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United States Minority Chamber of Commerce
Miami Emergency Preparedness & Security Summit 2026
A private executive forum bringing together government officials, emergency management professionals, public safety leaders, first responders, healthcare institutions, and business executives to strengthen preparedness, prevention, continuity, and national resilience.
Date
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Venue
Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
Location
3900 NW 21st Street, Miami, Florida 33142
Private reception:
An invitation-only reception will follow the summit.
Advance registration and approval are required. Approved applicants will receive a secure Stripe payment link.
Prepare Today. Protect Tomorrow.
A Critical Conversation About Preparing for the Unthinkable
The Miami Emergency Preparedness & Security Summit 2026 is designed to encourage practical cooperation between government, emergency management, law enforcement, healthcare, nonprofit institutions, and the private sector.
Participants will examine emerging risks, institutional readiness, crisis response, public-private coordination, business continuity, and the systems required to protect people, organizations, and communities during major emergencies.
The summit is a private event. Registration submissions are reviewed by the United States Minority Chamber of Commerce before admission is approved.
Intended Audience
Who Should Attend
The summit is designed for institutional leaders and professionals involved in protecting people, operations, infrastructure, and communities.
Emergency Management
Emergency managers, first responders, continuity professionals, and disaster-recovery leaders.
Public Safety
Law enforcement, fire and rescue, security, public health, and protective-services professionals.
Healthcare Institutions
Hospitals, clinics, emergency medical organizations, and healthcare preparedness teams.
Business Executives
Corporate leaders, risk managers, operations executives, security directors, and business-continuity professionals.
Nonprofit and Civic Leaders
Organizations supporting community response, recovery, education, humanitarian assistance, and resilience.
Program Focus
Summit Topics
Final sessions and additional participants will be announced as the program is confirmed.
Emergency Preparedness
Institutional planning, readiness assessments, response protocols, and resource coordination.
Public Safety and Security
Protecting people, facilities, infrastructure, and public spaces during complex emergencies.
Business Continuity
Maintaining critical operations, protecting employees, and accelerating organizational recovery.
Crisis Communications
Coordinating accurate, timely communication between leaders, employees, agencies, stakeholders, and the public.
Public-Private Cooperation
Building stronger working relationships between government, emergency institutions, and private-sector organizations.
Catastrophic Risk
Understanding low-frequency, high-impact threats and the assistance required following a major national emergency.
Thursday, August 13
Preliminary Program
Additional sessions, speakers, and program details will be announced.
9:00 AM
Opening Program
Registration, Welcome, and Summit Opening
Participant check-in, opening remarks, and introduction to the summit’s preparedness and public-safety priorities.
10:00 AM
Featured Executive Conversation
Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
“The Challenges and Assistance Required Following a Nuclear Attack.”
With Joselito Ignacio and Doug Mayorga
11:00 AM
Summit Program
Executive Forums, Panels, and Leadership Discussions
Additional sessions on emergency preparedness, prevention, security, continuity, and public-private coordination.
5:00 PM
Summit Conclusion
Closing Program
Final remarks and conclusion of the formal summit program.
After 5:00 PM
Private Event
Invitation-Only Reception
Attendance at the reception is limited to invited participants and approved guests.
Featured Speaker Confirmed
Joselito Ignacio
Acting Director & Public Health Advisor
Office of Emerging Threats, Response Directorate, Office of Response and Recovery, Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Featured Session
Nuclear Emergency Preparedness
The Challenges and Assistance Required Following a Nuclear Attack
Thursday, August 13, 2026 10:00 AM to 11:00 AMSpeaker titles and affiliations are presented as listed in the official event announcement. Additional speakers may be announced separately.
Participation Options
Registration Packages
Submit the registration application first. Approved applicants will receive the appropriate secure payment link.
Attendee
Regular Attendee
$195- Conference registration
- Coffee break
- Lunch
- Access to the conference program
- Participation in the closing reception, when approved
VIP
Attendee
VIP Attendee
$595- Two hotel nights
- Conference registration
- Preferred seating
- Access to official Q&A sessions
- Priority opportunity to submit questions
- Participation in the closing reception, when approved
Hotel accommodations are subject to availability, registration approval, and final booking instructions from the Chamber.
Apply for VIP Registration
Exhibitor
Regular Exhibitor
$995- One 10-foot by 10-foot exhibit space
- Two chairs
- Lunch for two representatives
- Participation in the closing reception, when approved
- Access to a private meeting room, subject to scheduling
Exhibitor
VIP Exhibitor
$1,795- One 10-foot by 20-foot exhibit space
- Two hotel nights
- Breakfast and lunch
- Participation for up to three representatives
- Company logo in approved printed event materials
- Private meeting room access, subject to scheduling
- Participation in the closing reception, when approved
Package benefits, hotel accommodations, meeting-room access, reception attendance, and printed-material deadlines are subject to availability, approval, and final written confirmation from the Chamber.
Institutional Visibility
Exhibitor Opportunities
Exhibitor participation is intended for qualified companies, agencies, institutions, service providers, and organizations whose work supports preparedness, security, public safety, continuity, infrastructure, healthcare, communications, logistics, or recovery.
Exhibitor applications are reviewed to ensure alignment with the summit’s audience and program.
Potential Exhibitor Categories
- Emergency equipment and technology
- Security and risk-management services
- Healthcare and emergency medical services
- Communications and crisis-management systems
- Infrastructure and continuity solutions
- Training, consulting, and preparedness education
- Government and nonprofit resources
Event Venue
Sheraton Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
3900 NW 21st StreetMiami, Florida 33142
Hotel, parking, arrival, and participant check-in instructions will be provided to approved registrants before the event.
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Event Date
Thursday, August 13, 2026
Summit Hours
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Reception
Invitation only, following the summit
Registration
Advance application and approval required
Frequently Asked Questions
Summit Registration Information
No. The summit is a private event. Registration applications are reviewed and participation is subject to approval and availability.
No. Submit the registration application first. Approved applicants will receive a secure Stripe payment link for the selected package.
Reception attendance is by invitation only. Registration or payment alone does not guarantee admission to the reception.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may close when event, hotel, or exhibit capacity is reached. Early application is strongly recommended.
Applicable cancellation, substitution, hotel, and refund terms will be provided with the applicant’s approval and payment instructions. Applicants should review those terms before paying.
Hotel accommodations are subject to availability and final written confirmation from the Chamber. Applicants should not make assumptions about room dates or booking status until instructions are received.
Registration Application
Request Approval to Participate
Complete the registration application when it becomes available. Submission does not guarantee admission. Approved applicants will receive payment instructions and additional event information.
Online Registration Form