DAILY AGENDA

SUNDAY - Early Check-In

• 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Attendee Check-In
  • Location: Convention Center
  • Arrive early to settle in, explore the venue, and prepare for the week.

MONDAY - General Session & Lecture Series

• 6:30 AM - 7:55 AM: Attendee Check-In

  • Location: Convention Center
  • Check in early to receive your mandatory attendee badge.
• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: General Session & Lecture Series
• Location: Kalahari Ballroom
• Featuring Critical Incident Debriefing Presentations.

We are working on the list of incident debriefings for the 2025 Conference.

 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM: Vendor Live-Fire & BBQ Dinner

• • Location: Erie County Conservation League (Transportation Provided)
  • Experience hands-on sessions with the latest tactical gear. Dinner is provided. Attendee badges are required for entry.
  • Transportation Note: All conference attendees are required to use the provided bus service for this event. Buses will run continuously on a loop between Kalahari and the event location.

• 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Live-Fire Hospitality Event

  • Location: Marakesh Bar at Kalahari Convention Center
  • This event is open to all registered attendees and exhibitors. Unwind and network in a relaxed atmosphere.

TUESDAY - Vendor Show Day & Breakout Training Sessions

• 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Vendor Exhibition

  • Location: Convention Center

• 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Breakout Training Sessions

  • Location: Executive Center, Convention Center

• 3:30 PM: Hospitality Service Begins

  • Refreshments will be available for all registered conference attendees, strategically placed in each exhibition hall.

• 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Vendor Show Hospitality Night

  • Location: Convention Center
  • This event is open to all registered attendees and exhibitors.
  • Enjoy a cold beer and food in a casual setting.
  • Dinner is provided.

• 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: "RIP-IT" Vendor Day Bingo Card Drawing

  • Location: Convention Center
  • Winning Vendor Day bingo cards will be drawn, and vendor-provided door prizes will be awarded.

WEDNESDAY - Training Day & Awards Banquet

• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Training Courses

• 5:30 PM: Awards Banquet Cocktail Hour

  • Location: Kalahari Ballroom
  • Credit card-only bar. (Kalahari is "cashless")

• 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Awards Banquet

  • Location: Kalahari Ballroom
  • Conference ID required. Dinner is provided.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY - Training Days

• 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Training Courses

Additional Information

• Lodging is NOT included in the registration fee.
• Monday and Tuesday are FREE to First Responders
  Monday: Incident Debriefings ONLY, Tuesday Vendor Exhibition ONLY 
• Meal Details:
  Dinner is provided on Monday, Tuesday (hospitality nights) & Wednesday (awards banquet) 
  NO Dinner is provided on Thursday and Friday
• Extra awards banquet tickets are available for sale at the event.
• Breakfast and lunch are on your own each day.
• Badge Policy: Attendee badges are mandatory for entry to all events.
• Transportation: Mandatory bus transportation with restricted parking is provided to the Monday Live Fire Event.
  NO TRANSPORTATION PROVIDED TO ANY TRAINING LOCATIONS - MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, & FRIDAY