2027 Summit

62nd Annual Illinois Emergency Services Management Association Summit
April 27-30, 2027
Northfield Inn, Suites, and Conference Center. Springfield, IL

Details for the 2027 IESMA Summit will be published as they are developed.
Exhibitor details will be published by October 1, 2026
 
Tentative Agenda
Tuesday/April 27: EMAT Exercise and Pre-Summit Training
Wednesday/April 28: Summit and Annual Membership Meeting
Thursday/April 29: Summit
Friday/April 30: Summit and Executive Board Meeting

Theme: Building Resilient Communities

The Summit program will be organized around four key areas of focus:
  • Developing Partnerships: Strengthening Interagency coordination, public-private collaboration, and cross-discipline teamwork.
  • Developing Volunteers: Enhancing volunteer engagement, training, retention, and integration into emergency management operations.
  • Developing Personal Resiliency: Promoting individual well-being, mental health, and leadership sustainability within high-stress professions.
  • Incorporating Technology to Build Resilience: Highlighting tools, platforms, and innovations that improve situational awareness, communication, and operational efficiency.
The 2026 IESMA Summit was a success. Over 200 people registered and attended 38 sessions with 59 presenters. We were supported by 28 profit and nonprofit exhibitors. We conducted our first Legislative Day and had our annual membership meeting.
        2026 Sponsors and Exhibitors