VR & AR: #TheNextEvolution of Emergency Response (Police, Military, Fire)

In life’s critical moments, emergency responders take initiative. They rely on honed instincts and years of training. They are provided with tools to prepare them for every situation they may encounter. They make split second decisions that often mean the difference between life and death.

Virtual and augmented reality are tools that emergency response industries have embraced for a long time. The military has used heads up displays – one of the earliest forms of AR – in planes & helmet goggles since the 1960’s. Firearm Training Situation Simulators for law enforcement date back to the early 1980’s. Today, VR and AR provide tools for training, logistics, fleet management, operational planning, on-location support, and more to the military, police, fire, and emergency response departments at all levels of government.

Come hear from the experts how immersive technology is supporting the jobs of the people who protect society.

What's The Format:
This MeetUp is about you, our members, and not the host or presenters. Come and try some new technology, get your questions answered, and take your next step in XR Technology.

5:30-6PM Demos & Networking
6:00-6:20 Introductions
6:20-6:30 Carla Bond – Upskill VR (Remote)
6:30-6:40 Thomas Brady – Homeland Security Training Institute
6:40-6:50 Alan Beauchamp – Terminal 54
6:50-7:00 Sean DeCrane – Underwriters Laboratories
7:00-8:00 Panel Discussion with Q&A
8:00-8:30 Networking & Demos

Host:
Matthew Wren - BUNDLAR & VRARA Chicago

Confirmed Panel:
Carla Bond - Upskill VR
Thomas Brady - Homeland Security Training Institute
Alan Beauchamp - Terminal54
Sean DeCrane - Underwriters Laboratories (UL)

Confirmed Demonstrations:
UL: Close Before You Doze - The VR experience you pretty much feel the heat of the fire...

About Our Panelist's Companies:
Upskill VR (http://upskillvr.com): Carla Bond is a U.S. Navy veteran and EMT with more than 15 years of experience in Training, Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Response, Law Enforcement. She the founder of a start-up company that utilizes a VR based training application for CPR and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

The Homeland Security Training Institute (https://www.cod.edu/hsti/index.aspx): at College of DuPage is focused on education for law enforcement, fire science, first responders and corporate security personnel in the area of homeland security. Through a series of courses in program models such as law enforcement, disaster preparedness, counterterrorism, intelligence, emergency response, NIMS/NRF/ICS, and private sector security, the HSTI continues to develop programs for working professionals.

Terminal54 (http://terminal54.com/): strives to empower security, collaboration, and productivity. Utilizing augmented reality and emerging technologies, Terminal54 provide individuals and teams with the tools to be the best version of themselves, wherever they go.

Underwriters Laboratories (www.ul.com): UL helps create a better world by applying science to solve safety, security and sustainability challenges. We empower trust by enabling the safe adoption of innovative new products and technologies. Everyone at UL shares a passion to make the world a safer place. All of our work, from independent research and standards development, to testing and certification, to providing analytical and digital solutions, helps improve global well-being. Businesses, industries, governments, regulatory authorities and the public put their trust in us so they can make smarter decisions. To learn more, visit UL.com.

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Thank you to 1871, BUNDLAR, FinTank and the VR/AR Association for providing venue, management, marketing and logistics support throughout the event series.