Facing challenges head-on is what we do as fire and emergency service leaders, and this past year was no exception. There has never been a more essential time for the fire and EMS community to come together. That is why the IAFC has been working hard to make safe on-site connections and educational opportunities happen at Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2021 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although the format will be modified for health and safe...

This NAVIGATOR is set to be our best ever. We have been hard at work reviewing your conference evaluation ideas and suggestions, finding the latest and best presentation topics and presenters, planning fabulous events and networking opportunities, and finding keynote speakers that will knock your socks off! You won’t want to miss this truly memorable educational, networking conference. You’re invited to submit research abstracts fo...

The response to the COVID-19 pandemic has challenged every state in the nation for over a year and continues today. Simultaneously, states have dealt with wildfires, floods, tornadoes, domestic extremism, civil unrest, and cyber-attacks. Emergency management is a specialized area and State Emergency Management Directors rely on the NEMA support and information network to identify issues and solutions across states; address national policy issu...

DSI’s 9th Annual Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium will provide the latest updates on US efforts to advance chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense. This forum will convene senior-level officials from throughout the military, government, and academia to share their insights into successful CBRN incident detection, protection, and recovery strategies, as well as R&D initiatives, updates on joint CBRN requireme...

Defense Strategies Institute’s 8th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together members of the various Military branches & Federal Government agencies to discuss the current state of advancing domestic and international counter-IED missions in support of US National Security interests. Senior level speakers at this forum will detail the many ways they are collaborating on disarming the threat that these various type...

This event has been canceled. We hope to see you next year This conference offers a full week of hands on computer training, break out sessions, keynote addresses and nightly networking events.

After powering forward with nearly 80% growth in its third year (1,150+ attendees from 65 nations) the show returns to Amsterdam and co-locates with Amsterdam Drone Week for 2020. The leading pan-European conference and expo focused on commercial drones will convene top UAV experts and buyers from all key vertical markets, from across the globe. 1,500+ attendees and 100+ exhibitors will be part of Amsterdam Drone Week’s total audience of...

As strategic and heavy airlift continues to drive expeditionary capability – the market capitalisation of this mission critical sector continues to grow. Delivering ‘boots on the ground’, as well as military support to civilian authorities in the recent COVID-19 epidemic, means that there has never been a more important time to view how armed forces, industry and governments are developing this force multiplier. Highlights fo...

Defense Strategies Institute’s 8th Annual EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium will bring together members of the various Military branches & Federal Government agencies to discuss the current state of advancing domestic and international counter-IED missions in support of US National Security interests. Senior level speakers at this forum will detail the many ways they are collaborating on disarming the threat that these various type...

At Firehouse Expo, we’re committed to providing the fire and EMS service’s highest level of excellence in training, education and networking. Hosted in the vibrant city of Nashville, TN, Firehouse Expo brings together a national community of career and volunteer firefighters to exchange information, learn life-saving techniques, and see first-hand the latest advancements in equipment, tools and resources. We’re a premier, yet...