The 2012 APCO Global Congress got off to a good start in Dubai today with the introduction of the APCO Global Alliance by Chairman Geoff Spring, an official welcome to Dubai and to the Congress from Lt. Col. Rashid Massam Al Buflaseh, of Dubai Civil Defence, and two educational sessions, and the opening of the Exhibit Hall. Delegates had the opportunity to learn from and connect with each other. Below, some photos from the events of the day.