From August 31 to September 2, 2026, the Arizona Association of Emergency Managers (AzEM) will host its Annual Conference at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas in Scottsdale, Arizona. There, professionals from across the emergency management industry—including local emergency managers and state and tribal partners—will gather for two days of inspiration, information, and connection.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends, tools, and strategies shaping the future of preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience. Each day, the conference will feature a variety of engaging keynote addresses, hands-on breakout sessions, and networking opportunities tailored for practitioners at every level.
Connect with Hagerty
As a proud community sponsor of this year’s event, Hagerty is honored to attend and contribute to these innovative discussions, helping propel the emergency management industry forward. Representing Team Hagerty, Preparedness professional Sam Currie will be in attendance to connect with subject matter experts from across the state of Arizona and nation.
If you are also attending, we encourage you to connect with our Hagerty team! For more information about the event, visit the official AzEM Annual Conference webpage.
Sam Currie is an Senior Managing Associate (SMA) within Hagerty’s Preparedness Division. Sam has supported and conducted over 100 discussion and operations-based exercises, including multiple airport triennial full-scale exercises and Active Threat / Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks (CCTA) exercises focused on integrated response, special operations, and family reunification/assistance centers. Additionally, he has extensive experience supporting transportation and active threat clients through the development of response plans, discipline-specific operational guides, and exercises throughout the management of various projects.