Briefings, Seminars, and Networking Events

INSSA briefings, seminars, and networking events bring together leading subject matter experts with NGO safety and security practitioners from around the world to provide to insights into the issues and concerns facing NGO safety and security program implementers.  The events also shed light on best practices and innovations in the field and promote collaboration and networking opportunities. 

INSSA also works with its partners and affiliates to promote events on mutually relevant topics to the field of NGO safety and security, and when possible, extending member discounts on attendance fees.

INSSA Monthly Briefing (IMB)

The INSSA Monthly Briefing covers a variety of subjects relavant to the safety and security of humanitarian relief and development assistance workers.  From country and regional updates, to technology and methodology innovations, attendees will gain timely insights and information from leading experts and practitioners.

The IMB occurs on the third or fourth Wednesday of every month from 08:00-09:00 EST at INSSA's offices in Washington, DC and simulcast via teleconference around the world.

INSSA Annual Symposium

This yearly event brings together experts and practitioners across the field of NGO safety and security to examine key issues facing humanitarian and development assistance workers.  Each year themes will be explored that shed light not only on emerging potential threats and risks, but identify innovative methodologies and technologies to help mitigate them.

Global Events Calendar

INSSA’s events calendar lists NGO safety and security events being held around the world allowing members to stay connected and up to date on technical innovations and emerging methodologies and practitioners around the world.