About this Event
Building Linkages in Emergency Management is a conference that brings together emergency management professionals, first responders, and senior municipal staff to share best practices and lessons learned from managing real-world disaster responses. The event provides an excellent opportunity to network with peers and industry partners while supporting the ongoing development and strengthening of organizational emergency management programs and procedures.
June 2 - 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
June 3 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Conference Price: $400 plus HST Early Bird until April 24, 2026
We are currently working on confirming additional speakers for the agenda. Updates will be made here as soon as they are confirmed.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Single / Double Occupancy Group Rate: $159 per room per night
Staybridge Suites Occupancy Group Rate: $189 per room per night
***Room rates are subject to applicable fees and taxes. Parking, no charge.***
Reserve by phone:
Call 1-877-688-2324 ext. 2 to make a reservation and quote Building Linkages in Emergency Management by Friday May 1, 2026 for the group rate.
Reserve online:
Online booking link for the event: Booking code NWE
Reservations using the link must be made by Friday May 1, 2026. Any reservations made after the cutoff date will be subject to availability and the prevailing rate.
If guests wish to book room types other than those listed under the group block, or wish to arrive early, or extend their stay, call the hotel directly 1-877-688-2324 ext. 2 to make the reservation.
Agenda
KEYNOTE: The Golden Hour - How will you spend yours?
Host: Regina Phelps, EMS Solutions Inc.
Info: When faced with a fast-moving and potentially catastrophic incident, what factors will enhance your ability to respond rapidly and effectively? Every organization confronts this challenge as current threats increase in intensity and frequency. Ransomware, malware, denial-of-service attacks, and cyber intrusions have underscored the importance of an organization’s effectiveness during the initial moments and hours of a crisis.
The term “Golden Hour” was first described by R. Adams Cowley, MD, when he recognized that the sooner trauma patients reached definitive care (within 60 minutes of injury) the better their chances of survival. What your organization does in those first few minutes and hours can make all the difference. To achieve this, you need a solid assessment and communication process, along with a crisis management team that understands its roles and responsibilities.
A fast-paced look at how to ensure the first hour of a crisis is truly golden for your organization.
AI Enabled Digital Twins in Emergency Management
Host: Jean-Philippe Tizi, Executive Director, KPMG
Ethical Hacker-What 25 Yrs of Cyber Attacking Taught Me About Emerg. Resp.
Host: Robert Beggs, CEO, DigitalDefence
From Command to Connection: Continuously Improving our Emergency Responses
Host: Madelyn Law, PhD, Dir, Quality, Patient Safety & Risk
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines Conf Ctr, an IHG Hotel, 327 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, Canada
CAD 452.00






