2026 Annual Public/Private Crisis Innovation Summit Downloads
Below are the files you can download for the upcoming 2026 AHC Annual Summit on January 19-21, 2026.
The details agenda is online at the bottom of this page.
The details agenda is online at the bottom of this page.
Documents
| 2026_summit_agenda_1_page_handout_final.pdf |
| 2026_ahc_summit_registrants_list_final.pdf |
| 2026_ahc_summit_facilitators_guide_table_format_v3_final.pdf |
| 2026_summit_cencora_guest_wifi_instructions.pdf |
| 2026_summit_table_guide_problem_impact_solutions_final.pdf |
Slide Presentations
| 2026_summit_20260120_djones_stormcenter_extreme_weather_sise_1_.pptx |
| 2026_summit_rail_sector_brief_1_21_railroad_recovery_resources.pptx |
| 2026_summit_readyops_briefing_carlos_torres.pdf |
| ahc.summit.poweroutage.com.01.20.26.pdf |
FINAL 2026 SUMMIT AGENDA
2026 AHC Summit AGENDA for Day ZERO, Monday, 1/19/2026
Location: Cencora Corporate Headquarters, 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428
| Time | Session Description (Subject to Change) |
Details (Subject to Change) |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 – 3:00 PM | PRIVATE MEETING of AHC Board Working Group Leadership Summit Sponsors Invited Partners & Guests |
Agenda TBD |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Break | |
| 3:30 – 5:00 PM | AHC Annual Board Meeting | Agenda TBD |
| 5:00pm | Conclusion |
2026 AHC Summit AGENDA for Day One, Tuesday, 1/20/2026
| Time | Session Description (Subject to Change) |
Details (Subject to Change) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Breakfast | |
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM | Welcome & Opening Remarks | Welcome, Objectives for the Day, Overview of Today's Work Robert Crow, Senior Director Emergency Response & Crisis Management, CENCORA Randy Padfield, Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Russell Strickland, Secretary Maryland Department of Emergency Management Chris Geldart, G3Solutions, AHC Board |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Networking Exercise | Structured networking exercise to enhance collaboration Facilitator: Molly Dougherty – Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Co-Chair, AHC State Private Sector Liaisons Working Group Management |
| 9:00 – 10:30 AM | Session 1: Private Sector Panel PURPOSE: Gain a shared perspective on private-sector issues given current state conditions, grant constraints, and fewer resources during disasters Session Read-Ahead Materials: Private Sector to Federal Policymaker Feedback Report – https://app.typeset.com/play/EOE680 |
Sector Panelists: Electric – Chris Eisenbrey, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) Food – Carmela Hinderacker, C&S Wholesale Grocers Fuel – Sherri Stone, Energy Marketers of America (EMA) Communications – Kent Kildow, Verizon Pharma – Bob Crow, Cencora Retail – Lee Siler, Walmart Moderator: Kelly McKinney, NYU Langone Health, AHC Board |
| 10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break | |
| 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM | Session 2: State Directors Panel PURPOSE: Gain a shared perspective on the issues facing state emergency managers in the areas of the current operating environment facing state emergency management; policy or operational strategies shaping priorities for 2026–2027, key areas for public/private collaboration, including where to invest time, attention, and resources |
State Emergency Management Director Panelists: Pennsylvania – Randy Padfield, Director, PEMA Maryland – Chas Eby, Deputy Secretary, MDEM North Carolina – Will Ray, Director, NCEMA Virginia – John Scrivani, Director VDEM Delaware – A.J. Shall, Director DEMA Moderator: Kelly McKinney, Director, NYU Langone Health, AHC Board |
| 12:15 – 1:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | The Way Forward: Public / Private Innovation Purpose: Introduce the private sector's ENDEAVOR integrated planning model ENDEAVOR Read Ahead Material: https://app.typeset.com/play/DW0ZO |
Scope: Provide an overview of the private sector's ENDEAVOR integrated planning model aligning state private sector programs (e.g. Business Emergency Operations Centers [e.g. BEOCs]) and private sector partners to jointly identify, prioritize, and solve operational challenges quickly. Speakers: Chris Geldart, G3Solutions, AHC Board Pat Shull, Director Harristown Properties, Chair, AHC ENDEAVOR-Pennsylvania Work Group |
| 1:30 – 1:45 PM | Networking Exercise | |
| 1:45 – 2:15 PM | Use Case Overview: Regional Public/Private Commodity Supply Chain Surge Capacity PURPOSE: Provide attendees with an overview of the Use Case, why it matters to states and companies, and set the session objectives and expectations. |
Scope: Enable the rapid, coordinated access to essential commodities via existing supply chains for water, food, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals for disaster survivors through a strengthened regional public–private partnerships. Cross-Sector Speakers: Molly Dougherty – Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Co-Chair, AHC State Private Sector Liaisons Working Group Katie Murphy – C&S Wholesale Grocers, AHC's SISE Working Group, Food Sector |
| 2:15 – 2:45 PM | Collaborative Workshop #1: TOPIC: Understanding the Problem - Regional Public/Private Commodity Supply Chain Surge Capacity Use Case PURPOSE: Gain a cross-sector perspective of the problem from every attendee, capture input and recommendation to formalize the final problem statement. |
A facilitated collaborative workshop that will: • Identify the top 3 barriers preventing resource sharing • Map stakeholder roles and communication breakdowns • Document specific scenarios where delays occurred Output: • A documented Problem Statement specific to this Use Case that will help align with future investments over the next 3 years, identify new partnerships and technologies, and focus the next two sessions on what problem the Use Case is solving. • Capture ideas for new Use Cases to address in the future. • Update the Use Case online profile for all to use going forward. |
| 2:45 – 3:15 PM | Collaborative Workshop #2: TOPIC: Understanding the Impacts - Regional Public/Private Commodity Supply Chain Surge Capacity Use Case PURPOSE: Understand the impacts of this problem on government agencies and industry sectors, develop a shared perspective and awareness of cross-sector interdependencies that can support future projects and initiatives. |
A facilitated collaborative workshop that will: • Identify time delays, financial losses, and safety risks from current gaps upon communities, businesses, and survivors • Prioritize which impacts have the highest ROI to prevent or solve • Define success metrics for an improved solution (policy, process, technology, etc....) Output: • A documented Impact Statement specific to this Use Case that will help prioritize future projects/grants over the next 3 years, identify high priority impacts/risks/threats to drive investments, education, planning & exercises, new technology development, and partnerships. • Capture ideas for new Use Cases to address in the future. • Update the Use Case online profile for all to use going forward. |
| 3:15 – 3:30 PM | Break | |
| 3:30 – 4:15 PM | Collaborative Workshop #3: TOPIC: Potential Solutions for Regional Public/Private Commodity Supply Chain Surge Capacity Use Case PURPOSE: Identify and prioritize potential solutions that could support this Use Case. Learn more about Solutions: https://www.ahcusa.org/use-case-process--results.html |
A facilitated collaborative workshop that will: Actively identify, evaluate, and prioritize solutions—both existing and newly proposed—across three implementation windows: • Short-term (0–90 days): Solutions that can be implemented immediately or with minimal coordination • Mid-term (6–12 months): Solutions that require planning, partner alignment, process modifications, or pilot projects • Long-term (12–18 months): Policy, funding, or structural solutions that deliver durable, system-level impact Output: • A documented list of potential solutions and uncovered capabilities to be prioritized by the Government and Private Sector Executive Committee. • Develop and publish a schedule for implementation of high priority solutions. • Capture ideas for new Use Cases to address in the future. • Update the Use Case online profile for all to use going forward. |
| 4:15 – 5:00 PM | Use Case Solution Spotlight PURPOSE: Educate attendees on several Solutions developed from the Use Case process since 2013 Learn more about Solutions: https://www.ahcusa.org/use-case-process--results.html |
Use Case Solutions Example: • Power Outages Awareness Solution - Reliable source of power outage intelligence. Jay Shafer, PowerOutage.com. • Understanding Weather Impacts – A concise session using StormCenter Weather Impact videos to explain severe weather impacts and the technologies used to observe and understand them. Dave Jones, StormCenter Communications |
| 5:00 PM | Wrap-Up & Next Steps | Key takeaways and immediate next steps |
2026 AHC Summit AGENDA for Day Two, Wednesday, 1/21/2026
| Time | Session Description (Subject to Change) |
Details (Subject to Change) |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 8:00 AM | Breakfast | |
| 8:00 – 8:15 AM | Opening Remarks | Recap Day One, Overview of Today's Work Sponsor Brief: Kyle Olson, Owner, Olson Group, Ltd |
| 8:15 – 8:30 AM | Networking Exercise | |
| 8:30 – 9:00 AM | Use Case Solution Spotlight PURPOSE: Educate attendees on Solutions developed from the Use Case process since 2013 Learn more about Solutions: https://www.ahcusa.org/use-case-process--results.html |
Innovative Rail Sector Solution - A focused update on rail sector solutions designed to rapidly resolve power disruptions and supply chain challenges during major incidents. Jeff Moller – Association of American Railroads Fleet Response Work Group's ReadyOps Service – Briefing on an information sharing use case solution developed by the private sector's Fleet Response Work Group in 2025 called ReadyOps....a secure, FOIA-protected SIGNAL channel delivering fast, verified operational updates from the SISE community. Carlos Torres – Resilience Advisor, Chartwell Inc, AHC Board Member |
| 9:00 – 9:30 AM | Use Case Overview: Public/Private Resource Sharing PURPOSE: Provide attendees with a high level overview of this Use Case, why it matters to states and companies, and set the session objectives and expectations. |
Scope: Develop mechanisms that connect state and industry assets to accelerate critical resource movement and reduce duplication during major disasters. Cross-Sector Speakers: Persia Payne-Hurley – North Carolina Emergency Management, Chair, AHC State Private Sector Liaisons Working Group Dave Vanderbloemen, CEO, DV Consulting, AHC Fleet Response Working Group |
| 9:30 – 10:00 AM | Collaborative Workshop #1: TOPIC: Understanding the Problem - Public/Private Resource Sharing Use Case PURPOSE: Gain a cross-sector perspective of the problem from every attendee, capture input and recommendation to formalize the final problem statement. |
A facilitated collaborative workshop that will: • Identify the top 3 barriers preventing resource sharing • Map stakeholder roles and communication breakdowns • Document specific scenarios where delays occurred Output: • A documented Problem Statement specific to this Use Case that will help align with future investments over the next 3 years, identify new partnerships and technologies, and focus the next two sessions on what problem the Use Case is solving. • Capture ideas for new Use Cases to address in the future. • Update the Use Case online profile for all to use going forward. |
| 10:00 – 10:15 AM | Break | |
| 10:15 – 10:45 AM | Collaborative Workshop #2: TOPIC: Understanding the Impacts - Public/Private Resource Sharing Use Case PURPOSE: Understand the impacts of this problem on government agencies and industry sectors, develop a shared perspective and awareness of cross-sector interdependencies that can support future projects and initiatives. |
A facilitated collaborative workshop that will: • Identify time delays, financial losses, and safety risks from current gaps upon communities, businesses, and survivors • Prioritize which impacts have the highest ROI to prevent or solve • Define success metrics for an improved solution (policy, process, technology, etc....) Output: • A documented Impact Statement specific to this Use Case that will help prioritize future projects/grants over the next 3 years, identify high priority impacts/risks/threats to drive investments, education, planning & exercises, new technology development, and partnerships. • Capture ideas for new Use Cases to address in the future. • Update the Use Case online profile for all to use going forward. |
| 10:45 – 11:30 AM | Collaborative Workshop #3: TOPIC: Potential Solutions for the Public/Private Resource Sharing Use Case PURPOSE: Identify and prioritize potential solutions that could support this Use Case. Learn more about Solutions: https://www.ahcusa.org/use-case-process--results.html |
A facilitated collaborative workshop that will: Actively identify, evaluate, and prioritize solutions—both existing and newly proposed—across three implementation windows: • Short-term (0–90 days): Solutions that can be implemented immediately or with minimal coordination • Mid-term (6–12 months): Solutions that require planning, partner alignment, process modifications, or pilot projects • Long-term (12–18 months): Policy, funding, or structural solutions that deliver durable, system-level impact Output: • A documented list of potential solutions and uncovered capabilities to be prioritized by the Government and Private Sector Executive Committee. • Develop and publish a schedule for implementation of high priority solutions. • Capture ideas for new Use Cases to address in the future. • Update the Use Case online profile for all to use going forward. |
| 11:30 – 12:15 PM | Lunch | |
| 12:15 – 1:00 PM | Use Case Overview: TOPIC: Regional Fleet Mustering Points for Crisis Response Use Case PURPOSE: Provide attendees with a brief on the Use Case's business need, background of how solutions was conceived, progress made to date, and the path forward in 2026. |
Scope: Develop pre-approved staging locations across multiple states to support power and supply chain restoration efforts during hurricanes and disasters. Cross-Sector Speakers: Persia Payne-Hurley – North Carolina Emergency Management, Chair, AHC State Private Sector Liaisons Working Group Dave Vanderbloemen, CEO, DV Consulting, AHC Fleet Response Working Group Lee Siler – Director Emergency Preparedness & Strategy, Walmart |
| 1:00 – 1:30 PM | Collaborative Workshop #1: TOPIC: Understanding the Problem & Impacts - Regional Fleet Mustering Points for Crisis Response Use Case PURPOSE: Gain a cross-sector perspective of the PROBLEM & IMPACTS from every attendee, capture input and recommendation to formalize the final problem statement. |
A facilitated collaborative workshop that will: • Understand the PROBLEM operationally from state and industry perspective • Understand the IMPACTS operationally from state and industry perspective • Discuss barriers (operations, communications, policy, etc..) Output: • A documented Problem & Impact Statement specific to this Use Case that will help align with future investments over the next 3 years, identify new partnerships and technologies, and focus the next two sessions on what problem the Use Case is solving. • Capture ideas for new Use Cases to address in the future. • Update the Use Case online profile for all to use going forward. |
| 1:30 – 2:15 PM | Collaborative Workshop #2: TOPIC: Potential Solutions - Regional Fleet Mustering Points for Crisis Response Use Case PURPOSE: Identify and prioritize potential solutions that could support this Use Case. Learn more about Solutions: https://www.ahcusa.org/use-case-process--results.html |
A facilitated collaborative workshop that will: Actively identify, evaluate, and prioritize solutions—both existing and newly proposed—across three implementation windows: • Short-term (0–90 days): Solutions that can be implemented immediately or with minimal coordination • Mid-term (6–12 months): Solutions that require planning, partner alignment, process modifications, or pilot projects • Long-term (12–18 months): Policy, funding, or structural solutions that deliver durable, system-level impact Output: • A documented list of potential solutions and uncovered capabilities to be prioritized by the Government and Private Sector Executive Committee. • Develop and publish a schedule for implementation of high priority solutions. • Capture ideas for new Use Cases to address in the future. • Update the Use Case online profile for all to use going forward. |
| 2:15 – 2:30 PM | Closing Remarks | Bud Mertz, Director, Westmoreland County Public Safety, AHC Board Member |
| 2:30 – 3:00 PM | Wrap Up & Next Steps |
2026 SUMMIT SPEAKER INFORMATION
| Name | Organization | LinkedIn Profile URL |
|---|---|---|
| A.J. Shall | Director, Delaware Emergency Management Agency | |
| Bob Crow | Senior Director, CENCORA | |
| Bud Mertz | Director, Westmorland County Public Safety, AHC Board | |
| Carlos Torres | Resilience Executive Advisor, Chartwell, AHC Board | |
| Carmela Hinderaker | Senior Director, C&S Wholesale Grocers | |
| Chas Eby | Deputy Secretary, Maryland Department of Emergency Management | |
| Chris Eisenbrey | Director, Edison Electric Institute | |
| Chris Geldart | CEO, G3Solutions, AHC Board | |
| Dave Jones | CEO, StormCenter Communications | |
| Dave Vanderbloemen | CEO, DV Consulting | |
| Jay Shafer | CIO, Poweroutage.com | |
| Jeff Moller | AVP, Association of American Railroads | |
| John Scrivani | Director, Virginia Department of Emergency Management | |
| Jonathan Spector | CEO, Converge Strategic Partners | |
| Katie Murphy | Senior Manager, C&S Wholesale Grocers | |
| Kelly McKinney | Director, NYU Langone Health, AHC Board | |
| Kent Kildow | Director, Verizon | |
| Kyle Olson | Owner, Olson Group, Ltd | |
| Lee Siler | Director, Walmart | |
| Mike Zappone | COO, Tempest Energy | |
| Molly Dougherty | Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | |
| Pat Shull | Director, Harristown Properties Services | Not available |
| Persia Payne-Hurley | Asst. Director, North Carolina Department of Public Safety / Emergency Mgmt. | |
| Randy Padfield | Director, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | |
| Russ Strickland | Secretary, Maryland Department of Emergency Management | |
| Sherri Stone | VP, Energy Marketers of America | |
| William Ray | Director, North Carolina Emergency Management |