EMS Planning Conference

August 7-8, 2008, Edmonton, Alberta

The EMS Planning Conference is aimed at EMS managers
and analysts. The purpose of the conference is to share
knowledge about effective planning and management of
EMS systems. The first day of the conference will provide
training for EMS analysts. The second day will feature
presentations by EMS researchers, as well as opportunities
to influence the direction of future research.

The conference is organized by the Centre for Excellence in
Operations (CEO) at the University of Alberta School of
Business. CEO research on EMS planning has been
sponsored by EMS operators in Calgary, Edmonton, St.
Albert, and Seattle; the Capital Health Region in Alberta;
and Infrastructure Canada. During the conference, CEO
staff will share lessons learned from these research
projects, complemented by presentations from leading
researchers from other universities.