In preparation for the upcoming 2015 World Conference on Disaster Reduction and a new Framework For Action, experts from public health and policy institutions gathered in Washington, DC on May 21, and 22, 2014. This special section of the Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness Journal summarizes the presentations and provides links to, in most cases, the audio and PowerPoint presentations which are available online. This is provided as a service to the community. The names and institutions of all attendees and presenters are listed below in alphabetical order.
