Before the Earthquake:

• Megacities and Earthquakes: an L.A. Story
  
• Life Line Security
  
• Messages of Preparedness & Communication
  
• Planning in a Seismic City
  
• Legislative Process
  
• How to Deal with What You Have

Thursday, November 13, 2008

• Field trips to various locations to experience the Great Southern California ShakeOut
  
• “Share Fair” to exchange information with the various cities present
  
• Gala Dinner
  
  During the Earthquake:
  
• Earthquake Technology in Planning & Response
  
• Utilizing Volunteers
  
• Unified Command Response

Friday, November 14, 2008

After the Earthquake:

• Sociological Response to Earthquakes
  
• Economic & Business Recovery
  
• Community Resiliency
  
• Medical Response
  

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ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE

Registration Deadline: October 12, 2008

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Conference registration is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Additional Conference Discounts are listed below.

ALL INCLUSIVE REGISTRATION: $499 USD ($549 USD on September 1)

Includes admission to the conference, attendance at all plenary and breakout sessions of your choice (subject to availability), transportation to all offsite activities, and 8 meals: Continental Breakfast on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; Lunch on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; and Dinner on Wednesday and Thursday.

SINGLE/MULTI DAY REGISTRATION: We also offer single day registrations for Wednesday November 12, Thursday November 13, and/or Friday November 14. In selecting Wednesday and Thursday, you may also choose whether to stay for dinner and the evening entertainment.

The following Conference Discounts are available:

Early-bird Registration: Register by September 1, 2008 and pay only $499 USD ($50 USD discount on registration fee).

Hotel Discounts:

1. The Omni Hotel (Conference Venue) is offering a discounted rate to conference participants ($189 USD per night).
   
   
2. Book and stay for a minimum of two (2) nights at the Omni Hotel (Conference Venue) and receive a $100 USD credit towards your hotel accommodations upon departure. This is in addition to the discounted rate that is available to conference guests. You must book your room by September 1, 2008 to receive this credit.
   
   
3. Overnight Parking for conference participants who are staying at the Omni Hotel is included ($30 USD per night value).

The City of Los Angeles International Earthquake Conference will be held in Downtown Los Angeles at the Omni Hotel atop Bunker Hill. Please visit the Conference Venue section of this site to book your room at the special conference rate.

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Cancellation of Conference Registration/Refund Policy:
Cancellations will be accepted in writing if emailed to John Bwarie at info.iec@lacity.org no later than October 12, 2008. A $25 administration fee will be charged for cancelling your registration. No cancellations will be accepted after November 5, 2008. Substitutions are welcome at any time. No-shows will be charged the full registration fee.