Homeland Security Conference

The National Homeland Security Association is partnering with Washington D.C. to host the 18th annual National Homeland Security Conference, Aug 25 - Aug 28, 2025. The event will be taking place in the heart of D.C. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, located at 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW, Washington, DC 20001.

This year's selected topics will focus on a range of emerging and critical topics important to all levels of responders in the homeland security, public health, LE, Fire/EMS and emergency management fields. Breakout tracks include the following: Active Shooter; Best Practices and Lessons Learned; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive; Combating Violent Extremism; Community Preparedness and Resilience; Counterterrorism; Cybersecurity; Emergency Management; Emerging Technology; Enhancing Information and Intelligence Sharing; Fire Rescue/Emergency Medical Services; Grants & Program Management ; Mental Health; Personnel, Policy, and Law; Planning; Protecting Soft Targets and Critical Infrastructure; Public Health and Medical; Training and Exercise; Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS); along with Sponsored Solutions from trusted industry partners!

In addition to multiple pre-conference opportunities, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy this year's Host Social Event where personable networking prospects abound. Info for the host social can be found on our website!

Many more relevant Exhibitor Informational and Demonstration Sessions will occur! For more information visit https://www.nationalhomelandsecurity.org