Who attends EMS World Expo?

EMS World Expo is the largest and most internationally attended EMS conference and trade show in North America.  Attendees include EMS professionals on every level from municipal third-party services and fire departments to private, not-for-profit and hospital-based organizations. In 2015, 38 countries were represented!

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What dates is EMS World Expo held?

EMS World Expo 2016 will be held Oct. 3–7 in New Orleans, LA. The exhibit hall hours are:

Wednesday, Oct. 5      11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6          11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7              10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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The workshops offer several half, full or 2-day classes that are scheduled throughout the following days:

Monday, Oct. 3           8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4           7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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The conference program runs from 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, through 2:30 pm on Oct. 7.

Tuesday, Oct. 4           5:30 p.m – 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 5      8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 6          8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 7              8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

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What is the convention center address?
 New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
900 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130

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What parking is available?

The public entrance side of lot F, which is located directly across the street from the entrance to Hall I will be open and available for parking as early as one hour prior to the event and will close as late as one hour after the event ends. Oversized vehicles (greater than 12 passengers) must park in lot J. 

 

$15 per vehicle/day

$25 per oversize vehicle/day

 

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Can I attend for a single day?

Yes, EMS World Expo is designed so that you can attend the sessions that meet your needs and schedule. You can register for half, full and 2-day workshops, or 1, 2 or 3-day conference sessions. Or you can simply attend the exhibit hall only. See the pricing page for more information.

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Are any other conferences and/or meetings co-located with EMS World Expo?

Yes, the World Trauma Symposium, Oct. 4, is co-located with EMS World Expo.

Also held at EMS World Expo is the 4-day NAEMT Annual Meeting, Oct. 3–6, which is free of charge to NAEMT members. 

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How do I obtain CEUs?

To obtain credit, you must have your badge scanned upon entering your session, spend the required time in each class, and turn in a completed course evaluation for each class. After the conference, you will be notified by e-mail when your certificate is available online at EMSWorldExpo.com for download. Safeguard the certificate for future use. If you have questions or concerns, call 877/398-6944 or e-mail EMSWorldExpo@xpressreg.net.

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CAPCE Approval

This continuing education activity is approved by SouthComm, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE). CAPCE-approved classes are accepted by the National Registry of EMTs (NREMT) for recertification requirements. One CEU is given per one-hour class. 1.25 credits are given per 75-minute class. All EMS World Expo core conference classes are 75 minutes long. Attendees can earn 4 credits while taking the half-day preconferences and 8 credits for the full-day preconferences. There is no limit to how many CEU credits attendees can earn at EMS World Expo. For questions regarding CAPCE, please contact Jay Scott at 972/247-4442 or e-mail jscott@cecbems.org.​

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For information on CEUs for NAEMT preconference sessions, please contact NAEMT at 800/346-2368.

 

Nursing CE
CE has been applied for with the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) for the World Trauma Symposium and select EMS World Expo core program sessions. Check back for a list of sessions that have been approved.
 

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What is included with my registration?

Conference—registration for the 1, 2 or 3-day conference includes admittance into the Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Presentation, the exhibit hall and “after-hours” networking parties.

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World Trauma Symposium—registration for the WTS includes full program, continental breakfast and lunch.

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Are there group registration discounts?

Yes—bring a group and save on the 3-day conference program! Register 3–5 people before Sept. 2 and pay $310 each. Register 6 or more before Sept. 2 and pay $270 each. 

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Can I bring a companion or my family? 

Yes, you may bring a companion or family with you into the exhibit hall. They will need to register and pay for any exhibit hall or conference sessions they wish to attend.

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All children 16 years of age and under are admitted free to the exhibit hall. An adult must accompany children at all times. Children are not allowed in any of the conference sessions.

 

Where is the on-site registration desk, and when is it open? 

The on-site registration desk is located in the lobby outside exhibit hall G.

Registration Hours

 

Monday, Oct. 3           7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 4           7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 5      7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6          7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7              7:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

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What are the exhibit hall hours?

Exhibit hall hours are as follows:

Wednesday, Oct. 5      11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6          11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 7              10:30 a.m. – 1:30pm

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How early do I need to reserve my room?

Discounted hotel reservations can be made through onPeak, the official EMS World Expo housing partner.  We suggest you book early as hotel blocks will sell out as the event approaches. Click here to make reservations or contact the onPeak Contact Center at 800-220-5914 or emsexpo@onpeak.com.

 

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Is there a shuttle to and from the airport?
EMS World Expo has partnered with Airport Shuttle to provide you with discounted transportation services to and from the Louis Armstrong International Airport. Click here for more information, pricing and to make your reservation.

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What should I wear?

We want attendees to feel comfortable during the EMS World Expo. Casual attire or a uniform is typically worn. However, your company may have policies on attire worn when representing your organization.

Conference rooms tend to be a little cool, so bringing a light sweater, cardigan or light jacket for layering is highly recommended. 

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What kind of weather should I expect?

October is one of the most beautiful months to visit New Orleans. The average high temperature is 79 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average low is 66.

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Is New Orleans a safe place for visitors?

Yes. No other city in the world manages special events, crowd control and visitor safety as well as New Orleans. In fact, popular tourist areas are among the most safe and walkable places for visitors of any city in America.

 

Visitor Safety
As with any destination, we recommend that vacationers and convention attendees practice common sense and do not wander into deserted or non-tourist areas of the city.

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The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) has implemented a new "Special Events Deployment Plan."  This plan essentially blankets the hospitality area (the French Quarter, Canal Street, Marigny and Treme neighborhoods) with nearly twice the number of NOPD officers, dressed in new fluorescent vests, during major event weekends. In addition, the NOPD now enforces a curfew ordinance in the French Quarter, which prohibits minors under the age of 17 to be in the French Quarter streets unaccompanied by an adult after 8 p.m. on weekends.

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Visitors to New Orleans can expect:

·One hundred officers assigned to the 8th District with six officers assigned specifically to Bourbon Street during the evening through the early morning hours.

·Police patrols on Segways. 

·Eleven officers and supervisors devoted to daytime patrols on foot as well as Vespa scooters, golf carts, motorcycles and Segways. This includes Royal Street, Bourbon Street, Chartres Street, Jackson Square and parks.

·Ten officers and supervisors assigned to Convention Center Blvd. via patrol cars, Vespa scooters, Polaris carts and Segways. 

·A minimum of six officers on horseback every night. 

·Portable light boxes on major cross streets such as Canal, Iberville, St. Louis and St. Peter. 

·SkyWatch towers to increase visibility, observation and police presence. 

·The permanent staffing of tourist areas is also routinely augmented by the assignment of reserve NOPD officers who are assigned on night shifts and weekends.