2011 Annual
EMS Leadership Summit

Capital Hilton, Washington, DC
October 28-31, 2011 || Flyer & Agenda

The International Association of EMS Chief's (IAEMSC) Annual Leadership Summit will be held in Washington, D.C. on October 28-31, 2011. This year's event will be hosted at the Capital Hilton, site of the inaugural IAEMSC Summit in 2009. The Summit supports the association's goal of bringing EMS chiefs and leaders together in a forum to discuss common issues and projects while facilitating access to key federal officials and the attendee's Congressional representatives.

The IAEMSC Leadership Summit is intended for middle and senior leaders in EMS organizations. The summit has included attendees from across the United States in addition to representatives from the international EMS community.

This year, the program will feature presentations on "EMS Advocacy from the Other Side of the Table." Attendees will have an opportunity to hear from current state and federal legislators on how your elected officials view the EMS profession, and how EMS Chiefs can improve their interaction and advocacy at the local, state and federal level. The invited speakers have subject matter expertise that includes experience as an EMS provider and State Senator. Another speaker served as an elected county legislator, county executive, and is currently a United States Senator. These speakers will provide an unparalleled opportunity to hear how our elected officials and their colleagues perceive the EMS profession, and how EMS chiefs can improve their effectiveness in promoting the public value of their services with elected officials at all levels.

The Summit will also include updates on the leading law and policy issues impacting EMS administration and EMS systems. IAEMSC members continue to shape the program agenda by identifying topics they deem priorities to their success as senior EMS leaders. The Summit will also include an exhibit hall.

PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINAR
The IAEMSC Summit will include an optional all-day EMS Leadership pre-conference session on Friday, October 28, 2011. The pre-conference seminar will permit a more in depth and personalized focus on subjects relevant to EMS chiefs, with greater interaction between the IAEMSC leadership and each pre- conference attendee.

Development of EMS budgets during these economic conditions, EMS quality improvement, leadership and staff development and other timely topics are being considered for the seminar. The pre-conference seminar is a unique opportunity to share experience, share solutions and time for professional networking.

SUMMIT REGISTRATION

• IAEMSC Members: $375.00
  individuals renewing their membership receive a 10% registration discount
• Non-Members: $475.00
• 2-Day Attendance: $250.00
  Excludes pre-conference session
• Pre-conference leadership session: $100.00 ($75.00 for members)
  Full day special session on Friday, October 28, 2011
  

Register - Members, Non-members, 2-Day, Pre-Confernece (member, non-member)

Registration for the IAEMSC Summit includes a continental breakfast, breaks and lunch on each day.

OPPORTUNITY FOR EMS ADVOCACY
The Annual IAEMSC Summit is planned to facilitate attendees meeting with their Congressional representatives and staff. We highly recommend you begin working to identify key Congressional staff with responsibility for EMS-related policy and legislative initiatives and schedule a meeting before arriving for the Summit.

The scheduled Summit program will conclude at approximately 1300 hours on Monday, October 31st to permit attendees to meet with their federal representatives and staff. Take advantage of this opportunity to advocate for EMS system support by taking time to meet with your federal representatives while in uniform. Advocacy is only effective in conjunction with an established and maintained relationship. The IAEMSC Summit is the perfect opportunity for follow-up on a previous visit, such as the "EMS On the Hill" event in May.

SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP
The Annual IAEMSC Summit draws senior EMS executives from the United States, Canada and other countries. Last year, our attendees were key decision makers for EMS agencies collectively responsible for responding to over 3 million emergency medical incidents a year and decisions relating to over $700 million in purchasing of EMS, medical and public safety related supplies and services.

Summit sponsorship provides an unparalleled opportunity to interact with an exclusive and diverse group of EMS leaders. Summit Sponsorship opportunities are assigned on a first paid-first assigned basis.

Contact Gregg Lord at Greg.Lord@iaemsc.org for further information on event sponsorship or to register as an event sponsor. The IAEMSC Leadership Summit Sponsor and Exhibitor Prospectus is available HERE.

EXHIBITORS
The Annual IAEMSC Summit will feature an exhibitor area throughout the meeting. Vendor space will be limited to 25 vendors with reservations being assigned on a first paid-first assigned basis. The agenda is planned to facilitate interaction between Summit attendees and participating vendors, including continental breakfasts, lunch, and breaks that are hosted in the exhibit area each day.

More information here or contact Gregg Lord at Greg.Lord@iaemsc.org for further information or to register and reserve your space as an exhibitor.

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION
The IAEMSC Summit provides critical information to senior EMS leaders with an excellent opportunity for professional collaboration and networking. Developing trends are highlighted and discussed before they became breaking news stories. The last IAEMSC Summit gave rise to an invitation to submit a white paper on consolidated federal leadership for EMS and the recommendation for designation of a lead federal agency with responsibility for EMS.

The IAEMSC Annual EMS Leadership Summit is an opportunity for you to take time for an educational and professionally rewarding experience.