Join Us In Greenville, N.C.
Our annual Fall Conference will take place October 13-15 at the Greenville, NC Convention Center. Registration will open soon!
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A Message From The President
Emergency Management Professionals and Partners,
I want to take a moment to personally invite you to the NCEMA Spring Conference, scheduled for October 13–15, 2026, at the Greenville, NC Convention Center. I am excited for the opportunity to gather with emergency management professionals and partners from across our state as we continue strengthening our profession, our relationships, and our shared commitment to preparedness.
The NCEMA Spring Conference provides a valuable opportunity to meet in person, exchange ideas, share lessons learned, and learn from one another. This year’s program will feature engaging sessions, timely topics, and knowledgeable speakers who will bring practical insight from across the emergency management discipline.
We are proud to welcome practitioners from local, state, tribal, and federal government, as well as representatives from higher education, healthcare, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector. No matter your role or area of focus, this conference is designed to ensure you leave Greenville with new ideas, useful tools, and meaningful connections that will support your work back home.
As our profession continues to grow and evolve, collaboration, preparedness, and shared learning remain more important than ever. I encourage each of you to take advantage of this opportunity to network with peers, engage in meaningful discussions, and help shape the future of emergency management in North Carolina.
I look forward to seeing you in Greenville this October and to working alongside you as we continue moving forward together.
Sincerely,
Sandy Wood
President, NCEMA
Sandy Wood, NCEMA President
Conference Registration Rates
| Registration Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration (Before September 1): | |
| Full Conference Registration:* | $200 |
| Day 1 or 2 Registration Only: | $75 |
| Day 3 Registration Only: | $50 |
| Day 1 AND 2 Registration Only: | $150 |
| Day 2 AND 3 Registration Only: | $125 |
| Vendor General Registration (full conference):** | $800 |
*Full Conference Registration (2.5 day) tickets and both 2-day ticket options include all conference sessions, including classes, breaks, and meals (when provided) for the days specified and one (1) banquet dinner ticket.
**Vendor General Registration includes access to the President’s Reception and 2 tickets to the Conference Banquet, as well as all breaks, and sessions.
Registration/Payments made on or after September 27, 2026 include a $10- $50.00 late fee, depending on the registration type.
NCEMA Fall 2025 Conference
Who: All Emergency Managers
Where: Wilmington Convention Center
When: October 28-30,2025
Primary Hotel: Embassy Suites by Hilton
Register online at https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=ILMCCES&groupCode=CES913&arrivaldate=2025-10-27&departuredate=2025-10-30&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
Phone: 1-910-765-1131, press 1 for reservations and use the group code: 913
Rates are: $179-$199 a night plus tax
Overflow Hotel: Fairfield Inn & Suites Wilmington/Wrightsville Beach
Register online at https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1752517485681&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Rates are $98 a night plus tax
Early-bird Registration:
Full Conference Registration: $200*
Day 1 or 2 registration only: $75
Day 3 registration only: $50
Day 1 & 2 registration: $150
Day 2 & 3 registration: $125
Vendor General Registration (full conference): $800**
*Full Conference Registration (2.5 day) tickets and both 2-day ticket options include all conference sessions, including classes, breaks, and meals (when provided) for the days specified and one (1) banquet dinner ticket.
**Vendor General Registration includes access to the President’s Reception and 2 tickets to the Conference Banquet, as well as all breaks, and sessions.
Registration/Payments made on or after September 27,2025 include a $10- $50.00 late fee, depending on the registration type.
NCEMA is excited to launch its new Sponsorship Program, a way to help our corporate partners enhance their connections with Emergency Management Professionals across the state.
*** Special Sponsorships are reserved on a first come, first-serve basis. To discuss sponsorship opportunities, confirm availability, or customize a sponsorship package, please contact Kent Greene (email: Treasurer)
NCEMA will host a Golf Outing on Monday, October 27th at the Wilmington Municipal Golf Course. Come kick off the conference and help raise money for the association! Register your team of four by October 8th at https://forms.gle/bfKWWVXpErzbTcmG At least one player must be a member of NCEMA.
Help us kick off the conference at Tap Yard Wilmington on Monday, October 27th, starting a 5:30! A shuttle will be available from Embassy Suites, Aloft, Hampton Inn Downtown Wilmington, Courtyard by Marriott, and Fairfield Inn & Suites to Tap Yard Wilmington from 5:30 to 10:30.
Please keep in mind that PowerPoint Presentations will be displayed in the front of a large meeting room. General Sessions may have 300+ attendees. Slides should be formatted so that they are legible to those in the back of the room. The following documents regarding compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act have been provided for your use should you have questions about formatting your presentation.
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