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In Melbourne, Australia, the 77th Annual Emergency Media and Public Affairs (EMPA) Conference aims to work toward and explore best-practice in connecting within communities during times of disaster.
The EMPA is the only organization in the world composed of emergency response and recovery media, public affairs, crisis communication and corporate media relation practitioners. The EMPA conference will take place June 2 - June 4 in Melbourne, Australia.
Confirmed Speakers:
Bob Jensen, Dept of Homeland Security, USA
Barbara Ryan, University of Southern QLD
Craig Lapsley, Fire Services Commissioner, VIC
Mark Crosweller, Director-General, EMA
Dr Lynda Shevellar, University of QLD
Ian Mannix, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Andrew Edwards, NSW State Emergency Service
Click here for conference details.
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