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2026 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium

March 16 - March 19 2026

Time may vary
Norfolk Waterside Marriott 235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium (VEMS) is being held from March 16-19, 2026, at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott! VEMS is an annual event, co-sponsored by the Virginia Emergency Management Association and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management, providing a forum to discuss current trends and topics and share information about the latest practices, tools, and technology in emergency management and homeland security. Sessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government, the private sector, public health and related professions to exchange ideas and collaborate to protect lives and property from disaster.

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