Centerlines - April 2008 - (Page 49) C O N F E R E N C E P R E V IE W S A N D R E V IE W S Previews and Crisis Media Relations Communications Seminar April 3-4, 2008 Media relations specialists gather in Dallas will focus on how to use and respond to new media and today’s YouTube world. Sky Harbor’s Julie Rodriquez and Minneapolis’ Pat Hogan will report on their encounters with cell phonecamera equipped citizen journalists who have posted clips on YouTube. Also, a panel will explain how new media can be used to keep travelers informed on construction projects. Blue Grass Airport’s Brian Ellestad will share his experiences on crisis management following the August 2006 crash of a Comair jet. Participants will also receive hands-on training on the do’s and don’ts on working on camera and handling a news conference. For more information and registration, visit http://www.aci-na.org/ conferences/detail?eventId=50. Also, Embry-Riddle’s Richard Pernell will offer advice on managing a multigenerational workforce. Attorneys Tom Kassin and Ellen Ham of Ford & Harrison will provide an update on employment law issues. The pair will also field questions on a variety of legal issues facing the human resource staff at airports today. Reclaiming the Sky author Tom Murphy will discuss his program with Fordham University to develop resiliency in airport and aviation workers to better handle the stress of the workplace. For more information and registration, visit http://www.aci-na.org/ conferences/detail?eventId=53. Reviews Risk Insurance and Management Jan. 16-18, 2008 The two-day conference in Fort Lauderdale drew 108 attendees. The state of the airport liability insurance market was detailed along with an overview of the property insurance market. Presentations available at http://www.aci-na.org/index/ elibrary_2008_insurance. Accommodating Passenger and Airline Needs During Irregular Operations Jan 17-18, 2008 As a follow-up to a September meeting in Dallas, 110 gathered in Crystal City, Va., to discuss steps airports can take during a irregular event. National media outlets covered the event’s wrap-up press conference. Presentations available at http://www.aci-na.org/index/ elibrary_2008_irrops. Business Information Technologies Conference Economics and Finance Conference April 28-30, 2008 For two days in April the Omni Interlocken Resort in Broomfield, Colo., will host the annual Business Information Technologies Conference and the Economics and Finance Conference. In a joint session on the first day, there will be a state of the industry presentation. On the second day, four airports executives will discuss strategic investing in information technology. Several roundtable discussion concerning various aspects of information technology will be the focus of the BIT conference. Topics in the Economics and Finance Conference include non-traditional revenue streams, parking revenue, airline rates and charges, the future of duty-free shops and pricing dilemmas for concessionaires. For more information on the BIT Conference and registration, visit http://www.aci-na.org/conferences/detail?eventId=56. For more information on the Economics and Finance Conference and registration, visit http://www.aci-na.org/ conferences/detail?eventId=66. Legal Issues April 15-18, 2008 The first two days of this four-day conference in Coral Springs, Fla,, will be devoted to a variety of insurance topics. Sessions on rental cars, environment, security, congestion management, airport finance and privatization round out the final two days. There will be an airport members-only update on pending litigation facing the industry. For more information and registration, visit http://www.aci-na.org/ conferences/detail?eventId=51. Air Service Data and Planning Jan. 24-25, 2008 Ninety-four attended this two-day seminar in New Orleans, which featured three airports presenting case studies on efforts to draw or retain airlines. Presentations available at http://www.aci-na.org/index/ elibrary_2008_airservice. CEO Forum Feb. 7-8, 2008 This invitation-only event in Las Vegas drew 110, who received extensive briefings on the state of aviation industry as well as pending legislation and regulations. Human Resources April 17-18, 2008 Running concurrent with the Spring Legal Conference in Coral Springs is the first Human Resources Conference. The event is built around a theme of Building Great Airports with Great Staff. Les Russell of The Paradies Shops will lead a discussion on creating an organizational culture of excellence. Public Safety and Security March 3-5, 2008 Las Vegas congresswoman Rep. Shelley Berkley (D-Nev.) was the keynote speaker at this event, which drew about 138. 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