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  <body><![CDATA[<p>The aim of the&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://chhs.gatech.edu/conference/2018" target="_top">10th annual Health &amp; Humanitarian Logistics (HHL) Conference</a>&nbsp;</strong>is to provide an open forum to discuss the challenges and new solutions in disaster preparedness and response, long-term development and humanitarian aid, and global health delivery. The conference platform encourages learning and collaboration within and across institutions; promotes system-wide improvements in organizations and the sector as a whole; identifies important research issues; and establishes priorities for nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), corporations, and the government in terms of strategies, policies and investments.</p>

<p>Representatives from the humanitarian sector, government, NGOs, foundations and private industry, and academia present diverse perspectives in health and humanitarian challenges through keynote addresses, panel discussions, focused workshops, lunchtime group discussions, and interactive poster sessions covering a broad set of research topics and applications.</p>

<p>This is the first time, the conference will be hosted in Dubai, a staple humanitarian hub, and it is sure to bring together an abundance of professionals active in the global health and humanitarian sectors from around the world.</p>

<p>Visit the conference website at <a href="https://chhs.gatech.edu/conference/2018">https://chhs.gatech.edu/conference/2018</a>.&nbsp;</p>
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      <value><![CDATA[<p><strong>10<sup>th</sup> Health and Humanitarian Logistics Conference (logo attached)</strong></p>

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<p><a href="http://gtcenterforhealthhumanitariansystems.cmail19.com/t/r-i-jrujuro-l-d/"><strong>Register&nbsp;Now</strong></a> for our discounted rate by: Wednesday, <strong>April 4</strong>&nbsp;2018</p>

<p>We are pleased to announce registration is now open for The 10th annual <a href="http://gtcenterforhealthhumanitariansystems.cmail19.com/t/r-i-jrujuro-l-i/">Conference on Health and Humanitarian Logistics</a> (HHL), an open forum that annually attracts 250+ professionals active in the global health and humanitarian sectors from around the world to discuss the challenges and new solutions in disaster preparedness and response, long-term development and humanitarian aid, and global health delivery.</p>

<p>Hosted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates <strong>July 18-19</strong>, the agenda will feature:</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Keynote addresses</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Panel discussions</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Interactive workshops</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Oral Presentations</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Poster Sessions</p>

<p>&middot;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Tour&nbsp;visits to local health and humanitarian logistics facilities</p>

<p><strong>REGISTER ONLINE: </strong><a href="http://gtcenterforhealthhumanitariansystems.cmail19.com/t/r-i-jrujuro-l-t/"><strong>https://chhs.gatech.edu/conference/2018/registration</strong></a></p>

<p>We look forward to seeing you at #HHL2018!</p>

<p><em><strong>2018 Conference Co-organizers:</strong></em></p>

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	<li><em>&Ouml;zlem Ergun, Northeastern University</em></li>
	<li><em>Jarrod Goentzel, Humanitarian Response Lab, MIT</em></li>
	<li><em>Pinar Keskinocak, Center for Health &amp; Humanitarian Systems, Georgia Tech</em></li>
	<li><em>Julie Swann, </em>NC State</li>
	<li><em>Luk Van Wassenhove, Humanitarian Research Group, INSEAD</em></li>
	<li><em>Liz </em>&nbsp;<em>Igharo,</em>&nbsp;The International Association of Public Health Logisticians (IAPHL)</li>
	<li><em>Dominique Zwinkels,</em>&nbsp;People that Deliver</li>
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<p>Georgia Institute of Technology &ndash; Industrial &amp; Systems Engineering (ISyE)</p>

<p><strong>O:</strong> <strong>404.385.1432</strong> <strong>|</strong> &nbsp;<strong>E: <a href="mailto:J.Cooper@ISYE.GaTech.edu">J.Cooper@ISYE.GaTech.edu</a></strong></p>
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