LEARN | GROW | DISCOVER | CONNECT NENA 2013 orking in 9-1-1 puts you on the front lines of emergency response. Every day you work to solve the problems of the citizens you serve in their time of need, but what about the issues that you face while striving to enable the most effective and efficient response possible? Where can you find solutions to the challenges you face today, as well as those just beyond the horizon? At NENA 2013 you will not only hear about the public safety issues of the present and the future, but also gain practical, real-world know-how that you can take home with you and put into action immediately. You will be connected to the pulse of 9-1-1, joining thousands of public safety professionals, telecommunications specialists, and federal, state, and local policymakers for a week filled with chances to develop a keen understanding of the near and long-term issues facing public safety and build the skill-sets necessary to tackle these challenges head on. W No matter what your role is in public safety, NENA 2013 delivers the education, resources, and contacts you need to be better equipped to do your job and actively prepare for the road ahead. Featuring inspiring keynote speakers, dozens of education and training sessions designed to inform and empower, comprehensive full-day and multi-day courses and workshops with real-world applications, unparalleled opportunities to network with peers and make the right connections, and an Expo Hall showcasing cutting-edge products and services, NENA 2013 is the must-attend event of the year for today’s emergency communications professional. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it! NENA THE A S S O C I AT I O N About NENA: The 9-1-1 Association ® NENA serves the public safety community as the only professional organization solely focused on 9-1-1 policy, technology, operations, and education issues. With more than 7,000 members in 48 chapters across North America and around the globe, NENA promotes the implementation and awareness of 9-1-1 and international three-digit emergency communications systems. NENA works with public policy leaders, emergency services and telecommunications industry partners, like-minded public safety associations, and other stakeholder groups to develop and carry out critical programs and initiatives to improve 9-1-1; to facilitate the creation of an IP-based Next Generation 9-1-1 system; and to establish industry-leading standards, training, and certifications. Find out more at www.nena.org. 2 www. nena.org/nena2013