NAFTD 2026 Conference is September 14 to 16, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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NAFTD 2026 Annual Conference, September 14 to 16,2026
NAFTD 2026 Annual Conference
Join NAFTD members for three days of networking, education, and hands-on training focused on state and provincial fire training systems. Explore the exhibit hall, connect with vendors, and see the latest innovations shaping the future of fire training academies.
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
September 14–16, 2025
Hosted by Chief Tracey Normand and the Louisiana Fire & Emergency Training Academy
For more information, presenter and sponsorship opportunities contact info@naftd.org
2026 NAFTD Conference SPONSORSHIP Levels
Sponsorship Levels
The following sponsorship opportunities are available to support the 2026 NAFTD Annual Conference, September 14 to 16 in Baton Rouge, LA. Please contact info@naftd.org with any questions or to reserve your sponsorship.
Diamond
Diamond Level Sponsorship, $5,000: Exhibitor Package PLUS opportunity to sponsor/introduce, keynote speaker OR sponsor/welcome reception. Full Conference Registration for up to 4, $250 for additional attendees.
Platinum
Platinum Level Sponsorship $3,500.00: Exhibitor Package PLUS opportunity to provide 10-minute presentation during Vendor venue (six slots available) OR sponsoring evening reception, with opportunity to address attendees before activity. Full Conference Registration for up to 3, $250 for additional attendees.
Gold
Gold Level Sponsorship $2,500.00: Exhibitor Package PLUS recognition for sponsoring one of the following activities: Breakfast on Tuesday or Wednesday; Lunch on Tuesday or Wednesday or shuttle bus transportation with opportunity to address attendees before activity begins. Full Conference Registration for two, $250 for additional attendees.
Silver
Silver Level Sponsorship, $1250.00: Exhibitor Package. Full Conference Registration for one, $250 for additional attendees.
Bronze
Bronze Level Sponsorship $750:(NOTE: Does not include exhibit space!)
v Inclusion of your marketing materials in NAFTD membership packets
v Promotional messaging in Conference flyer
v Visual recognition at Conference
v Conference Registration not included. $250 per attendee.
Exhibitor Package
Conference Exhibitor Package included in Platinum, Gold and Silver level sponsorships:
· 1 space with table & and 1 chair.
· Inclusion of your marketing materials in NAFTD membership packets
· Promotional messaging in Conference flyer
· Visual recognition at Conference
· Verbal recognition at Conference events
· Invitation to speak at a NAFTD Monthly Virtual Meeting.
Custom Sponsorship Levels
Custom sponsorship levels are available. Please contact us for more information.
Call For Speakers
The North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD) is pleased to announce the Call for Proposals for the NAFTD’s annual conference,. NAFTD is seeking seminar proposals that explore forward-looking challenges and opportunities facing the fire and emergency service trainging systems. In particular, we encourage submissions that emphasize research, data, artificial intellegence and evidence-based approaches to inform policy, practice, and innovation. In addition, NAFTD welcomes open-call proposals on other national-level topics that align with the overall theme.
Presentations should be approximately 50 minutes. Please send a summary and bio to info@naftd.org for consideration.
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Hotel
The host hotel is the Marriott Baton Rouge. Room block details will be available soon.