Thanks for Attending NYC Symposium!
Thank you to all who attended VOICES 2024 NYC Symposium, Bringing Communities Together, held in partnership with LinCT-AA, INVICTM and our 9/11 Community partners.
A special thank you to our generous sponsors and to our incredible presenters who contributed to making the Symposium a tremendous success! We are grateful to this remarkable group of accomplished individuals who have devoted their professional lives to the pursuit of a safer and more compassionate world. Through their tireless dedication and unwavering commitment, they have not only transformed the landscapes of their respective fields but also stand as beacons of hope, progress, and resilience for the 9/11 Community and for the world at large.
This year VOICES held its 23rd Annual Symposium at the NY Marriott Downtown Hotel. The two-day event highlighted our commitment to bring communities together and provide long-term support for victims’ families, responders and survivors, while also collaborating with public-private partners to help communities prepare for and respond to tragedies. The Symposium reached 1,136 individuals from 28 states and 12 countries. To view the agenda and photo galleries of the event, click here.
Monday, September 9th | Professionals
The September 9th program was held in partnership with the Leadership in Counter Terrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA) and the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence (INVICTM). The event brought together international experts working in law enforcement, counterterrorism, media, emergency management and victim services. View photo gallery.
Tuesday, September 10th | 9/11 Community
The September 10th program was supported by our 9/11 Community Partners and highlighted the ongoing efforts of individuals and organizations who have devoted their careers to assisting all those impacted by 9/11. Subject-matter experts provided updates on issues including mental health and medical care, litigation, and more. View photo gallery.
VOICES Hosted its Inaugural 9/11 Day Service Project
In the spirit of the National Day of Service and Remembrance, VOICES was proud to host our inaugural 9/11 Day of Service Project at our 2024 NYC Symposium.
Presenters and Symposium attendees alike, took time to assemble 500 Preparedness backpacks that included a variety of items that are useful in the event of an emergency.
The Pack for Preparedness Project was sponsored by 9/11 Day and AmeriCorps. Co-founder of 9/11 Day, Jay Winuk was among the family members, survivors and responders who created backpacks for themselves and paid it forward by assembling backpacks that will be distributed to others. Among the many notable participants - FBI EAD Robert Wells, CNN’s John Miller, NBC’s Tom Winter and Hallie Jackson, and NYPD Deputy Commissioner Rebecca Weiner pitched in! View photo gallery.
A special thank you to our Commemorative Sponsor - Turken, Heath & McCauley; our planning partners – Sue O’Sullivan and Rich Stanek; our phenomenal volunteers – TPICAP, National Debt Relief, Mark O’Grady, Joyce Campo, Sue Wolfenden, Judy Cardo, Raymond Jones; and VOICES dedicated staff.