The Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness is a dynamic curriculum designed by Harvard University faculty and tailored to the challenges business, government and nonprofit leaders face.

The Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness initiative is supported by a generous grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

The Meta-Leadership Summit for Preparedness is designed for high-level decision makers in business, government and nonprofit organizations. Participation is by invitation only and space is limited to one or two representatives from each participating organization.

Business Leaders

Why: To fill gaps in continuity of operations plans by identifying potential partnerships with government agencies and nonprofit organizations before a crisis occurs and develop a shared course of action to protect employees, businesses and the community.

Who: High-level decision makers from major businesses in the city or state where the Summit will be held are invited to attend. Leaders may represent transportation or shipping companies, hospitals and healthcare facilities, energy/utility/public works organizations, telecommunications organizations, media organizations, finance and banking institutions, agriculture and food production companies, major retailers and other major employers.

Government Leaders

Why: Government agencies, working alone, cannot fully protect citizens in times of crisis. The Summit helps government leaders build connectivity across sectors and identify partnerships with business and nonprofit leaders to strengthen emergency preparedness, response and recovery.

Who: Leaders from local, state and federal government agencies are invited to attend the Summit. Represented organizations may include the Office of the Governor, local emergency management agencies, Department of Homeland Security, Health and Human Services agencies, Department of Agriculture, Department of Defense/Military, public safety/law enforcement agencies, state emergency management agencies, public health agencies, public transportation organizations, and educational institutions.

Nonprofit Leaders

Why: Nonprofit organizations often have unrecognized needs and resources, connections and credibility with vulnerable populations. By becoming an integral part of preparedness planning alongside government and business leaders, nonprofit leaders can help ensure that resources are directed to where they are most needed in times of crisis.

Who: Leaders from major philanthropic/nonprofit organizations in the city or state where the Summit will be held are invited to attend. These organizations may include foundations and philanthropies, community service organizations, faith-based organizations, professional and trade associations, healthcare institutions and universities.