Demonstrate “Return on Investment” (ROI) and gain approval with these step-by-step instructions.

We know the economy often will impact training budgets first and you will need to justify spending time and money to attend the IAEM Annual Conference. Follow these steps to assist you in demonstrating the positive ROI you and your organization will gain from attending the IAEM 72nd Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Step 1:

Review the IAEM 2024 Program and determine which professional development sessions you plan to attend. Choose those that will benefit you and your organization the most. These sessions will provide specific training that can improve you and your team’s productivity, efficiency, better utilize resources, save money and more.
Review the EMEX/Exhibitor’s list to view the companies who would benefit your organization by direct contact from you at the conference. Just hover over the booth space that is already sold/unavailable.

Step 2:

Add a pre/post-conference training course and maximize your time away from the office. Courses are being offered by FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute (EMI) and FEMA’s Continuous Improvement Technical Assistance Program (CITAP), the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium Members (NDPTC and TEEX), the Naval Postgraduate School – Center for Homeland Defense, the National Weather Service, the IAEM Certification Program, IAEM-USA Colleges & Universities Caucus, Healthcare Caucus, Mental Health & Wellness Caucus, EMAP, plus many more.  A complete course listing can be found on our website and in the online program.

DHS/FEMA training, the IAEM Leadership Symposium, the NWS and the Esri GIS for Emergency Management courses are FREE for registered attendees at the full and student rates.

Step 3:

Estimate the following costs to attend:

• Travel and per diem;
• Check out our list of meals included in the FULL registration to the IAEM 70th Annual Conference;
• Register early to receive the biggest discounts on conference registration, airline and car rental rates;
• Reserve your hotel room early to take advantage of the negotiated group room rates;
• Consider volunteering at the conference to save even more off your registration.

Step 4:

Complete this approval letter and present it to your supervisor outlining the costs and benefits of attending the conference.

Step 5:

When you return home after the conference, be sure to share the valuable knowledge with others in your organization.

• Offer to prepare and deliver a short presentation to share what you learned with your colleagues.
• Share the speaker handouts and slide presentations with your organization. As an attendee, you have access to all the materials posted by the speakers which are located in the conference mobile app.

We look forward to seeing you at the IAEM 72nd Annual Conference & EMEX in Colorado Springs, Colorado!