Keynote: Sensemaking in Crisis: Integrating Human Expertise and Technology When It Matters Most

Join crisis engineer & operational expert Marina Nitze as she offers a practical framework for integrating human expertise with AI to prevent and respond to high-stakes disruptions, and discover why your judgment is precisely what makes technology effective in emergency response and operational continuity.

Marina Nitze

Partner, Layer Aleph

Topic: Building a True Common Operating Picture (COP) with WebEOC Nexus

A unified, real-time COP is the gold standard of emergency management — but it's notoriously hard to get right. Learn how Mel Gaspard at LA GOHSEP built out WebEOC Nexus to give his entire team a single source of truth when it matters most.

Melton Gaspard, Jr.

Deputy Director, Response Division

Topic: Business Continuity in Public Health and Healthcare

When disruption strikes, patient care can't wait. But keeping operations running smoothly — day in, day out and through the unexpected — is easier said than done. Learn how Mike Kubitza with Penn Medicine uses Juvare's HealthSuite to maintain operational continuity when it matters most.

Mike Kubitza

Regional Safety Director, Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System

Topic: Resource Coordination & Asset Tracking with WebEOC

From preparation to response to recovery, effective asset tracking can make or break your emergency operations. Learn how Amanda Bowen and Doña Ana County, New Mexico, built out their asset tracking capabilities during blue skies so they're ready to roll when disruption hits.

Amanda Bowen

Emergency Manager, Office of Emergency Management, Doña Ana County, New Mexico

Topic: How Healthcare Facilities Use BedSync to Stay Compliant with Bed Reporting Regulations

BedSync connects EMResource directly to the CDC's NHSN for real-time bed capacity reporting — no more manual data entry, no more second-guessing accuracy, and a whole lot less regulatory headache for your clinical and administrative staff. Join Damon Obiden from the Michigan DHHS to see how BedSync has helped his team streamline compliance and freed up their most valuable resource: their people.

Damon Obiden

Data Systems Specialist, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

Welcome Address from Juvare's CEO

Join Juvare CEO Rajib Roy as we kick off Juvare Elevate 2026 and preview everything the next few days have in store! Whether you're here for the keynotes, product deep-dives, client stories, or hands-on training, this event is built around you — the leaders, administrators, and everyday users driving resilience across industries. From AI-powered innovation to real-world workflows, get ready to connect, explore what's next, and shape the future of emergency management and operational resilience together.

Rajib Roy

CEO, Juvare

Opening Remarks from Our CPO: Shaping Resilience. Together.

Juvare's Chief Product Officer Gaurav Khanna will open Elevate 2026 by setting the stage for what's ahead — and the vision driving it all. Juvare is building not just for today, but shaping what EOCs and enterprise operations will look like one, three, five years from now — guided by the expertise, trust, and feedback of the clients who fuel that innovation. Gaurav will preview an exciting lineup of speakers highlighting AI-powered capabilities across the product line, innovative workflows and best practices, and client stories and industry perspectives designed to spark ideas for users in every sector.

Gaurav Khanna

CPO, Juvare

Federal Roundtable

Join Juvare's Federal & Defense sector leader for an exclusive session on the latest industry trends, product innovations, and real-world strategies driving operational excellence across federal-civilian and DoD agencies. Connect with peers, swap insights, and discover what's next.

Tim Nealis

Vice President, Federal, Juvare

State, Local & Education Roundtable

Join Juvare's SLED leader for an exclusive session on the latest industry trends, product innovations, and real-world strategies driving excellence around emergency management and operational continuity. This isn't just a presentation — it's a conversation. Connect with peers, swap insights, and discover what's next.

Chris Lentz

Vice President, State, Local & Education, Juvare

Public Health & Healthcare Roundtable

Join Juvare's Public Health & Healthcare leader for an exclusive session on the latest industry trends, product innovations, and real-world strategies driving operational excellence across hospitals, public health agencies, and health networks. This isn't just a presentation — it's a conversation. Connect with peers, swap insights, and discover what's next.

Andy Van Pelt

Vice President, Public Health & Healthcare, Juvare

Topic: Being Classified Ready

Juvare is building out a classified-level version of the Unified Command Platform — and federal clients won't want to miss this update. Get the latest from Juvare CI;&SO Bryan Kaplan on where things stand, what's ahead, and how to position your agency to be ready when it's time to make the move.

Bryan Kaplan

EVP, Chief Information & Security Officer, Juvare

Topic: Faster Damage Assessments with AI for Crisis Track

Faster damage documentation. Faster FEMA reimbursement. That's the goal. Aaron Thompson, Juvare Product Manager — and a former EM Coordinator for Charlotte-Mecklenberg County in NC — will show how AI is being integrated directly into Crisis Track to speed up damage documentation and help your team secure critical FEMA dollars without the bottlenecks.

Aaron Thompson

Product Manager, Juvare

Topic: Expanding Your Operations with Juvare Partner Programs

Weather intelligence. Advanced mapping. Drone detection. And that's just the start. Juvare's Partner Program gives clients seamless access to a growing ecosystem of data and workflow integrations — and Partner Product Director Jeff Urkevich will share how clients are unlocking new capabilities across the Juvare platform.

Jeff Urkevich

Partner Product Director, Juvare

Topic: Workflows of the Future: Innovating with JAI and Agentic AI

From agentic workflows to intelligent chat, Juvare is infusing AI across its solutions in ways that make your operations faster, smarter, and more effective. The Product team is excited to walk you through all the innovative ways AI is being woven into the tools you rely on every day. This is a demo presentation you won’t want to miss.

Mike Resto

Director, Product Management, Juvare

Topic: Elevating Awareness, Risk, and Continuity: Introducing Juvare ARC

Juvare ARC turns disparate data signals into prioritized, actionable insights through integrated, real-time visual risk intelligence. No more sifting through noise. Just clear, visual answers when your company needs them most. Join us to see how ARC is helping private sector risk and continuity leaders stay prepared for whatever comes next.

Jeff Telford

Director, Product Management, Juvare