Venue

Join emergency preparedness and homeland security professionals from across Pennsylvania and beyond at the 8th Annual Pennsylvania Emergency Preparedness and Homeland Security Conference, taking place September 28–30, 2025, at the Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, PA.

The Blair County Convention Center (BCCC) is the region’s premier facility for conferences, meetings, and special events. Conveniently located along I-99 and nestled in the scenic Allegheny Mountains between Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, the BCCC offers exceptional accommodations for local, regional, and national gatherings. This state-of-the-art, two-story venue features a 15,000-square-foot flexible ballroom, a 24,000-square-foot exhibit hall, eleven breakout rooms, two outdoor patios with panoramic mountain views, and two elegant multi-use lobbies.

For attendees traveling from out of town, the BCCC is easily accessible—just 25 minutes from the Bedford exit of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and 45 minutes south of Interstate 80.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with fellow professionals, exchange best practices, and explore the latest trends and innovations in emergency preparedness and homeland security.

Lodging

The deadline to receive the group rate is August 29, 2025:

  • Country Inn and Suites by Radisson Altoona
    • 2 Convention Center Drive, Altoona, PA 16602
    • No pets – Only service animals are permitted, free of charge.
    • Group Rate Link
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites 
    • 115 Convention Center Dr, Altoona, PA 16635
    • No pets – Service animals only
    • Call (814) 693-1004 (Press #3 and ask for the Keystone Emergency block)
    • Group Rate Link

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.