Venue

Join your fellow emergency preparedness professionals from across Pennsylvania at the Blair County Convention Center, the region’s premier conference, meeting, and special events facility, for the 7th Annual Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Conference from October 20th to 22nd, 2024.

The Blair County Convention Center is conveniently located just off of Interstate 99 in Altoona, PA, making it easily accessible to attendees. The venue offers ample parking options, including a surface-level lot adjacent to the main entrance with over 300 spaces and a 5-story parking garage that can accommodate more than 400 vehicles.

Built in 2001, the Blair County Convention Center is a modern and well-equipped facility that provides the perfect setting for this important conference. Attendees can expect to enjoy comfortable accommodations, cutting-edge technology, and a professional atmosphere conducive to learning and networking.

If you’re traveling from out of town, the Blair County Convention Center is just a 25-minute drive from the Bedford exit of the PA Turnpike and a 45-minute drive south of Interstate 80, making it a convenient destination for attendees coming from all directions. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your colleagues and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in emergency preparedness and homeland security.

Lodging (The deadline to receive the group rate is September 13, 2024):

We want to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees at the Conference. As such, we kindly remind you that only Service Animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and Pennsylvania 2018 Act 118 (Assistance and Service Animal Integrity Act), are allowed inside the Convention Center during the event. Please note that ‘therapy,’ ‘assistance,’ or ’emotional support’ animals do not meet the definition of Service Animals and are not permitted.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.