The Keystone Emergency Management Association (KEMA) is proud to announce the 8th Annual Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Conference (#KEMACon2025)!
Join us on September 28–30, 2025, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
This year’s theme, “Building Resilient Communities, Adapting to a Changing Landscape,” reflects the evolving nature of emergency management. The conference will delve into how communities can strengthen their resilience to both natural and human-made disasters, and how emergency management strategies must evolve in response to emerging challenges such as climate change, cybersecurity threats, and rapid technological advancements.
Attendees will experience a dynamic agenda featuring a broad spectrum of educational presentations and expert-led sessions. These will showcase the latest concepts, technologies, processes, and evidence-based practices across the fields of emergency management and homeland security.
Why attend #KEMACon2025?
- Gain actionable insights to enhance your preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.
- Acquire new skills to better serve your organization and community.
- Network with professionals, peers, and industry leaders from across the Commonwealth and beyond.
This is a must-attend event for emergency management professionals, first responders, public safety officials, nonprofit organizations, and private-sector partners committed to building a safer and more resilient Pennsylvania.
| Early bird registration ($75) starts | 5/19/2025 |
| Regular registration ($100) starts | 6/16/2025 |
| Late registration ($200) starts | 8/4/2025 |
| Conference Sponsors: Final payments are due | 8/15/2025 |
| Registration ends | 8/22/2025 |
| Conference Book listing/Ad artwork deadline | 9/5/2025 |
| Registration at the Door ($300), credit card accepted only | 9/28 & 29/2025 |
Register to attend the Conference by clicking HERE
For questions or additional information, please contact the Conference Chair at Conference@KEMA-PA.org.
We look forward to welcoming you to #KEMACon2025, where innovation meets collaboration in building a more resilient future.
2025 Conference Partners
