Annual Conference

Once a year, EDEN delegates assemble at the EDEN Annual Conference to share best practices, developing research, showcase projects that have been completed throughout the year, and enhance skill-sets through professional development opportunities. The four-day Annual Meeting rotates by region, and is hosted in a location that offers delegates the ability to learn about diverse emergency preparedness issues facing the local community. Traditionally, the conference is held in October. Beginning in 2026, the conference will shift to spring.

2026 Spring Training

As we shift the EDEN Annual Conference from fall to spring, the 2026 event is designed to emphasize practical, hands-on training that supports your work and strengthens your capacity back home. This focused format is ideal for both new and experienced delegates, and we encourage all member institutions to participate.

Learn more and register

Conference Details:

Dates: February 24 to 26, 2026
Location: Tampa, Florida
Early Bird Registration (by January 15): $375
Regular Registration (after January 15): $425
Pre-Training Workshops and Excursion: $50

What to Expect

This year’s program offers a wide range of high-impact training opportunities, including:

✅ FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) trainings

✅ Train the Trainer sessions that support more widespread statewide education

✅ Discussions on mental health, assessment tools, and recovery resources

✅ A pre-training workshop and an excursion focused on real-world disaster management in Southwest Florida before, during, and after hurricanes

✅ A poster session on Wednesday that is open to all. A link to submit poster abstracts will be shared soon.