October 07 Wednesday 14:30 – 16:00 Session DEV.2 Room G ICT innovations in emergency response and disaster relief The innovation, interoperability and usage of Information and Communication Technology systems in crisis management situations is about prevention, mitigation and disaster management for saving lives and preventing the destruction of property and infrastructure. Telecommunication infrastructure is often damaged or destroyed upfront by natural disasters, hampering effective relief and recovery efforts. Disaster preparedness and emergency response frameworks need to prioritize ICT infrastructure as essential for relief operations. KEY QUESTIONS: – What are the key factors to take into account with regards to ICTs in emergency response frameworks? How can ICTs help in disaster recovery and relief operations? What technological innovations need to be implemented? – How can we better use the ICTs we already have? And what are key lessons to be learned from past experience? Moderator Mr Patrick McDougal, Vice President, Corporate Development, Inmarsat (United Kingdom) Panellists Mr Jeffrey White, Regional Director EMEA & Russia, Iridium Satellite LLC (United States) Mr Michel Bobillier, Global Business Development Executive, Trusted Identity Initiative, IBM Corporation (United States) Dr Sven Gustav Rohte, Chief Commercial Officer, Thuraya Telecommunications Co (United Arab Emirates) 74