The 2019 American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Biothreats meeting is a forum for the discussion of new data from the research of microbiological sciences related to biodefense and bioterrorism, the latest information on preventative modalities, therapeutics, and clinical diagnoses related to high consequence pathogens, and the most recent trends in the management and planning of biothreat programs.

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 two and a half days of scientific presentations. Exhibits showcase the latest agricultural biosafety and biocontainment products and services.

The NCT South America 2019 conference addresses topics related to high-visibility events (HVEs), regional cooperation in South America, cooperation in training for the response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) and explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) threats in the Latin America Region, regional unexploded ordnance (UXO) challenges, and more. The event hosts high-level decision-makers, academics, and first responders from Brazil, Latin America and beyond.

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 Nuclear Deterrence Summit gathers U.S. and international leaders, experts, and industry executives in the field of nuclear deterrence to discuss management of the nuclear complex, the security of the stockpile, arms control negotiations, and strategic policy. 

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 Global SOF Symposium - US provides attendees with a venue to network, build international partnerships, and engage with global thought leaders on issues impacting the Special Operations Forces community. Attendees include active duty and retired military and police, government civilians, industry, academia, journalists, and nongovernmental organizations.

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 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.

Leaders from pharmaceutical companies, academia, and the wider scientific community, together with regulatory agencies and public-private partnerships, gather to discuss the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. Learn about various strategies to support antimicrobial resistance research and development, evaluate the latest scientific advancements for tackling antimicrobial resistance, consider potential novel candidates and alternatives to antimicrobials, and more.

The 7th Annual Crisis & Risk Management Conference 2019 brings together the region’s leading oil and gas companies, director generals of emergency response, enterprise risk management experts, hospital authorities, and port and airport authorities to discuss different strategies in order to develop an efficient crisis management plan. The conference focuses on identifying and mitigating risks, while managing costs and keeping up with increasing production demands. 

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 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 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.”

CBRNe Summit Europe provides attendees the opportunity to understand the current chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNe) threats that major cities, infrastructures, civilians, and armed forces personnel face. This event focuses on key areas in the CBRNE industry: UK CBRNe, NATO CBRNe capabilities and international cooperation, the use of robotics, European military CBRNe threats and response techniques, medical countermeasures, and first responder techniques.

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 National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Conference is unique in that it brings together volunteers, practitioners, and experts across disaster relief sectors. Professionals and volunteers in the emergency management field come to share their experiences, consider new concepts, and develop whole community solutions to build more resilient communities.  

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 global marine transportation system is changing and nowhere is that more apparent than in seaports. PORTCON is a unique professional learning opportunity for the entire seaport and marine terminal industry designed to help management professionals stay abreast of current and emerging topics and trends in the industry.

EMLC serves emergency management professionals from the public and private sectors. EMLC presents a national forum where experts in the field of emergency management and disciplines related to disaster preparation, response, recovery, and mitigation convene for two days of policy discourse and problem solving, discussing recent events, current issues, best practices, and lessons learned while engaging in forward thinking. 

Intelligence Analytics 2019 focuses on key challenges across the intelligence community, while offering a unique platform for the exchange of best practices and cooperation among stakeholders. Real time analytics, operationalizing big data, verifying and validating critical masses of information, defining risks of severe external threats, leveraging automation to shift to actionable intelligence, and open-source intelligence tools to help analyze information more effectively are key themes throughout the summit.

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.