2024 Member Meetings and KEMA Conference

2024 Spring Meeting

The PAVOAD Spring meeting will be held in conjunction with the 2024 Keystone 6 National Mass Care Exercise, on Thursday, May 23, 2024.  The meeting will be held at Shippensburg University.  The Members Meeting will be held from 9 – 11 AM ET, which will be followed by a distribution exercise from 11 AM to 5 PM.  Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.  PAVOAD Member Representatives can sign into www.PAVOAD.org to see more information.

2024 Annual Meeting

The PAVOAD Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday evening, October 20, 2024, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, in conjunction with the Keystone Emergency Management Association Conference. Watch this space for details. Fore more on the KEMA Conference, see below.

The 7th Annual Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Conference (#KEMACon2024)

will be presented by the Keystone Emergency Management Association at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona from October 20-22, 2024.  With a focus on “Breakthrough to Excellence, Beyond all Limits,” this conference promises to offer diverse educational presentations that will showcase the latest concepts, technology, processes, and evidence-based practices in emergency management and homeland security.  Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and skills to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies effectively.  Begin to make your plans today.

The Call for Speakers is now open. For detailed information and the submission of your proposal, please visit: http://kemaconference.com/call-for-speakers/. Proposals will be accepted until April 26, 2024.

Given the anticipated attendance of over 300 emergency management professionals at #KEMACon2024, this presents a prime opportunity to contribute to your field by educating your peers. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your expertise and insights on emergency management practices and technology within the overarching theme of “Breakthrough to Excellence, Beyond All Limits.” Your presentation should comprehensively address the challenges encountered by the emergency preparedness and homeland security community, offering tangible solutions to overcome these obstacles. Please note that breakout sessions are limited to a maximum duration of 90 minutes, encompassing both the presentation and the subsequent Q&A session.