The Airborne Response Conference and Exhibition, which will take place at Oxford Airport on May 10 and 11, 2005 will feature a number of guest speakers including: John Astbury, director of operations and chief coastguard, Maritime & Coastguard Agency/The Helicopter Harmonisation Project; Alan Riddet, chief fire officer, Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue and Joseph Gallucci, commanding officer, NYPD Aviation Unit. As well as formal presentations, the conference will also include panel discussions and workshop-style sessions.