Conferences

Conferences

Sep 28 2026
September 28, 2026
  • 11:00 am
  • Orange County Convention Center West | Orlando, FL

EMS World Expo

Sept 20 – Oct 2 | EMS World Expo is where EMS professionals come to sharpen their skills, explore new ideas, and build a week that fits the way they work. With 200+ classes across 9 learning tracks, hands-on training, and one of the largest EMS-focused exhibit halls in the industry, Expo gives you the freedom to focus on what matters most to your role, your goals, and your patients. Come for practical takeaways, advanced education, leadership development, and the...

Sep 23 2026
September 23, 2026
  • The Westin Anaheim Resort | Anaheim, CA

California Ambulance Association (CAA)

Sept 23 – 24 | Join us for the California Ambulance Association's 78th Annual Conference! Get ready for an inspiring and impactful experience. This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, stay ahead of key issues, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of emergency medical services in California. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, grow your network, or simply recharge with peers from across the state, the CAA Annual Convention delivers meaningful value at every...

Sep 14 2026
September 14, 2026
  • 8:00 am
  • The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa | San Diego, CA

FirstWatch Collaborate Live

Sept 14 – 17 | Designed to serve all FirstWatch customers (911, EMS, Fire, Law, and Public Health), Collaborate Live offers specialized training and education in Southern California. Learn how you can make meaningful improvements using your FirstWatch tools through invaluable time spent with our team, and the opportunity to collaborate with your peers, through facilitated discussion. Information and Registration

Aug 12 2026
August 12, 2026
  • Kansas City Convention Center | Kansas City, MO

Fire Rescue International

Aug 12 – 14 | Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders come to FRI to learn, network, and collaborate. Make sure you are one of them! For more than 150 years, fire and emergency service leaders have gathered to exchange ideas, challenge the status quo, and advance the profession. What began in 1873 as a meeting to share innovations and improve fire department operations has grown into the premier leadership conference for the fire...

Jul 13 2026
July 13, 2026
  • 7:00 am
  • Sheraton San Diego Resort | San Diego, California

Pinnacle / Annual FirstWatch User Update Meeting

July 13 – 16 | The EMS field is changing, faster and more profoundly than ever before. Pinnacle brings you the latest information, leadership practices and ideas you can’t get anywhere else. You’ll come away with the knowledge, tools and confidence to help your organization—and your career—thrive.     FirstWatch at Pinnacle Conference Website

Jun 07 2026
June 7, 2026
  • 6:00 pm
  • Pfister Hotel | Milwaukee, WI

Metro Fire Chiefs

June 7–11  | The Metropolitan Fire Chiefs Association is an ideal opportunity to network, renew contacts and friendships, and discuss ideas and trends in all aspects of the fire service with members from across the globe. FirstWatch at Metro Fire Chiefs Conference Website

Jun 03 2026
June 3, 2026
  • 5:30 pm
  • Westin Hotel | Calgary, Alberta

Paramedic Chiefs of Canada Leadership Summit (PCC)

June 3 – 5 | Join the Paramedic Chiefs of Canada and your colleagues from across the country as we set the stage for the future direction of Paramedic systems in Canada. Dynamic keynote and plenary speakers will address; Paramedic Health & Wellness, Violence to Paramedics, Research, Technology and Innovation, and Leadership Development. FirstWatch at PCC Conference Website

May 27 2026
May 27, 2026
  • 7:00 am
  • Hilton LA | Universal City, CA

EMSAAC Conference

May 27 – 28 | The EMS Administrators’ Association of California (EMSAAC) cordially invites California’s EMS leaders and professionals to join us for the EMSAAC Annual Conference 2026 at a new location, the Hilton LA in Universal City. EMSAAC continues to lead the way in creating conferences that are meaningful and exciting to attend. This year’s theme, Back to the Future, is a time-travel story where the meaning centers on taking control of your destiny, showing how past choices shape...

May 17 2026
May 17, 2026
  • 12:00 pm
  • Renaissance Esmeralda Resort | Indian Wells, CA

CFED West

California’s Premier Conference for Fire, EMS, Nursing, Emergency Medical Dispatch, and Disaster Response.

May 12 2026
May 12, 2026
  • 8:00 am
  • RiverCentre | St. Paul, MN

ImageTrend Connect

May 12 – 15 | At Connect26, we are Changing the Game - shifting from incremental updates to decisive advantages. Through keynotes, hands‑on labs, and customer showcases, you will see how AI, automation, and data drive outcomes that matter: faster adoption, scalable improvements, and better user experiences. Whether you lead it all, run operations, manage crews, or build community, Connect26 delivers the edge. FirstWatch at ImageTrend Connect

Apr 21 2026
April 21, 2026
  • 6:00 pm
  • MGM Grand Hotel & Casino | Las Vegas, NV

Navigator

Join us in Las Vegas for the 2026 NAVIGATOR Conference, the premier event for public safety telecommunicators. With the theme “Raising the Stakes: Excellence for Every Emergency,” this conference challenges us to elevate our skills and meet the dynamic demands of the field.

Apr 20 2026
April 20, 2026
  • 10:00 am
  • MGM Grand Hotel and Casino | Las Vegas, NV

American Ambulance Association (AAA)

Join your colleagues at the American Ambulance Association Annual Conference & Trade Show, and learn why AAA Annual is the highlight of the year in our industry. Build your network as you exchange ideas with fellow ambulance leaders. Gain insight into trends and pitfalls, find innovative vendor solutions, and ask questions of expert speakers.

Apr 07 2026
April 7, 2026
  • 7:00 am
  • JW Marriott | Austin, TX

ESO | Wave

This year, the entire emergency response ecosystem comes together – EMS, fire, hospitals, and government – for four action-packed days that will shape the future of health and safety outcomes.

Mar 30 2026
March 30, 2026
  • 9:30 am
  • Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center | College Station, TX

Texas Chapter of NAEMSP Texas EMS Medical Director Conference

March 30 – April 1 | The Texas EMS Medical Director Conference is an annual conference focused on the unique challenges and needs of Texas EMS Medical Directors. When you attend, you join EMS medical directors and professionals from across the state for networking, collaboration and relevant education. This year’s event features two and a half days of content-rich education and networking opportunities held at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center in College Station, Texas.

Mar 23 2026
March 23, 2026
  • 6:30 am
  • Hilton Arlington National Landing | Arlington, VA

NEMSMA Leadership Conference

March 23-24 | Get ready—this is the leadership conference EMS has been waiting for. For the first time ever, NEMSMA is bringing the nation’s top EMS minds together in one place for a game-changing, future-shaping event. Under the bold theme "Disruptive Leadership in EMS/Healthcare".

Mar 10 2026
March 10, 2026
  • 8:00 am
  • Caribe Royale | Orlando, FL

CPSE Excellence Conference

The CPSE Excellence Conference brings the most inquisitive and progressive minds in the fire and emergency service together for three and a-half-days to advance agency accreditation, promote professional credentialing, and encourage continuous improvement.

Feb 03 2026
February 3, 2026
  • 5:00 pm
  • Esri Headquarters | Redlands, CA

Fire Operations Technology Summit

The Fire Operations Technology Summit is a three-day exclusive event that will bring together fire operations chiefs from across the state, along with emerging technology partners servicing fire and EMS industries, with the goal of improving operations and firefighter safety.

Feb 02 2026
February 2, 2026
  • 9:00 am
  • JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes | Orlando, FL

Traumasoft Evolve

February 2-4 | Join us for the industry’s best EMS Technology Conference – Evolve 2026: Connect. Learn. Innovate. Bringing EMS Teams Together to Share, Learn, and Shape What’s Next. FirstWatch at Evolve Registration

Jan 26 2026
January 26, 2026
  • 8:00 am
  • JW Marriott Tampa Water Street | Tampa, FL

NAEMSP Annual Meeting

January 26-31 | Understand the latest research on a variety of important issues. Join more than 1,300 EMS clinicians at our annual gathering. Spend a day (or three) before the conference on intensive training from EMS experts. Explore products and tools shaping the present and future of EMS. FirstWatch at NAEMSP Registration