Special Events Planning - Best Practices and Lessons Learned

This session will explore lessons learned and best practices in planning for special events, drawn from recent large-scale operations in Philadelphia. Designed for healthcare emergency managers, the talk will highlight strategies for managing patient surge, multi-agency coordination, public health surveillance, and resource allocation during complex, high-profile events. Real-world examples will illustrate how collaborative planning, scalable operations, and proactive communication can enhance healthcare system readiness and resilience. Attendees will gain practical insights to strengthen preparedness for mass gatherings and support effective healthcare response during future planned events in their communities.