Texas Emergency Management Conference

The Texas Emergency Management Conference took place at the Fort Worth Convention Center, attracting a remarkable turnout of over 4,280 attendees from more than 40 states and three countries. This impressive gathering marks the conference as the largest of its kind in the nation and highlights its continuous growth for three consecutive years. The event served as a pivotal platform that brought together a diverse group of participants, including elected officials, first responders, emergency managers, private sector partners, non-governmental organizations, and voluntary organizations that are active in disaster management.

During the four-day conference, attendees engaged in a multitude of workshops and sessions that covered a wide range of critical topics. These included preparedness, response, recovery, mitigation, crisis communications, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, as well as strategies for whole community coordination. The Texas Emergency Management Conference facilitated invaluable training, education, networking, and collaboration among all stakeholders involved in emergency management, underscoring its significance in fostering a well-prepared and resilient community.