The National Hazard Mitigation Association (NHMA) is excited to host the 2025 Practitioners Meeting in collaboration with the Natural Hazards Center. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025, following the Natural Hazards Workshop at the Omni Interlocken Hotel in Broomfield, Colorado.

Theme: The Mitigation Revolution: Practical Ways Communities are Reducing Risk

This year’s theme, The Mitigation Revolution: Practical Ways Communities are Reducing Risk, centers on actionable, achievable, and innovative strategies to improve disaster outcomes. Emphasizing collaboration and real-world solutions, this event offers a unique opportunity for practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to exchange ideas and forge new partnerships to enhance and advance hazard mitigation.

Key Sessions to Expect

The 2025 Practitioners Meeting will feature a diverse lineup of sessions covering critical topics in hazard mitigation, such as:

• Connecting Recovery to Mitigation: Highlighting strategies to seamlessly integrate recovery efforts with long-term mitigation planning.
• Funding for Implementation: Providing insights into securing and managing funding for mitigation projects, from federal grants to private investments.
• Innovation in the Field: Showcasing creative solutions and cutting-edge technologies that are reshaping hazard mitigation practices including how artificial intelligence transforms risk analysis, decision-making, and post-disaster recovery.
• Insurance Evolutions: Examining how the insurance industry is evolving to support and incentivize mitigation efforts.
• Building a Pipeline for Professionals: Discussing strategies for developing future leaders and expanding the workforce in hazard mitigation and resilience.

Registration

Registration for the Practitioners Meeting can be added to the Natural Hazards Workshop registration or selected as a standalone event. Registration includes access to all Practitioners Meeting sessions and lunch on July 17, 2025. All attendees, including speakers and panelists, must register for the event.

General Registration
$150

Students and Retired Professionals
$60