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The increasing prevalence of unconventional attacks underscores the urgent need for robust preparedness. To address this, the U.S. National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health (NCDMPH) hosted a series of three impactful events in Bethesda, Maryland. These gatherings featured leading experts from the U.S. and internationally, who shared lessons learned, assessed future threats, and discussed vital response strategies. Dive into our event recaps to capture the depth and breadth of these critical conversations. Find detailed information about each event's focus below.
Crisis Leadership: Voices from the Epicenter of Unconventional Health Threats
The first symposium will focus on lessons learned from recent events and will include speakers with direct experience managing the response to mass casualty events, including the attacks in New Orleans and Magdeburg, Germany.
Day Two | April, 2025
The Unthinkable: Preparing for the Next Generation of Health Threats
The second symposium will focus on examining the nature of future events and will include speakers from around the world with direct responsibility for protecting the health and safety of large populations surrounding a variety of high-profile mass gatherings
Day Three | May 13, 2025
Building Capacity for Emerging Threats: A New Framework for Preparedness
The third and final symposium will focus on needed changes to preparedness and response activities to meet the challenges of current and future health threats from unconventional attack methods.
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