Student/New Emergency Manager Program

Come join others for these dynamic sessions tailored for students and new emergency managers.


Sunday, November 16, 2025

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

EMbark Career and Emerging Professionals’ Day at the IAEM Conference 

Come join us for the eighth annual offering of EMbark Career and Emerging Professionals’ Day. EMbark is your introduction to IAEM and the Annual Conference! Whether you're a student, scholar, new practitioner – or all three – as an emerging professional you'll find something of value. EMbark brings you interesting speakers, beneficial topics and the opportunity to learn more about the emergency management field. EMbark aims to give you information on navigating academics and practice to successfully transition to the workplace, including networking, identifying mentors and more.

4:15pm – 5:15pm

First Steps Mixer – Intended for new attendees, those new to IAEM or students.

This mixer is a must attend event for those who are students, new to Emergency Management and/or IAEM, and looking to break through. You will have the opportunity to meet IAEM Leadership across the organization. Plus mingle and network with other seasoned members who represent a wide variety of emergency manager professions. We will have some fun games and prizes in store for you as we work to build strong and resilient partnerships across the profession.


Tuesday, November 18, 2025

1:30 pm – 3:00pm

IAEM Career Workshop 

Are you new to emergency management?  Considering a different position in the field?  Looking to advance your career? Join us at the Career Workshop spotlight session where experienced professionals will discuss interviewing tips, opportunities to gain emergency management experience, and the basics of becoming a consultant.  The Career Workshop will also feature a networking opportunity during Monday's lunch, where you'll be able to meet other attendees and share tips and concerns in a small and supportive group.

Contact Us

IAEM Headquarters

201 Park Washington Ct,
Falls Church, VA 22046
703.538.1795

Dates and Locations

Dates and Locations of Future IAEM Annual Conferences:

Nov. 14 – 20, 2025*
 Louisville, KY

 Nov. 13 – 18, 2026*
 Long Beach, CA

 Nov. 12 – 18, 2027*
Colorado Springs, CO

 Nov. 10 – 16, 2028*
Savannah, GA

*The core program dates are Sunday-Wednesday, with additional Friday-Saturday and Thursday-Friday pre- and post-conference training and other options.

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