National Hurricane Conference 2027
Event Date
May 24–27, 2027
Location
San Juan, PR
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe National Hurricane Conference is the nation's leading forum for education and professional training in hurricane and disaster preparedness. Its primary goal is to improve hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation in order to save lives and property across the United States and the tropical islands of the Caribbean and Pacific. The conference also serves as a national forum where federal, state and local officials exchange ideas and recommend new policies to improve emergency management.
The 2027 conference takes place May 24-27, 2027 at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, drawing an audience of roughly 2,500 attendees from around the country. Attendees include emergency managers, first responders, meteorologists, government officials, recovery and mitigation professionals, and private-sector decision-makers.
The program covers all major aspects of hurricane preparedness, response and recovery, and emphasizes lessons learned from hurricane strikes, model programs worthy of emulation, new ideas being tested, and ongoing assistance programs. With three full days of workshops plus general sessions featuring many of the nation's top experts, it is a valuable professional-development and networking opportunity for anyone involved in emergency management.
Show Highlights
Key features of the National Hurricane Conference include:
- Three full days of workshops and training sessions on a wide range of topics for hurricane responders.
- A full day of general session speakers, including many of the nation's top experts on hurricane-related issues.
- EMI and FEMA certificate training courses and rap sessions.
- The EXPONHC exhibit hall, running May 25-26, 2027, a center of activity where companies showcase products and services to emergency-management decision-makers.
- Awards recognizing outstanding contributions in the field, with nominations solicited from the community.
- Focus areas include lessons learned from hurricane strikes, state-of-the-art programs, new ideas being tested, and the fundamentals of preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
Attendance
The conference draws an average of approximately 2,500 attendees from around the country. The audience is composed of emergency-management professionals and decision-makers, including federal, state and local officials involved in hurricane preparedness, response and recovery.
Registration
Registration is handled online through the conference's registration portal. To register:
- Follow the online registration link on the conference website.
- Fill out your registration information.
- Select your payment method.
- Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email.
A refund/cancellation policy applies; consult the conference's Refund Policy/Cancellation Fee page for deadlines and fees. Companies interested in exhibiting can reserve a booth through the EXPONHC site or by contacting the organizer directly.
History
The National Hurricane Conference is a long-running annual event and the nation's forum for hurricane and disaster-preparedness education and training. It is organized from Tallahassee, Florida, and rotates among hurricane-vulnerable host cities across the United States and its territories. The 2027 edition brings the conference to San Juan, Puerto Rico, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2027 National Hurricane Conference?
The 2027 National Hurricane Conference takes place May 24-27, 2027, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The accompanying EXPONHC exhibit hall runs May 25-26, 2027.
Who should attend the National Hurricane Conference?
The conference is the nation's forum for education and professional training in hurricane and disaster preparedness. It is designed for emergency managers, first responders, meteorologists, and federal, state and local officials involved in hurricane preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
How do I register for the conference?
Registration is completed online through the conference's registration portal. You fill out your information, select a payment method, and receive a confirmation email once your registration is processed.
What makes the National Hurricane Conference worth attending?
It offers three full days of workshops and training sessions, a full day of general session speakers who are among the nation's top hurricane experts, and EMI and FEMA certificate training courses. With about 2,500 attendees, it is also a major networking and marketing opportunity.
Where should I stay when attending in San Juan?
Several hotels in the Convention Center District are within walking distance of the venue, including the Sheraton Puerto Rico Convention Center Hotel & Casino, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House and Aloft San Juan. Additional options are available nearby in the Condado and Miramar areas.
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