NDEMA/NDDES Emergency Management Conference - 2026
About this Event
Click "Read more" for agenda , lodging, and pre-conference training information.
We’re back at Bismarck State College in 2026!
The 2026 NDEMA Conference is heading back to Bismarck State College and the National Energy Center of Excellence.
Join emergency management and response professionals from across North Dakota for two days of practical discussion, shared experiences, and collaboration focused on the challenges facing our communities and the profession. General sessions will take place in the Bavendick Stateroom overlooking the Missouri River, with breakout sessions held throughout the venue.
Whether you’re here to learn, network, problem-solve, or reconnect with colleagues from around the state, we’re looking forward to another great conference focused on real-world emergency management and preparedness.
Start exploring the venue and get ready for 2026 - we’ll see you in Bismarck.
Lodging
NOTE: This year lodging and per-diem will NOT be reimbursed.
Most hotels in Bismarck offer rooms at the state rate if availble. The hotels below are located close to or within short driving distance of the conference location and offer state rates with varying ammenities.
- Holiday Inn Bismarck, 3903 State St, Bismarck, ND
Phone: 701-751-8240
Ammenities: Restaurant, Bar, Pool, Fitness Center, WiFi - Candlewood Suites, 4400 Skyline Crossings, Bismarck, ND
Phone: 701-751-8900
Ammenities: Full Kitchen, Pet Friendly, Fitness Center, WiFi - Wingate by Wyndham, 1421 Skyline Blvd, Bismarck, ND
Phone: 701-368-4181
Ammenities: Free Breakfast, Pool, Fitness Center, WiFi - Hampton Inn and Suites Bismarck Northwest, 2020 Schafer St, Bismarck, ND
Phone: 701-751-5656
Ammenities: Free Breakfast, Pool, Fitness Center, WiFi
Pre-Conference Training - Sep 15, 2026
PER-294 Testing an Emergency Operations Plan in a Rural EOC
This 8-hour performance-level course has been designed with a proactive approach to testing rural and tribal communities' Emergency Operations Plans (EOP) in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) environment. The course provides relevant and valuable training to elected officials, EOC personnel, tribal government personnel, and rural community leaders. Participants are provided with opportunities to exchange perceptions and best practices while interacting with participants from responder organizations, public/private sector organizations, as well as other EOC personnel.
Course details and registration are available at this link.
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🕑: 08:00 AM
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Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 3000.00
