Conference Information
Conference Attendee Registration Information
Early Discounted Registration
(Prior to 10/2/23)
Attendee $425
Multi-Attendee $400
(5 or More Same Agency)
Registration (After 10/2/23)
Attendee $450
Multi-Attendee $425
(5 or More Same Agency)
Cancellation Fee: Any attendee cancellations prior to 10/2/23 will receive 50% of their registration fee. Cancellations after 10/2/23 will not receive a refund but allowed to substitute attendees without a fee. A $25 administrative fee is assessed to all cancellations.
Resiliency Through Preparation – Join us as we expand our 2023 National Conference on Active School Threats to an east and west format to address the numerous requests, we have received by attendees to reduce travel expenses and make our world class training more accessible. As we build on the challenges of the past school year, we look to advance our shared goal of creating safe, secure, and healthy environments for our nation’s schools through education and preparation.
In response to the nationwide alarm over youth violence in our schools, the 2023 National Conference on Active School Threats East and West invites K-12 school and university administrators, campus security officers, mental health professionals, emergency management professionals, first responders and law enforcement officials, as well other professionals to meet November 28th – December 1st in Raleigh, NC or December 6th– 8th on Phoenix, AZ. The purpose of these conferences is to provide attendees the knowledge to return to their campuses and develop effective action plans that are unique to their own communities and engage the widest range of local stakeholders to make our campuses better prepared for any crisis.
The 2023 National Conference on Active School Threats East and West are the most comprehensive conference of its kind in the nation and will feature the most knowledgeable and internationally renowned keynote presenters into one forum to provide the highest quality professional development possible. This unique learning opportunity will focus on community stakeholder partnerships and best practices that demonstrate a cross systems approach and evidence-based strategies for schools and communities to effectively deal with the threats they face today.
Who Should Attend?
- School Administrators
- Law Enforcement Officers / SRO’s
- Campus Safety and Security Officers
- Mental Health Professionals
- Emergency Management Professionals
- Fire / EMS Professionals
- Any School or Community Stakeholder
Conference Presenters
Preparing for a Crisis: Tragedy at Santa Fe High School
Dr. Leigh Wall, Superintendent Santa Fe ISD (ret)
On May 18, 2018 gunfire erupted at Santa Fe High School in Santa Fe, TX, which is about 20 miles outside Galveston, not long after classes began around 7:30 a.m. When the tragedy concluded, eight students and two teachers were fatally shot, while thirteen others were wounded. Authorities later found explosive devices — including pipe bombs and pressure cookers — in and near the school. The shooting is the third-deadliest high school shooting in the United States, behind the Columbine High School massacre in 1999 and the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in 2018.
Dr. Wall’s presentation will review the District’s preparation, response, and recovery efforts as well as the challenges, successes, and lessons learned in the aftermath of the tragedy. This in-depth, first-hand account will attempt to better prepare other school administrators, safety professionals, and law enforcement officials to prepare, respond and recover from school based emergencies, crisis, and disaster.
School Safety Physical Threat Assessments – “Planning to Prevent”
Curtis Lavarello, Executive Director School Safety Advocacy Council
Statistics dictate that we are extremely successful at preventing school-based tragedies when we plan to prevent in advance. Part of that planning process is to make certain all schools assess and/or audit their physical safety and security protocols, technology, perimeters and more. This session will provide you tools and resources to better comprehend the physical assessment process.
Situational Awareness For Education – Project SAFE
Lt Sean Burke – President School Safety Advocacy Council
This interactive presentation is designed to best prepare school staff to identify and mitigate a threat before it materializes into a full-blown crisis. From the law enforcement officer to the main office staff and leadership team, this presentation will assist staff in creating a sustained mindset that enables team members to transition into an alert mode and communicate the potential threat to others. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security defines situational awareness as “the ability to identify, process, and comprehend the critical information about an incident, knowing what is going on around you, which requires continuous monitoring of relevant sources of information regarding an actual incident and developing hazards.” The key is to establish a process by which critical information from relevant sources can be relayed to the threat assessment team or appropriate school administrator.
Comprehensive All-Hazards Emergency Management Plan
Mr. Paul Damico, Chief of Safety & Security Manatee County Public Schools
This session will focus on the continual need to test a school’s comprehensive all-hazard Emergency Plan. That includes constant reviews, training and tabletop Exercises. Mr. Damico’s vast knowledge and experience in this area make him one of the most sought-after speakers in the nation on school crisis planning. Mr. Damico currently heads up the Manatee County (FL) School District’s Office of Safety & Security as their Chief.
Response to Active School Threats Through Training & Planning
Mr. James Hendrickson, Vice-President & Senior Emergency Management Advisor
This thought-provoking presentation will enhance your school’s preparedness through a “whole community” approach by providing a comprehensive strategy using proven methods, tools, training, and resources. By focusing on behaviors that represent pre-incident indicators and potential attack methods, this presentation will aid you in developing effective school-based emergency action plans specific for your campus.
Please See Individual Conference Registrations for Presenters Scheduled
Exhibitor Information
Conference Exhibitor Registration Information
Exhibit Space Includes:
- 6 Foot Draped Table
- (2) Chairs
- (2) Full Conference Registrations
- Attendee Lead Retrieval
- Company Listing in Conference Program
Exhibitor Registration Fees
Early Discounted Exhibitor Registration (before 10/2/23)………………………………….$950
Regular Exhibitor Registration (after10/2/23)………………………………………$1050
Click on either registration box to register.
Cancellation Fee: Any exhibitor cancellations prior to 10/2/23 will receive 50% of their registration fee. Cancellations after 10/2/23 will not receive a refund. A $25 administrative fee is assessed to all cancellations.
WHY EXHIBIT AT THE 2023 NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ACTIVE SCHOOL THREATS & EXPOSITION EAST & WEST?
EXPOSURE Market your company and raise brand exposure.
INSIGHT Engage in meaningful discussions with approximately 60-100 expected attendees about the issues, trends, and innovations that are shaping the future of school safety.
NETWORK Enhance relationships and elevate your exposure to school administrators, law enforcement officials, and school safety directors.
LEAD GENERATION Increase your exposure to the leaders in school safety with purchasing power in a wide variety of products and services.
PRODUCT DEMONSTRATION Give your potential clients hands-on access to your products and services.
As the only national conference focused solely on current threat facing our schools today, the 2022 National Conference on Active School Threats and Exhibition attracts decision makers and influencers from the fields of education, K12 through college, law enforcement, mental health, emergency management, and other related stake holders. college. With an expected attendance of over 300 attendees visiting the exhibit area looking for solutions in areas such as access control, video surveillance, panic alarms, communication and interoperability, school safety technology, crisis management solutions and much more, this is the event your company must be at.
National Conference on Active School Threats East
Exhibit Hall Schedule
Wednesday November 29, 2023
1pm-4pm Exhibitor Registration & Set-up
Thursday November 30, 2023
7am-3pm Exhibitor Hall Open
Friday December 1, 2023
7am-Noon Exhibit Hall Open
Noon-4pm Move-out
National Conference on Active School Threats West
Exhibit Hall Schedule
Wednesday December 6, 2023
1pm-4pm Exhibitor Registration & Set-up
Thursday December 7, 2023
7am-3pm Exhibitor Hall Open
Friday December 8, 2023
7am-Noon Exhibit Hall Open
Noon-4pm Move-out
Host Hotel Information
2023 National Conference on Active School Threats-East
Host Hotel
Hilton Raleigh North Hills
The Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown hotel is within minutes from everything to do in Raleigh. The hotel provides easy access to downtown Raleigh and Research Triangle Park. Guests can enjoy a complimentary shuttle to and from RDU Raleigh-Durham Airport and North Hill Shopping Center. Enjoy dining at the hotel’s on-site restaurant Lofton’s Corner, or catch the big game on high definition projection screens at the Skybox Grill & Bar. Whether you’re in Raleigh for a business in Research Triangle Park, looking to host a meeting, or want to be close to shopping and dining, the Hilton North Raleigh/Midtown hotel is your perfect option.
Discounted Conference Rate
$169 per night
2023 National Conference on Active School Threats-West
Host Hotel
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak has been welcoming generations of families, business travelers and corporate guests for more than 40 years. Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak is comfortable and inviting with fun for all ages, including a four-acre water park, lazy river, miniature golf, kids camp, full-service spa and a variety of dining options. The resort’s lush outdoor courtyards and flexible indoor/outdoor venues host memorable meetings and special events year round. Nestled at the base of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve in central Phoenix, the resort is a short distance to hiking trails, popular attractions and minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.