The Emergency Management Association of Texas (EMAT) is dedicated to the advancement of the field of emergency management both statewide and nationally. To that end, EMAT engages in an array of efforts to advance a statewide emergency management agenda and to promote the professional growth of the emergency management practitioner. 

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Symposium General Information

17^th Annual EMAT Leadership Symposium

March 3-6, 2024

Symposium Attendee Profile

• Emergency Managers (city, county, state, federal)
• Homeland Security Professionals
• Contingency Planners
• Executive Officers
• Fire and Police Chiefs
• Police Chiefs
• Healthcare Disaster Professionals
• Independent School District

Exhibitor Information

Exhibitor Hours

      Sunday, 3-3-24;  Exhibitor Set Up - 2:00 - 4:00 pm

• Monday, 3-4-24; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
• Tuesday, 3-5-24; 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

 Exhibitors/Sponsors

• Prominently featured Sponsor information on Symposium homepage and in dedicated areas.
• Exhibitor booths are strategically located in the Conference Center hallway by the educational sessions and break set up. In this the exhibit area, exhibitors can display details about their company and booth staff can highlight their products and services.
• Built in Exhibitor Networking time so attendees can meet with exhibitors/sponsors either in a one-to-one or one-to-many setting.

Exhibitor Costs

Exhibitor - $895 (20 are available) - 1 EXHIBIT BOOTH LEFT

This allows for a 6 foot tabletop exhibit booth, company recognition each day during the symposium and two complimentary Symposium registrations. It also allows for two complimentary membership lunches on Monday, March 4, 2024. Exhibitors are allowed to attend the President and Board of Director’s Reception for $45 on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Hayes County Barbecue just a short distance from the Embassy Suites Hotel. Transportation provided.

Non-Profit Exhibitor - $75 (5 are available) - SOLD OUT

This allows for an exhibit booth, company recognition during the symposium and one complimentary Symposium registration.

Sponsor Opportunities

President and Board of Director's Reception - $2000 (2 are available) - 1 LEFT

This allows for a sponsorship of an off -site Barbecue and Drinks social event at Hays County Barbecue to recognize the EMAT President and Board of Directors.

Shuttle Bus Sponsor - $2000 – (1 Available)

The shuttle buses will take Symposium Attendees roundtrip from the Embassy Suites to the Hayes County Barbecue Restaurant. Signage and handouts are permitted on the shuttle buses and there are 2 complimentary dinners included with the sponsorship.

Luncheon Sponsor - $1500 (2  available) - 1 LEFT

This allows for sponsorship of the Monday or Tuesday Luncheon for all Symposium Attendees. There are 3 complimentary lunches available for the luncheon sponsor.

Hays County Barbecue Dinner Ticket - $45 (Includes two free raffle tickets) – (5 Available)

Break Sponsor- $350 (4 are available) - 2 LEFT

This allows for sponsorship of a morning or afternoon break on Monday or Tuesday. The program schedule has built in time for the breaks and interaction with the exhibitors.

Symposium Sponsor - $2000 – (1 Available)

This allows for a sponsorship ad, company recognition each day during the symposium, two complimentary Symposium registrations, the Sunday evening Welcoming Reception, one break sponsorship and recognition for all tracks for the entire symposium.

Track Sponsor - $1000 – (Choose 1 Track)

• Emergency Management Track
• Leadership Track
• Public and Mental Health Track
• School Resiliency Track

This allows for company recognition each day during the symposium, two complimentary Symposium registrations, one break sponsorship, recognition for a track for the entire symposium.

President’s Reception ticket - $45 – (5 Available)

This allows for a sponsorship attendance of an off -site Barbecue and Drinks social event at Hays County Barbecue to recognize the EMAT President and Board of Directors.

Advertisements/Logos/Video Clips

Ads and logos must be submitted in a JPEG, PNG, MP4 format that is 300 DPI or better. Files should be sent electronically to ematinfotx@gmail.com by January 20, 2024.

APPLICATION DUE: JANuary 20, 2024

Register online or click here to download the exhibitor and sponsor registration form.

We invite you to participate in the EMAT 2024 Annual Leadership Symposium. Do not miss this opportunity to interact with emergency managers, fire and police chiefs and representatives from Independent School Districts.

Contact the EMAT office:
Jim Coles, Executive Director
512-589-0675
ematinfotx@gmail.com