugee communities’ heritage skills while producing aid blankets. AWQAF have MOUs in place with governmental (AMAF) and nongovernmental (DPIM) organisations. With the UNHCR also interested in our idea, our ongoing aim is to create awareness among the other UN development agencies.
BLU-MED Response Systems www.blu-med.com
Stand 636
BLU-MED Response Systems’ deployable medical facilities ensure a safe, clean environment conducive to advanced-level care in any climate for extended periods of time. BLU-MED also offers customized packages for outfitting each facility with essential medical equipment and supplies.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Brief Relief www.briefrelief.com
Stand 239
Brief Relief products provide a clean, private environment for both men and women to relieve themselves. BR608 Brief Relief Pouch and BR500 Disposa-John™ are puncture resistant, odor/liquid containing, non-toxic and easily disposable, meeting all federal and state requirements for disposal. They may also be burned without any hazardous substances released into the air.
Captricity Stand www.captricity.com
Stand 809
Captricity’s revolutionary web-based service offers a faster, more accurate and cost-effective way to turn stacks of paper into searchable spreadsheets or electronic data. It is completely self-serve and can handle any number of pages, from 5 to over 50,000. We handle the tedious data entry, letting you focus on more important tasks.
Cardinal Scale Manfacturing Co. www.cardinalscale.com
Stand 228
The Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. is the largest privatelyheld scale manufacturer in the US. Cardinal produces all types of scales, ranging from heavy-duty truck and railroad track scales to pediatric scales for the medical profession. With dealers in over 110 countries and a factory in Webb City, MO, the company is ‘building a better weigh’.
CEDIMA cz.cedima.eu
Czech Pavilion
CEDIMA Meziměstí s.r.o. can offer our partners a wide range of engineering products, ranging from CNC machining, mechanical and tinsmith’s work, to welding with a top-quality finish, as well as assembly work. We specialize in manufacturing smaller machines, welded structures and frames using precisely shaped laser-cut parts.
Clements Worldwide www.clements.com
Stand 542
Clements Worldwide is the leading provider of insurance for expatriates and international organizations. Founded in 1947, Clements specializes in insurance solutions for high risk operations including war, terrorism, political risk and kidnap and ransom. Clements also offers worldwide auto, property and group medical coverage in addition to worker’s compensation, personal accident, directors and officers, and errors and omissions insurance.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Clinic In A Can www.clinicinacan.org
Stand 131
Clinic In A Can is an innovative, self-contained medical clinic built in a shipping container. These clinics are transformed in the US and deployed around the world, providing an instant, high-quality medical facility for areas with poor infrastructure. Clinic In A Can enables organizations to provide sustainable medical services globally.
Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs www.sipa.columbia.edu
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Culligan www.culligan.cz
Czech Pavilion
Culligan, in the Czech and Slovak Republic, was established in 1991 as the member of the Culligan International Group. Culligan has led the water treatment industry in innovation and service for more than 75 years. Culligan is the leading manufacturer and distributor of a wide range of water treatment products for drinking and industrial water.
CVS Development www.cvsdevelopment.com
Czech Pavilion
The company CVS Development has been developing and implementing CMS and web applications for the internet and intranet since its founding in 2004. It implements its own solution concepts for its customers, with an emphasis placed on the individual communications of the firm, long-term financial savings and the simplification of various processes.
Dalit Welfare Association www.dwa.org.np
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The Dalit Welfare Association (DWA) is an NGO of Dalit activists based in Nepal. Dalit are an occupational caste and have many skills. Through modernizing and marketing their products nationally and internationally, DWA aims to make them economically sustainable. DWA is working to eliminate caste based discrimination and untouchability in Nepal through two principle approaches; media advocacy and a development program.
Damco Stand 210 www.damco.com/Industry/GovernmentDefence.aspx Damco is a leading logistics provider, specializing in customized freight forwarding and supply chain solutions. The company has 9,500 employees in over 280 offices across 90 countries. In 2010, the company had a net turnover of over US$2.7 billion, managed more than 2.4 million TEU of ocean freight and supply chain management volumes and air freighted more than 75,000 tons.
Danoffice IT www.danoffice.com
Stand 514
Danoffice IT provides professional and efficient IT and IS turnkey solutions to international organizations and businesses operating worldwide. Danoffice IT offers a one-stop-shopping platform, focussing on an array of services and logistical solutions, backed by professional products and certified personnel.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Detecto www.Detecto.com
Stand 228
Detecto has been America’s name brand in health care scale manufacturing for over 110 years. From the company’s worldrenowned weighbeam physician scale to the latest state-of-theart digital bariatric scale with EMR/EHR-ready output, DETECTO continues to be the leader in medical scale manufacturing.
DigitalGlobe www.digitalglobe.com
Business Lounge
DigitalGlobe is an industry-leading provider of commercial highresolution earth imagery products and services. Imagery from our satellite constellation supports a wide variety of uses within the aid and international development community. We offer a range of on- and off-line products and services allowing easy access and integration into customer work flows.
Diplomatic Language Services www.dlsdc.com
Stand 247
Diplomatic Language Services has been providing top-quality language and cultural training services to personnel assigned to represent the US in embassies, consulates, USAID, trade and agricultural offices worldwide since 1985. DLS offers tailored full and part-time language training in commonly and less-commonly taught languages, FSI-type (ILR) language testing and document translation services.
Disc O Bed www.discobed.com
Stand 230
Disc O Bed allows individuals to prepare for the unexpected with a compact and ‘bunkable’ sleep solution. Designed for the demands of disaster relief in extreme conditions, the modular cot system delivers a bedding solution that not only offers comfort and portability but is easy to assemble and available immediately.
Energy One www.energy-one.co.za
Stand 241
The FUNDI Personal Power Station by Energy One is a solar powered, battery operated DC appliance that works as an independent module or as part of an integrated system. No assembly, installation or tools are required. Current modules are the LED lighting, dual mobile charger and smokeless wood stove versions. Coming soon include an alarm clock radio, an LCD TV, a burglar alarm and refrigerator.
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Czech National Pavilion CEDIMA CEDIMA Meziměstí s.r.o. can offer our partners a great extent of engineering production ranging from the CNC machining, mechanic and tinsmith’s work, welding in shielding atmosphere up to the top-quality surface finish and assembly work. We specialize in manufacturing smaller machines, welded structures cz.cedima.eu and frames using precisely shaped laser-cut parts.
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The company Culligan is a leader in water branch of industry mainly in the area of innovation and services. More than 70 years, it has been projecting and manufacturing appliances for purification of water, mainly www.culligan.cz its softering, filtration, desalting or dosing of chemicals.
CVS Development The company CVS Development has been developing and implementing CMS and web applications for internet and intranet since its founding in 2004. It implements its own solution concepts for its customers, with emphasis placed on the individual communications of the firm, long-term financial savings and the simplification of various processes. www.cvsdevelopment.com GEOtest, a.s. in one of the biggest Czech firms dealing with protection of the environment and geology. The company is a reliable partner with over 40year tradition and experienced staff incl. experts with long international www.geotest.cz experience.
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GET GET Ltd. is a consulting firm active since 1992. Conducting projects on development of natural resources worldwide. Identification of geological hazards and risk assessment, assurance of safe groundwater supply in the framework of disaster preparedness. Support of post-disaster reconstruction by assuring supply of water and mineral www.get.cz resources.
Mini Media Services Advertising and media world. Minimedia.cz is a small Czech advertising and media company been on the market since year 2005. Thanks to our own technical background access to customers always with a unique view. Minimedia.cz create real things of your ideas. www.minimedia.cz
Mobile Packaging System Mobile Packaging System, s.r.o., is a sole manufacturer and a distributor of mobile technology used for purification and packaging of water and other liquids into durable foil bags that are safe for health, and volume variable. It has a great potential for countries affected by frequent earthquakes, www.aquabag.cz floods and other natural disasters.
PERICULUM PERICULUM is a non-governmental organization focusing on generally beneficial activities in the area of general safety, criminality and risk behavior prevention, injury and illness prevention, pre-medical first aid, health protection, and road safety. Its main activities involve education, humanitarian and www.periculum.cz development aid.
Prague Management International Prague Management International s.r.o. organized the project called “Collection, gathering and buying up used vegetable oil” from the household and the canteens. That vegetable oil is worked on a refining line after that and than is supplied like biofuel for carriers and manufacturers of requiredreceipts to fossil fuel. The company is occupied with an alteration of diesel engines and www.p-m-i.cz cogeneration units for a propulsion with vegetable oil.
Viking group Viking group s.r.o. is occupied by removal and disposal of used food oil from restaurants and dining (dining rooms), food factory and from establishment catering services. This company liquidates solid and stiffened fats as well. Used oil and fats are processed on different ecological products www.vikinggroup.cz after sorting, so that our activity is ecological from each point of view.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES EnterpriseWorks www.enterpriseworks.org.
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EnterpriseWorks, a division of Relief International, utilizes sustainable, enterprise-oriented solutions to combat poverty’s systemic impacts by developing private-sector driven efficiencies in local value chains. In 2009, Relief International, a global humanitarian organization, merged with EnterpriseWorks bridging emergency relief with grassroots-based community development in over 60 countries.
Envirogard www.rainfresh.ca
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Envirogard Products Limited is a leading manufacturer of compact, easy to transport and easy to deploy emergency gravity water filters (without having to depend on pressurized pipes or electricity!) and water treatment systems that deliver bacteriologically safe drinking water from sources like lakes, ponds, rivers and cisterns.
Euro Mec www.euromec.net
Stand 533
Euro Mec manufactures and supplies water treatment plants and related equipment and services to worldwide locations. Euro Mec is working with key peacekeeping and humanitarian organizations for the supply of modular, mobile and lightweight water treatment systems and related equipment for regular programs, and in support of emergency relief and reconstruction projects.
Female Health Company www.supportworldwide.org
Stand 330
The Female Health Company aims at partnerships with countries and organizations to improve the sexual reproductive health by integrating FC2 Female Condoms in their approaches. The FC2 Female Condom is a cost effective prevention tool that offers women the vital opportunity to protect themselves against HIV/ AIDS, STIs and unintended pregnancy.
FG Wilson www.fgwilson.com
Stand 302
FG Wilson is a world leader in the supply of diesel-powered generator sets. With over 45 years experience and a network of 370 Dealers in over 150 countries, they deliver electric power products and expertise around the globe. FG Wilson’s product range, 6.8 – 2500 kVA, includes open and enclosed configurations.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Food Security Stores www.foodsecuritystore.com
Stand 153
Food Security Store is a Jordanian company that has been established in 1986. It is one of the biggest wholesaler food companies in Jordan and it deals with different food commodities concentrating on non-perishables food supplies and internationally known brands of canned and packaged foods.
Ford www.ford.com Ford Motor Company has been developing vehicles that customers want and value for over a century. Consistent with our heritage, Ford is dedicated to the aid and development sector by providing a full array of quality cars, trucks, vans and utility vehicles to support a variety of transportation needs to help you “Go Further”.
Frontier Medex www.frontiermedex.com
Stand 240
Frontier Medex is a global medical, safety and security solutions provider. While the world faces growing environmental and political instability, Frontier Medex delivers a fully integrated solution focused on prevention, intervention and response. In doing so, it enables organizations and governments to achieve their global ambitions, fulfill their duty of care to staff and operate more effectively and profitably.
GATR Technologies www.GATR.com
Stand 709
GATR’s Antenna Systems are highly-deployable inflatable Satcom terminals that enable high-bandwidth satellite communications in remote areas. Deploying in two cases and weighing less than 200 lbs (91 kg), or for 1 case under 70 lbs (32 kg) for the 1.2m version, the GATR reduces logistical size and weight while delivering the same performance as a rigid antenna.
GEOtest www.geotest.cz
Czech Pavilion
GEOtest, a.s. is one of the biggest Czech firms dealing with the protection of the environment and geology. The company is a reliable partner, with a 40 year tradition and knowledgeable staff, including experts with a long international experience.
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Czech Pavilion
GET Ltd. is a consulting firm active since 1992. We conduct projects on the development of natural resources worldwide, the identification of geological hazards and risk assessment, the ensurance of a safe groundwater supply within the framework of disaster preparedness. Support of post-disaster reconstruction by ensuring the supply of water and mineral resources is a key element of our work.
GigaCrete www.gigacrete.com
Stand 451
GigaCrete is a next generation ‘green’ building materials company with products that push the building envelope on high-performance and sustainability. Our products are rapidly installed, offer no VOC emissions, are fire resistance, mildew/ mold/insect resistance, have reduced CO2 emissions, achieve extreme building performance and are also sustainable, healthy and environmentally sensitive.
Global Fleet Sales www.rmagroup.net
Stand 101
GFS is a subsidiary of the RMA Group and is the authorized global distributor for Ford Motor Company, supporting humanitarian operations in relief, aid and development programs worldwide. As a trusted partner on the ground, their vehicle stock is readily available to provide rapid response in emergency relief situations.
Global Satellite USA www.globalsatellite.us
Stand 807
Global Satellite USA is a source for satellite communication needs. With 35 years of experience in marine, land and military for voice, data and tracking communication, Global Satellite USA is a one-stop-shop for sales, service and rental requirements. The company also supplies hardware and accessories, and has regional offices in Europe and Africa.
Global VSAT Forum www.gvf.org
Stand 506
The GVF is an independent, non-partisan and non-profit organisation with 200 members from every major region of the world. The broad-based membership represents every sector of the satellite industry, including fixed & mobile satellite operators, satellite network operators, teleports, earth station manufacturers, system integrators, value added service providers, telecom carriers.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Greif www.backthepack.com
Stand 427
Water pathogens are the #1 killer of small children globally. Despite billions invested in clean water infrastructure, getting water home safely remains a global issue. Working with CGI, industrial packager Greif developed an innovative solution: a backpack that is saving lives in Haiti today and will create jobs.
Humanitrain www.humanitrain.com
Stand 535
Humanitrain is a research-based organization led by aid workers for aid and other overseas workers. It functions with a team of advisors in medicine, public health, security and well-being. Training consultants have professional experience in a wide variety of conflicts and difficult circumstances, ranging from natural and manmade disasters to urban and rural conflicts over the past 15 years.
Humless www.humless.com
Stand 610
Humless gives you a seamless solution for challenging power outages. There may be other generators available, but no other competitor possesses our advantaged technology nor can they offer all the following features - safe, silent, affordable, portable and a renewable source of power.
HydraChem Limited www.hydrachem.co.uk
Stand 322
HydraChem produce Oasis® Water Purification Tablets, used by NGOs for emergency water purification in disaster situations and by pharmacy distributors for household water treatment where water supplies are not safe. The company also has applications for travel and military settings.
Hydration Technology www.htiwater.com
Stand 421
Hydration Technology’s forward-osmosis HydroPack is the simplest way to guarantee pure fluids from any water. The HydroPack requires no maintenance, chemicals or power, tastes good and has very high acceptance. The HydroPack turns the worst water into a safe nutrient drink - perfect for the first phase of disaster relief efforts.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Imres www.imres.nl
Stand 441
Imres is one of the world’s largest wholesale and manufacturing organizations of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies to the developing world. The company exclusively works with NGOs, UN agencies and other relief groups to serve their medical programs, relying on 30 years of experience to supply a full range of low cost, quality controlled medical products and emergency kits.
India Impex www.india-impex.com
Stand 540
India Impex manufacture and export portable solar lanterns and street lamps with bespoke and innovative features. They have supplied products for humanitarian emergencies worldwide. Their ethos is to bring light and electronic communication facilities to rural communities with little or no access to the electric grid at an affordable price.
Industrial Test Systems www.sensafe.com
Stand 135
Industrial Test Systems (ITS) is a leading manufacturer of instruments and chemistries designed to quickly and easily test water quality. Their unique products save users time and money. ITS have developed over 100 tests and proprietary chemistries - many covered by US and worldwide patents - including the popular ETV/USEPA performance verified arsenic test kit
Industrias Osmosistemas www.osmosistemas.com
Stand 318
As a recognized company in membrane applications for water purification, Industrias Osmosistemas focus their experience on the design and manufacture of portable water purification plants, capable of handling most brackish waters. The innovation assures potable water in disasters, as well as in places without the service at an affordable cost.
Innovative Composites International Inc www.innovativecompositesinc.com
Stand 354
Innovative Composites International (ICI) leads the way in the global aid and development market with their state of the art, environmentally friendly materials and modular shelter designs. Their latest innovation is the RapTER module, a rapid deployment emergency shelter designed to go up in minutes and withstand the harshest conditions.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Inside NGO www.InsideNGO.org
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InsideNGO is a professional association that assists finance, human resource, grants and contracts, technology, legal and other staff of international development relief organizations to improve their capacity to deal with the specific operational challenges involved in working internationally. InsideNGO provides benchmarking, training, networking, advocacy and an open environment for sharing ideas and best practices.
INSSA www.ingossa.org
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The International NGO Safety & Security Association (INSSA) is a non-profit, global membership association of individuals and organizations, who are committed to improving the quality and effectiveness of safety and security for humanitarian relief and development assistance workers operating in complex and dangerous environments around the world.
International Procurement Agency (IPA) www.usaipa.com
Stand 205
The International Procurement Agency is a premier full-service partner, specializing in creating and managing the international supply chain. Providing the best value-for-money solutions to the international aid community for over 25 years, IPA proudly presents its strong partners for a unique all-inclusive approach to water sanitation and hygiene at the 2012 Aid and International Development Forum.
Irrometer Company, Inc www.irrometer.com
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Since 1951, Irrometer has manufactured soil moisture measurement equipment to optimize irrigation. Soil moisture based scheduling provides an efficient means of irrigation to improve quality and increase yields and profitability, while conserving water resources. Irrometer tensiometers and watermark sensors are in use worldwide in production agriculture, landscape management, research and environmental applications.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES ISOA www.stability-operations.org
Stand 833
ISOA is the international trade association of the stability operations industry, promoting ethics and standards worldwide and advocating for the effective utilization of private sector services. ISOA members are leaders in the industry and are supported by ISOA’s outreach, education and government affairs initiatives.
Italian Trade Promotion Agency www.italtrade.com
Stand 306
The ICE-Italian Trade Promotion Agency is the government organisation which promotes the internationalisation f the Italian companies, in line with the strategies of the Ministry for Economic Development. ICE provides information, support and advice to Italian and foreign companies. In addition to its Rome headquarters, ICE operates worldwide from a large network of Trade Promotion Offices linked to Italian embassies and consulates and working closely with local authorities and businesses.
JAS Forwarding www.jas.com
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JAS Worldwide is a full service freight forwarder with over 240 offices globally. The Government Logistics Services Team is dedicated to assisting federal agencies and international disaster relief organizations, providing mission critical logistics support. Our experienced staff understands the complexities of servicing areas impacted by natural disaster and conflicts.
Jennifer Schaus & Associates www.JenniferSchaus.com
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Jennifer Schaus & Associates is a boutique consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC and Rome, Italy. The organization works with domestic and foreign firms to help them penetrate the US government and commercial marketplace. Expertise are in market research, strategic business planning and execution for a successful foray into new markets.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Jet, Inc. www.jetincorp.com
Stand 223
Jet Inc. has provided dependable residential and commercial wastewater treatment systems since 1955, leading the industry with innovative design, value and service. Field proven in thousands of global installations for hospitals, housing subdivisions, food processing plants, factories, apartments and embassies, our plants successfully transform wastewater into a reusable clean, clear, odorless effluent.
Kantech International www.kantech.com
Stand 530
Kantecare are devoted to improving the lives and healthcare conditions of underprivileged populations in developing countries by providing qualified, affordable medical equipment and hospital facilities, solar lighting systems, first aid, diagnostic and laboratory equipment, green off-grid lighting fixtures and much more.
Key Travel www.keytravel.co.uk
Stand 111
For over 30 years Key Travel has been developing uniquely tailored travel contracts, fares and services to enable the global non-profit community to maximize the value of their travel budgets, while managing the safety and security of their traveling employees.
Kozy Koala www.kozykoala.com.au
Stand 415
The Australian owned company Kozy Koala™ and Kiddysac™ produce innovative lightweight bedding and storage solutions. All products meet and exceed globally recognized guidelines used in disaster response and aid situations. Kozy Koala™ and Kiddysac™ offer deviceful disaster relief solutions.
Kwikspace Modular www.kwikspace.co.za
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Kwikspace supplies clinics, schools, administration offices and a range of other remote building types in modular form. With South African factories in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban and a factory in northern Mozambique, we are able to respond quickly to projects throughout Sub Saharan Africa.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Laboratorio Pyam www.laboratoriopyam.com
Argentina Pavilion Stand 713
Laboratorio Pyam is a pharmaceutical company based in Argentina which has worked since 1991 in the development of water biological puriďŹ cation tablets for human consumption. Institutions such as UNICEF, UNHCR, WFP, OPS, the Red Cross and others are using our products to treat and prevent water diseases, especially in humanitarian emergencies and other catastrophes around the world. Pyam products are exported by Dicopack S.A.
Leading Edge Group, Inc www.leadingedgegroupinc.com
Stand 546
The Leading Edge Group distributes a series of unique and technologically advanced compressed soil block and soil mixing machines to humanitarian relief and military organizations worldwide. Using a hydraulic press mechanism to produce uniform, construction grade soil blocks, this equipment has been used on multi-million dollar homes, low-income housing projects and military training sites.
LearnWorldwide www.LearnWorldwide.org
Stand E2
LearnWorldwide offers affordable and accessible education to areas whose current civic infrastructure cannot meet their needs for jobs and education. LearnWorldwide is unique in that it offers fully mobile courses that are interactive and engaging for participants. Their goal is to provide an environment where people can connect and collaborate, sharing ideas and empowering one another while gaining critical knowledge.
Lifeline Technologies Trading Ltd. www.lifelinetrading.net
Stand 509
Lifeline Technologies empowers people in the developing world by developing, manufacturing and distributing sustainable products focusing on education, agriculture, energy and health. Through partnership with our shareholder, Lifeline Energy, we have an impeccable record of over 12 years of active project implementation with appropriate technology products in the developing world.
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Making your work and life just a little bit easier in the most harsh and demanding situations.
Losberger’s inflatable shelters offer instant protection against the elements. The TAG NG and TMM shelters are the first choice of the main NGO’s for field hospitals and mobile medical posts in emergency and disaster response, especially when transport and the local environment are challenging. Come to see the TAG NG and TMM and get fully informed at AIDF 2012, stand 215.
Losberger US, LLC 200 Monroe Avenue, Suite 2A MD 21701 Frederick, USA Phone: +1 800 964 8368 Fax: +1 301 682 8005 Email: DRemsberg@losbergerus.com www.losbergerus.com
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Logenix www.logenix-intl.com
Stand 352
Logenix specializes in global planning and freight forwarding services. Our proven record for on-time, on-budget performance is unmatched in the logistics industry. Operating for the US Government and its contractors, comprising the world’s most admired corporations and humanitarian organizations, Logenix staff are recognized as the industry’s most qualified and knowledgeable.
Losberger RDS www.losberger-rds.com
Stand 215
Losberger RDS is an international specialist of temporary space solutions used as accommodation, medical posts, field hospitals, storage and warehousing, maintenance and workshops. They offer a wide range of tents, halls and hangars to meet client requirements, from design, supply and installation to complete turnkey projects.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) www.micashelterproject.com
Stand 835
In 2011, the Design|Build studio at the Maryland Institute College of Art began researching the influences impacting the design and construction of transitional shelters used in disaster relief. After a year and a half of effort, the class recently completed a prototype of their design and will promote the concept at this year’s AIDF conference.
MEBS Global Reach www.mebs-intl.com
Stand 201
MEBS Global Reach provides cargo management solutions throughout the developing world. With a focus on customer service, localized expertise and competitive pricing, the MEBS freight forwarding division manages air and ocean shipments door to door for project cargo and relocations. MEBS owns offices in Kenya, South Sudan, Djibouti, the US, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Middle East.
MedPharm LLC bjohn442@sbcglobal.net
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For almost 20 years MedPharm has been providing high quality generic pharmaceuticals and health care products at a substantial discount to government agencies, non-government relief and development organizations. Licensed as a US-based pharmaceutical wholesaler, MedPharm manages its global operations from its headquarters in Virginia, with regional offices around the world.
Millennium Challenge Corporation www.mcc.gov
Stand 831
The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) is an innovative and independent U.S. foreign aid agency that has invested over $8 billion to date in the fight against global poverty. MCC is based on the principle that aid is most effective when it reinforces good governance, economic freedom, and investments in people that promote economic growth. Visit the MCC booth in the exhibit hall to learn more.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Mines Advisory Group (MAG) www.maginternational.org
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Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Manchester, UK, MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is a humanitarian organization undertaking the clearance of landmines, Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) and other conventional weapons and providing risk reduction education. Our goal is to support and enable social and economic development in a safe and secure environment.
Mini Media Services www.minimedia.cz
Czech Pavilion
We are a Czech advertising and media company. Thanks to our client-focussed facilities we always come up with novel approaches. In our graphic studios we prepare for our clients: creating a conceptual draft plan through visualization and complete these concepts to their final form.
MinXray, Inc. www.minxray.com
Stand 439
Since 1967 MinXray, Inc. has provided superior quality x-ray units for portable diagnostic imaging. MinXray’s powerful, compact and portable radiographic imaging systems provide the latest in analog and digital technology and are designed for superior performance in the most remote locations and austere conditions around the world.
Mission Mobility www.missionmobility.com
Stand 139
Mission Mobility provides rugged baseband and emergency communications solutions for mission critical communications in the most remote and demanding environments. Their baseband/ satellite communication products and integrated solutions have extended secure networks globally for the Department of Defense, Federal Agencies and First Responders. Their products are sold throughout the world by selected channel partners.
Mobile Packaging System www.aquabag.cz
Czech Pavilion
Mobile Packaging System, s.r.o., is a sole manufacturer and distributor of the mobile technology used to convert purified, packaged water and other liquids into durable foil bags that are healthy and safe. Available in a variety of volumes, these products have a great potential for countries affected by frequent earthquakes, floods and other natural disasters.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Modular Building Institute www.modular.org
Stand 503
Modular Building Institute (MBI) is the non-proďŹ t trade association serving modular construction. Members include providers of relocatable buildings, as well as permanent modular construction contractors and suppliers. As the voice of commercial modular construction (TM), it is MBI’s mission to expand offsite construction through innovative practices, education to the construction community and recognition of high quality modular designs and facilities.
Nilkamal www.nilkamal.com
Stand129
Nilkamal manufacture vaccine cold boxes and cold vaccine carriers to international standards to store and preserve vaccine bottles used for medical applications in hospitals, clinics, dispensaries and also during immunization camps for polio and other medical drives.
Nokero Holdings www.nokero.com
Stand 513
Nokero makes solar lights and chargers to meet the needs and budgets of communities living without access to electricity. They design products that are practical, intuitive and the most cost-effective on the market, and then partner with local organizations to get them to the communities who need them most.
Normeca AS www.normeca.no
Stand 445
Normeca specialize in the supply, construction and maintenance of mobile and semi-permanent hospitals, ambulances, as well as the provision of medical ďŹ eld equipment and personnel. In cooperation with NGOs and Governments, Normeca has delivered mobile and semi-permanent hospitals to disaster and war areas in Afghanistan, Albania, Kosovo, Pakistan, India, Chile, Iran, Indonesia, China and more.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES NRS International www.nrs-international.com
Stand 547
NRS International manufactures, develops and supplies core relief items for the humanitarian sector. Our products are 100% compliant with the high level standards of international organizations and NGOs that provide humanitarian aid globally. We deliver shelter and domestic items such as tents, tarpaulins, synthetic blankets and water containers designed to offer an economic solution for humanitarian aid in the event of a natural disaster or conflict worldwide.
Orenco Systems www.orenco.com
Stand 423
Since 1981, Orenco Systems has been designing and manufacturing sustainable products for the collection, treatment, disinfection and monitoring of wastewater. The company’s portable, pre-packaged AdvanTex AX-Mobile Wastewater Systems have been shipped to remote locations and postdisaster sites around the world. Standard services include design assistance, installer and operator training and post-sales support.
Paramount Tarpaulin Industries www.paramountpak.com
Stand 316
Paramount Tarpaulin Industries manufacture and export tents, tarpaulins, mosquito nets, blankets, hygiene kits, cooking sets, high visibility vests, home textiles and dozens of other relief items around the world. They have over five decades of experience providing relief products to NGOs and are always prepared for emergencies arising from natural and manmade disasters.
Parker Hannifin www.parker.com
Stand 324
Racor VMT is a designer and manufacturer of self-contained reverse osmosis desalination systems offering customized and innovative solutions for converting seawater or brackish water to potable drinking water at up to 200,000 gallons per day. VMT is a part of Parker, the global leader in motion and control technologies.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Peace Operations Training Institute www.peaceopstraining.org
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Since 1995, the Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI) has been the world’s leading provider of distance training in peacekeeping. POTI’s self-paced curriculum covers a wide array of critical topics – everything from human rights to operational logistics – and is written by a host of subject matter experts with extensive field experience. Based in Williamsburg, VA., POTI has helped thousands of students from over 170 nations in their mission to promote peace worldwide.
Periculum www.periculum.cz
Czech Pavilion
Periculum is an NGO focusing on beneficial activities in the areas of general safety, criminality and risk behavior prevention, injury and illness prevention, pre-medical first aid, health protection and road safety. Its main activities involve education, humanitarian and development aid.
PGF Consultant (Canada) www.pgf.ca
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PGF Consultants is a bilingual Canadian management consulting firm specializing in organizational and leadership development, change management, strategic planning and international capacity building. PGF has supported organizations of all sizes through major initiatives in Canada and abroad, including extensive work in West Africa in regional economic development and capacity building.
POLYNOR AS www.polynor.nol
Stand 340
Since 1994, POLYNOR AS has delivered its WHO approved Polysafe® Safety Boxes for safe and easy collection and destruction of used syringes and needles to major international health agencies, NGOs and health ministries. POLYNOR AS is the only manufacturer of multiple sizes of Safety Boxes (five, ten, 15 and 20 liter), all produced in Norway from recycled solid board.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Portapure www.portapure.com
Stand 113
Portapure is the manufacturer of portable direct use filters for contaminated water. Designed to be easy to use, lightweight and inexpensive, Portapure’s products allow individuals to purify contaminated water and drink safely! Filtering to 20 nanometers, Portapure’s products have been independently tested and proven to remove contaminates. AIDF discount pricing is available.
Prague Management International s.r.o. www.p-m-i.cz
Czech Pavilion
Prague Management International s.r.o organized the ‘Collection’ project, gathering up and buying used vegetable oil from households and canteens. The vegetable oil was then worked on a refining line and supplied as a biofuel for carriers and manufacturers who required receipts to fossil fuel. The company is occupied with an alteration of diesel engines and cogeneration units for propulsion with vegetable oil.
Priyanka India PVT www.priyankaindia.com
Stand 527
Priyanka India provides one-stop humanitarian aid and development solutions for international organizations including the UN, Red Cross and other NGOs. The company specializes in the manufacturing of kitchen sets and tents as well as providing logistic solutions. Their product profile includes multi-usage tents, kitchen sets, blankets, tarpaulins, shelter kits, sleeping mats, hygiene kits, buckets, pre-fab units, solar lanterns and more.
Puralytics www.puralytics.com
Stand 328
Puralytics has developed a patent pending photochemical water purification process using only light energy to activate an advanced nanotechnology photocatalyst. The Puralytics SolarBag 3L is a reusable purification, transport and storage system which destroys microorganisms and chemical contaminants and removes heavy metals from water. It is ideal for emergency response, refugee and developing world drinking water applications.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Rockbuster www.rockbuster.com
Stand 205
Rockbuster International engineers and manufactures mobile bore hole drilling rigs in Jewett, Texas. The company is dedicated to building superior quality machines used for drilling water wells in any area of the world. Their ability to tailor the machines, with a focus on reliability and efficiency, results in low cost per borehole while meeting individual program needs.
Rofi AS www.rofi.no
Stand 447
ROFI represents more than 60 years of experience within the textile industry. Our core business is the production of soft shelters and protection solutions such as tents, body armor and lightweight ballistic protection for vehicles. We have developed a state of the art sanitary solution in cooperation with Jets, incorporating vacuum, easy logistics and low water consumption.
Save The Children www.savechildren.org
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Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world. Recognized for our commitment to accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us into the heart of communities, where we help children and families help themselves. We work with other organizations, governments, non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our own independence without political agenda or religious orientation. When disaster strikes around the world, Save the Children is there to save lives with food, medical care and education and remains to help communities rebuild through long-term recovery programs. As quickly and as effectively as Save the Children responds to tsunamis and civil conflict, it works to resolve the ongoing struggles children face every day — poverty, hunger, illiteracy and disease — and replaces them with hope for the future.
Sawyer Products Inc www.sawyer.com
Stand 115
Introducing WEIGHTLESS WATER. One 20lbs backpack containing 26 filters provides 13,000 gallons of water DAILY. Sawyer Product’s Hollow Fiber Membrane water filters offer the fastest, most cost efficient and easiest way to get potable water anywhere in the world. Uses include emergency preparedness, disaster response, humanitarian aid as well as military applications.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Seldon Technologies www.seldontechnologies.com
Stand 133
Seldon Technologies offer safe, reliable and simple water purification products that exceed USEPA drinking water standards without chemicals, heat, waiting time or the need for power. Our patented Nanomesh™ technology offers a fundamental advancement in water filtration and ensures the highest quality water at the final point-of-use.
Shahid Trading Company www.stcreliefsupplies.com
Stand 528
STC supports relief projects initiated by the UN and INGOs around the globe, providing cost effective solutions in both a qualitative and quantitative manner. STC is not just a trading company; it is a manufacturer of relief goods, an importer/ exporter of relief goods and a timely deliverer of relief goods to the end user.
ShelterBox www.shelterbox.org
Stand 602
ShelterBox specializes in emergency shelter and lifesaving supplies for families made homeless by disasters. ShelterBox rapidly delivers humanitarian aid providing shelter, warmth and dignity to survivors of disasters worldwide. Since commencing in 2000, ShelterBox’s focus remains at the front end of disasters; in the immediate aftermath through to the relief and early recovery phase.
SkyVision Global Networks www.skyvision.net
Stand 511
SkyVision is a leading global IP telecommunication service provider, offering solutions that combine satellite service platforms with high-capacity fiber optic connections. SkyVision provides end-to-end solutions, deploying standard and customized IP service platforms managed from its international gateways. SkyVision’s customers include government entities and NGOs, global and local enterprises, incumbent telecoms, ISPs and cellular operators.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Society for International Development Washington www.sidw.org
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The Society for International Development, Washington, D.C. Chapter (SID-Washington) is the premier professional association for individuals and institutions interested in international development. The mission of SID-Washington is to advance equitable development by bringing diverse constituencies together to debate critical ideas, policies and practices. SIDWashington achieves its mission as a forum for the development community through numerous events. The upcoming 2012 Annual Conference is one such event that promises to bring together over 600 professionals in the discussion of the “Future of Development: Politics, Policies and the Challenges Ahead.”
Solsustech, Inc. www.solsustech.com
Stand E3
Solsustech, Inc. is a design, services and support company that enables sustainable agriculture with complete hydroponic growth centers. Their solution makes it possible to farm floating produce in a smaller space and at a lower cost than traditional growing methods. The company has a line of modular systems for emergency food relief available through Got Produce? ® Franchising Inc.
Southern Logistics International www.southernlogisticsltd.com
Stand 348
Southern Logistics International designs and manufactures innovative, practical and unique portable building solutions utilizing ISO containers. These solutions can be permanent or temporary. From homes to clinics our design and engineering flexibility drives our success one customer at a time. We provide flexible, strong and secure solutions for today’s project needs.
SpareOne profile www.spareone.com
Stand 510
Access to power is a real issue for mobile phones users all over the world. SpareOne is the world’s only mobile phone to operate on a single AA battery and provides 15 years of battery life when stored unused. Whether one is displaced to a shelter, isolated due to flooding, without power, or in a third world location, the SpareOne phone is a lifeline. No emergency preparedness or relief kit should be with out a SpareOne. Live prepared!
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES STAR TIDES www.star-tides.net
Stand 501
Transformative Innovation for Development and Emergency Support (TIDES) is a research project within the Center for Technology and National Security Policy at the National Defense University, a part of the Department of Defense. TIDES is dedicated to open-source knowledge sharing to promote sustainable support to populations under stress. The project is part of a broader research effort called STAR (Sharing To Accelerate Research).
SteelMaster Building Systems www.steelmasterusa.com
Stand 346
SteelMaster Building Systems, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is a worldwide provider of prefabricated arch steel buildings and roofing materials. With over 40,000 structures in over 50 countries, its buildings serve residential, commercial and industrial customers in applications such as general warehouse, community facilities and emergency relief shelters to name a few.
Sterno Group www.sterno.com/humanitarian
Stand 505
In 2011, the Sterno Group joined the effort to find appropriate cooking alternatives to biomass fuel by developing a clean burning, environmentally-friendly, ethanol-based gel fuel that allows disaster victims to cook safely in the weeks immediately following a major disaster, when their normal means of cooking are unavailable. This product is biodegradable, water soluble and made from sustainable resources.
Sun Danzer Refrigeration www.sundanzer.com
Stand 229
Sun Danzer is the leading manufacturer of solar refrigerators and freezers for off-grid applications. In 2011, SunDanzer gained WHO pre-qualification for a battery-free, solar-powered vaccine refrigerator for rural off-grid health clinics. Simple, reliable and easy to install, the new Sun Danzer BFRV55 is changing the way people think about off-grid refrigeration.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES Supreme Corporation www.supremecorp.com
Stand 839
Supreme Industries, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of specialized commercial vehicles including truck bodies, buses and armored vehicles. Based in Goshen, Indiana, the Company has operations nationwide, including five manufacturing facilities and three service and distribution centers. In order to serve major geographic markets, these facilities are positioned at strategic locations across the US.
SureAqua www.sureaqua.com
Stand 417
The Australian owned and based SureAquaCorp produce ultramembrane personal-portable water filtration. The company’s filtration devices are free of chemicals, providing a quality, safe product that meets and exceeds globally recognized guidelines for portable filtration.
Team Rubicon www.teamrubiconusa.org
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Team Rubicon (TR) unites the skills and experience of military veterans with medical professionals to rapidly deploy emergency response teams into crisis situations. TR offers veterans a chance to continue their service by helping and empowering those afflicted by disasters, and also themselves.
Titus Investment Holdings www.titusholdings.com
Stand 127
Titus Holdings is committed to “Forging Strong, Lasting Partnerships” and promoting economic development active international trade relations between the United States and West Africa through investment and trade-related activities. We are continually seeking ways to bringing private sector investors and business leaders together. We focus on key economic issues and investment opportunities that promote growth and enable economic development.
Toyota Gibraltar Stockholdings Ltd www.toyota-gib.com
Stand 202
TGS are Toyota Motor Corporation’s official suppliers of fourwheel drive ex-stock Toyota vehicles and spare parts to aid and humanitarian agencies working in rapid relief, emergency and development projects worldwide. The company aims to receive feedback at AIDF on how their vehicles are performing, and how TGS can be of further assistance in providing an ever-improving level of customer service to all clients.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES UDiON Foundation www.udionfoundation.org
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At UDiON we are “Dedicated to Educate” because we believe “Illiteracy is the Birth Place of Poverty”. We believe this work is a fundamental rethink on the economic relationship between the rich and the poor, their rights and their obligations and this is the way to work their way out of poverty with dignity. The primary aim is to educate to eliminate poverty and raise global citizens.
Ultralife Corporation www.ultralifecorporation.com
Stand 548
Ultralife Corporation develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of non-rechargeable and rechargeable batteries, charging systems and communications accessories for use in military, industrial and consumer portable electronic products. Through their portfolio of standard products and engineered solutions, Ultralife is at the forefront of providing the next generation of power systems.
Vallé www.valle.com.ar
Argentina Pavilion Stand 713
Vallé provide solutions for the supply of vehicles, providing functionality to customers with different needs. Within Health, we supply ambulances, medical equipment, mobile hospitals, dental offices and others special vehicles; in Transport buses, equipment for family vehicles and transport for the disabled. We also supply equipment for commercial and services vehicles, as well Security vehicles for the police and military services vehicles.
Vericor Medical Systems www.vericormed.com
Stand 342
Vericor Medical Systems produces Response-Friendly™ mobile medical systems to support remote medical care and disaster, and field medical operations; from vaccination systems to complete mobile field hospitals. All Vericor systems are prepackaged and rapidly deployable, allowing for immediate global medical support. Vericor also provides field medical products, including vaccine transporters.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES VersaTube® Building Systems www.VersaTube.com
Stand 536
VersaTube® Building Systems is the leading and most diverse tubular steel framing system manufacturer in the U.S. – from proven industry-specific frame sizes to meeting the increasing demand for custom yet affordable Design-and-Build solutions. Our galvanized structural steel frames are resistant to fire, warping, rot, mold, termites and weathering typical with wood frames. Our patented Slip-Fit frame connections simplify assembly and reduce construction time for faster installation. Pre-cut frame components are packaged in easy-to-ship, easyto-assemble kits. And the VersaTube® design allows the frame to accept soft coverings, plywood, sheet metal, brick, stucco and many more applications.
Versi-Panel Enclosures www.compassionshelters.com
Stand 551
Compassion Shelters by Versi-Panel Enclosures meets the need for multi-use disaster relief shelters and animal co-location. Lightweight and durable, their shelters are made of panels that snap together requiring no tools, making them portable and easy to use. The versatility of the shelter provides a homeless or displaced family a secure shelter after about an hour of assembly.
Viking Group s.r.o. www.vikinggroup.cz
Czech Pavilion
Viking group s.r.o removes and disposes used food oil from restaurants and dining, food factories and establishment catering services. The company also liquidates solid and stiffened. Used oil and fats are processed on different ecological products after sorting, so that the company’s activity is ecological, from any point of view.
Voltaic Systems www.voltaicsystems.com
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Voltaic Systems design and manufacture portable power systems for cell phones, tablets, laptops and digital cameras. The company’s solar chargers are built to withstand rugged conditions and keep customers charged up, no matter where they are in the world.
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EXHIBITOR PROFILES W Giertsen HallSystem AS www.giertsen.no
Stand 539
Since 1967, W.Giertsen HallSystem AS has been a leading supplier of relocatable warehouses all over the world to peacekeeping and emergency relief operations. The company’s main product is the Giertsen Hall NG1 10m x 24m with a steel or aluminum frame. The hall is built according to the technical requirements and specifications from WFP.
Wise Company www.wisefoodstorage.com
Stand 453
Wise Company specializes in the manufacturing of high quality and affordable freeze dried and dehydrated meals/foods. From unique recipe development to manufacturing, packaging and shipping, we provide a versatile, tailored solution designed to meet a range of disaster relief and emergency support needs. “Wise” emergency meals contain an extended shelf-life, are lightweight, highly nutritious, great tasting and easily prepared in minutes by just adding water.
World Bank InfoShop www.worldbank.org/infoshop
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InfoShop is a retail bookstore, resource center and a forum for dialogue and debate on development issues. We offer books published by the World Bank, along with more than 700 other publishers. We carry the latest books on economics and development, plus international fiction, history, current events, cultural issues and much more. We also have a large selection of maps, bargain books and souvenirs. As the only publicly accessible space at World Bank headquarters, InfoShop offers access to information on World Bank projects and programs to the general public. Our events program hosts well-known and up and coming authors and documentary filmmakers several times each month for presentations and open discussions.
World Vision www.wvi.org
Stand 829
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
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Stand 754
Zahra Tents is one of the most well reputed manufacturers and exporters of tents, tarpaulins, shelters, blankets, mosquito nets, quilts, sleeping bags, canvas bags, cotton fabric, rope, canvas and supplier of hygiene kits, school kits, jerry cans, buckets, soap, towels, kitchen sets, lanterns, and cooking stoves. It has been operating since 1973 from Lahore, Pakistan.
Zelalem International Research Institute
Stand 155
The Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office certified Ato Zelalem Teferra’s new innovation poultry cage, which boosted poultry farms productivity in Ethiopia. After certification he developed 14 types of similar cages. In these models, the smallest cage is B-11 which accommodates 10 layers of poultry on 0.5m2 of land space, while the biggest B-88 model accommodates 180 layers on 3m2 of floor area land space. The other models are found in between. Within the same practice, the industrial-type cage, which is fully automatic, requires only one hectare of land for 250,000 poultry layers.
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Wednesday 6 June, 2012
CONFERENCE AREA FOCUS: STREAM PARTNERSHIPS
09:00am 09:00am - 09:30am
Event Opens
09:30am - 09:45am
Opening Session, Kenynote, Patrick C. Fine, Vice President, Department Compact Operations, MCC
10:00am - 11:00am
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12:30pm - 1:30pm
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Meet the Exhibitors 09:00am - 09:30am
Global Partnership for Development 10:00am - 11:00am
Food Security and Sustainable Growth 11:15am - 12:30pm
Lunch 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Empowering Women as a Development Tool 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Post-Disaster Governance Systems What Have We Learned? 3:15pm - 4:30pm
NGOs and Civil Society Working in Harmony with the Military 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Networking Reception, Sponsored by Ford: L Street Bridge 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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FOCUS: STREAM PROVIDING BASIC HUMAN NEEDS
FOCUS: PHASES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Water & Sanitation 10:00am - 11:00am
Prevention, Mitigation & Preparedness 10:00am - 11:00am
Education 11:15am - 12:30pm
Disaster & Response 11:15am - 12:15pm
Nutrition 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Early Recovery & Reconstruction 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Health 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations From SMEs. 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Shelter 4:45pm - 6:00pm
Pitch Tank 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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Thursday 7th June, 2012
CONFERENCE AREA
FOCUS: STREAM HARNESSING POLICY 09:00am 09:00am - 09:30am
Event Opens
09:30am - 09:45am
Opening Session, Keynote, Rosa Malango, Chief of External Relations and Partnerships, UN OCHA
10:00am - 11:00am
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Meet the Exhibitors 09:00am - 09:30am
Road Safety: ‘Child vs Road’ 10:00am - 11:00am
Fleet Management Standards - Improving Practices 11:15am - 12:30pm
Lunch 12:30pm - 1:30pm
How Best to Address Climate Change Without a Global Deal 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Finance for Development 3:15pm - 4:30pm
Event Closes
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FOCUS: STREAM RESPONDING TO GLOBAL FLUX
FOCUS: TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Landmine Action & Cluster Munitions 10:00am - 11:00am
Best Practices for Shipping Supplies in Areas of Reduced Infrastructure 10:00am - 11:00am
Emergency Telecommuications 11:15am - 12:30pm
Security of Personnel in the Field 11:15am - 12:15pm
Pitch Tank 12:30pm - 1:30pm
The Arab Spring 1:45pm - 3:00pm
Professionalizing Logistics - a taster session from the Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA) 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Lessons from the Horn of Africa: Preventing Future Crisis 3:15pm - 4:30pm
How Can You Better Your Relationships With Procurement Managers? (For Exhibitors only) 3:15pm - 4:15pm
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Opening session 9:30am – 9:45am Keynote speech by Patrick Fine, Vice-President, Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC)
FOCUS STREAM: Partnerships Wednesday 6th June, 2012
Global Partnership for Development 10:00am – 11:00am It is becoming increasingly evident that greater, more collaborative, and deeper partnerships are essential to maximize the effectiveness of global efforts to foster development. This session will assess past attempts to enact global partnership for development, drawing from our speakers’ broad experience to devise better strategies. Sheeri G. Kraham, Managing Director for Development Cooperation and Policy Improvement, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) (Moderator) Rosa Malango, Chief, External Relevances and Partnership, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) Chris Jurgens, Chief of Global Partnerships Division, USAID Sam A. Worthington, President & CEO, InterAction Ambassador Mark Green, Senior Director, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Governor Scott McCallum, President & CEO, Aidmatrix Jennifer Butte-Dahl, Head of Alliances and the Bright Future Fund, Nokero International Ltd
Food Security and Sustainable Growth 11:15am - 12:30pm Speakers in this session will examine issues such as investment in integrated supply chains to improve sustainability, nutrition security and the water, energy and food nexus. How can food security initiatives use early warning systems and appropriate food strategies to prevent the likelihood of future food crises? Governor Scott McCallum, President & CEO, Aidmatrix (Moderator) Peter Koefoed Bjornsen, Director, UNEP-DHI Centre on Water and Environment Nelson Cronyn, Director for Agriculture and Rural Economy, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Robert I. Nooter, Development Officer, International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Dr. Andy Jarvis, Director, Decision and Policy Analysis Area, International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT); Theme Leader, CGIAR Research Program for Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Deborah L. Walliser, Executive Director, Solsustech
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Empowering Women as a Development Tool 1:45pm - 3:00pm Be it in terms of education, sexual and reproductive health, HIV/AIDS, socio-economic security, or access to employment, there is a deeply ingrained, historical disadvantage to being born a woman. Improving gender equality represents one of the most effective ways of accelerating development. This session will examine the myriad ways in which female empowerment can foster broader economic and social development. Sarah Craven, Chief of the Washington Office, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (Moderator) Elizabeth Arend, Former Programs Coordinator, Gender Action Dr. Lucie van Mens, Director, SUPPORT Bronwyn Irwin, Senior Technical Director, Enterprise Development Programming, ACDI/VOCA Harriette Williams, New york Representative and Advocacy Officer, Femmes Africa Solidarité
Post Disaster Governance Systems – What Have We Learned? 3:15pm - 4:30pm Immediately following disaster response, governance systems are questioned, analyzed, reformed and amended in an effort to learn and improve disaster relief for the future. The 2005 UN review of the global humanitarian system resulted in a ‘lead organization concept’ and the establishment of the cluster system. But is this the most effective approach? What do current relief governance systems actually look like, and how can we improve them for future disaster situations? Lauren Herzer, Program Associate, The Wilson Center Scot Phelps, Professor of Disaster Science, Emergency Management Academy Steve Hansch, Fellow, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University, Associate Faculty Member, John Hopkins School of Public Health
NGOs and Civil Society Working in Harmony with the Military 4:45pm - 6:00pm In the face of historical differences, the military and security sectors, aid organizations and governments traditionally associated with humanitarian response are working together in an increasing number of situations and with increasing success. As mandates cross-over, continued partnership is essential. This session will examine examples of coordination, areas for improvement and will outline the need for more mainstream recognition of the vital role the military and security sectors can have in facilitating development. John Leach, Chief Operating Officer, Shelterbox Matt Pelak, East Coast Director of Operations, Team Rubicon Brian Finlay, Director, Managing Across Boundaries, The Stimson Center Steve Wood, Vice President, DigitalGlobe Analytics
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FOCUS STREAM: Providing Basic Human Needs Wednesday 6th June, 2012
Water & Sanitation 10:00am - 11:00am Addressing the developmental challenges in delivering a sufficient level of clean water and sanitation systems requires a coordinated and strategic framework, particularly when responding to emergencies. This session will examine best practice and sustainable solutions in international efforts to improve access to water and sanitation to date. What can be learned from past successes and failures to develop a more comprehensive, collaborative, structured approach? Jeff Brown, Division Chief, Development Innovation Ventures, USAID (Moderator) Julia Bucknall, Water Department Sector Manager, World Bank Lisa Schechtman, Head of Policy and Advocacy, WaterAid America Dr. Chris Williams, Head of the Washington Office, UN-Habitat Dr. Mark Smith, Director, Global Water Programme, International Union for Conservation of Nature Barry Kroon, Managing Director, USA International Procurement Agency, Inc. Scott Griffin, Chief Sustainability Officer, Greif, Inc.
Education 11:15am - 12:30pm Education has become increasingly acknowledged as a major influence in humanitarian response, given its ability to improve long-term development across many sectors, as well as its importance in early recovery after conflicts and disasters. Amidst a global push to realize the MDG on primary education, there is recognition that by providing water, sanitation, food and healthcare in schools, many development challenges can be addressed in the same location. This session will examine the means through which integration of organizations working to improve education – as well as organizations working across other areas of development – can bring about significant advances. Ben Barber, Freelance Journalist (Moderator) Sergio Ramirez, Senior Program Director, FHI 360 Dr. Fred Mednick, Founder, Teachers without Borders Dr. Lori Heninger, Director, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Radwan Chowdhury, Founder and CEO, UDiON
Nutrition 1:45pm - 3:00pm Improving nutrition is not a standalone issue – improving responses to malnutrition and technical cooperation must be considered across the many areas of development that have an effect on the nutritional capacities of a community. This session will consider how best to improve global nutrition, including long-term policies, cooperation with the private sector, immediate response
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to emergencies and gradual recovery, in conjunction with cross-cutting issues including health, gender and environment. Dr. Catherine Woteki, Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Dr. Emile Frison, Director, Bioversity International Dr. Karin Lapping, Senior Director, Nutrition, Save the Children USA Liz Turner, Executive Director, SUSTAIN Catherine Feeney, Senior Donor Relations Office, UN World Food Programme (WFP) Kristi Ladd, Senior Technical Director, Nutrition, ACDI/VOCA
Health 3:15pm - 4:30pm Humanitarian crises not only have an immediate effect on health, but also compromise the ability of healthcare systems to respond to the longer-term needs of the communities they serve. This session looks at how to engage with actors at all levels working together to mitigate the effects of disasters on healthcare and, in the longer term, to improve the capacity of communities to work together to advance developments in health. Speakers will seek to identify the most effective ways to ensure effective, well-coordinated healthcare. Ben Barber, Freelance Journalist (Moderator) Dr. Cecil Wilson, President-Elect, World Medical Association Dr. Kathy Douglas, Senior Project Officer, NEPAD/COHRED’s Research for Health Africa Karl Hopmann, Presiden and CEO, Population Services International Ann Canavan, Director of Health Policy and Practice, International Medical Corps Rae Galloway, Senior Nutritionist & Technical Lead in Nutrition for the Maternal, Infant and Child Health Program (MCHIP), PATH
Shelter 4:45pm - 6:00pm Standards of emergency shelter solutions have a considerable influence on the health standards, sanitation levels and broader living conditions of the most vulnerable. The necessity of different shelter responses to different situations requires coordinated strategies for immediate relief, training and construction, and for appropriate long-term shelter reconstruction – this session will examine the challenges of integrating these needs into a comprehensive shelter strategy for humanitarian organizations. Kip A. Scheidler, Senior Director, Global Disaster Response, Habitat for Humanity International (Moderator) Dr. Chris Williams, Head of the Washington Office, UN-Habitat Mohamed Hilmi, Shelter Technical Specialist, InterAction
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FOCUS STREAM: Phases of Emergency Management Wednesday 6th June, 2012
Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness 10:00am - 11:00am In order to decrease a community’s vulnerability to natural disasters it is important for prevention, mitigation and preparedness initiatives to be in place in order for communities to respond rapidly and effectively. Mitigation and preparedness efforts attempt to prevent hazards and lessen the impact of disasters. Planning includes risk analysis, evacuation regulations, communication plans, maintenance of emergency services, population warning systems and personnel training. John Leach, Chief Operating Officer, Shelterbox (Moderator) Kieran Battles, Vice-President of Global Marketing & Communications, FrontierMEDEX Brian Lasagna, Vice-President, Sales and Services, MissionMobility, LLC Glenn Reese, Senior Product Manager, Monitoring Solutions, DigitalGlobe Alan Cymberknoh, Project Director, SpareOne
Disaster and Response 11:15am - 12:15pm The response phase of an emergency starts with search and rescue; the focus will quickly turn to fulfilling the basic human needs of the affected population. Effective coordination in the aftermath of a disaster is crucial and includes supplying shelter, sanitation, water supply, as well as establishing effective communication and logistics infrastructure. John Abood, Team Leader/Contracting Officer, Transportation Division, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID (Moderator) Douglas Owen, CEO, Disc-O-Bed Maris Jaunakais, Water Quality Consultant, Industrial Test Systems Inc. Lanny Reed, District Sales Manager, Supreme Truck Bodies St John Holloway, General Manage, Humless Frenk Boltong, Chief Operating Officer, Disc-O-Bed Jesper Pedersen, Key Account Manager, Danoffice IT Liam Dawson, Global Sales Manager, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Danoffice IT
Early Recovery and Reconstruction 1:45pm - 2:45pm After the immediate threat to a community has subsided, the recovery phase begins. It is important to have a stable communications and logistical infrastructure in place in order for organisations to work together and ensure the most effective path to full recovery. Short term response measures must transition into long-term, permanent reconstructive solutions and must take into account effective financing and suitability in accordance with mitigation and preparedness initiatives.
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Kip A. Scheidler, Senior Director, Global Disaster Response, Habitat for Humanity International (Moderator) Mohamed Hilmi, Shelter Technical Specialist, InterAction Andrew Dennis, Chairman and Founder, Gigacrete Allison Gilman, Sales Director, Power Systems, Ultralife Corporation Kevin Kvols, Owner, Compassion Shelters by Versi-Panel Enclosures Gary Bernhardt, CEO, Energy One Thaddaeus Smith , Business Development Consultant, Sterno Group
Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations from SMEs 3:15pm - 4:15pm It is vital to support innovative products as their contribution to the development of effective disaster and development response can often be invaluable. The community is continuously working toward formulating better, more innovative and effective answers to humanitarian problems. Kat Townsend, Special Assistant for Innovation and Engagement, Office of Innovation & Development Alliances, USAID (Moderator) Alex Riehm, Program Associate, Office of Innovation and Development Alliances, USAID Jeff Crystal, Chief Operating Officer, Voltaic Systems Divyesh Thakkar, International Sales and Marketing Partner, India Impex Tristian Bounds, Process Research and Development Engineer, Orenco David Lopez, Architect, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Jeffery Palmer, Director of Global Satellite Engineering, Global Satellite
Pitch Tank 4:45pm - 5:45pm Companies will pitch their product to a panel of procurement and logistics professionals. The panel will provide invaluable feedback on how best to approach and develop working relationships with their organizations and the sector as a whole. Panel:
John Abood, Team Leader / Contracting Officer, Transportation Division, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID (Moderator) Jim Lanning, Director of Acquisitions and Logistics, International Relief & Development (IRD) Todd Horne, Disaster Logistics Officer, USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance Bob Wilson, Global Procurement Manager, World Vision International Baily Meeker, Program Development Coordinator, International Procurement Agency Inc.
Presenters: Frank Merks, Product Manager, Tent Systems & UN, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Response Manager, Losberger RCS Mark Owen, Founder and CEO, Puralytics Catherine Plumridge, Director, Humanitrain Jimmy Allen, President, Leading Edge Group David Byford, Business Development Manager, Logenix International Nathan Jones, Vice President of Government and Institutional Sales, Hydration Technology Innovations (HTI)
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FOCUS STREAM: Barriers to Aid and Development Provision Thursday 7th June, 2012
Opening session 9:30am – 9:45am Keynote speech by Rosa Malango, Chief of External Relations and Partnerships, UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA)
Landmine Action and Cluster Munitions 10:00am - 11:00am Landmines are one of the most dangerous weapons currently in use and arguably affect civilians more than they affect military operations, posing a threat long after a conflict is over. This session will situate the need to take action against landmines and cluster munitions within the broader context of humanitarian responses and cooperation for long-term development, examining practical steps to address existing threats. Ann Peters, Director of Development and Outreach, Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting (Moderator) Dr. Ken Rutherford, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery, James Madison University Jamie Franklin, Director of the Americas, Mines Advisory Group Jose de Arteaga, Vice-President, Landmines Blow Steve Hansch, Fellow, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University, Associate Faculty Member, John Hopkins School of Public Health
Emergency Telecommunications 11:15am - 12:30pm Humanitarian emergencies are becoming increasingly complex. With each disaster there are more people who need urgent assistance, spread over a larger physical area, in a more insecure operating environment. In these situations, efficient and effective Information and Communications Technology (ICT) services are vital. Since the 2005 establishment of the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC), user requirements in the field and technology available have evolved significantly. To meet these compounding demands, the government and private sectors are becoming involved in humanitarian ICT initiatives, developing partnerships and innovative solutions to address these new challenges. With examples of actual projects, real emergencies and new tools, in this session key ETC partners will assess the impact of ETC services on the humanitarian community, as well as identify gaps and opportunities that need to be filled. Gianluca Bruni, Chief of IT Emergency and Preparedness Branch, UN World Food Programme (WFP) (Moderator) Runar Holen, Manager, Emergency Telecommunications, UNICEF Keith Robertory, Disaster Services Technology Manager, American Red Cross
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David Hartshorn, Secretary General, Global V Sat Forum Isaac Kwamy, Associate Director, Humanitarian Information and Communication Technology, World Vision International Marianne Donven, Directorate for Development Cooperation, Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Arab Spring 1:45pm – 3:00pm The phenomenon of the Arab Spring and its short- and long-term effects have raised considerable questions regarding the potential role for international actors in monitoring and supporting changes in the region. This session will examine what the political process in these countries represent for the future of developmental assistance, and how the challenges can be addressed. Mona Yacoubian, Senior Advisor, Middle East & Project Director, Pathways to Progress, The Stimson Center (Moderator) Joe Stork, Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch Dr. Wendy Chamberlin, President, The Middle East Institute Stephen McInerney, Executive Director, Project on Middle East Democracy Michael Wahid Hanna, Fellow, The Century Foundation Dr. Lina Khatib, Co-Founder and Manager, Program on Arab Reform and Democracy, Stanford University David Schenker, Director on the Program on Arab Politics, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Lessons from the Horn of Africa: Preventing Future Crisis 3:15pm - 4:30pm The humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa has prompted one of the largest emergency relief efforts in development history, requiring immediate assistance, complex and long-term support for recovery and sustainable solutions to address the causes of the crisis. This session will examine the challenges surrounding the coordination and management of this immense relief task, and will look at how we can learn from recent events and relief activities in East Africa to prevent a further crisis in West Africa. Ben Barber, Freelance Journalist (Moderator) Dr. Adam Koons, Director of Relief and Humanitarian Aid, International Relief and Development, Inc. Degan Ali, Executive Director, Adesco Africa Nathaniel Raymond, Director of Operations, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative Steve Hansch, Fellow, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University; Associate Faculty Member, John Hopkins School of Public Health
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Road Safety: ‘Child vs Road’ 10:00am - 11:00am The number of road fatalities is rapidly increasing in developing countries, representing the leading cause of death amongst children and young people worldwide. While aid and development agencies focus on child health and education in children to the age of five, subsequent and preventable road deaths hinder progress towards developmental targets. This session will examine how aid and development organizations can and must deliver the technical assistance that will improve road safety, and provide long-term solutions to an issue that is so easily preventable. Paul Jansen, Executive Director, Fleet Forum (Moderator) Peter Khaemba, Grants Manager, USAID Dr. Bella Dinh-Zarr, Road Safety Director, FIA Foundation
Fleet Management Standards – Improving Fleet Management Practices in Humanitarian Organizations 11:15am - 12:30pm Spending on vehicle fleets and management is now recognised as the second highest financial overhead for the vast majority of humanitarian agencies after personnel. In the interests of reducing administration costs, however, many agencies do not have sufficient fleet management strategies or practices and money is wasted. In the interests of maximizing funds, aid agencies must become accountable and develop a more professional approach to improve the safety, environmental impact, management, and efficiency of their fleets. At the same time, donor organizations have a responsibility to hold agencies that they fund to account. This session will look at the current situation, steps to improve it and at case studies of successful, accountable fleet management. Rob McConnell, Board Member, Humanitarian Logistics Association (Moderator) Paul Jansen, Executive Director, Fleet Forum Alfonso J. Pedraza-Martinez, Professor of Operations and Decision Technologies, Kelley School of Business Phil Jones, Business Director for Aid and Development, RMA Group
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How Best to Address Climate Change Without a Global Deal 1:45pm - 3:00pm Mitigating the effects of climate change on the environmental capacity and security of vulnerable economies represents one of the principal challenges of modern day development, with climate change causing increased poverty, health risks, housing challenges and agricultural crises at unprecedented levels. This session will assess how best to alleviate the wide-reaching consequences of environmental degradation on developing countries, and improving the effectiveness of humanitarian responses to disasters caused by climate change. Neeraj Prasad, Manager, World Bank Institute on Climate Change (Moderator) Dr. Andrew Steer, Special Envoy for Climate Change, World Bank Loren Labovitch, Director, Environment and Social Assessment, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Alexander Ochs, Director of Climate and Energy, The Worldwatch Institute Dr. Samuel Lee Hancock, President and Executive Director, EmeraldPlanet
Finance for Development 3:15pm - 4:30pm Development finance, trends, regulations and sources of financing are changing rapidly. Financing flows to developing countries now increasingly come from emerging economies, notably the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as well as independent trusts, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Traditional providers of development finance are becoming innovative in response to a changing terrain that includes increasing private sector financial flows. There have been important impacts on financial sectors and governments in many developing countries as a result. This session will examine these trends, sources and challenges of development finance as well as the means to ensure that money is spent for the maximum longterm benefit of local communities. Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, Director of the Development Research Department, African Development Bank (AFDB) Michael Bannerman Hyde, Managing Partner, Titus Holdings Emerging Market Funding Aurèle Thériault, President, PGF Consultants Lauren Moser Counts, Vice-President, ShoreBank International Ltd.
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Best Practice for Shipping Supplies in Areas of Reduced Infrastructure 10:00am - 11:00am This session will outline best practices we need to be aware of for shipping relief supplies into areas that may be lacking adequate ports, roads and communication systems. We will also provide best practices for clearing supplies through local Customs agencies in areas that may be quote arduous. Suggestions on shipping into internal regions of countries where safety is an issue will also be addressed. Dealing with US export regulations will also be highlighted. Travis Cook, Senior Account Manager, American River Logistics
Security of Personnel in the Field (Cluster) 11:15am - 12:15pm In the last few years, the frequency and quantity of security incidents involving humanitarian workers has steadily grown. Humanitarian staff working in the field are both injured and killed all too often. While this is not new, it is not acceptable. Humanitarian organizations have a responsibility to protect their staff, and aid workers have a responsibility to protect themselves. This session brings experts together to address the reasons for the increase in security incidents involving humanitarian workers and how individuals and organizations can protect themselves against increasing risks. Doug Brooks, President, International Stability Operations Association (Moderator) Amaury T Cooper, Deputy Director of Risk Management & Global Security, International Relief & Development Catherine Plumridge, Director, Humanitrain Russ Ferguson,Vice President of Sales, Key Travel Jesper Pedersen, Key Account Manager, Danoffice IT Liam Dawson, Global Sales Manager, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Danoffice IT Dr. Marc Siegel, Commissioner, The ASIS International Global Standards Initiative
Pitch Tank 12:30pm - 1:30pm The Pitch Tank sessions offer an opportunity for companies to pitch their product to a panel of procurement and logistics professionals from NGO and government agencies. The panel will provide invaluable feedback and insights on how best to approach and develop working relationships with their organizations and the sector as a whole. These sessions are based on the format of Dragons Den (in the UK) and Shark Tank (in the USA).
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WORKSHOP SESSIONS IN DETAIL
Panel:
John Abood, Team Leader, Transportation Division, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID Jim Lanning, Director of Acquisitions and Logistics, International Relief & Development (IRD) (Moderator) Todd Horne, Disaster Logistics Officer, USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance Baily Meeker, Program Developent Coordinator, International Procurement Agency, Inc.
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Frenk Boltong, Chief Operating Officer, Disc-O-Bed Douglas Owen, CEO, Disc-O-Bed Deborah L. Walliser, Executive Director, Solsustech Incorporated Ric Hanna, International Business Consultant, Food Security Store Thaddaeus Smith, Business Development Consultant, The Sterno Group Michael Johnson, CEO, Gigacrete Malcolm Evans, Project Manager, Humless
Professionalizing Logistics - a Taster from the Humanitarian Logistics Association 1:45pm - 2:45pm The Humanitarian Logistics Association (HLA)’s mission is to be the leading, independent organization for the professional development of humanitarian logisticians; to provide a platform for exchanging knowledge and experience and developing concrete solutions; and to develop best practice standards by working with academia, commercial organizations and others to build up humanitarian logistics practice. This session will provide an insight into their work and how you can benefit from such practices. Rob McConnell, Board Member, Humanitarian Logistics Association
How Can You Better Your Relationships with Procurement Managers? (Exhibitors) 3:15pm - 4:15pm This session, for Exhibitors only, is intended to give vendors an audience with the purchasers, procurement managers and contracting officers they want to meet. On both sides, a lack of understanding of the necessary needs and requirements can lead to wasted time and funds. The panel will talk frankly about how companies can best work with their particular department. What are they looking for? What should you stay away from? How can you increase your business, your productivity and your popularity amongst the buying community? John Abood, Team Leader, Transportation Division, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID Todd Horne, Disaster Logistics Officer, USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance Jennifer Schaus, Consultant, Jennifer Schaus & Associates Jim Lanning, Director of Acquisitions and Logistics, International Relief & Development (IRD)
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Patrick Fine Vice-President, Department of Compact Operations, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Key Note Address - Wednesday 6th June, 2012 Patrick oversees a portfolio of over $8 billion in 18 countries, managing MCC’s engagement with partner countries to overcome constraints to economic growth. His career working in international development spans over 30 years; first as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Swaziland, and later as a USAID foreign service officer stationed primarily in Africa. After retiring from USAID, Patrick worked in the non-profit world as the head of education programs at the Academy for Educational Development until he joined MCC. Patrick has worked extensively in both the relief and development worlds, and has lived in 6 developing countries in Africa and central Asia and worked in over 20 countries across the globe. Throughout his career he has advocated for the principles of country ownership and partnerships based on mutual respect and shared interests, and believes that by working together we can make the world a better place.
Rosa Malango Chief of External Relations and Partnerships,
UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) Key Note Address - Thursday 7th June, 2012 An advocate, change manager and passionate leader with over 18 years of experience in international affairs, Rosa’s UN experience includes OCHA, UNICEF and WFP; she has 18 years of experience in international affairs including support to four Under-Secretary Generals for Humanitarian Affairs, several UN Resident/Humanitarian Coordinators and Special Representatives of the Secretary-General in conflict situations. Rosa is a leader in preventive diplomacy, conflict management and nurturing partnerships. Her assignments enable her to work with governments and partners in preparing for crisis, managing emergency situations and synchronizing planning for post-conflict phases. Rosa believes in the need to actively pursue partnerships with a wider group of governments, regional organizations and corporations, and has led the development of a legal framework between OCHA and the African Union, currently overseeing relationship management with major organizations, associations and corporations.
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SPEAKER PROFILES John Abood Team Leader / Contracting Officer, Transportation Division, Office of Acquisition and Assistance, USAID Session: Disaster & Response Pitch Tank John sought a career that involved international development and helping individuals achieve a greater level of dignity for themselves and their family. John began his career at USAID, assisting individuals in the realms of food aid, disaster relief, famine early warning systems, banking, health care and infrastructure development. He attended Georgetown University and Federal Executive Institute Leadership Programs.
Degan Ali Executive Director, Adeso (Formerly Horn Relief) Session: Lessons from the Horn of Africa: Preventing Future Crisis Degan has over ten years’ experience managing development and humanitarian programs. During that time, she has also developed considerable expertise in developing and implementing cash-based interventions, often in difficult and insecure environments. Prior to Horn Relief, Degan managed counter-trafficking programs with IOM and has also worked with FSNAU/FAO and Amnesty International.
Jimmy Allen President & Owner, Leading Edge Group Session: Pitch Tank Jimmy is the President and Owner of Leading Edge Group which distributes a series of unique and technologically advanced compressed soil block and soil mixing machines to humanitarian relief and military organizations worldwide. Jimmy has a Bachelor of Business Administration from West Texas A & M University The Center for Bilingual Multicultural Studies, Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Elizabeth Arend Former Programs Co-ordinator, Gender Action Session: Empowering Women as a Development Tool Elizabeth led Gender Action’s work on IFIs, gender and reproductive health, HIV, gender based violence, and food insecurity. She co-authored Gender Action’s ‘Essential gender analysis checklist’ and ‘Governing climate funds: what will work for women?’, and has conducted IFI and gender capacity building workshops for Gender Action’s civil society partners.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Jose de Arteaga Vice President, Landmines Blow Session: Landmine Action and Cluster Munitions Jose graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School and served in advocacy for working families. Today, he engages in pro bono work with Landmines Blow in order to live out his mother’s (Monika Klose) legacy of working for peace and justice and humanitarianism. Additionally, Jose is involved in several environmental issues and is an advocate for children in the juvenile justice and foster care systems.
Ben Barber Freelance Journalist Sessions: Health Education Lessons from the Horn of Africa: Preventing Future Crisis Ben writes about aid and foreign affairs for the Huffington Post, McClatchy Newspapers, Legion Magazine and the Foreign Service Journal. From 20032010 he was senior writer at USAID. From 1980 to 2000 he wrote for the Washington Times, USA TODAY, UPI, LA Times, Christian Science Monitor, etc.
Kieran Battles Vice President Global Marketing & Communications, FrontierMEDEX Session: Prevention, Mitigation & Preparedness Kieran joined the FrontierMEDEX leadership team in November 2011. Prior to this, he ran a strategic marketing consultancy. From 2003-2007, he was an Association Member of Oxfam’s Board. In 2009, he founded BeThatChange, a digital campaigning organization, which launched numerous campaigns including the world’s first ‘twitterstorm’ prompting Prime Minister Gordon Brown to attend the Copenhagen Climate talks.
Gary Bernhardt CEO, Energy One Session: Early Recovery and Reconstruction Five years ago Gary began the development of a solar powered modular system of appliances that would be responsive to the urgent and diverse needs of a broad range of applications in off-grid environments. Gary’s grassroots research, development, and implementation of the system have revealed the complexities of melding appropriate technology with the myriad of circumstances and variables in these environments.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Frenk Boltong Chief Operating Officer, Disc-O-Bed Session: Disaster & Response Pitch Tank Frenk’s team is hard working, service-orientated and committed to superior product delivery. They pride themselves in challenging conventional ‘cot wisdom’ and delivering exactly what the customer needs.
Tristian Bounds Process Research and Development Engineer, Orenco Session: Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations from SMEs Tristian specializes in the development of new wastewater treatment technologies and products for the decentralized wastewater industry. Tristian also serves as product manager for the AdvanTex AX-Mobile product line, Orenco’s pre-packaged and portable wastewater treatment system designed for temporary camps, military operations, and disaster relief.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Doug Brooks President, International Peace Operations Association (IPOA) Session: Security of Personnel in the Field Doug is the President of ISOA, a nongovernmental association of organizations dedicated to providing ethical services to international peacekeeping, peace enforcement, humanitarian rescue, stabilization efforts and disaster relief. Doug is a specialist on private sector capabilities and African security issues and has written extensively on the regulation and constructive utilization of the private sector for international peacekeeping and humanitarian missions.
Jeff Brown Division Chief, Development Innovation Ventures, USAID Session: Water & Sanitation Jeff is the Division Chief of USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (DIV), a new initiative that is helping to identify, test, and scale development solutions that can drastically improve outcomes and at a lower cost (www. usaid.gov/DIV). Jeff has held positions at the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
Gianluca Bruni Chief of IT Emergency and Preparedness Branch, UN World Food Programme (WFP) Session: Emergency Telecommunications Managing an emergency team of over 60 staff across five continents, Gianluca is Chief of the IT Emergency Preparedness and Response branch of the World Food Program (WFP). Gianluca spearheads WFP and Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) initiatives to increase efficiency of IT response to humanitarian emergencies across the globe.
Julia Bucknall Sector Manager, Water Unit, The World Bank Session: Water & Sanitation Julia is currently the Manager of the Bank’s central unit for Water. She has also worked as a Lead Natural Resources Specialist for the World Bank’s Middle East and North Africa region, and was the lead author of a flagship publication on water in the region, ‘Making the Most of Scarcity’. Over the past fifteen years, she has worked on water investment projects across the world.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Jennifer Butte-Dahl Head of Alliances and the Bright Future Fund, Nokero International Ltd Session: Global Partnership for Development In her role at Nokero, Jennifer builds partnerships with like-minded individuals and organizations to create alliances that bring innovative technologies to energy-poor communities. Prior to this, she spent six years with the U.S. Department of State, most recently as Senior Advisor to the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources.
David Byford Business Development Manager, Logenix International Session: Pitch Tank David has over 25 years of experience in various roles within logistics, supplychain and procurement. From running aircraft operations departments worldwide to procuring goods on behalf of international governments his perspective is hands on and realistic. His passion, family aside, is assisting in the control of AIDS/HIV through Logenix work.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Ann Canavan Director of Health Policy and Practice, International Medical Corps Session: Health Ann has over twenty years of international development experience including field coordination and management of humanitarian, transitional and development programs. Prior to joining International Medical Corps in April 2011, she worked at the Royal Tropical Institute as a team leader for health systems including policy development, research and advisory work in collaboration with government and non-government agencies.
Ambassador Wendy Chamberlin President, The Middle East Institute Session: The Arab Spring Prior to becoming President of the Middle East Institute, Ambassador Chamberlin served as Ambassador to Pakistan and to the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic. She was also Deputy High Commissioner for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, and Assistant Administrator for USAID’s Asia Near East Bureau. Ambassador Chamberlin is on the Board of Directors of the American Academy of Diplomacy and the Hollings Center.
Radwan Chowdhury Founder and CEO, UDiON Session: Education Radwan is a philanthropist, developer and author, and a recipient of presidential life-time service award. He is “Dedicated to Educate”, believing that “education is the best way to end the cycle of poverty and the exploitation of children” and that “Illiteracy is the birth place of poverty”.
Travis Cook Senior Account Manager, American River Logistics Session: Best Practices for Shipping Relief Supplies into Areas Lacking Infrastructure Travis is a Senior Account Manager with the American River Logistics Sales and Consulting Teams. In the past ten years, Travis has been in operations throughout the Satellite Offices such as Los Angeles, Miami, and New York. He holds a U.S. Customs Broker License and a degree in Logistics & Transportation Management.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Amaury T Cooper Deputy Director of Risk Management & Global Security, International Relief & Development (IRD) Session: Security of Personnel in the Field Amaury oversees all aspects of security, crisis, and business continuity management for the IRD’s international programs. He has over ten years experience in international crisis and security analysis, planning, and management in private and non-profit sectors. He is a founding member and chair of the U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council International Development Working Group and active member of InterAction’s Security Advisory Group.
Sarah Craven Chief of the Washington Office, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Session: Empowering Women as a Development Tool At UNFPA, Sarah carries out the organization’s mission to improve and save women’s lives. Prior to this, she served as a Senior Policy Advisor at the Center for Development and Population Activities, working to improve the lives of women in developing countries, and spent a year on a fellowship as Staff Counsel to the National Women’s Law Center.
Nelson Cronyn Director for Agriculture and Rural Economy, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Session: Food Security and Sustainable Growth Nelson is responsible for the management of investments to promote agricultural and rural sector development. He has over 25 years of experience in agriculture and natural resource management in the arid and semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa and the Southwestern United States. He has designed and managed a wide variety of international relief and development projects and programs in Ghana, Liberia, Niger, Burkina Faso, and Chad.
Jeff Crystal Chief Operating Officer, Voltaic Systems Session: Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations from SMEs Jeff manages the operations of Voltaic Systems, from assembly to product delivery and support over the life cycle of the product. Prior to Voltaic, Jeff was COO for NetBeans, a Java Software company, and was a consultant with McKinsey & Co. He has BS Engineering from Tulane University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Alan Cymberknoh Project Director, SpareOne Session: Prevention, Mitigation & Preparedness Alan Cymberknoh is the creator and inventor of the SpareOne by Xpal Power, the only emergency cell phone in the world powered by a single AA battery. Alan has an extensive experience in power management and cell phone development from years in giant consumer electronic companies.
Liam Dawson Global Sales Manager, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Danoffice IT Sessions: Disaster & Response Security of Personnel in the Field With an international background in sales, Liam is convinced that “the drone is perhaps the most evolutionary product in recent times. It will change industries as we know them today!” Liam is proud to work for an ethical company helping the world, and making this product become an invaluable, standard tool within organizations and industries.
Andrew Dennis Chairman & Founder, GigaCrete Session: Early Recovery & Reconstruction Andrew is the Chairman and Founder of GigaCrete and creator of all product lines. He is formally educated in Architecture and Industrial Design and has 38 years of experience in architecture and product design and is a recognized leader in ‘Green technology building concepts’.
Dr. Bella Dinh-Zarr Road Safety Director, The FIA Foundation Session: Road Safety: ‘Child vs Road’ Dr. Dinh-Zarr is the Road Safety Director of the FIA Foundation, which focuses on safe and sustainable transportation that, with the WHO, launched the UN Decade of Action for Road Safety. She serves as the North American Director of the Make Roads Safe Campaign for Global Road Safety and the Road Safety Fund, and is the current chair of TRB’s Global Road Safety Subcommittee.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Marianne Donven Directorate for Development Cooperation, Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign Affairs Session: Emergency Telecommunications Marianne coordinates Luxembourg’s emergency humanitarian aid within the Humanitarian Aid Desk of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since 2010, she has coordinated the innovative satellite-based telecommunication platform ‘emergency.lu’, designed as a public-private-partnership and offered to the humanitarian community as a global public good, with the objective to improve communication and coordination in humanitarian crises.
Dr. Kathy Douglas Senior Project Officer, Research for Health Africa Session: Health Dr. Douglas manages implementation of the Research for Health Africa programme for COHRED. She began her career at the U.S. Centers for Disease Prevention and Control (CDC), and for five years was seconded by CDC to the World Health Organization, where she managed a Monitoring and Evaluation Unit within the Chronic Disease and Health Promotion Department.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Malcolm Evans Product Manager, Humless Session: Pitch Tank Malcolm, a former juvenile justice executive for the State of Utah started his second career with Food for Health International. He was intrigued by their products designed to prepare people in order to survive the unexpected brought about by global turmoil. Malcolm manages three main products, Instafire, Humless and Work Warm.
Catherine Feeney Senior Donor Relations Officer, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) Session: Nutrition Catherine has been working with the WFP for over 13 years. She has been based in the US Relations Office for six years, with a current focus on USAID relations. Previously, Catherine spent almost eight years with WFP in Africa, working on emergency, recovery and development operations. She is a national of Ireland and holds a Masters Degree in Agriculture.
Brian Finlay Senior Associate; Director, Managing Across Boundaries, The Stimson Center Session: NGOs and Civil Society Working in Harmony with the Military Brian is the director of Stimson’s Managing Across Boundaries program, which looks for innovative government responses - at international, national, and regional levels - and for smart public-private partnerships to ameliorate transnational security and development challenges. He sits on the Advisory Board of Trojan Defense, LLC, and the Board of Directors of iMMAP.
Jamie Franklin Director of the Americas, Mines Advisory Group Session: Landmine Action and Cluster Munitions Jamie has over eight years experience working with MAG in the Humanitarian Mine Action Sector, six years of which was spent in mine action programs overseas, including program management roles in southern Sudan and Cambodia. He holds an MA(Econ) in Development Administration and Management from IDPM at the University of Manchester, UK.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Dr. Emile Frison Director General, Bioversity International Session: Nutrition Dr. Frison has been Director General of Bioversity International since 2003, during which time he has increased the emphasis of the Center’s work on improving the lives of smallholder farmers in developing countries by improving their nutrition and the sustainability of their productions systems. Most of his career has been in international agricultural research.
Russ Ferguson Vice President of Sales, Key Travel Session: Security of Personnel in the Field Russ is VP of Sales at Key Travel, a leading travel provider to the global non-proďŹ t sector with ofďŹ ces in the UK, US and Europe. Russ has been instrumental in raising awareness of Key Travel and their ‘Wellbeing Suite’ of travel risk management services, among the US non-proďŹ t community.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Rae Galloway Senior Nutritionist & Technical Lead in Nutrition for the Maternal, Infant and Child Health Program (MCHIP), PATH Session: Health Rae is a nutritionist with degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and University of Maryland, College Park. She has worked for NGOs (currently for PATH), USAID projects (currently for MCHIP), and the World Bank designing, implementing, and evaluating nutrition projects in 35 developing countries.
Allison Gilman Sales Director, Power Systems, Ultralife Corporation Session: Early Recovery & Reconstruction Allison leads a team that assesses customer requirements for portable power systems and provides optimal solutions using Lithium-Ion technologies. Allison’s experience in the energy market and business continuity and disaster recovery brings a multi-dimensional view of the power needs for remote and isolated locations, as well as disaster and recovery situations.
Ambassador Mark Green Senior Director, U.S. Global Leadership Coalition Session: Global Partnership for Development Mark is Senior Director at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. In 2007-08, he served as Ambassador to Tanzania. From 1998-2006, he served in the U.S. Congress, and was a leading voice on foreign policy and global development. In 2010, President Obama appointed Mark to the governing board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
Scott Griffin Chief Sustainability Officer, Greif, Inc., Session: Water & Sanitation Scott leads Greif’s sustainability strategy and works with communities, governments and NGO partners to reach the company’s sustainability goals in energy, carbon and water. He has 24 years of business-to-business marketing, channel management, and sales experience. He has demonstrated successes in growing revenue, economic profit and market share in North and South America, Asia/Pacific and European regions.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Dr. Samuel Lee Hancock President and Executive Director, EmeraldPlanet Session: How Best to Address Climate Change Without a Global Deal Dr. Hancock leads EmeraldPlanet, a world-wide non-profit organization dedicated to identifying at least 1,000 ‘best practices’ for sustainable environmental and economic development. Its efforts are to link those having such best practices with those needing the technologies, processes, services, and products to be outstanding ecological stewards of their resources.
Steve Hansch Fellow, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University, Associate Faculty Member, John Hopkins School of Public Health Sessions: Post-Disaster Governance Systems - What Have We Learned? Lessons from the Horn of Africa: Prventing Future Crisis Landmine Action and Cluster Munitions Steve has worked in and taught about humanitarian aid since the mid-1970s, and has worked with a dozen NGOs, the Red Cross, the World Health Organization, the World Bank and the International Organization for Migration. An epidemiologist by training, he specializes in nutrition, logistics, public health, NGO governance, project design and evaluation.
Ric Hanna International Business Consultant, Food Security Store Session: Pitch Tank Richard was a senior manager of procurement and financial administration for over 30 years with UN agencies and the IFRC; both in their headquarters and field locations. In 2011, he began consulting for companies to help increase their international business.
Dr. Lori Heninger Director, Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Session: Education Dr. Heninger is the Director of the Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies, an international 7500-member network dedicated to the provision of safe, quality, relevant education for all in times of crisis. She has conducted assessments and trainings internationally, and has worked as an organizational consultant in the US.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Lauren Herzer Programme Associate, Wilson Center Session: Post-Disaster Governance Systems - What Have We Learned? Lauren is a program associate in the Comparative Urban Studies Project and the Environmental Change and Security Program at the Woodrow Wilson Center, where she works on issues around climate change, natural resources, conflict, peacebuilding, rapid urbanization, and community resilience.
Mohammed Hilmi Senior Coordinator and Technical Specialist for Shelter and Settlements, InterAction Session: Shelter Early Recovery & Reconstruction Mohammed manages the humanitarian Shelter and Settlement Working Group at InterAction to improve the collaboration, capacity and practice of humanitarian aid agencies who respond to disasters and crises. Previously, he worked for UN Agencies and INGOs in humanitarian emergencies and development programs such as; the conflict and famine in Somalia, postgenocide refugee crisis in Tanzania/Rwanda, Asian tsunami, and Haiti earthquake.
Karl Hofmann President and CEO, Population Services International (PSI) Session: Health PSI promotes products, services and healthy behaviors that enable lowincome and vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. Prior to joining PSI, Karl was a career American diplomat for 23 years, serving as U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Togo, executive secretary of the Department of State, and deputy chief of mission at the American Embassy in Paris.
Runar Holen Manager, Emergency Telecommunications, UNICEF Session: Emergency Telecommunications Runar joined UNICEF in 1994, and currently manages the agency’s emergency telecommunications unit. His background includes ten years spent in Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer and UNICEF staff member, and five years on a Norwegian Air-Force radar station, overlooking the Soviet border.
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SPEAKER PROFILES St John Holloway Humless Product Manager, Humless Session: Disaster & Response St. John has experienced ďŹ rsthand the chaos and instability of complete economic collapse. Having lived literally in the dark is one of the reasons he is so passionate about the work he does at Humless. “I have seen technology change people’s lives, and I am proud to be a part of making that technology available to those who need it.â€?
Todd Horne Disaster Logistics OfďŹ cer, USAID OfďŹ ce of Foreign Disaster Assistance Session: Pitch Tank Todd has served as head of the Operations Support Team since October 2011. Prior to leading the Operation Support Team, Todd was the Logistics Team Unit Leader, a position he held since October 2001. In this capacity, Todd was responsible for coordinating all USAID/OFDA emergency relief transport in response to disasters around the world.
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Bronwyn Irwin Senior Technical Director, Enterprise Development Programming, ACDI/ VOCA Session: Empowering Women as a Development Tool Bronwyn is an agricultural economist with experience in market analysis, analyzing and strengthening value chains, developing public-private partnerships, association development, and strengthening vulnerable populations’ safety nets. She was responsible for integrating gender into the Restoring Economic Agricultural Livelihoods in Zimbabwe (REALIZ) program, resulting in 58 percent of the assisted farmers being women and thereby reflecting the gender distribution of the target population.
Paul Jansen Executive Director, Fleet Forum Sessions: Road Safety: ‘Child vs Road’ Fleet Management Standards - Improving Practices Paul worked in the transport industry for 21 years. During this time he managed different parts of the Dutch Mail Company and TNT Express. For many years he was responsible for large operational units, and also managed sales, customer service, marketing and engineering departments. Paul joined Fleet Forum as its Executive Director in 2001.
Dr. Andy Jarvis Director, Decision and Policy Analysis Area, International Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT); Theme Leader, CGIAR Research Program for Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Session: Food Security and Sustainable Growth Dr. Jarvis has 10 years experience of cutting edge scientific research in developing countries to support the goals of alleviating poverty, focusing on agricultural biodiversity conservation, adaptation to climate change, and maintenance of ecosystem services. He has also worked as a consultant to the Food and Agriculture Organization, and on a variety of projects for the EU and Global Environment Facility.
Maris Jaunakais Water Quality Consultant, Industrial Test Systems, Inc. Session: Disaster & Response For the past five years, Maris has been a water quality consultant and a presenter for Industrial Test Systems, Inc. in Rock Hill, SC. He has an MA in chemistry and is retired from the federal government, where he was an analytical chemist and laboratory director in the forensic sciences.
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Michael Johnson CEO, GigaCrete Session: Pitch Tank Michael is the President and CEO of GigaCrete. He is an industry expert with 30 years of construction and building materials expertise. He has owned his own residential and commercial construction company as well as working as an executive for a Fortune 500 company before joining GigaCrete.
Nathan Jones Vice President of Governmental and Institutional Sales, Hydration Technology Innovations, LLC (HTI) Session: Pitch Tank Nathan leads HTI’s disaster relief efforts. His prior experience includes logistics work in African conflict zones. HTI makes water filtration products for disaster relief such as the HydroPack which is the simplest way to guarantee pure fluids from any water source while minimizing the training and distribution burden.
Chris Jurgens Chief of Global Partnerships Division, USAID
Session: Global Partnership for Development Chris leads the Global Partnerships Division in the Office of Innovation and Development Alliances (IDEA) at USAID. He is responsible for providing overall leadership of the Agency’s public-private partnership efforts. Prior to joining USAID, Chris served as Director of Global Programs for Accenture Development Partnerships (ADP), Accenture’s not-for-profit consulting practice.
Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa Director of Development Research, African Development Bank Session: Finance for Development Prior to his current role at the African Development Bank, Dr. Kayizzi-Mugerwa served as Director for Policy and for East Africa. He also worked as Senior Economist at the IMF and Project Director at UN-WIDER, Helsinki. Born and raised in Uganda, and also a Swedish citizen, he obtained his PhD from Gothenburg University and became Associate Professor in 1994.
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Peter Khaemba Grants Manager, USAID Session: Road Safety: ‘Child vs Road’ Peter works with the USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures (www.usaid. gov/DIV). He has held positions in other U.S. federal agencies, including five years’ active duty service with the U.S. Navy, and has also lived and worked in Kenya.
Dr. Lina Khatib Co-Founder and Progam Manager, Program on Arab Reform and Democracy, Stanford University Session: The Arab Spring Dr. Khatib heads the Program on Arab Reform and Democracy at Stanford University’s Center of Democracy, Development, and the Rule of Law. Her research covers the intersections of media, social, and political issues in the Middle East. At Stanford, she leads research projects on political and economic reform in the Arab world.
Peter Koefoed Bjornsen Director, UNEP-DHI Centre on Water and Environment Session: Food Security and Sustainable Growth Peter is Director of the UNEP-DHI Centre on Water and Environment in Denmark, providing expertise to support UNEP’s Water Policy and Strategy. Peter holds a PhD in Aquatic Ecology from University of Copenhagen and has 25 years experience with the Government of Denmark, the UN, and the Global Environment Facility.
Dr. Adam Koons Director of Relief and Humanitarian Aid, International Relief and Development, Inc. Session: Lessons from the Horn of Africa: Preventing Future Crisis Dr. Koons has 26 years experience in development and relief, specializing in food security, economic development, and disaster relief. He has worked for a wide variety of humanitarian agencies including USAID, CARE International, Save the Children, the UN, and President Carter’s Presidential Commission on World Hunger. Before joining IRD, Dr. Koons served as the Sudan Country Director for Save the Children.
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Sherri G. Kraham Managing Director for Development Cooperation and Policy Improvement, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Session: Global Partnership for Development Sherri manages the MCC group responsible for promoting policy reform in developing countries, and the unit working to promote aid effectiveness through developing policies and partnerships with the development community. Previously, Sherri worked at the U.S. Department of State, developing policies and overseeing a range of foreign assistance programs.
Barry Kroon Managing Director, USA International Procurement Agency, Inc. Sessions: Water & Sanitation
Barry initially joined IPA as a Business Development Officer in the US office, tasked with managing programs between US and European Office. During this time, he was also a guest lecturer on International Project Management & Supply Chain Management at Colorado State University. Barry has extensive field experience and has been the Managing Director of IPA since 2010.
Kevin Kvols Owner, Compassion Shelters by Versi-Panel Enclosures Session: Early Recovery & Reconstruction Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kevin leads a team that has been dedicated to helping people for 25 years. Compassion Shelters, who provide disaster relief support housing, display commitment to their humanitarian endeavors by providing disaster relief solutions to people and pets.
Isaac Kwamy Associate Director, Humanitarian Information & Communication Technology,
World Vision International Session: Emergency Telecommunications In his current role, one of Isaac’s major responsibilities is strategically leading World Vision international ICT emergency preparedness and planning by equipping and building capacity to respond better in emergencies. Prior to his work at World Vision, Isaac held various positions with World Relief, Tearfund, and Samaritan Purse, and has a deep and practical understanding of emergency responses operations over a vast number of contexts.
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Loren Labovitch Director, Environment and Social Assessment, Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Session: How Best to Address Climate Change Without a Global Deal Loren is responsible for evaluating investment proposals and coordinating programs to ensure MCC-funded projects are sustainable. He is currently the project lead for MCC’s $332 million Green Prosperity Project in Indonesia, supporting low-carbon development. Previously, Loren worked in the White House Council on Environmental Quality, developing federal recommendations for adapting to climate change domestically and internationally.
Kristi Ladd Senior Technical Director, Nutrition, ACDI/VOCA Session: Nutrition Ladd has over 15 years of international nutrition experience in developing countries, with particular expertise in community management of acute malnutrition and prevention of malnutrition in children under two years old. Prior to joining ACDI/VOCA, Ladd worked with the International Medical Corps as a senior nutrition advisor, and spent three years with Banner International, Inc.
Jim Lanning Director of Acquisitions and Logistics, International Relief & Development (IRD) Sessions: How Can You Better Your Relationships With Procurement Managers? Pitch Tank Jim specializes in managing global in-kind and other support services to IRD’s relief, stabilization, and development programs around the world. Jim came to IRD in January 2007 from ADRA International, where he served as Director of Acquisitions. Prior to working at ADRA, Lanning was vice-president of an architectural/engineering firm that specializes in health care.
Dr. Karin Lapping Senior Director for Nutrition, Save the Children USA Session: Nutrition Dr. Karin Lapping is a public health nutritionist with thirteen years’ international experience. Dr. Lapping started her career with Save the Children USA in 1998 in the Northwest Frontier Province of Pakistan working in Afghan refugee camps, and since then has worked throughout Asia and Africa, with a focus on chronic malnutrition.
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Brian Lasagna Vice President, Sales and Services, MissionMobility, LLC Session: Prevention, Mitigation & Preparedness Brian joined the MissionMobility executive team in 2012 with over 20 years’ professional experience in the DoD and intelligence community, including serving as Deputy General Manager for AOS, Inc., a company specializing in mobile communications solutions, and SES Government Solutions Special Programs division. His business focus has been in providing high-reliability, secure network mobility and communications solutions for diverse customers operating in the most demanding and remote mission environments around the globe.
John Leach Chief Operating Officer, Shelterbox Session: Prevention, Mitigation & Preparedness NGOs and Civil Society Working in Harmony with the Military John retired from the military in 2001 as a Captain, having led conventional operations in the Middle East and Africa. Following an MBA at the University of Bath, he worked in management consultancy and logistics. John joined ShelterBox in 2009 and is responsible for its worldwide operations including deployments, training and logistics, and supporting strategic aims.
David Lopez Architect, Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) Session: Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations from SMEs David is an award-winning architect for Hord Coplan Macht in Baltimore, Maryland. He also teaches a design and build studio at the MICA. The class most recently engaged in the design of a transitional shelter prototype, related to disaster relief. Their efforts were recognized on multiple media outlets, including the architectural blog archdaily.com.
Governor Scott McCallum President & CEO, Aidmatrix Sessions: Global Partnership for Development Food Security and Sustainable Growth Gov. McCallum has more than 30 years executive experience leading organizations in the private, non-profit, and government sectors, and is the author of ‘How Technology is Transforming Disaster Relief’. Gov. McCallum serves as President and CEO of the Aidmatrix Foundation, a leading global nonprofit organization that uses information technology to connect humanitarian organizations to those in need.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Rob McConnell Board Member, Humanitarian Logistics Association Session: Fleet Management Standards - Improving Practices Professionalizing Logistics - a taster session from the Humanitarian Logistics Association Rob is a leading expert on humanitarian vehicle fleet management, and has worked in developing and implementing fleet management strategies with a range of organizations in field and management roles, including the Red Cross, UN agencies and NGOs. Rob also co-founded and was first director of the Fleet Forum.
Dr. Fred Mednick Founder, Teachers Without Borders Session: Education After more than 20 years as a teacher and principal, Dr. Fred Mednick founded Teachers Without Borders (TWB) in 2000. Believing that a commitment to global education is a universal responsibility, Dr. Mednick has traveled extensively throughout the world and lent his time, skills, and training to onsite development forums. Convinced that education and international development go hand in hand, the key and ultimate vision behind the creation of TWB is to care for the caretakers.
Baily Meeker Program Development Coordinator, International Procurement Agency Session: Pitch Tank Baily is a graduate of Muskingum University with a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Communication. As Program Development Coordinator at IPA, Baily is the external communications officer which includes representing IPA at events worldwide. She is based out of IPA’s Canton, Ohio office.
Frank Merks Product Manager, Tent Systems & Business Manager UN, Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Response, Losberger RDS Session: Pitch Tank Frank is an industrial designer who specializes in lightweight shelter structures and has worked for Losberger Rapid Deployment Systems since 2007. He has worked in the development and product integration of shelter systems to be used in the field of emergency and disaster response.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Lauren Moser Counts Vice-President, ShoreBank International Ltd. Session: Finance for Development Lauren is a micro/small business and housing finance specialist with over 18 years’ experience designing and managing international development finance projects. She has also implemented capacity building programmes for commercial banks and non-bank finance companies seeking to expand access to financial services for micro and small businesses and households. Prior to SBI, she was an Investment Officer at the Small Enterprise Assistance Funds in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Robert I. Nooter Senior Development Officer, International Fertilizer Development Center (IFDC) Session: Food Security and Sustainable Growth Robert has 30 years of experience in international economic development, agricultural and development policy analysis and advocacy and organizational management. Currently, he serves as Senior Development Officer for the IFDC, a public international organization working to enhance the capability of smallholder farmers in developing countries to increase agricultural productivity, participate in broad-based economic growth and practise environmental stewardship.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Alexander Ochs Director of Climate and Energy, The Worldwatch Institute Session: How Best to Address Climate Change Without a Global Deal At the Worldwatch Institute, Alexander leads a growing team of researchers and is a member of the Institute’s management team. An editor of three books, author of numerous scholarly articles, and frequent contributor to public media, Alexander also acts as President of the Forum for Atlantic Climate and Energy Talks. Last year, he received the Sustainable Future Award of the Austrian Academic Forum for Foreign Affairs.
Douglas Owen CEO, Disc-O-Bed Sessions: Disaster & Response Pitch Tank Douglas manages a small but dedicated team of entrepreneurial staff who are proud to be backed by a unique, uncompromising and awesome product. Douglas’ strength lies in management and his knowledge and understanding of the Disc-O-Bed fabrication. Disc-O-Bed is passionate about providing a sleep solution that boasts an impressive customer listing.
Mark Owen Founder and CEO, Puralytics Session: Pitch Tank Mark is the Founder and CEO of Puralytics, which has won numerous industry awards for its sunlight activated drinking water purification products which employ light-activated nanotechnology. Mark has a BSME from OSU and MAMT from the UL. He also has more than 30 patents issued or pending, and has published over 40 technical articles.
Jeffery Palmer Director of Global Satellite Engineering, Global Satellite Session: Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations from SMEs Jeffery is an electronics engineer with experience designing innovative satellite communication solutions for the emergency management, maritime, oil & gas and military environments. Included in his portfolio of product development are the MCG-108 – an 8 channel satellite PBX enabling reliable communication when power fails, and the GSAT Micro, the world’s smallest global universal tracking system.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Jesper Pedersen Key Account Manager, Danoffice IT Session: Disaster & Response Security of Personnel in the Field Having worked with Danoffice IT since 2005, Jesper has great experience working with organizations in the humanitarian sector, covering UN agencies, NGOs and the international development sector. Jesper has also spent time at Danoffice IT’s office in Uganda, gaining insight into working close to field offices and operations.
Alfonso J. Pedraza-Martinez Assistant Professor of Operations and Decision Technologies, Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Session: Fleet Management Standards - Improving Practices Alfonso is a professor of logistics and supply chain management at Indiana University. His research on humanitarian logistics has informed fleet management at several international humanitarian organizations. He has been invited to present over 30 seminars and lectures worldwide and holds a PhD in management from INSEAD, France.
Matt Pelak Director of Field Operations, Team Rubicon Session: NGOs and Civil Society Working in Harmony with the Military Matt has over 13 years’ experience in EMS and technical rescue, with over 12 years of Army service as an infantryman and forward observer. Matt deployed to Iraq with the Army in 2004 and also worked as an overseas contractor with the US State Department’s Diplomatic Security Service. He deployed to Pakistan with Team Rubicon following the massive 2010 floods.
Ann Peters Director of Development and Outreach, The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting Session: Landmine Action and Cluster Munitions Ann has worked as a journalist, lawyer and director of non-profit initiatives, including working for the Open Society Institute as its Landmines Project Director. With UPI, her career ranged from covering US politics to IsraeliPalestinian relations to Nelson Mandela’s prison release. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill and Georgetown University Law Center.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Catherine Plumridge Director, Humanitrain Sessions: Pitch Tank Security of Personnel in the Field Catherine’s experiences vary from training combat medical technicians in the Army to security and first aid and trauma training for aid workers. The voice prompt technology from Intelligent First Aid and Talking Products has been incorporated into Catherine’s new Talking Trauma Kit, a vehicle and personborne trauma kit for conflict related injuries and road traffic accidents.
Neeraj Prasad Manager, Climate Change Practice, World Bank Institute (WBI) Session: How Best to Address Climate Change Without a Global Deal The WBI focuses on supporting capacity development for climate change. Before joining the World Bank in 1996, Neeraj worked in the IMF as Assistant to India’s Executive Director. In the World Bank, he supported and led Environment sector operations in Asia, including its single largest Carbon Finance transaction, the China HFC-23 project. He supported the management of its Carbon Finance Unit.
Sergio Ramirez Senior Program Director, FHI 360 Session: Education Sergio has 20 years of international development experience focusing on innovations in educational reform, policy dialogue, and institutional reform. Since 2006, he has been the Senior Program Director for the Equatorial Guinea Education Program and education advisor. The program focuses on improving primary education by upgrading teacher skills, improving schools, promoting parent participation and education information systems for policy dialogue and institutional capacity building.
Nathaniel Raymond Director of Operations, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative Session: Lessons from the Horn of Africa: Preventing Future Crisis Nathaniel is an American human rights investigator, specializing in the prevention and detection of torture. He is best known for his leadership of the anti-torture campaign at Physicians for Human Rights, and his usage of satellite surveillance in South Sudan as part of the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative’s Satellite Sentinel Project.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Lanny Reed District Sales Manager, Supreme Truck Bodies Session: Disaster & Response Lanny is currently the District Sales Manager for Supreme Specialty Vehicles and Armored Vehicles and has been an employee with Supreme Corporation for 24 years. He currently works with Police and Government Agencies in special projects and armored units as well as GSA sales for Supreme Nationwide and Cash in Transit Armored Sales.
Glenn Reese Senior Product Manager, Monitoring Solutions, DigitalGlobe Session: Prevention, Mitigation & Preparedness Glenn is responsible for the DigitalGlobe Monitoring Series products and services. Prior to joining DigitalGlobe, he held positions with Space Imaging, ERDAS, and Raytheon. He holds a BS degree in Natural Resource Management from Colorado State University and a Masters of Engineering in Geographic Information Systems from the University of Colorado, Denver.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Alex Riehm Program Associate, Office of Innovation and Development Alliances, USAID Session: Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations from SMEs Alex is a Program Associate with USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures in the Office of Innovation and Development Alliances. A member of the DIV Team since January 2011, his portfolio includes the DIV selection process and support for grants management.
Keith Robertory Disaster Services Technology Manager, American Red Cross Session: Emergency Telecommunications Keith oversees all technology the American Red Cross deploys to disaster relief operations including hardware such as VSATs, satellite trucks, servers, laptops, cell phones, satellite phones and radios, as well as overseeing the supply of volunteers. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the George Washington University and University of Maryland.
Dr. Ken Rutherford Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for International Stabilization and Recovery, James Madison University Session: Landmine Action and Cluster Munitions Dr. Rutherford co-founded the Landmine Survivors Network, and is a renowned leader in the Nobel Peace Prize-winning coalition that spearheaded the 1997 Mine Ban Treaty and the 2008 Cluster Munitions Ban Treaty. Dr. Rutherford arranged for and escorted Diana, Princess of Wales, on her last humanitarian mission and has received several awards in recognition of his humanitarian and human rights leadership.
Jennifer Schaus Jennifer Schaus & Associates Session: How Can You Better Your Relationships With Procurement Managers? Jennifer has over 15 years experience working with domestic and international companies selling to the U.S. Government. Based in Washington, DC and Rome, Italy, Jennifer Schaus & Associates focus on government procurement vehicles (GSA Schedules), and social media marketing. Jennifer sits on the Board of Directors for Solsustech Inc., a company manufacturing a sustainable agricultural greenhouse solution.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Lisa Schechtman Head of Policy & Advocacy, WaterAid America Session: Water & Sanitation Lisa is Head of Policy & Advocacy at WaterAid in America, focusing on delivering water, sanitation and hygiene to poor communities. She holds a M.A. in International Human Rights from the University of Denver, and a B.A. in English Literature and French Language from Northwestern University, and has expertise on global health and women’s rights.
Kip A. Scheidler Senior Director, Global Disaster Response, Habitat for Humanity International Session: Shelter Kip coordinates Habitat for Humanity International’s disaster risk reduction and response efforts around the globe. He has been with the organization 19 years, serving the first 13 years in Latin America, and has held his current position since early 2009. Kip began working within the disaster arena in 1998, coordinating Habitat’s response to hurricanes Georges and Mitch.
Dr. Marc Siegel Commissioner, The ASIS International Global Standards Initiative Session: Security of Personnel in the Field Dr. Siegel develops international and national risk management, resilience, security, and continuity standards as well as provides training on their implementation. His work includes providing training and guidance on implementation of risk, resilience and security management systems, as well as risk management in regions of conflict and weakened governance for the protection of assets and human rights.
Dr. Mark Smith Director, Global Water Programme, International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Session: Water & Sanitation As Director of the IUCN Global Water Programme, Dr. Smith leads IUCN’s work on water, environment and development. Prior to joining IUCN, he was leader of the Livelihoods and Environment group at CSIRO Australia. In 2005, Dr. Smith authored the book “Just One Planet: Poverty, Justice and Climate Change”. He holds an undergraduate degree in agriculture, Masters in climatology and a PhD in Ecology.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Thaddaeus Smith Buisness Development Consultant, The Sterno Group Session: Pitch Tank As The Sterno Group’s Business Development Consultant, Thad has most recently worked on developing a clean, safe, bio-degradable, and portable fire product that can be used for cooking in the immediate aftermath of a disaster.
Dr. Andrew Steer Special Envoy for Climate Change, The World Bank Session: How Best to Address Climate Change Without a Global Deal Dr. Steer is responsible for guiding the World Bank Group’s work on climate change. He has served as Director General, Policy and Research at the UK Department of International Development. In August 2012, Dr. Steer will assume the post of President of the World Resources Institute.
Joe Stork Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa Division, Human Rights Watch Session: The Arab Spring At Human Rights Watch, Joe supervises the research and reporting of field staff and represents the division in meetings with government officials. Prior to this, he co-founded the Middle East Research & Information Project (MERIP) and from 1971 to 1995 was the chief editor of Middle East Report, its bimonthly magazine.
Divyesh Thakkar International Sales and Marketing Partner, India Impex Session: Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations from SMEs Divyesh has extensive knowledge and experience working on renewable energy projects with international humanitarian and aid agencies using practical, bespoke, innovative solar products. He is a hands on operator and an effective communicator, who believes that solar energy will be a game changer and life saver to the most impoverished and vulnerable people on our planet.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Kat Townsend Special Assistant for Innovation and Engagement, Office of Innovation & Development Alliances, USAID Session: Innovation Zone: Emerging Innovations from SMEs In her role at USAID Kat constructs strategic communications for the office and for the Innovation pillar of USAID Forward’s reform agenda. She is also point for Open Agriculture Data Initiative, and is designing innovation workshop and trainings. She previously served on the Secretary’s innovation staff at the State Department working on the Internet Freedom agenda, mWomen initative, and tech@State and TechCamp conferences.
Liz Turner Executive Director, SUSTAIN Session: Nutrition Liz serves as Executive Director of SUSTAIN, an organization founded by food industry executives to improve nutrition in developing countries through knowledge-sharing, science and technology. Prior to this, she worked at the U.S. Congress on the House Committee on Agriculture, where she provided legislative and strategic policy support for the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Dr. Lucie van Mens Director, SUPPORT Session: Empowering Women as a Development Tool Dr. van Mens is the director of SUPPORT, a division of the Female Health Company that assists organizations in developing countries with the integration of the FC2 female condom. She has much experience in the development and management of programs for sexual health and AIDS prevention among women in Europe, Asia and Africa. Dr. van Mens has a PhD in management study.
Deborah L. Walliser Executive Director, Solsustech Incorporated Session: Food Security and Sustainable Growth Pitch Tank Deborah has been involved in the greenhouse and hydroponics industry for more than 12 years. She designed and built some of the first commercial floating lettuce systems to withstand extreme temperatures and created a commercial line of hydroponic food production facilities. Modular hydroponic units are utilized for emergency food relief and sustainably community development. Deborah also works with many tribal entities in native plant propagation.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Dr. Chris Williams Director of the Washington Office, UN-Habitat Sessions: Shelter Water & Sanitation Dr. Williams is the Director of the Washington office of UN-Habitat. Since joining the UN in 1995, he has led the NY office and served as division director for Human Settlements Financing. Previously, he worked for Neighborhood Housing Services (NY) and Kiteredde Construction Institute (Uganda). He holds a doctorate in Sociology.
Harriette Williams New York Representative and Advocacy Officer, Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS) Session: Empowering Women as a Development Tool Harriette works on program design and implementation, and coordinates international advocacy and outreach activities for the organization. Prior to joining FAS, she led in-country operations in Burundi for the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes, where she coordinated conflict prevention and early warning activities in the run-up to Burundi’s 2010 national elections.
Bob Wilson Global Procurement Manager, World Vision International Session: Pitch Tank Bob has been WVI’s Global Procurement Manager at World Vision International for the past 26 years, and has prior experience in procurement. Bob is in charge of the Global Procurement Office (GPO), supporting WVI’s National Offices by managing the procurement process efficiently and effectively, and developing integrated purchasing strategies that support WVI’s strategies, goals and objectives.
Dr. Cecil Wilson, MD President-Elect, World Medical Association Session: Health Dr. Wilson most recently served as President of the American Medical Association (AMA), and has been a member of the AMA Board of Trustees since 2002. He will assume office as President of the World Medical Association in October, and is currently a fellow and advisor for the Center for Global Health and Medical Diplomacy at the University of North Florida.
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SPEAKER PROFILES Steve Wood Vice President, DigitalGlobe Analytics Session: NGOs and Civil Society Working in Harmony with the Military Steve Wood joined DigitalGlobe in 2000 and is currently responsible for the identification and early development of imagery and related informationderived products for the U.S. Government and DigitalGlobe commercial customers. Prior to working at DigitalGlobe, Steve worked with the CIA as a Senior Imagery Advisor for fourteen years.
Samuel A. Worthington President & CEO, InterAction Session: Global Partnership for Development Since 2006, Samuel has served as the President and CEO of InterAction, the largest alliance of U.S. based international NGOs. From 1994-2006, he was President and CEO of Plan International USA. Samuel has a Masters degree with distinction from the Monterey Institute of International Studies.
Dr. Catherine Woteki Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics, and Chief Scientist, US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Session: Nutrition Prior to joining USDA, Dr. Woteki served as Global Director of Scientific Affairs for Mars Incorporated, managing the company’s research on health, nutrition, and food safety. Before this, she was Dean of Agriculture and Professor of Human Nutrition at Iowa State University. She was the first Under Secretary for Food Safety at USDA.
Mona Yacoubian Senior Advisor, Middle East and Project Director, Pathways to Progress, The Stimson Center Session: The Arab Spring Mona directs Pathways to Progress, an initiative exploring the dynamics of the Arab revolts and seeking policy solutions to ensure peace and prosperity. Mona also co-directs the Stimson-US Institute of Peace Lebanon Working Group. Previously, she served as a Special Advisor and Senior Program Officer on the Middle East at the U.S. Institute of Peace.
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