Agenda – Georgia Emergency Communications Conference

The Conference Committee reserves the right to make unannounced changes to the agenda based on unforeseen circumstances. This agenda does not guarantee the delivery of any specific course.

Daily registration will close at 9:00 a.m. and will not reopen until 7:30 a.m. the next day. Please arrive in time to register before the registration booth closes; otherwise, you will not be able to attend any training sessions or conference activities until you receive your badge.

SundayMarch 4, 2018

12:00p — 4:00p

Conference and Registration Setup

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

4:00p — 6:00p

Early Registration

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

MondayMarch 5, 2018

7:00a — 9:00a

Registration

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

7:00a — 8:00a

Continental Breakfast

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

8:00a — 9:00a

New Attendee Orientation, Welcome, and Opening Ceremonies

Super Session - Ballroom C

9:15a — 10:45a

Hope In the Midst of Chaos: Fire & Medical Communications Response to the Route 91 Festival Shooting in Las Vegas

Super Session - Ballroom C

11:00a — 12:00p

Preparing Your PSAP for Severe Weather

Super Session - Ballroom C

12:00p — 1:30p

Luncheon Provided and Business Meetings of Georgia APCO & NENA

1:30p — 3:45p

Elder & At-Risk Abuse

Ballroom A

1:30p — 2:30p

Pipeline Awareness

Ballroom B

1:30p — 2:30p

To EMD or Not to EMD

Ballroom C

2:45p — 3:45p

You called 911 for THAT!!??

Ballroom B

2:45p — 3:45p

Myths About Text-to911

Ballroom C

4:00p — 5:00p

POST Updates

Ballroom A

4:00p — 5:00p

Stress in the 911 Center

Ballroom B

4:00p — 5:00p

I’m a Supervisor! – What Do I need to Know?

Ballroom C

5:30p — 7:30p

User’s Group Meetings**

Various

7:30p — 10:30p

Bingo at The Convention Center

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

**Users’ Groups Meetings are arranged directly by vendors and are not an official part of the GECC.

TuesdayMarch 6, 2018

7:00a — 8:00a

Registration

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

7:00a — 8:00a

Continental Breakfast

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

8:00a — 4:00p

Vendor Setup

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

8:00a — 9:30a

Forsyth Co Georgia – Courthouse Shooting

Super Session - Ballroom C

9:45a — 10:45a

Local Government 911 Authority Legislative & Local Authority Updates

Super Session - Ballroom C

11:00a — 12:00P

Georgia Open Records for 911

Ballroom A

11:00a — 12:00P

Destination: Excellence In Training

Ballroom B

11:00a — 12:00P

What Law Enforcement Officers Need You to Know

Ballroom C

12:00p — 1:15p

Lunch on Your Own

1:15p — 2:15p

911 Directors Association

Ballroom A

1:15p — 2:15p

Preparing your Center for Aircraft Incidents

Ballroom B

1:15p — 2:15p

The Three P’s and their effect on 911 Communications

Ballroom C

2:30p — 3:30p

GPSTC Updates

Ballroom A

2:30p — 5:00p

Autism Spectrum Disorder & Public Safety Personnel

Ballroom B

2:30p — 3:30p

Office of Emergency Communications

Ballroom C

3:45p — 5:00p

Mental Health 911

Ballroom A

3:45p — 5:00p

Child Abduction Response Team (C.A.R.T.)

Ballroom C

5:00p — 8:00p

Vendor Welcome Reception

Vendor Exhibit Area

5:00p — 8:00p

Exclusive Vendor Hours

Vendor Exhibit Area

WednesdayMarch 7, 2018

7:30a — 9:00a

Registration

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

7:30a — 9:00a

Breakfast in the Vendor Hall

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

7:30a — 9:00a

Exclusive Vendor Hours

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

9:00a — 10:00a

Requesting an Aircraft – Behind the Scenes

Ballroom A

9:00a — 10:00a

¡AY CARAMBA! Understanding Language and Cultural Barriers on 911 Calls

Ballroom B

9:00a — 10:00a

FirstNet – LMR Demo

Ballroom C

10:15a — 11:30a

Essential skills for successful management in public safety administration

Ballroom A

10:15a — 11:30a

#iam911

Ballroom C

11:30a — 1:00p

Lunch with the Vendors

1:00p — 3:00p

Exclusive Vendor Hours

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

3:30p — 5:00p

Courtroom Demeanor & Testimony

Ballroom A

3:30p — 5:00p

Media Relations

Ballroom B

3:30p — 5:00p

Professional Conduct (Telephone)

Ballroom C

3:30p — 5:00p

Vendor Breakdown

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

6:00p — 9:00p

Awards Banquet

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

ThursdayMarch 8, 2018

7:00a — 8:00a

Registration

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

7:00a — 8:30a

Continental Breakfast

Columbus Trade and Convention Center

8:30a — 10:45a

TERT Deployment to Collier County Florida – Hurricane Irma

Ballroom A

12:00a — 1:30p

Lunch on Your Own

12:00p — 1:000p

Gang Awareness

Ballroom A

12:00p — 1:000p

Morale: Boosting it, Getting it and Keeping It!

Ballroom C

1:15p — 2:30p

CyberSecurity for 911

Ballroom A

2:45p — 4:45p

Closing-GECC Chairs

Ballroom A

4:45p — 5:00p

Dismissal

Ballroom A