General Sessions

COMPLETE PROGRAM OF EVENTS

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20

OPENING GENERAL SESSION FEATURING LIEUTENANT GENERAL RUSSEL L. HONORÉ

The New Normal: Leadership & Preparedness in the 21st Century

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When there is a catastrophe, the nation turns to General Russel Honoré for his expertise and ability to lead during times of crisis. As Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, he brought hope to those who had none, and order to chaos. The general was lauded as "the John Wayne dude," a figure of competence and clarity during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, in numerous news reports.

During this general session, General Honoré will address how you can solve a broad array of business issues by emphasizing prevention, social entrepreneurship, and innovation.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21

INDUSTRY AWARDS AND GENERAL SESSION FEATURING CHIEF RICHARD PICCIOTTO

Last Man Down, A Fireman's Story

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During Friday’s General Session, the audience will hear from the highest-ranking firefighter to survive the World Trade Center collapse, and the last fireman to escape the devastation, Richard "Pitch" Picciotto.  Picciotto was on a stairwell between the sixth and seventh floors of the North Tower when it collapsed on September 11, 2001.

An FDNY battalion commander, his is the harrowing true story of an American hero, a man who thought nothing of himself and gave nearly everything for others during one of our nation's darkest hours. Picciotto tells an outspoken account of that indelible day that will shake and inspire you to your core.