~ Springfield, Missouri will be hosting the Crisis Leadership Summit for Preparedness on Thursday, Oct. 30. The event is expected to draw nearly 300 professionals from 65 cross-sector organizations who are looking to learn how to effectively navigate and manage crises. The summit will feature two experts from Harvard University who specialize in emergency preparedness and disaster response.

Registration for the summit is still open at bit.ly/sgfsummit, with tickets priced at $50. Attendees can expect to engage in nationally recognized programming developed by the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI), a joint program of Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Kennedy School of Government. The program will be led by Leonard Marcus, Ph.D., NPLI co-founder, and Eric McNulty, M.A., NPLI associate director, both of whom are members of Harvard University faculty.

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According to Fire Chief David Pennington, the idea for the summit came about while exploring professional development opportunities for Springfield Fire Department staff. It was quickly realized that the entire community could benefit from this instruction from NPLI. "This summit will provide world-class instruction without the need to travel outside the region," said Pennington.

The event aims to offer a unique opportunity for senior executives and community decision-makers to gain actionable insights, connect with peers, and advance the region's holistic approach to preparedness. Topics covered during the summit will include cross-sector collaboration, leadership development, strategic preparedness, resilient systems thinking, and inclusive leadership.

Pennington emphasized that through shared learning and strategic dialogue, their goals for the summit are to create empowered leaders, stronger networks, and a more prepared community. With registration still open and an impressive lineup of speakers and topics planned, this event is not one to be missed by those looking to enhance their crisis management skills.

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