The International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection is pleased to announce that its 12th Annual Conference, Seminar, Exhibits & Certification Program will be held at the historic Palace Hotel in San Francisco, CA, August 21-25, 2010. The theme for the 12th Annual Conference is "Raising the Bar in Professional Institutional Protection Services"!
This outstanding conference will include an all new interactive program format, 3 days of general sessions and breakout workshops (Mon-Wed), a first-time tabletop emergency exercise, leading cultural property protection presenters, pre-conference and evening events, industry exhibits, and multiple excursions to local cultural facilities.
Full Conference Registration Fee: Only $495!
CIPM Certification Application Fee: $65
*Full Conference Registration includes 3 full days of general sessions, interactive breakout workshops, tabletop exercise certification course work, welcome reception, lunches, and handouts.
See below for program details. And stay tuned for additional information on pre-conference Napa/Sonoma tour, California Academy of Sciences reception, SFMOMA tours, pre-conference Alcatraz excursion, city tours, and other activities.
Conference registration cancellation & refund policy: A $100 cancellation fee will be assessed for any registration fee that is canceled for valid reasons. IFCPP will determine eligibility for refund on a case-by-case basis. Credit card refunds can only be processed for 120 days after registration is received, and all registration and application fees are non-refundable after July 30, 2010.
Please note: In order to register for the 2010 Annual Conference, you must be a registered IFCPP Member. If you are already a member, you need to be logged in to continue.
The IFCPP discounted room block is available now for your convenience and advance planning:
- The Palace Hotel has created a personalized Web site for the IFCPP Conference. Negotiated rates for conference participants are $149 (single) and $169 (double). Guests can access the site to learn more about the event, and to book, modify, or cancel a reservation, including extended stays on either end of the conference. IFCPP requests that all conference participants book their lodging at the Palace, under the group block. Please don't wait to book your rooms before the discounted hotel block fills up. Click here to reserve your room. <
Preliminary Program Schedule at a Glance:
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Optional full day pre-conference winery tours in Napa/Sonoma
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Optional excursion to Alcatraz Island, optional San Francisco City Tour by Motorized Trolley
Evening Welcome Reception at the Palace Hotel, Registration, and Exhibits
Monday, August 23, 2010
Emerging Threats (Keynote Address by Erroll Southers)
Exhibits & Networking Social
Active Shooter Considerations (General Session)
Guest Lunch Presenter - San Francisco Police Department
Training Front Line Staff On Recognition And Response To Physical, Verbal, And Non-Verbal Clues That May Present A Threat (Interactive Breakout Session)
Contract V. Proprietary Security Considerations (“Point-Counterpoint” Interactive Breakout Session)
The Art of the Physical Security Survey (Interactive Breakout Session)
Successful Personnel Management (CIPM Certification Course)
Staying Out of Court: Legal Considerations & Litigation Avoidance (CIPM Certification Course)
Physical Security & Electronic Protection: What Was New Yesterday will be Old Tomorrow (CIPM Certification Course)
Optional Evening Excursion to the California Academy of Sciences, Including Reception & Tours
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
"Priceless: How I Went Undercover to Rescue the World's Stolen Treasures" (Keynote Address by Bob Whittman)
Book Signing, IFCPP Bookstore, and Networking
Tabletop Exercise
Working Lunch with San Francisco Emergency Management Guest Speaker
Tabletop Hotwash
Five Critical Steps to Business Recovery: Response & Recovery Planning for Cultural Institutions (Interactive Breakout Session)
Fire Evaluation & Assessment (Interactive Breakout Session)
Fire Risk Analysis & Control: Prevention, Life Safety & Construction Fire Safety (CIPM Certification Course)
Workplace Violence Prevention (CIPM Certification Course)
Afternoon Security Tours of SFMOMA
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
FBI Art Theft Presentation (Keynote Address)
Networking Break
Guard Force Management (General Session)
Raising the Bar in Personal Performance (Lunch Presentation by Steve Woolley of 98-2)
Protecting Collection in Transit (Interactive Breakout Session)
“Starchitects”: Considerations for Working With Architects & Other Construction Project Leaders (Interactive Breakout Session)
De-Escalation Training for Staff & Officers (Interactive Breakout Session Conducted by the Bay Area Chapter of the IFCPP)
Emergency Management Planning (CIPM Certification Course)
Protecting Collections (CIPM Certification Course)
Exam & Awards (CIPM Certification)
Optional Pier 39 Group Fish House Dinner Excursion
Note: Schedule subject to change.
Click Here to Register for Optional Night-time and Pre-Conference Activities
Exhibiting Opportunities
