IAEM Region 6 Conference - Local First: Driving Community Resiliency in 5 States
 

Join us 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.
 

Here’s what’s in store:

• Engaging Sessions – Fresh, relevant topics in emergency management with expert speakers.
• Pre-Conference Trainings – Sharpen your skills with classes from TEEX and the NDPTC.
• Networking – Connect with peers, mentors, and partners at every turn.
• Vendor Hall – Explore the latest tools and solutions shaping the field.
• Fun Setting – Balance professional development with the resort-style atmosphere of Great Wolf Lodge – perfect for bringing family along!

The IAEM Region 6 Conference isn’t just another event—it’s your chance to learn, connect, and reimagine emergency management with a local focus. Don’t miss it!

If you do not already have an IAEM account you will need to create one at the time of registration.


Location

• Great Wolf Lodge
  • 1000 Great Wolf Way, Webster, Texas, 77598
• Parking - $5 per day (includes overnight parking)
  • On-site at the conference hotel
• Reservation deadline: January 23^rd
• Room rate: $129/night + applicable taxes and resort fee
• Room block booking information will be sent in the registration confirmation email

Vendor Registration (Pre-function)

• Booth Setup:
  • Tuesday: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
• Booth Hours:
  • Wednesday 8:00am – 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:00am – 12:00pm

Registration (Registration Desk)

• Early Bird - October 6th – December 22nd
  • Member - $150
  • Non-member - $175
  • Students/Emerging Professional - $100
  • Speaker/Exhibitors - $0 (complimentary)
  • Day Pass
    • Tuesday - $25 (evening social)
    • Wednesday - $75 (conference lunch included)
    • Thursday - $25
• Regular - As of December 23rd
  • Member - $175
  • Non-member - $200
  • Students/Emerging Professional - $125
• Payment is required at the time of registration
• Onsite registration is available
• Lunch on February 11^th is included in the registration fee
• Cancellation
  • Written cancellations received before January 10, 2026, will receive a refund minus a $25 processing fee.
  • Cancellations on or after January 10, 2026 will not receive a refund 

Exhibitor/Sponsorship Opportunities - Our event is sold out!  If you would like to sponsor or be put on the waitlist, please email Dena Mahan at dmahan@webstertx.gov.

• Exhibitor guide submission deadline - January 16, 2026
• Exhibitor - $850  (Limit 16)
  • Table space w/in the conference venue for both days
    • 8’FT table w/tablecloth w/2 chairs
  • One complimentary symposium registration
  • Signage on display in the lobby/meeting area
• Sponsor Bronze - $1000
  • Table space w/in the conference venue for both days
    • 8’FT table w/tablecloth w/2 chairs
  • One complimentary symposium registration
  • Signage on display in the lobby/meeting area
  • Name and logo on conference agenda
• Sponsor Silver - $2500
  • Table space w/in the conference venue for both days
    • 8’FT table w/tablecloth w/2 chairs
  • One complimentary symposium registration
  • Signage on display in the lobby/meeting area
  • Name and logo on conference agenda
  • Logo on the IAEM-USA Region 6 symposium website with link to your website
• Sponsor Gold - $4000
  • Table space w/in the conference venue for both days
    • 8’FT table w/tablecloth w/2 chairs
  • Two complimentary symposium registrations
  • Signage on display in the lobby/meeting area
  • Name and logo on conference agenda
  • Logo on the IAEM-USA Region 6 symposium website with link to your website
  • 15-minute presentation time during the conference lunch
• Sponsor Platinum - $5000 (Limit 1)
  • Table space w/in the conference venue for both days
    • 8’FT table w/tablecloth w/2 chairs
  • Two complimentary symposium registrations
  • Signage on display in the lobby/meeting area
  • Name and logo on conference agenda
  • Logo on the IAEM-USA Region 6 symposium website with link to your website
  • Exclusive vendor access at the evening welcome social mixer from 6:30pm – 9:30pm