2026 Virginia Emergency Management Symposium

March 16 - 19, 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Sponsored by: Virginia Emergency Management Association & Virginia Department of Emergency Management

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. 

Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting? Click here to see our available sponsorship opportunities.

Registration Type VEMA Member VEMA Student Member Non-Member
3 Day Registration (Includes Monday Vendor Hall & Wednesday Night Social) $385 $315 $525
1 Day Registration - Tuesday (Includes Monday Vendor Hall) $255 $190 $390
1 Day Registration - Wednesday (Does not include Wednesday Night Social) $230 $165 $365
1 Day Registration - Thursday $200 $140 $340
3-Day Registration includes breakfast Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, lunch Tuesday & Wednesday, and dinner Wednesday.
Tuesday / Wednesday Registration includes breakfast and lunch. Thursday Registration includes breakfast.
After February 9th, there will be a $50 Late Fee for all registrations.

 


Attendee Registration Refund Policy: All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Written cancellations can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed to VEMA, PO Box 29069, Henrico, VA  23242. Verbal cancellations will not be accepted. Cancellations received on or before February 1st will be issued a full refund, by check. Refunds received February 1-20 will be assessed a $30 administration fee. Full registration fees will be charged if written cancellation is not received by close of business on February 20th.