Severe Weather Preparedness Program
February 20, 2018 / Minneapolis, MN
February 20, 2018 / Minneapolis, MN
The Severe Weather Preparedness Training is an advanced, 1-day training program where participants learn information about all aspects of severe and threatening weather.
Severe Weather Experts, Professional Meteorologists, and Venue Managers in coordination with Professional Sports Leagues equip attendees with proven practices on identification, messaging, media communication, and how the law imposes a duty of care and how it affects venues.
The 2018 conference is currently being developed. The following is from our 2017 program.
SWP 2017 Schedule
All sessions will be in Mesquite Ballroom at the Dallas/Addison Marriott Quorum unless otherwise stated.
Schedule is subject to change.
Schedule is subject to change.
Day 1
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7:00am - 8:00am
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Registration | |
| 7:00am - 8:00am | Morning Refreshments | |
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8:00am - 8:15am
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Welcome & Introductions
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8:15am - 9:15am
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Q&A Interview - Severe Weather Preparedness, Experiences and Lessons Learned
Paul Turner, Senior Director of Event Operations, Dallas Cowboys / AT&T Stadium
Rob Matwick, Executive Vic President, Business Operations, Texas Rangers
Billy Langenstein, Director of Event Services, U.S. Bank Stadium (SMG) |
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9:30am - 10:30am
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Identifying & Understanding Venue & Event Weather Hazards and Resources to Mitigate Risks
Janice Bunting, Executive Director, National Weather Association (NWA)
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10:45am - 11:45am
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The Use of Weather Science to Manage the Risks Extreme Weather Poses to Venues
Mike Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Executive, AccuWeather Enterprise Solutions
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11:45am - 12:45pm
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Lunch
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12:45pm - 1:45pm
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The Nexus: Risk Management, Contingency Plans & Critical Decision Pathways for Severe Weather
Peter Ashwin, Principal, Event Risk Management Solutions LLC
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| 2:00pm - 3:15pm |
Media Crisis Plan: Are you prepared for severe weather and the media storm that follows?
Jeff Crilley, CEO, Real News Public Relations, Former Emmy Winning TV Reporter
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3:15pm - 3:30pm
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Afternoon Refreshments
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3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Legal Considerations for Venue Management in Severe Weather Situations
Joseph E. Sampson, Partner, McCathern, PLLC |
