In addition to the extraordinary global challenges brought by the Covid-19 pandemic, 2020 saw the continuation of deadly hurricanes and devastating storms affecting the LAC region. The 6th annual Action on Disaster Relief (ADR2021) forum will look at the nexus between health, disaster management, security organisations and agencies, and examine whether existing plans stood up to demand, whether command and communication structures were sufficient, and whether meaningful regional coordination was able to take place.
ADR2021's virtual event provides participants with all the benefits of an international conference without the travel; through the safety of one Internet browser. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact at virtual booths, access pre-recorded discussion panels complemented by live Q&A sessions, network in chat forums and meet 1-2-1 with some of the region’s leading disaster relief experts. ADR once again sets out to further regional and international cooperation and promote meaningful public-private partnerships that help harmonise the efforts of donors, communities and aid agencies across Latin America and the Caribbean.
Daily start time, workshops, live Q&A, and 1-2-1 matchmaking meeting appointments are all in Eastern Standard Time (GMT-5)