PROTECT 2010: Disaster risk reduction - International conference on 'doing business amidst new threats V'

In the wake of the many 'natural' disasters that hit the Asian region in 2009, the next PROTECT series to be held on April 15-16, 2010 devotes significant attention to disaster risk reduction.

PROTECT 2010 will bring together a pool of respected experts in the fields of disaster reduction and relief, protection of networks and critical sensitive physical assets, cyber security, business protection and continuity and general security. Focused sectoral break-out sessions are part of the conference.

Take a more active role in the international discussions on disaster risk reduction. Learn new global security techniques both for your own business continuum and for the safety of local communities where your workforce reside.

This year's PROTECT Conference is focusing on different sectors and industries for which emerging challenges from natural and man-made disasters can significantly affect their business.

There will be break-out sessions for specific sectors:

Group A – Schools, Hospitals, Hotels, Malls, Offices, Factories, Property Developers, Tourist Resorts, Others

Group B – Local government units (LGUs) and organizations responsible for safety of local communities

Group C – Banks, BPOs, Casinos, Call Centers, Airline Offices, IT Companies, Insurance Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Stock exchanges/brokerages, Others

Group D – Critical Infrastructures and Public Places – Public Utility companies (water, electricity, power), Telecoms, Bus terminals, Airports, Airlines, Mass transit trains and stations, Seaports, Shipping companies, Others