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Join the IAEM Conference Committee on Thursday, January 15, at 2:00 p.m. ET for "Tips for a Successful Breakout Speaker Proposal." This helpful session will give you tips on crafting a strong breakout speaker proposal for the 74th IAEM Annual Conference & EMEX in Long Beach, California. Learn more about the mandatory requirements, insider tips from the reviewing committee, the 2026 breakout focus areas, and how to use the online portal to submit your proposal. If you are interested in speaking at the next conference, this webinar will give you clear guidance and make the process feel more manageable.
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The First Annual Disaster and Emergency Management Symposium is sponsored by the American Meteorological Society and organized by the AMS Committee on Emergency Management. The goal of this symposium is to bridge the fields of meteorology and disaster management to explore common challenges, achievements, and relevant topics. The symposium will be a one-day conference track held at the AMS Annual Meeting on Thursday, January 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The annual AMS meeting is held in a hybrid format, allowing attendees to participate in person or virtually. The conference is in Houston, TX, in 2026. The following session topics will be covered this year: “In the Shoes of Emergency Management Professionals,” “High Water - High Danger: Flood Preparedness, Warning Systems, and Recreational Safety,” “The State of Summer Camp Weather Preparedness,” “Disaster Words and Disaster Actions,” and “Emergency Management Poster Session.”
Join IAEM-USA Region 6 at Great Wolf Lodge in Webster (Houston), Texas, for an unforgettable experience that blends learning, networking, and fun. This year’s theme spotlights the power of locals and how leaders drive resilience and preparedness across our five-state region. Attendees can expect engaging sessions, pre-conference training opportunities, networking, and the latest tools and solutions.
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Join the emergency management and homeland security communities in Louisville, Kentucky, this August for the 2026 National Homeland Security Conference. This conference brings together professionals in homeland security, law enforcement, fire services, and emergency management to learn about emerging trends and to see the latest equipment and technology available to support their missions.