Texas Emergency Management Conference

Let's run it back! Thrilled to welcome @RandyRogersBand back to #TheConferenceTX stage to headline our closing session concert!🤠 Rising star Julianna Rankin will open the show.🎸 Free for registered attendees only. Secure your spot today: tdem.texas.gov/conference

Howdy, y’all! 🤠 #TheConferenceTX kicks off today with the Opening Session, followed by 200+ panels, workshops, and trainings! Have a plan, grab your backpack, and put on your comfiest boots! You’ve got a full week ahead.

Are You Ready!? We’re excited to connect, learn, and share with emergency management professionals from across Texas and the nation. 💪🌟 If you’re attending, come say hello! 👋 Register: tdem.texas.gov/conference

Workshop: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) programs can look different depending on your community. Trey Baxter and Jared Trevino from @MCOEM will share implementation insights on Wednesday at 9am in Room 203A.

Get a good night’s sleep y'all😴 #TheConferenceTX kicks off tomorrow! You’ll need all your energy for 4 packed days of panels, workshops, trainings and over 180,000 sq. ft. of exhibit hall action. Plus a concert to top it all off.🎶 See y'all soon!

GOLDEN! Thanks for the support this year. #TheConferenceTX

GPS can get you to the scene, but what about that last mile? At #TheConferenceTX, Retired Texas Ranger Danny Briley shares how lessons learned overseas can improve navigation and communication in critical moments. 📅May 27 ⏰2:30-3:00 📍Room 202C

As federal Individual Assistance (IA) evolves, Texas faces a key question: are you ready if support is delayed or limited? At #TheConferenceTX, learn how to assess IA gaps and build solutions that strengthen local recovery. 📅May 27 ⏰1:00pm 📍201C

#TheConferenceTX Workshop: What threats are emerging across Texas — and how do you stay ahead? @TDEM’s David Mizelle and Ehren McElfresh will share emergency management intelligence and key risk context on Tuesday at 3pm in Room 204B.

To this group of Bronze Sponsors for 2026, we say: Thank You! #TheConferenceTX

Sponsor Shoutout: Thanks to this gold sponsor for 2026! #TheConferenceTX

Don’t miss the grand finale!🎶 After three days of panels, trainings, and exploring the exhibit hall, join us for an unforgettable closing night. @randyrogersband takes the #TheConferenceTX stage with Julianna Rankin kicking things off!🎸🤠 8pm in the Arena on May 28th!

How have Arlington & Houston prepared for FIFA World Cup? Catherine Feinman (@DomesticPrep), Irish Hancock (@cityofarlington), Larry Satterwhite (@HoustonTX) and @TDEM's Randy Meshell, Kevin Starbuck & Shaun Miller discuss preps for this global event. 🗓️5/26 ⏰3p 📍Arena

Always on. Always monitoring. Always ready. The Watch serves as the eyes and ears of Texas. Hear directly from Watch leadership as they walk through the structure, daily operations, and critical role The Watch plays for @TDEM and the state. 📅May 28 ⏰9:00-10:00 AM 📍Room 202B

Engaging audiences can save lives before, during and after crises. Elizabeth Hardaway (@cityofcelina) & Stephanie Webb (@mhshospitals) will share social media best practices geared towards emergency management and community engagement on 5/27 at 4pm in Room 114.

Here's another slate of Bronze Sponsors for #TheConferenceTX in 2026. Join us in saying thank you!

At #TheConferenceTX, hear lessons learned from the MetroX North Central Texas Full-Scale Exercise, which tested interagency coordination across local, regional, state, and federal partners. Learn how to apply after-action improvements. 📅 May 27 ⏰ 10:30–11:30 AM 📍 Ball C

We're looking forward to the Opening Session on Tuesday. Are you!? Thanks to this sponsor for helping to make it possible.

Real-world disaster response is built on collaboration, coordination and shared experience. Join a top-notch panel of local and state personnel who are connected to @TDEM's Incident Support Task Force on May 28 at 9a in Ballroom A for a session on disaster response in action.

This year's Remote State Operations Center is made possible through support from this sponsor. Thank you!

Interagency incident response needs unified communication. Join for an important discussion with local, state, and private sector partners to address response effectiveness through collaboration. 🗓️May 27 ⏰3:30pm 📍Room 202C