Christopher Blake Carver
- Director of Market Development
- Hexagon, USA
Christopher Blake Carver is a 30-year public safety veteran who has served in agencies ranging from a one seat fire/EMS center to Director of the nation’s largest and busiest Fire Department Dispatch Operation—the FDNY. After his time in FDNY, Chris served as Director of PSAP Operations for the National Emergency Number Association, supporting the roll out of NG9-1-1 and the development of essential standards to improve the performance of the nation’s 9-1-1 system. Following NENA, Chris transitioned to the vendor side, moving to Hexagon SIG, where he is Director of Market Development, connecting the needs of the public safety and government industries with technology advancements, marketing, and sales processes. Today, Chris resides with his partner in Columbus, Ohio, where he is active in the Broad Street Presbyterian Church and a member of multiple community, professional, and social organizations. Chris has presented at dozens of conferences around the world as a breakout and keynote presenter. His first book is scheduled for release in 2025.
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Collaboration, Information Sharing and Enhancing PPPs
Information sharing and cooperation is crucial for effective risk management and resilience planning. By fostering collaboration among government, operators, and communities, we can enhance the protection of critical infrastructure. However, barriers to information sharing persist. To overcome these challenges, we must build trust and create a supportive environment that encourages open communication and knowledge exchange.