Annual Summit

61st Annual Illinois Emergency Services Management Association Summit
Dates: April 14-17, 2026
Location: Northfield Inn, Suites, and Conference Center. Springfield, IL

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.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS open until January 30, 2026. Submit your proposal today at: Submit Speaker Proposal

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