Boston, MA—SafeAbroad, a leading provider of safety and risk management solutions for international education programs, presented at the Forum on Education Abroad’s 20th Annual Conference in Boston on March 21, 2024.
At the conference, SafeAbroad presented a compelling session titled “Leveraging Social Media in a Crisis,” showcasing expertise in crisis management for global education. The session highlighted real-life case studies where open-source intelligence (OSINT) and social media intelligence played a crucial role in achieving comprehensive situational awareness during emergent incidents abroad.
“Attending the Forum on Education Abroad’s Annual Conference was an incredible opportunity for us to share our insights and best practices in crisis management with fellow professionals in the industry,” said Robyn Mangrum, Client Engagement Lead at SafeAbroad. “We believe that by harnessing the power of social media and OSINT, educational institutions can effectively mitigate risks and ensure the safety of students and faculty during international experiences.”
The presentation covered a spectrum of scenarios, including geopolitical crises, protests, terrorism, extreme weather, and disasters. Attendees gained practical techniques and valuable insights into navigating crises through social media monitoring and analysis.
SafeAbroad extends its gratitude to the Forum on Education Abroad for hosting a successful conference and looks forward to continued collaboration with industry partners in advancing safety and risk management practices in international education.
About SafeAbroad
SafeAbroad is a global safety and risk management firm that provides real-time intelligence and safety solutions to international education professionals, university risk managers, and study abroad leaders. Staffed by a global team of analysts, SafeAbroad specializes in providing actionable and timely intelligence by actively monitoring real-time sources for worldwide risks that could impact the safety of travelers. SafeAbroad delivers location-specific and highly curated safety and security reports, crisis simulation training, and workshops for international education program managers and their travelers. With a team of experienced professionals and a network of global partners, SafeAbroad is committed to ensuring that travelers have the information and support they need to travel confidently abroad. For more information about SafeAbroad and its comprehensive safety solutions, visit SafeAbroad.com or schedule a meeting here.
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