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 International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) brings together emergency managers and disaster response professionals from government, military, private sector, and volunteer organizations around the world. The annual conference offers education, collaboration, hands-on training, and exhibits of the latest technological advances in homeland security and disaster preparedness.

The American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) conference offers subject-matter-expert keynotes, papers, and panels highlighting best practices and hands-on skills crucial for today’s biosafety and biosecurity professionals. An intensive preconference educational course is offered, and the latest in laboratory biosafety and biosecurity products and services are showcased.

The 2019 Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology Conference attendees learn from world-class leaders and experts about current developments in chemical and biological defense research during a variety of conference events. The conference provides formal and informal networking opportunities to encourage the exchange of ideas and information to address common key chemical and biological defense issues and concerns.

The 2019 National Disaster Resilience Conference brings together the nation’s foremost voices in the disaster safety and resilience movement. Keynote presentations, discussion panels, and spotlight topics focus on the latest in science, policy, and practice to create more resilient buildings and disaster-resilient communities in the face of earthquakes, floods, hail, hurricanes, lightning, tornadoes, and wildfires, as well as human-caused disasters.

Smarter Border Management 2019 provides an interactive forum for collaborative discussion and a detailed consideration of best practice and organizational capabilities through a thorough examination of cutting edge technology and infrastructure solutions. This conference brings together leaders in border security, policy makers, experts, and stakeholders. Participants come away with a fresh take on smarter border management through the realization of big-data solutions, including risk-based screening and biometric trends.

The 14th Annual Homeland Security Week provides the necessary dialogue to help drive homeland security initiatives to protect the homeland. This conference brings together over 400 individuals ranging from U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials, industry executives, elected officials, academia from across the U.S., and global stakeholders to discuss the ever changing challenges and threats facing our borders, trade, critical infrastructures, and local law enforcement.

Border Management South 2019 allows attendees to engage, share, and learn about new programs, capabilities, and technologies that will change the face of the border management sector. Interactive group discussions and panels address procurement initiatives and aligning border solutions with development of operators.

The All-Hazards Incident Management Teams Association (AHIMTA) annual symposium is designed to provide leadership and education to incident management teams and their members. AHIMTA promotes, supports, and enhances the profession of incident management by establishing standards and promoting the cooperation of federal, state, local, and tribal agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and the private sector in all phases of incident management.

The 2020 American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Biothreats meeting offers professionals in biodefense, biosecurity, and biological threats the opportunity to exchange knowledge and ideas that will shape the future of this emerging field. This meeting offers a unique program that explores the latest developments and emerging technologies in the industry.

Military Radar Summit 2020 provides a means to discuss the ongoing efforts to advance detection and survivability capabilities for radar technology in support of emerging U.S. national security priorities and battlefield overmatch. Collaborate and network with key leaders, solutions providers, and subject matter experts across the radar community.

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 public health emergencies. This year’s theme is “Fixing Our Fault Lines: Addressing Systemic Vulnerabilities.”

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.