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 13th Annual Homeland Security Week provides the necessary dialogue to help drive homeland security initiatives to protect the homeland. This conference brings together 250+ individuals ranging from U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials, industry executives, elected officials, and academia from across the U.S. and global stakeholders to discuss the challenges at the forefront of homeland security operations, policy, and procurements.

In recent years, autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) have been used more frequently due to the development of advanced processing technologies, cost efficiency, and high-yielding power supplies. Unmanned Maritime Systems 2018 explores the depths of this growing defense priority and shapes the discussion for the future. 

Israeli Security Model seminar sessions provide an overview of Israel’s security threats and mitigation methods, with emphasis on the protection of critical infrastructure and key assets, emergency preparedness and response, and innovations in (and use of) security technology. Attendees acquire concrete methods for adopting strategies they have learned.

The CBRNe Convergence Congress draws leading experts and stakeholders from around the globe. The constant theme of CBRNe Convergence is highlighting the need to merge civilian and military response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, improvised explosive devices (CBRNe), and all hazard threats.

The 2018 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 American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Annual Meeting is the world’s largest public health conference and exposition. APHA gathers more than 12,000 public health professionals, with thousands of new abstracts presented covering a broad array of important issues. This year’s theme is "Creating the Healthiest Nation: Health Equity Now."

This year’s conference and exhibition explores the issue of antibacterial resistance (AMR) within the world of modern medicine, novel treatments, and the development of mechanisms that circumvent current therapeutic barriers. Join AMR experts, government bodies, and industry leaders as they come together and share ideas on the latest developments in treatment and prevention.

This whole-of-government explosive ordnance disposal/improvised explosive device (EOD/IED) symposium brings together a whole-of-government approach with both military and civil offices, as well as key leaders in industry with the sole objective of advancing the mission critical needs of each respective community in IED defeat.

SAVE THE DATE! Since the FAA updated their guidelines and removed the previous barriers that limited UAV use in commercial applications, the adoption of drones in the security industry has accelerated, with the product category growing substantially.

The Fall 2018 International Public Safety Association Symposium theme is centered on violent and non-violent mass casualty incidents. The symposium brings together law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, telecommunications, emergency management, and allied emergency responders from the United States and internationally for training and networking.

The National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference (NHCPC) is expanding opportunities for learning about the implementation of healthcare coalitions and coalition activities within communities. While the NHCPC supports coalitions attempting to meet federal grant program requirements, the conference is independent and exists for coalitions, by coalitions.

CIPRNA’s unique two-track conference program delivers a leading line-up of international experts to discuss securing U.S. critical infrastructure, from both physical and cyber perspectives. The conference provides enhanced opportunities for discussions in combined plenary sessions, as well as focused discussions within each discipline in individual tracks.

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, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector in all phases of incident management.

RES/CON New Orleans (formerly the International Disaster Conference and Expo) focuses on the practice of successful resilience and disaster management in an evolving global environment. This conference facilitates thought leadership and innovation, which spans multiple sectors and promotes public-private collaboration for addressing disaster and resilience challenges.

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 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.” 

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.