Aid & International Development Forum | OODAlink to Exhibit
on May 28 in Events posted Aid and International Development Forum, AIDF, humanitarian aid, international development, NGOs by Nancy Harvey
This summer, we will be showcasing our communication survival kits — OODAkits — to humanitarian aid and development organizations at the Aid & International Development Forum (AIDF) in Washington, D.C.
OODAlink Invited to Speak on Satcom Technologies
Our Director of Technology, Jeff Jacobson, was invited to speak at one of the event’s workshops, Optimizing Technology: Transport & ICTs, facilitated by Keith Robertory, Disaster Services Technology Manager for the American Red Cross. On Friday, July 23 (10:00 AM), Jeff will explore emerging trends in satellite communications solutions for voice and data connectivity, to which types of scenarios they’re best suited, and factors to consider when evaluating.
“By its very nature, the international development community often works in remote areas with little or no access to mobile phone or broadband services, ” Jeff explains. “And in disaster relief situations, communications infrastructure is often the first to go. We decided to participate in AIDF this year to raise awareness in these sectors about portable satcom solutions that keep people connected anywhere on the globe.”
About AIDF
AIDF, being held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on July 22-23, is currently in its fifth year. However, this is the first event to encompass the development sector as well as humanitarian aid, relief and development. The event is a worthwhile opportunity for the aid, relief and development sector to network, build partnerships and address global humanitarian and development challenges, as well as showcasing goods and services to those responsible for delivery.
As well as featuring suppliers of goods and services in the provision of disaster relief, humanitarian aid and the development of health, education and basic utilities in developing economies, the event will feature a number of workshop sessions addressing key issues such as climate change, combating infectious diseases, global partnerships for development, and logistics and procurement.
For more information, explore the AIDF Event Guide.
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