2013 Rising Seas Summit:
Understanding Sea Level Rise in the Face of Extreme Events and an Uncertain Economy
June 18-20, 2013 | Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hosted at the Westin Beach Resort
Visit www.SeaLevelRiseSummit.org for the latest updates.
The inaugural Rising Seas Summit will bring professionals from national and local government, industry, academic institutions and environmental NGOs together to highlight the interrelationships between sea level rise, climate change and extreme events. Understanding, anticipating and adapting to water related threats is critical to national security and a stable economy. Sea level rise will continue to damage coastal ecosystems and inland water systems, and the recent catastrophic impacts of Hurricane Sandy have demonstrated the risks faced by all coastal communities on the U.S. eastern seaboard. These new environmental challenges require that stakeholders share knowledge and work together to reduce and mitigate environmental and social degradation induced by climate change.
Rising Seas Summit Program Topics
- A primer on sea level rise, including drivers, projections and implications;
- Analyses of recent reports published by the GAO, Army Corps of Engineers, National Climate Assessment and National Academies;
- Modeling and planning for sea level rise;
- Assessing risks to transportation infrastructure and developing resilience plans;
- Case studies from domestic and international communities already adapting to sea level rise;
- Quantifying the short-term and long-term economic implications; and
- Managing risks related to more frequent and significant extreme events.
Confirmed Speakers
- Brian Bidolli — Executive Director, Greater Bridgeport Regional Council
- Olga Dominguez — Assistant Administrator, Office of Strategic Infrastructure & Senior Sustainability Officer, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
- John Englander — Author, High Tide on Main Street: Rising Sea Level and the Coming Coastal Crisis
- Joan Fitzgerald — Interim Dean and Professor, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University
- Kathy Freas — Director, Global Water Business Group, CH2M Hill
- Brian Holland — Climate Program Director, ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability USA
- Marilys Nepomechie — Professor, Department of Architecture, Florida International University
- Rebecca Ranich — Director, Federal Energy Management/Sustainability Initiative, Deloitte
- Tommy Strowd — Director, Operations Maintenance & Construction Division, South Florida Water Management District
- Harold Wanless — Professor and Department Chair, Department of Geological Services, University of Miami
- Dozens of additional speakers to be announced shortly
Schedule at a Glance
The program agenda for the 2013 Rising Seas Summit is in development and will be published shortly. The following is a schedule at a glance for the program.
Tuesday (June 18, 2013):
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8:00am – 6:00pm
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Registration Open
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9:00am – 5:00pm
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Pre-Conference Workshops and Roundtables
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12:00pm – 5:00pm
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Exhibitor Setup
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5:30pm – 7:00pm
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Welcome Reception
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Wednesday (June 19, 2013):
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7:30am – 6:00pm
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Registration Open
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7:30am – 8:30pm
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Coffee, Pastries & Networking
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8:30am – 10:30am
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Plenary Session A
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10:30am – 11:00am
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Break
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11:00am – 12:15pm
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Plenary Session B
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12:15pm – 1:30pm
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Lunch with Special Guest Speaker
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1:30pm – 3:00pm
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Breakout Session 1
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3:00pm – 3:30pm
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Break
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3:30pm – 5:00pm
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Breakout Session 2
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5:30pm – 7:00pm
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Cocktail Reception
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Thursday (June 20, 2013):
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7:30am – 12:00pm
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Registration Open
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7:30am – 8:30pm
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Coffee, Pastries & Networking
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8:30am – 10:30am
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Plenary Session A
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10:30am – 11:00am
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Break
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11:00am – 12:30pm
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Breakout Session 3
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12:30pm – 1:30pm
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Lunch
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1:30pm – 2:30pm
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Roundtable Session 1
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2:30pm – 2:45pm
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Break
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2:45pm – 3:45pm
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Roundtable Session 2
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3:45pm
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Summit Concludes
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For more information about this program,
please contact Melissa Lembke at 202-496-7390.
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Click Here to Register!
Registration Fees:
General: $450
Government: $350
Early Bird Special:
Register by May 1 and receive a discount on registration
($100 for general admission,
$50 for government)
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Co-Presented by:
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Venue & Lodging Information
Westin Beach Resort
321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Lodging Rates:
Single/Double – $179
Triple – $204
Quad – $229
Online Reservations:
Click here
Phone Reservations:
888-627-7108
Reservations Deadline:May 28, 2013
Hotel reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms at the ACCO group rate will sell out before the deadline, so we advise you to make your reservation as early as possible. |
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Speaker
Recommendation Deadline is Today
Before submitting a name, please make sure that the individual you are recommending is a recognized subject matter expert with strong public speaking skills.
Please e-mail recommendations byclicking here.
Submissions must include “Speaker Recommendation” in the subject line, and should provide the following information:
> Basic contact information, title and affiliation;
> Short biography (maximum 2-3 paragraphs);
> Area of expertise and suggested topic for presentation; and
> Current work, media coverage or publications, or recent speaking engagements.
The deadline for submitting suggested speakers for the 2013 Rising Seas Summit is April 15, 2013. |
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