Emergency Preparedness
and Management Workshop
Organizers
Overview of the Workshop
Emergency Preparedness and Management Workshop
Date: October 7–8, 2025
Location: FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus | Miami, Florida
The Emergency Preparedness and Management Workshop, hosted by the UNITED NATIONS International Training Center CIFAL Miami, is a high-impact, regional initiative designed to enhance the emergency planning, coordination, and response capabilities of airports across the Caribbean and the Southeastern United States.
Exclusive Add-ons for Registered Participants
Networking Reception (from 6:30 pm on October 6, 2025) at Florida International University (FIU)
Participants who complete the workshop will receive an Official Certificate of Participation issued by UNITAR/CIFAL.
Register
Registration for this dynamic 2-day conference is FREE (Sponsor-Supported).
Who's It For?
The workshop is designed for government officials, airport professionals, emergency planners and responders, industry leaders, civil protection agencies, private sector companies, and community stakeholders for two days of training, collaboration, and scenario-based exercises/ Key topics include:
- Updates on emergency planning and regulatory frameworks (FAA & ICAO)
- Airport incident review and response strategies
- Community engagement and stakeholder collaboration
- Continuity of operations
- Emergency planning for people with disabilities
- Resource acquisition strategies
- Cybersecurity and technological solutions
Why Miami?
Miami, Florida is a dynamic and strategic location for the 2025 Emergency Preparedness Workshop, offering both professional depth and personal enrichment for participants from across the Americas.
A Hub for Regional Preparedness and Innovation
As a global gateway and one of the most active international transit points in the Western Hemisphere, Miami International Airport (MIA) and the Port of Miami play essential roles in disaster response, logistics coordination, and humanitarian relief throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Miami’s robust emergency management ecosystem—featuring top institutions like Florida International University (FIU), Miami-Dade County Emergency Management, and the Florida Department of Transportation—makes the city a real-world classroom for best practices in crisis planning, coordination, and continuity of operations.
This workshop will allow participants to explore firsthand how Miami has built resilient, collaborative frameworks for managing threats ranging from natural disasters to cyberattacks. Attendees will gain insight into successful models of inter-agency coordination, infrastructure resilience, and inclusive emergency planning.
A Leading Center for Training and Collaboration
Cultural Capital Meets Global Connectivity
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hampton Inn Miami Airport West – Doral (3620 NW 79th Ave, Doral, FL 33166).
The discounted rate is USD 120 (plus tax).
Rate includes:
- Airport transfer from Miami Intl
- Free Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free Breakfast
Travel
Whether you’re traveling from across the United States or from abroad, getting to Miami is convenient, well-connected, and efficient.
For U.S. Domestic Travelers
Miami is easily accessible from all major U.S. cities, with nonstop flights from hubs like New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the busiest airports in the U.S. and offers extensive domestic flight options with major carriers including American Airlines, Delta, and United.
For International Travelers
Miami is an international hub, welcoming direct flights from over 100 cities worldwide, including those in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Canada. MIA offers full customs and immigration services, and its multilingual support staff and signage make arrival and transit seamless for international guests.
We recommend that travelers from abroad:
- Check visa requirements and apply in advance if needed (e.g., B-1/B-2 visa for business visitors).
- Have a valid passport with at least six months of validity.
- Confirm any additional documentation or entry guidelines based on your country of origin.
Airport staff and visitor services at MIA are equipped to assist with international arrivals, currency exchange, baggage services, and directions to the city’s many hotels and neighborhoods.
Travel Tip
We recommend arriving a day early (October 5 or 6) to participate in the optional cybersecurity seminar (October 6, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm) and welcome reception (October 6, 6:30 pm) at FIU’s Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum, a great way to connect with fellow attendees and get acclimated.
Have any questions?
Please contact us!
Dr. Patricia Ryan
CIFAL Miami Center
Director of Training and Assistant Director
[email protected]
305 978 2920
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