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Sunday, November 20 • 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Safe and Sound: Why Safety and Security Matter

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The news is flooded with stories of meteorological, medical, security and financial disasters at festivals. Within minutes, a festival’s reputation and financial stability can be upended. But what if these disasters could be prevented, minimized or insurable? How can preplanning and on-site crisis management reduce or eliminate risk and reduce your festival’s negative exposure. We’ll learn how from our panel of professionals in the safety and security field.
Moderators
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Jim Digby

​President & Chair of the Board of Directors, Event Safety Alliance
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Dr. John Scala

Private Weather Consultant/Broadcast Meteorologist
JOHN R. SCALA, PhD CCM, is a broadcast meteorologist with WGAL News 8 in Lancaster, PA and a private weather consultant preparing expert opinions in criminal and civil litigation including cases of personal injury, questionable death and storm-related damage. Previously, Dr. Scala... Read More →

Speakers
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Sara Gael

Director of Harm Reduction, MAPS Zendo Project
Sara Gael, M.A., is the Director of the Zendo Project, a psychedelic harm reduction organization started by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The Zendo Project sets up tranquil spaces at events with trained volunteers to help individuals having difficult... Read More →
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Charlie Jennings

SVP Operations, Danny Wimmer Presents
A concert industry veteran of thirteen years, Jennings joined Danny Wimmer Presents as Senior Vice President of Operations in 2015, and currently oversees the some of the nation’s largest rock and metal festivals, including Monster Energy AFTERSHOCK, LOUDER THAN LIFE, Monster Energy... Read More →
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Maren Steiner

Health & Safety Director, Insomniac
Maren Steiner brings more than 10 years of medical and risk management experience to some of the largest and most notable concerts and festivals in the country. In 2011, she joined Insomniac as Director of Health & Safety and brought together a team of medical professionals that are... Read More →
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Matt Weiss

Production Director, A3C Festival
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Kevan Wilkins

Productions Manager, Goldenvoice


Sunday November 20, 2016 1:30pm - 2:30pm PST
Santa Barbara Room
  Panel, Film, Food & Beverage, Music

Attendees (38)