[HOT] Fwd: [CrisisMappers] ICCM Manila now only weeks away!

[Heather Leson]

Hi Hot,
In case you or your supporters are in Manila or can travel there, the
CrisisMappers Conference and State of the Map Asia are at the end of
September.

Heather

Heather
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From: "Jen Ziemke" <jen.ziemke at gmail.com>
Date: 2 Aug 2016 18:03
Subject: [CrisisMappers] ICCM Manila now only weeks away!
To: <crisismappers at googlegroups.com>
Cc:

Remember to *register for the upcoming ICCM in Manila*, which is now only
> weeks away: Sept 28-Oct 6, 2016.  Stay tuned for exciting information about
> our keynotes, that will be announced this week!
>
>
> *Register here
> <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-international-conference-of-crisis-mappers-2016-building-resilience-tickets-26286341154?utm>*
>
>
> The International Conference of Crisis Mappers (ICCM) especially thanks
> this year's donors and partners, without whom the conference would
> certainly not be possible.  They are: The Rockefeller Foundation
> <https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/>, Making All Voices Count
> <http://www.makingallvoicescount.org/>, The Ayala Corporation
> <http://www.ayala.com.ph/>, Unilab <http://www.unilab.com.ph/>, the
> ICT4Peace Foundation <http://ict4peace.org/>, The American Red Cross
> <http://www.redcross.org/mo2>, The Palace Pool Club
> <http://poolclub.thepalacemanila.com/>, and John Carroll University
> <http://sites.jcu.edu/>.
>
>
>
> ​
>
> The main host for ICCM 2016 is *Map the Philippines
> <http://celinaagaton.com/map-the-philippines/>*.
>
>
> *Why Manila?*
>
> The response to severe challenges brought about by Super Typhoon Haiyan &
> recent crises in the Asian region demonstrate that experiences in this
> community offer much to teach on crowdsourcing, humanitarian technology,
> participatory mapping, & microtasking for crisis response. This year’s
> theme, *Building Resilience: Inclusive Innovations in Crisis Mapping*, is
> focused on the UN Sustainable Development Goals and will highlight how
> local populations can prepare for shocks to infrastructure and systems as
> well as the role of NGO’s, volunteers, and technical communities in
> partnering with the people from threatened areas.
>
>
> *Concept Agenda*
> Wed, Sept 28 – Evening Welcome Reception & *Tech & Analysis Fair
> <http://www.attendiccm.com/tech-analysis-fair/>*
>
> Thurs, Sept 29 – Day 1 – *Main Plenary*
>
> 8:30a: Coffee & registration
>
> 10a: Opening Remarks
>
> 10.15a: *Ignite Session I* <http://www.attendiccm.com/ignite-talks/>
>
> 11.15a: Philippines in Context: Historical Context to Crisis & Opportunity
>
> 11.30a: Keynote 1
>
> 12p: Lunch
>
> 2p: Lessons Learned from Haiyan & Beyond, Keynote 2 & 3
>
> 3p: Regional Context: Keynote 4 & 5
>
> 4p: Moderated Fireside Chat with Keynote Speakers & Interactive Q&A
>
> 5p: *Ignite Session II* <http://www.attendiccm.com/ignite-talks/>
>
> 6p: A word from our sponsors & closing plenary.
>
> Conference Reception and Afterhours.
>
> Conference MC: Sanjana Hattotuwa
>
>
> Fri, Sept 30 – Day 2 – *Self-Organized Sessions
> <http://www.attendiccm.com/self-organized-sessions/>*
>
> October 1 – FREE Field Visit A in Manila: Project NOAH & Disaster Agencies
>
> October 2 – FREE Field Visit B Outside Manila: SDG Mapping
>
> October 3 – 6 Paid Field Visit C – Disaster Resilience Palawan
>
>
> *FREE Field Visit A in Manila: Project NOAH*
> Project NOAH is the Department of Science and Technology's Nationwide
> Operational Assessment of Hazards and includes a tour of local disaster
> agencies. The field visit will include a tour of their facilities and
> disaster mapping labs, and participation in their various hazard mapping
> initiatives. Project NOAH's Executive Director, Alfredo M. F. A. Lagmay was
> awarded the 2015 Plinius Medal
> <http://www.egu.eu/awards-medals/plinius/2015/alfredo-mahar-lagmay/> for
> his outstanding interdisciplinary natural-hazard research and
> natural-disaster engagement in the Philippines, particularly with respect
> to volcanic hazards, earthquakes, typhoons, landslides, storm surges and
> floods. Presently there are nine(9) component projects under the NOAH
> program, namely: Hydromet Sensors Development, DREAM-LIDAR 3D Mapping,
> Flood NET – Flood Information Network, Strategic Communication
> Intervention, Disaster Management using WebGIS, Enhancing Geohazard Mapping
> through LIDAR and High-resolution Imagery, Doppler System Development,
> Landslide Sensors Development, Storm Surge Inundation Mapping, & Weather
> Information Integration for System Enhancement (WISE).
>
>
> *FREE Field Visit B Outside Manila: Sustainable Development Goals - SDG
> Mapping*:
>
> Meet a unique community that lives within the intersection of typhoon,
> flood, volcano, and landslide risk. Tagaytay City is located 1.5 hours from
> Manila in a fertile agriculture region known for its scenic crater lake and
> cooler climate. Mapping activities will include understanding the impact of
> disease, nutrition and disaster risk in the resilience of communities.
>
>
> *PAID Field Visit C: Disaster Resiliency Excursion to Palawan*
> Join our Palawan island expedition Tao Philippines. Palawan is a *UNESCO
> Biosphere Reserve
> <http://www.unesco.org/mabdb/br/brdir/directory/biores.asp?mode=all&code=PHI+02>*,
> home to indigenous peoples, more than a hundred marine and terrestrial
> threatened species, and located along the Typhoon Haiyan corridor.This
> expedition combines stretches of pure sailing with time for exploring the
> islands, reefs, and villages along the way. In partnership with Map the
> Philippines' food security, environment, and climate change mapping
> program, you'll learn about disaster and resilience programs in this unique
> remote community. Note: You will be given information to book with @ *Tao
> Philippines <http://taophilippines.com/sailing-tao-experience/>* directly.
> This is not a Free event.
>
>
> *Registration *
> $300 Corporate/Government
> $250 NGO
> $50 Students & Local Attendees
>
> *All prices are quoted in US Dollars and cover your attendance for all of
> the main conference events from September 28-30.
>
>
> We hope to see you in Manila!
>
>
> Sincerely,
> Team ICCM
>
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