2024 Whole Community Integration Summit

You are cordially invited to join us for the Maryland Department of Emergency Management's 2024 Whole Community Integration Summit, Rooted and Ready: A Whole Community Approach.

This daylong event will be filled with information and engagement as we examine trends, threats, and technology in partnerships and preparedness as we look at the year ahead.

Featuring a variety of topics and networking opportunities, attendees will hear from cross-sector panels and engage in discussions featuring leaders in business, industry, faith-based, and nonprofit, including subject matter experts. Public sector, private sector, and nonprofit professionals will come together to refocus efforts to improve Whole Community resiliency in Maryland.

Featuring:

• Secretary Russell J. Strickland, Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) & President of National Emergency Management Association (NEMA)

Keynote Speaker:

• Chief Jason Lando, City of Frederick Police, former Commander Pittsburgh Police Department, Tree of Life Incident 2018

Discussion Topics:

• Bringing Nontraditional Partners to the Table
• Private Public Partnerships Tabletop Activity
• Intelligence to Look at 2024’s Threats and Hazards

Breakout Session Topics Include:

• Statewide Resilience and Sustainability
• Dialogue on Advancing Physical Space Security

• Migrant Support in Maryland
• Weather Technology for Decision Making
• Achieving Equity in Recovery
• Leveraging Private Sector Investment for Mitigation

Attendees will:

• Immerse themselves in a room of risk management professionals with diverse backgrounds;
• Join in on dialogue with Q&A interactions with panelists;
• Learn about resources for business resiliency;
• Be a part of networking opportunities the day of and after the event.

Additional Details:

• This event will be held at the Sheraton Baltimore North – Located in Towson, MD.
• Parking is free.
• Light breakfast pastries and coffee will be offered in the morning; lunch is also included.
• Virtual sessions will be offered following the event for continued engagement.

Accessibility:

• We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully.
• If you have accessibility or dietary needs you would like us to know about, we invite you to share them through this registration form. This will help us to provide seamless accommodation leading up to the Summit.
• For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, you may also contact Cory Edwards at cory.edwards1@maryland.gov.