September 25, 2006, Toronto, Ontario - The Association of Public-Safety
Communications Officials (APCO) Canada and the National Emergency Number
Association (NENA) Ontario are jointly hosting the first conference and
trade show recognizing the expertise of the public safety
telecommunications professionals from around the world. "9-1-1 in Any
Language" will be held at the Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center in
downtown Toronto, September 30 - October 4.
The conference will feature over 66 exhibitors occupying over 88 booths.
Amongst the keynote speakers will be Julian Fantino, the Ontario
Commissioner of Emergency Management and Captain Steve Gordon of the New
Orleans Police Department. In addition, delegates are confirmed to be
coming from the U.S., India, Nepal, the United Kingdom and Australia.
"On behalf of APCO Canada and NENA Ontario I encourage the global pubic
safety telecommunications community to come experience Toronto and enjoy
the networking, education and fun '9-1-1 in Any Language' will offer," APCO
Canada President Dave Ralph said.
For more information, visit www.apco.ca/conference/. To obtain a
complimentary press pass, please contact Dave Ralph at (416) 523-4512 or
dave.ralph[at]apco.ca.
About APCO Canada
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials of Canada, Inc.
is Canada's professional organization dedicated to the enhancement of
public safety communications. APCO serves the professional needs of its
membership by creating a platform for setting professional standards,
addressing professional issues and providing education, products and
services for people who manage, operate, maintain and supply the
communications systems used by police, fire and emergency medical dispatch
agencies throughout the Country. For more information, visit APCO Canada
online at www.apco.ca.
About NENA Ontario
The National Emergency Number Association is one of the 46 affiliated
State/Province chapters located throughout North America. NENA's mission is
to foster the technological advancement, availability and implementation of
a universal emergency telephone number system (9-1-1). In carrying out its
mission, NENA promotes research, planning, training and education. For more
information, visit NENA Ontario online at www.nenaontario.com.