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IOEM Annual Preparedness and Cybersecurity Conference (APCC)

Join us at the Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, December 2 – 5, 2024, for the Idaho Office of Emergency Management’s Annual Preparedness and Cybersecurity Conference (APCC). This year’s theme, “Water Wise: Strategies for Emergency Management,” will focus on critical issues surrounding water in emergency management.
 
This multi-day conference is designed for local and state government officials, including emergency managers, County Commissioners, Tribal Council Members, and cybersecurity professionals. Topics will include emergency preparedness related to water resources, disaster recovery with a focus on water-related incidents, mitigation activities to protect water infrastructure, cyber preparedness and defense strategies for water systems, and more.
 
Confirmed Keynote Speakers:
  • Erik Hooks – FEMA Deputy Administrator
  • Brock Long – Former FEMA Administrator and Hagerty Executive Chairman
  • Glen Woodbury – Former Director of Center for Homeland Defense and Security, Naval Postgraduate School
  • Alex Winkler – Director, City of Boise Department of Information Technology
 
Registration is now open! The deadline to register has been extended through Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024.
 
The first draft of the APCC 2024 agenda is now available! Please note, the schedule is subject to change as the event approaches.

Frequently asked questions

This conference will give local and state government officials, emergency managers, County Commissioners and Tribal Council Members, and cybersecurity professionals the opportunity to hear from local, state, and national emergency management and cyber professionals. In addition to presentations and panel discussions with the keynote speakers, sessions include opportunities to network with IOEM employees, learn about resources the state and volunteer organizations provide, and how to best prepare your county or jurisdiction for any emergency or disaster.  

The conference is designed for emergency managers, cybersecurity professionals, local and state government officials, public safety agencies, private sector partners, and others involved in resilience and preparedness efforts.

The APCC General Admission ticket ($70) is for all three days of sessions and networking on emergency management topics. The Cyber Day ONLY ticket is free and grants access only to the Tuesday, December 3 cybersecurity session focused on cyber risks and infrastructure security.

The registration deadline for APCC is Friday, November 8, 2024, at 5 p.m. MT.

Attendees are encouraged to stay at the Riverside Hotel, where the conference will be held. Sponsored guests should reach out to IOEM for more information regarding accommodations.

Attendees are encouraged to stay at the Riverside Hotel, where the conference will be held. Sponsored guests should reach out to IOEM for more information regarding accommodations.

IOEM will sponsor up to five attendees from each county and tribe in Idaho for General Admission. Each jurisdiction is encouraged to register an emergency manager, commissioner, and IT specialist. Promo codes for sponsored attendees will be sent directly to county and tribal leadership.

APCC will begin on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. MT. Check-in will start at 11:00 a.m. MT.

APCC will conclude on December 5, 2024, with final sessions wrapping up at noon MT.

Yes! The event will feature a Fireside Chat Reception and a Networking Social, offering opportunities to connect, share insights, and collaborate on emergency management and cybersecurity solutions. More details will be announced soon!

Yes, an agenda for the APCC will be made available on the conference website closer to the event date. It will outline the session topics, speakers, and timing for each day.

For more information about the APCC, please contact the Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) at IOEMConferenceMB@imd.idaho.gov.

For additional information or questions, please email IOEMConferenceMB@imd.idaho.gov.

Download the APCC 2024 Save the Date flyer

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