RE: [emergency-adopt-events] Emergency Interoperability Summit at the NIEM Traing Events -- Update

["Jane Harnad" <jane.harnad@oasis-open.org>]

Hi Patrick,

All of these concerns were discussed on our committee call last Friday, as
trying to convey everything via email is becoming increasingly harder. 
This is why Dee and I hope to knock it all out tomorrow on one phone call.

Trying to compete against six tracks isn't advised; however, taking the
lead on demonstrations seem to be our best bet.  (Especially since we will
be the only ones doing demos at this event & the Executive Director seemed
eager.) Since everyday, including Tuesday, consists of six consecutive
sessions and/or tracks, it was felt that it wouldn't be worth the time and
effort to produce yet another track.  Instead on Wednesday, we decided to
focus on our demos -- plus hold several small scheduled presentations
throughout the day to attract the policy makers already planning to attend
NIEM. Wednesday would also include a two-hour roundtable in the evening. 
On Thursday, we discussed holding InterOp Demos in the morning -- followed
by a special workshop designed specifically for those policy makers not
attending the NIEM event (not to exclude those attending of course).  The
format discussed was InterOp Demos in the AM with the workshop starting
after lunch.  It was also discussed that additional demonstration for
workshop attendees could take place after the workshop -- and possibly in
conjunction with a reception (in the demo room).

I'm not sure if this answers your questions.  I hope to address all of
this and any other questions/concerns tomorrow during our call.

Thanks, Jane


> Hi Patrick,
>
> This is a good point and exactly the reason that Jane was concerned about
> this venue. BUT it does seem that on day two there are many people that
> are
> focused on EM - as we all know NEIM is a very large group with a variety
> of
> IT concerns.
>
> We tried to set the schedule to ensure that we would retain the EM folks
> for
> the third day because we will not have the same level of competition for
> folks that are focused on EM.
>
> Jane,
>
> Please correct me if I am wrong about the days.
>
> Can we discuss this on the call?
>
> dee
>
>
>
>   _____
>
> From: Patrick Gannon [mailto:pgannon@warningsystems.com]
> Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2009 9:32 AM
> To: 'Jane Harnad'; emergency-adopt-events@lists.oasis-open.org
> Subject: RE: [emergency-adopt-events] Emergency Interoperability Summit at
> the NIEM Traing Events -- Update
>
>
>
> Jane,
>
>
>
> Thanks for all your work with NIEM people on this option.
>
>
>
> It appears that the only presentations we would have with this schedule is
> during breaks or meals.  That does not appear to give us much of an
> attentive audience; most conference attendees use the break periods for
> talking in the hallways or on their cell phones.
>
>
>
> Can we have a separate add-on day and one day of overlap?  Could we start
> our sessions on Tue, 29 Sep, and continue with demos on 30th?
>
>
>
> Best regards,
>
>
>
> Patrick Gannon
>
> President & COO
>
> Warning Systems, Inc.
>
> +1 256 880 8702 x104  (office)
>
> +1 256 468 4055  (mobile)
>
> +1 978 458 7478  (home-office)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From: Jane Harnad [mailto:jane.harnad@oasis-open.org]
> Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:41 PM
> To: emergency-adopt-events@lists.oasis-open.org;
> emergency-adopt@lists.oasis-open.org; emergency-sc@lists.oasis-open.org
> Subject: [emergency-adopt-events] Emergency Interoperability Summit at the
> NIEM Traing Events -- Update
> Importance: High
>
>
>
>
>
> Dear Committee Members,
>
>
>
> As you all know, I've been working over the last few days on integrating
> our
> Emergency Interoperability Summit into the large NIEM training event in
> Baltimore, Maryland.  I held several conference calls with various people
> discussing the best scenario that provides us the most visibility.  Given
> the size of the NIEM event, you can image that is no easy task.  Please
> find
> the current NIEM event program for review:
> http://www.iir.com/registration/niem/pdf/Master.pdf .  Please note:  The
> NIEM event structure includes six presentation tracks over three-four
> days.
>
>
>
>
> Key to our success at this event will be our interoperability
> demonstrations.  Donna Roy (with DHS) expressed much interest in this
> aspect.  In addition, NIEM isn't planning to hold interoperability
> demonstrations or exhibits at this particular event.  We would be the only
> ones - giving us a leg up.  Therefore, we feel that our best option will
> be
> to focus not as much on presentations, but on the interoperability
> demonstrations themselves.
>
>
>
> Below and attached is an outline of an option we would like the committee
> to
> consider.  Please review all the information and let me know if it might
> be
> possible to hold a quick special call this week to discuss it further.
> Thanks in advance, Jane
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Emergency Interoperability Summit Proposal - at NIEM Training Event
>
>
>
> *         Date: Wednesday, 30 September & Thursday 1 October
>
> *         Location:  Baltimore Hilton
>
> *         Sleeping Room Rate:  $179 per night
>
> *         Schedule:  10:00 am - 8:30 pm (Wednesday) and 9:45 am - 8:30 pm
> (Thursday)
> *see detailed draft schedule of presentation & demo times attached
>
>
>
> *         Room Setup:  One large room with 15-20 demonstration tables
> around
> the perimeter with theater seating & podium in the center of the room
>
> *         Registration:  NIEM training registration fees are $195 for gov
> employees and $395 for non-gov attendees.
> People wanting to attend the NIEM sessions will need to register using
> their
> online form.
> Our portion of the event could still be free of charge; however, we will
> need to work out all the details with the folks at NIEM.
>
> *         Interop Participant/Sponsorship Fee & Package:  Open only to
> members of OASIS - the fee per company = TBD and will include:  a
> demonstration table space; two chairs; internet connectivity; power; one
> complimentary registration for the whole NIEM/EI event; executive quote &
> company info featured in OASIS press release; conference website
> advertising
> - including logo, profile, & hyperlink; on site company promotion
> including
> - prominent venue signage and recognition in onsite attendee materials
>
>
>
>
>
>


Jane Harnad
Manager of Events, OASIS
jane.harnad@oasis-open.org
Office Hours:  Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday