June 19–21, 2026
Baltimore, MD
IAFC | International Hazardous Materials Response Teams 2026 is a trade show in Baltimore, MD.
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The conference draws a broad, international audience. <cite index="4-15">The IAFC Hazmat Conference 2026 draws hazmat professionals from all 50 states and more than 15 countries for four days of learning and collaboration.</cite> Published sources do not state a specific total attendee count.
Registration is handled online through the official conference site and the IAFC. <cite index="2-1">New users are prompted to create an account, which becomes available upon conference registration.</cite> For lodging, <cite index="2-3">the conference room block will open for reservations in February 2026.</cite> For exhibitors, <cite index="7-3,7-4">2025 exhibitors could lock in their 2025 booth until 5 pm on Friday, June 13, and current exhibitors could select other available booths beginning at 10 AM on Saturday, June 14.</cite> General inquiries can be directed to the IAFC at 703-896-4834 or conferences@iafc.org.
The conference is a long-running annual event produced by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. <cite index="7-1">Hazmat 2026 will be held again at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland.</cite> <cite index="3-3">The four-day event is held each year at the Hilton in Baltimore, Maryland.</cite> It is produced under the guidance of the IAFC Hazardous Materials Committee, which serves as the IAFC's subject matter expert on hazardous materials and dangerous goods. Publicly available sources do not state the exact founding year.
401 W Pratt St.
The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor is a downtown convention hotel. <cite index="22-5">It is the only hotel connected by an enclosed, temperature-controlled sky bridge to the Baltimore Convention Center.</cite> <cite index="30-1">The hotel sits next to Camden Yards, is connected to the Baltimore Convention Center, and is near Inner Harbor attractions.</cite> <cite index="25-2">Hotel amenities include a fitness center, on-site parking, complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms and meeting areas, and an on-site restaurant.</cite>
On-site parking is available at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor. <cite index="23-1">The parking facility has a maximum vehicle height of 7'2".</cite> Additional public garages and lots operate nearby in the downtown/Camden Yards area for those who prefer off-site options.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). <cite index="28-16,28-17">BWI Airport is about a 14-minute drive from the hotel.</cite> For public transit, <cite index="25-1">Camden Station's light rail is a three-minute walk and offers airport transit to nearby BWI Marshall Airport.</cite> Rideshare and taxi service are readily available throughout downtown Baltimore.
The Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor is the host hotel; a conference room block is available (opening for reservations in February 2026). The venue is in Baltimore's Downtown West district, placing numerous additional hotels within walking distance. <cite index="28-4,28-5">The hotel is well placed to visit the Baltimore Convention Center and Oriole Park at Camden Yards, both within a 5-minute walk, with M&T Bank Stadium within half a mile and the National Aquarium in Baltimore within 2 miles.</cite>
Hazmat 2026 takes place June 19-21, 2026, at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. The IAFC also schedules pre-conference training days ahead of the main program.
The event is designed for hazardous materials professionals at every level, from brand-new technicians to seasoned special operations commanders. Attendees come from all 50 states and more than 15 countries.
It provides classroom, hands-on, and field trip-based training covering all aspects of hazmat, including transportation, safety, WMD, gear, terrorism, mass decontamination, and bioterrorism. The exhibit floor also features outdoor demonstrations of hazardous materials gear and equipment.
Registration is completed online through the official conference site, where new users create an account. The conference hotel room block opens for reservations in February 2026.
The nearest airport is BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, roughly a 14-minute drive from the hotel. Camden Station's light rail is a three-minute walk from the Hilton and connects directly to BWI.
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