Homeland Security Conference

About the 2024 Conference

• Wednesday, October 9 — Friday, October 11, 2024
• DMACC | Ankeny FFA Enrichment Center
  1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, Iowa 50023

We continue to strive to bring new topics for our whole community partners. This year’s Emergency Support Function (ESFs) will focus on: ESF 1-Transportation, ESF 3-Public Work, ESF 7-Logistics, ESF 10-Hazardous Materials, RSF-Infrastructure, to include real world events. If you have suggestions for topics related to the upcoming ESF/RSF focus areas, email HSEMDConf@iowa.gov.

Our conference provides an opportunity for emergency management coordinators, homeland security professionals, state agencies, elected officials, non-profit organizations, along with our public and private sector partners, to learn from each other in this ever-evolving field.

Conference Agenda

NOTE: All scheduled events (content, speakers, time, etc.) are subject to change.

Download the 2024 Homeland Security Conference Agenda.

Conference Registration

NOTE: All scheduled events (content, speakers, time, etc.) are subject to change.

Register for the Conference

Fill out the required information in the Conference Registration Form, then click SUBMIT to finish. Please use proper capitalization as it will be used to populate your certificate (if applicable). 

REGISTER HERE

The application may also be downloaded in PDF format and printed.

• Credit Card Payment Form (fillable PDF format)

Terms & Conditions

Conference registration is $150.00 USD per person through October 11, 2024, and is payable by check or credit card. A full refund will be given for cancellations made on or before October 1, 2024, by emailing HSEMDconf@iowa.gov.

No refunds will be given for cancellations or no shows after October 1, 2024. Substitutions will be accepted for those attendees who are unable to attend. Please send substitution information to HSEMDconf@iowa.gov.

Get to Know Our Speakers

Iowa HSEMD continues to deliver exciting speakers & powerful topics to inspire our community partners. Check out the 2024 Speakers and Bios. All scheduled events (content, speakers, time, etc.) are subject to change.

If you have an idea for a speaker, please email HSEMDConf@iowa.gov.

Register as a Vendor

NOTE: Space is limited to 15 vendors.

Set up: Wednesday, October 9, 2024, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tear down: Friday, October 11, 2024, by 12:00 pm

Questions: Contact HSEMDconf@iowa.gov

Facility Details

This facility is ADA compliant. If you have accessibility needs, please let our conference team know.

Facility Floorplan

Campus Map

Facility Policies & Procedures

Lodging Options

There are a variety of hotel options in Ankeny for you to choose from.

Room rate is based on availability and their current rate.

NOTE: Iowa HSEMD is NOT responsible for individual reservations or cancellations.

*As a state agency and in pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code (IAC) 80.45A beginning January 1, 2022, all Iowa lodging providers must complete the Department of Public Safety’s Human Trafficking Prevention Training certification to receive public funds for State employee lodging or any state-funded event. We encourage you to visit the list of lodging provides to make your choice. We hope you have a pleasant stay.