Search and Rescue 2009

March 30, 2009 - March 31, 2009
Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, Washington, DC, USA

Introduction

With ever-increasing advances in technology, the world has become a much smaller place. Although search and rescue has become increasingly sophisticated, the exploration for improved equipment and communications still continues. Faster helicopters with greater endurance are attracting much attention around the globe. Countries that once were on the edges of the global SAR map are now becoming firmly established SAR organisations. Building on the success of the 2008 event SAR 2009 moves to Washington DC to address this large market while retaining the event's international flavour. For key benefits on attending SAR as a delegate click here

THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON SAR
Ajay Mehta, Deputy Director US Department of Commerce, NOAA, USA

DAY TWO

SURVEILLANCE, TRACKING AND DETECTION AFLOAT: WILL SEARCH BE A THING OF THE PAST?
Neil Jordan, Engineering Manager, McMurdo, UK

LAND DISASTER PLANNING
Rhett Flater, Executive Director, American Helicopter Society, USA

EXERCISEING FOR AN URBAN DISASTER (BAM): LESSONS FROM REALITY (KATRINA/IKE)
Dewey H Perls, Field Coordinator, Disaster Resources Unit, US Agency for International Development, USA

PERSONAL PROTECTION AND DETECTION IN URBAN SAR ENVIRONMENTS
Mick McCartney, UK Fire Service College, UK

WHEN LAND BESOMES SEA - EU FLOODCOMMAND™
Neils Anderson, Project Lead EU FLOODCOMMAND™ project, UK

LOST PERSON BEHAVIOUR A SAR GUIDE PN WHERE TO LOOK – FOR LAND, AIR, AND WATER
Robert J Koester, CEO, dbS Productions LLC, USA

The full Conference Programme can be found in our Event Download section.

Exhibition

SAR 2009 provides an ideal platform to showcase your products and services before a senior audience with exceptional purchasing power.

Please refer to our floorplan for confirmed/reserved exhibitors.

For more information on exhibiting at SAR, contact Annabelle Hanlon on +44 (0)1753 727 015 or email afh@shephard.co.uk

Venue & Hotel Information

Venue

Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, 1700 Tysons Blvd, Mclean, VA 22102, USA

Indulge in elegant accommodations and superior personal service at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner - an exceptional Washington, D.C. metro area hotel. Spend the day shopping at the adjoining Tysons Galleria, dine in Maestro, our award-winning restaurant, or luxuriate at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner Day Spa. Located in Northern Virginia's most exclusive business and shopping district, the The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner hotel was named one of the top 50 hotels in the United States by the Condé Naste Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards.

Hotel Bookings

A number of rooms have been reserved at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner and are available at US$239.00 per room per night (single or double). Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes (currently 11%) in effect at the time of check-in including a 2% Occupancy tax.

All attendees are responsible for making their own reservations. All reservations need to be made no later than Tuesday 24 February 2009 in order to receive the special group rate of $239.00. After this date we cannot guarantee that the group rate will be available or that the hotel will have rooms available.

To book accommodation during SAR 2009, please complete & return the attached Booking Form to the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.

See Event Downloads for Hotel Reservation Information and Booking form.

Hotel website