AIDF Global Disaster Relief Summit

WASHINGTON, DC, USA - The summit strives to enable quicker and better response during crisis and catastrophes in a more effective, sustainable and cost-efficient way. The agenda was developed in consultation with key organizations, such as UNOCHA, World Vision, UNOPS, USAID, Red Cross, World Bank and CIPS. This year’s program focuses on best practice in logistics and transport, Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Partnerships & Financing, Security & Logistical Challenges in the Middle East, Emergency Communications & Operations.

By attending you’ll hear the latest trends in relief and crisis management, discover new innovations and practical solutions, compare your approaches and benefit from first-hand insight from your peers and partners. AIDF will help you to build long lasting partnerships and more effective collaborations. In only two days you will discover new business opportunities, exchange ideas and influence the global debate on improving disaster relief and recovery.

Throughout the two day summit, there will be numerous opportunities for the attendees to engage and discuss hot topics in more detail and beyond the limits of the conference rooms. Participate in a series of engaging and interactive round table discussions as well as practical workshops.

Last year’s event brought together humanitarian experts from NGOs, UN and government, military and the private sector for two days of thought-provoking discussions on how to improve disaster response. This year 400 delegates representing NGOs, UN agencies, Government, Donors, Military and humanitarian agencies are expected to attend.