About ResCon

ResCon is the premier annual international conference on the practice of successful resilience and disaster management in an evolving global environment.

This is a rebranding of a conference called International Disaster Conference and Expo (IDCE) that has brought over 800 registrants to New Orleans annually since 2012.

Based in New Orleans — a globally recognized hub of resilience, disaster management and innovation — this 3-day conference will bring a diverse mix of disaster and resilience practitioners to explore profound and powerful topics that impact communities and economies worldwide.

Plenary sessions, workshops, idea exchanges, best-practice reviews and peer networking events will engage and promote participation from all who attend.

Who should attend ResCon?
ResCon is attended by a diversity of sectors involved with resilience and disaster management.

Attendees represent a wide range of professionals that are involved in various aspects of resilience and disaster management:

Policymakers
Trade Associations
Advocates
Emergency Management Officials
International, Federal, State and Municipal Government Leadership
First Responders
Educational Institutions
Private-Sector
Response, Recovery, and Mitigation Service Professionals
Resilience Officers and Practitioners
And many more!

How can you get involved?

ResCon offers a variety of ways to participate in the event and network with attendees from multiple sectors, cities and countries:

Register for the 2020 event
Expo opportunities (not available for 2020 virtual event)
Consider becoming a partner through customized sponsorship of ResCon

What does ResCon look like?

3 Days of Conference Programming
Keynote Panel Discussions
Social Events, Mixers, and Industry Meetups
Thought Leadership
Skill-building Opportunities
Innovative companies displaying their latest services and products
Opportunities to experience New Orleans!

What topics are explored?

ResCon offers programming that touches on a wide range of topics: Economic Resilience, Emergency Management, Coastal Restoration and Water Management, Technology, Homeland Security, First Response, Business Continuity and all aspects of Disaster Resilience, Response, Recovery, and Mitigation.

WHY PARTICIPATE?

At ResCon, You Won’t Just Attend – You’ll Engage

What are the challenges in creating resilient communities? Join the conversation at ResCon and have your say! ResCon will offer a unique, interactive environment where participants are urged to speak up and engage in conversations about resiliency.

In addition to the educational content offered, you’ll have conference take-aways summarizing the best ideas from the event’s discussions. Refer back to it throughout the year for inspiration as you seek solutions.

Don’t just be a spectator. Make your plans and join the conversation today!

SHOWCASE YOUR BRAND AT RESCON
ResCon 2021 is attended by a myriad of professionals within the resilience and disaster management spaces, representing a diverse mix of sectors. Due to the specific blend of programming and resulting audience, this event provides unique opportunities for brands who wish to promote visibility of their respective organizations.

As a result, ResCon has developed unique supporter packages that represent how companies can market themselves in fresh, innovative ways to engage attendees.