The Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Cybersecurity and Innovation Showcase is a three-day event, where attendees hear from government and industry cybersecurity and technology experts about ongoing research and development efforts developed by partners from government, industry, academia, national laboratories, and international entities that address today’s complex cybersecurity challenges and investigate innovative solutions for the future. 

This U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service (USDA ARS) symposium provides sessions covering a variety of topics including biorisk management challenges in a one health world, arthropods, high-pathogen avian influenza, laboratory assessment programs and tools, and risk assessment. The symposium includes pre-symposium courses and 2.5 days of scientific presentations. Exhibits showcase the latest agricultural biosafety and biocontainment products and services.

The Border Security Expo is a comprehensive, two-day conference attracting global leaders and senior-level government officials to discuss what is new in border security. Attendees have the opportunity to network with peers and colleagues from the United States and abroad and visit the exhibition hall to see the latest equipment, technology, and services.

The 13th Annual Biometrics for Government and Law Enforcement Summit brings together government and industry experts at the forefront of developing the next generation of analytics-based biometrics. Topics for discussion this year include national priorities, policies, acquisitions, and S&T developments in biometrics and identity management to support counterterrorism efforts and public protection.

The Counter-UAS Summit provides a forum for military leaders, program executive officers, industry executives, academics, and researchers from across the United States to share and discuss both theoretical and practical knowledge of advanced UAS technology. The summit focuses on counter-UAS challenges and solutions for both military and domestic agencies.

Military Radar Summit 2019 – Beyond the Line of Sight: Advancing Detection Capabilities and Resiliency brings together key stakeholders to learn, share, and connect on issues such as radar resilience, foreign developments, the newest scientific capabilities, ways to overcome functional challenges, and upgrades for existing resources.

The International Association of Fire Chief’s Wildland Urban Interface conference offers hands-on training and interactive sessions designed to address the challenges of wildland fires. Attendees include those responsible for protecting local forests or educating landowners and communities about the importance of land management.

The Preparedness Summit is the first and longest running national conference on public health preparedness. The summit presents new research findings, shares tools and resources, and provides a variety of opportunities for attendees to learn how to implement model practices that enhance the nation’s capabilities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and other emergencies. This year’s theme is “The Evolving Threat Environment.”

The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium provides a forum to discuss current trends and topics and share information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security. Sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health, and related professions to exchange ideas and collaborate to protect lives and property from disaster. 

The National Hurricane Conference highlights hurricane preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation in order to save lives and property in the United States and the tropical islands of the Caribbean and Pacific. This conference serves as a forum for federal, state, and local officials to exchange ideas and recommend new policies to improve emergency management.

The 2019 Volunteer and Combination Officers Section (VCOS) of the International Association of Fire Chiefs Symposium provides leadership training to address the unique needs of volunteer leadership within departments, networking opportunities, and an exhibit hall with the tools and equipment necessary to ensure everyone on the team comes home.

The fifth edition of NCT USA promises the most-up-to-date program and relevant experts on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-yield explosive (CBRNe) defense and response in the United States. This conference provides high-ranking speakers and delegates from major decision-making bodies, local and federal first responders, and industry experts allowing for outstanding networking opportunities.

The International Association of Fire Chief’s (IAFC) Hazmat Conference is a four-day event offering hands-on training across a range of essential topics, including: biothreat response and sample collection, incident management, chemical and physical properties of hazardous materials, and management of commercial explosive incidents. Training provides valuable information to successfully meet the demands of a hazardous material response.

Ambulance services are stretched in the face of diminishing reimbursement and an increasingly uncertain political and regulatory climate. Join fellow Emergency Medical Services (EMS) leaders at AAA 2019 to share best practices and build strategies for the survival of the industry by reimagining EMS reimbursement, operations, leadership, and human resources.