Security summit

Event planners can network with experts at Little Rock Marathon’s annual workshop.

The Little Rock Marathon will host its third annual Little Rock Event Security Summit on Aug. 13 at War Memorial Stadium.

A one-day conference designed to inform event operators about security hazards — from terrorists to intoxicated knuckleheads — the summit is open to large and small event organizers, venue operators, city officials and public safety officials in central Arkansas.

The theme will be “Work Your Plan.” Topics will include drafting a venue security plan, practicing it, and being prepared to implement it, in part by building relationships with authorities and first responders before you need them.

The day will begin with registration at 9:30 a.m. After opening remarks, security topics will be covered in panel discussions until lunch at 12:30 p.m. Panels will resume at 1, and the summit will close at 3.

“We look forward to get ting together with other even producers and facility opera tors to share best practice and learn from each other, said Gina Pharis, co-executiv director of the Little Rock Marathon. “We think that w have a lot of real-life experi ence and hands-on knowl edge that we can share, and hope that others are ready to share their experiences and knowledge as well.”

Participants will have time to mingle and to meet ven dors that offer event services

The summit is presented in part by Venue Intelligenc of Indiana, whose service include venue threat assess ments and layout planning mobile Wi-Fi and a commu nications app.

To register, visit littlerock marathon.com and click on the Event Security Summi link. The cost is $75, which covers conference materials a box lunch and snacks.

For more information about the conference, con tact Mike Garrity, mgarrity@littlerock.gov.