Safe and Ready is putting on another fantastic virtual summit this coming September 12th to 14th. They have an early bird VIP registration through close of business tomorrow.  For those short on time and travel funds, this is a great professional developmenet opportunity.  Safe and Ready is also working toward trying to issue CEU's this year; but even if it doesn't work out, there are some great speakers being lined up...

I have always marveled at the production and expense of in-person conferences. They take a lot of resources to put together and the cost-benefit for attendance is sometimes hard to justify. 

That is why I am intrigued by my first invitation to speak at a 2-day virtual emergency management conference on September 22nd. Virtual conferences are a great blend of individual webinars and in-person conferences where the focus is on maximizing learning and education for as many people as possible. (See below on how to register and get a special discount)