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2026 KAMM 22nd Annual Conference

Gaging the Future: Focus on Mitigation Technology

The Bruce Convention Center, Hopkinsville KY

September 21-24, 2026

Technology is the application of scientific knowledge, tools, techniques, and processes to solve problems, achieve practical goals, and manipulate the human environment. It encompasses both tangible items (machinery, computers) and intangible methods (software, systems) used to improve lives and enhance capabilities.

KAMM’s 22nd annual conference highlights mitigation-relevant research, data collection and implementation, and use of both tangible and intangible technology across the various agencies, organizations, academic studies, and professional disciplines working to build more hazard-resilient communities.

CFMs earn CECs pre-approved by ASFPM. KY-APA members can receive CM credits.

Judge/Executives, Magistrates, County Commissioners, County Clerks, Jailers, and Sheriffs participating in the HB810 Training Incentive Program for elected officials can also earn 12 training hours pre-approved by DLG.

View Draft Conference Agenda

Pre-Conference Day

KAMM Pre-Conference Day sessions are free to KAMM members.

Participants earn CECs from ASFPM.

KAMM conference registrants may participate in

the pre-conference offsite activities.

Workshops

NFIP101: Introduction to Floodplain Management

NFIP201: Focus on Floodplain Management Concepts

Offsite Activities

Casey Jones Distillery Tour
Hopkinsville History & Architecture Walking Tour

View Draft Pre-Conference Day Agenda

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2026 KAMM Conference Regular Rates

Member $375

Student $300
Conference Special $400 (conference + 2026 membership)

Non-Member $450

One-Day Only $150
Student One-Day Only $100

Plus One $100 per day
KAMM Scholarship for First Time Public Sector - No Charge, Approval Required
2025 KAMM Mitigation Award Winner - No Charge

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2026 KAMM Conference LATE Rates

(After September 1st)

Member $450
Student $350

Conference Special $450 (conference + 2026 membership)

Non-Member $500

One-Day Only $150
Student One-Day Only $100

Plus One $100 per day
KAMM Scholarship for First Time Public Sector - No Charge, Approval Required
2025 KAMM Mitigation Award Winner - No Charge

Conference Scholarships

KAMM provides 8 registration scholarships (2 per region) for first-time public sector OR student conference attendees. Scholarship recipients must cover their lodging expenses. To inquire about a scholarship, please email us at kentuckymitigation@gmail.com.

2026 KAMM Mitigation Award Nominations Open

KAMM members may nominate. Deadline for nominations is August 14, 2026.

KAMM 2026 Mitigation Manager of the Year & Mitigation Project of the Year

Has your community implemented a successful mitigation project?
Is there an exemplary leader who is promoting resiliency through mitigation?
Have you observed partnerships or collaborations that strengthened mitigation in your community?
These efforts deserve recognition, and KAMM wants to share the success stories that might otherwise go unacknowledged.
The award nominee may be a successful strategy, project, program, or individual
who has made a positive impact within a community or an agency working
to promote the benefits of hazard mitigation.

KAMM Mitigation Awards Information & Past Winners

The KAMM Mitigation Manager of the Year

Is a Leader who:

Promotes resiliency through mitigation
Inspires others to get involved Nominate
Positively impacts community
Increases public awareness of mitigation

The KAMM Mitigation Project of the Year

Recognizes a Mitigation Effort which:

Was successfully implemented
Engaged the community Nominate
Positively impacted the community
Promoted mitigation education

KAMM Regions I & III Representative Elections

This year, Region I and Region III elect their Regional Representatives. You must live or work in the region to nominate someone and vote for your rep. Nominations are being accepted now until September 21st.

Region I Rep Nomination Region III Rep Nomination

Conference Lodging

Rooms may be reserved at the Holiday Inn
adjacent to The Bruce Convention Center
now by scanning the QR code on the left!

You can also make your reservation here!

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hopkinsville for

Group Rate: 149.00 per night

Last Day to Book : Thursday, August 20, 2026

Book your group rate for KAMM.

Hampton Inn & Suites Hopkinsville

Group Rate $139.00 per night

Last Day to Book: August 22, 2026

Book your group rate for KAMM.

2026 KAMM Conference Keynote Speaker

KAMM is excited to have Chad Berginnis, CFM, the Executive Director of ASFPM

as our 2026 conference keynote speaker!

Chad Berginnis has served as executive director of ASFPM since July 2012. As executive director, he collaborates frequently with FEMA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and other federal agencies across multiple administrations to advocate for effective policies and programs related to mitigating flood risk, strengthening community resilience, and protecting our water resources.

Berginnis has also testified before U.S. House and Senate Committees and Subcommittees on a number of topics, including FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020, and on disaster Response and recovery issues.

Berginnis served on FEMA's National Advisory Council from 2022-2025 where he provided valuable perspective on how we, as a nation, can best mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover in the face of growing climate threats. NAC advises the FEMA administrator on all aspects of emergency management, including preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for disasters and national emergencies.

2026 – 2027 KAMM SPONSORS

Our sponsors provide vital financial support throughout the year that keeps KAMM’s members informed and connected throughout communities across the Commonwealth. We could not carry out the KAMM mission without our sponsors, and we are grateful for their support and the expertise they bring to the KAMM Family.

PLATINUM SPONSOR

Mike Greene

Program Manager

mike.greene@stantec.com

www.stantec.com