For Immediate Release
Contact: dmawempio@widma.gov
MADISON, Wis. – Registration for the 58th Annual Wisconsin Governor’s Conference on Emergency Management & Homeland Security is now open!
The 2027 conference will take place March 22-24 at Madison Mariott West in Middleton, Wisconsin. Pre-conference training sessions will be held on March 22. On that day, the Wisconsin Emergency Management Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act Section along with the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) Best Practices Workgroup is presenting a LEPC Resilience and Engagement Training opportunity.
The conference general session scheduled for March 23 and 24. The theme of the 2027 conference is “Resilient Recovery: Strengthening Communities for the Next Disruption.” General registration for the conference is $285.
The conference offers multiple tracks designed to help attendees explore how different aspects of emergency management and homeland security intersect. Those tracks include:
- Interoperable Communications and Technology
- Business Resiliency
- All-Hazards Response and Recovery
- Public Health and Community Resilience
- Managing Cyber and Physical Threats
- Current and Emerging Trends
WEM will once again be presenting Wisconsin Certified Emergency Manager certificates during the conference to those who have achieved this important milestone in their training.
In addition, Wisconsin Emergency Management will present awards to recognize those who have made important contributions to their fields. The Service, Mentorship, and Lifetime Achievement Awards are open to professionals, volunteers and private sector partners in emergency management, homeland security or related fields. Nominations are due by Feb. 12.
To register or nominate someone for an award, you can go online at https://cvent.me/eLXBlP?RefId=HOME
We look forward to seeing you in March at the Madison Mariott West in Middleton!
About Wisconsin Emergency Management
Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) is a division of the Wisconsin Department of Military Affairs. Its mission is to build capabilities and coordinate resources to support a safe and resilient Wisconsin. Through planning, training and exercising WEM prepares themselves, Wisconsinites, and response personnel to minimize the loss of lives and property. Visit wem.wi.gov for more information.
