2023 Iowa Homeland Security Conference
Save the date, Oct. 11-13, for the 2023 Iowa Homeland Security Conference at the FFA Enrichment Center.
If you have any questions about this year’s conference, please contact Beth Lewis or Steve Warren at 515.725.3231 or HSEMDConf@iowa.gov.
Mark your calendar
Wednesday, October 11 — Friday, October 13, 2023
DMACC | Ankeny FFA Enrichment Center
1055 SW Prairie Trail Pkwy, Ankeny, Iowa 50023
ESF Topics
We continue to strive in bringing new topics for our whole community partners. This year’s Emergency Support Function (ESF’s) will focus on: Basic Plan, ESF 2-Communications, ESF 5-Emergency Management/Planning, ESF 10-Hazardous Materials, ESF 15-External Affairs or RSF-Basic Plan Recovery. If you have suggested 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 organization, along with our public and private sector partners, to learn from each other in this ever-evolving field.
Agenda
Please follow the current CDC guidelines. Stay home if you feel ill, have a temperature, or have a sore throat.
NOTE: All scheduled events (content, speakers, time, etc.) are subject to change.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
| Time Slot | Session Title | Session Speaker | Room Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, October 11 General Session | Mother Nature Doesn’t Like Madison County | Dio Ayala | 211 |
| Wednesday, October 11 Breakout Session | Emergency preparedness and coordinated activity within the Department of Energy | Don Ferguson | 205 |
| Wednesday, October 11 Breakout Session | With Federal Funds, Comes Great Responsibility | Michael Cayer & Tricia Boggs | 210 |
| Wednesday, October 11 General Session | Emergency Response Plans and Iowa’s Electric Cooperatives | Regi Goodale | 205 |
| Wednesday, October 11 General Session | HPAI Lessons Learned: Round Two | Robin Pruisner & Aimee Barritt | 210 |
| Wednesday, October 11 General Session | LEPCs: Liability Avoidance and Measuring Success in Community Preparedness Planning | Tim Gablehouse | 211 |
Thursday, October 12, 2023
| Session Title | Session Speaker | Time Slot | Room Number |
|---|---|---|---|
Friday, October 13, 2023
| Session Title | Session Speaker | Time Slot | Room Number |
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REGISTRATION GUIDELINES
Please follow the current CDC guidelines. If you feel ill, have a temperature, or have a sore throat, stay home.
NOTE: All scheduled events (content, speakers, time, etc) are subject to change.
Fill out the required information in the form, then click SUBMIT to finish. Please use proper capitalization as it will be used to populate your certificate (if applicable).
NOTE: Limit of one email per registration.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Take a moment to review the terms and conditions for this event to complete your registration.
Conference registration is $150.00 USD per person through October 13, 2023, and is payable by check or credit card. A full refund will be given for cancellations made on or before October 1, 2023 by emailing HSEMDconf@iowa.gov.
No refunds will be given for cancellations or no shows after October 1, 2023. Substitutions will be accepted for those attendees who become unable to attend. Please send your substitution information to HSEMDconf@iowa.gov.
Register HERE for Conference
Get to know our speakers
JANE SMITH
Smith Co EMA
Jane Smith is the outstanding emergency manager of Smith County. She has been living the emergency management dream for more than 5 years. She can’t wait to speak at the conference.
DOUG JOHNSON
Johnson Co EMA
Doug Johnson is the emergency manager of Johnson County. Mr. Johnson has been living the emergency management dream for more than 10 years. He is very excited for the conference.
JANE SMITH
Smith Co EMA
Jane Smith is the outstanding emergency manager of Smith County. She has been living the emergency management dream for more than 5 years. She can’t wait to speak at the conference.
DOUG JOHNSON
Johnson Co EMA
Doug Johnson is the emergency manager of Johnson County. Mr. Johnson has been living the emergency management dream for more than 10 years. He is very excited for the conference.
JANE SMITH
Smith Co EMA
Jane Smith is the outstanding emergency manager of Smith County. She has been living the emergency management dream for more than 5 years. She can’t wait to speak at the conference.
DOUG JOHNSON
Johnson Co EMA
Doug Johnson is the emergency manager of Johnson County. Mr. Johnson has been living the emergency management dream for more than 10 years. He is very excited for the conference.
Register as a Vendor
NOTE: All scheduled events (content, speakers, time, etc) are subject to change. Space is limited to 15 vendors.
Set up:
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tear down:
Friday, October 13, 2023, by 12:00 pm
Questions:
Contact HSEMDconf@iowa.gov
Facility Details
NOTE: All scheduled events (content, speakers, time, etc) are subject to change.
This facility is ADA compliant; if you have accessibility needs please let our conference team know.
Facility Floorplan (PDF)
Campus Map (PDF)
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 at 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.
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7900 Hickman Road,
Suite 500
Windsor Heights, IA 50324
515.725.3231 515.725.3260 FAX
Business Hours:
8:30 AM-4:00 PM
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