SANTA ANA, Calif (March 18, 2021) – DATAMARK, the public safety GIS team of Michael Baker International, announces its second annual virtual conference, DATAMARK Rise. The three-day event will focus on the industry’s forward momentum, the return to a “new normal” and how innovations in public safety technology can help pave the way. The complimentary conference supports DATAMARK’s mission to educate and advocate for the Public Safety and GIS communities, who may be gearing up for their transitions to Next Generation 9-1-1.

“Our 2020 Virtual Conference drew nearly 1,000 attendees from Public Safety and GIS backgrounds, and we aim to continue the tradition for years to come, said Jason Bivens, General Manager at DATAMARK. “In 2021, our focus is on exploring the most powerful innovations and concepts conceived for the public safety and GIS communities within the last year. We hope to inspire, spark creativity, create conversation and reinforce that as a community, we will Rise.”

This year’s conference will offer the following:

• Notable Guest Speakers: The 2021 agenda will feature industry leaders in the Public Safety and GIS communities, including Tracy Eldridge, ENP of On Scene First; Maureen Dieckmann of Moetivations Inc.; and Tyrell Morris, MBA, CPE, of Orleans Parish Communications District.

• Diverse Session Topics: The virtual conference will include three full days of programming and 14 distinct sessions covering topics including quality assurance, training, emerging technologies and data remediation.

• Training Courses: Attendees have the option to register for NENA and URISA training courses to gain credits toward their GISP or ENP Certifications. Classes are offered for a fee on Monday, April 12th, and Friday, April 16th.

• Public-Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Awards: DATAMARK Rise is happening during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and DATAMARK will honor headset heroes with a new award. To nominate a PSAP for the opportunity to win 24 hours of catering and receive an award at the closing ceremony of the virtual event, individuals can submit a short video explaining why their PSAP should win by e-mailing Stephanie.McCowat@MBakerIntl.com by April 13, 2021.

To learn more about DATAMARK Rise and to register, please visit the conference website: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?event_id=12195