Practitioners Meeting

July 17, 2025

Mitigation

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.

Event Information

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.

Event Highlights

  • Keynote Speakers: Gain insights from leading experts in hazard mitigation and disaster resilience on the latest trends.
  • Interactive Sessions: Participate in dynamic discussions and deep-dive topical conversations led by industry professionals designed to provide practical tools and actionable takeaways.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow practitioners, academics, and community leaders dedicated to enhancing disaster resilience.

We look forward to seeing you in Colorado for an inspiring and impactful gathering!

Meeting Details

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. Both options will available via the Workshop registration page.

General Registration
$150

Students and Retired Professionals
$60

Location

The 2025 Practitioners Meeting will take place at the Omni Interlocken Hotel at 500 Interlocken Boulevard, Broomfield, Colorado.

Accommodations

Rooms are available for purchase at the Omni Interlocken, Renaissance Flatiron, or Hilton Garden Inn Hotels. When booking, please indicate that you are making a reservation as part of the Natural Hazards Workshop.

Room block reservation links are available on the Workshop Lodging webpage.

Meals

Coffee breaks and a luncheon on July 17 are included in the price of registration.

Subscribe

Please make sure that you are subscribed to Workshop updates so you will be alerted when registration opens.

Questions?

For questions about the 2025 Practitioner Meeting, please email us at contact@nhma.info.