EMspire Innovation Summit

Guidehouse and the American Red Cross, National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region have made the decision to postpone the 2025 EMspire Innovation Summit. A new date is currently being finalized, with plans to reschedule for early 2026. If you wish to be notified of the new date, please contact defenseandsecurity@marketing.guidehouse.com. We look forward to reconnecting soon.

Guidehouse, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, National Capital & Greater Chesapeake Region, will host the 2025 EMspire Innovation Summit on November 6, 2025, at the American Red Cross - National Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

This year's theme—United in Purpose: Building SLTT Partnerships Before, During, and After Disasters—spotlights the critical role of State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) organizations in strengthening emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.

Attendees will join leaders from government, the private sector, and academia for dynamic discussions that explore how partnerships can enhance disaster resilience and drive innovative solutions. Together, we'll explore bold ideas, forge connections, and shape the future of emergency management.

Location

American Red Cross - National Headquarters
430 17th Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20006

Event agenda

9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m. Welcoming Remarks

9:40 a.m. - 10:05 a.m. The Lifesaving Power of Partnerships

10:05 a.m. - 10:50 a.m. Building Community Trust in Emergency Management

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Powering SLTT Emergency Response Through AI

12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch

12:45 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Partnerships in Action

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Francis Scott Key Bridge and SLTT Coordination in Action

1:40 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Public-Private Partnerships: Mobilizing Together for Emergency Readiness

2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Data-Driven Decision Making

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks and Call to Action

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Networking Hour