Be Where The Action Is!
We are pleased to invite you to exhibit at NAVIGATOR 2026, the premier educational conference for professionals in police, fire, medical emergency dispatch, and nurse triage. Taking place in April at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, this annual event brings together over 1,500 dedicated attendees from diverse emergency response backgrounds for a focused and enriching experience.
Engage with delegates from agencies across the spectrum of emergency communication and care to explore critical public safety issues, expand your company’s expertise, and enhance your operational readiness. Enjoy direct networking opportunities with like-minded professionals—many of whom will be staying onsite—making after-hours conversations and collaborations both convenient and productive.
Joining us at NAVIGATOR 2026 is a chance to gain cutting-edge insights, share best practices, and position your company at the forefront of the emergency response industry. Apply today and make the most of this exclusive opportunity to grow your impact and connections.
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Exhibitor Experience
Face-to-Face Networking:
Face-to-Face Networking: Introduce yourselves to and receive feedback from over 1,700 of the best and brightest emergency dispatch has to offer. Help your customers put a face to your brand.
Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hours:
Between the Gala Reception, Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours, and boxed lunches provided in the Exhibit Hall every day of the conference, you won’t have to worry about going unnoticed.
Professional Connections:
Build potential partnerships with our other amazing exhibitors.
Interested in engaging even more? Check out the benefits of being a sponsor—and our one-of-a-kind a la carte add-on opportunities.
Why Exhibit?
NAVIGATOR offers immense value to companies and brands by providing direct access to a highly targeted audience of decision-makers in emergency dispatch. With over 1,700 professionals attending, nearly 40% in leadership positions, it’s an unmatched opportunity to engage with individuals actively seeking solutions to improve their emergency response operations. Exhibiting companies will build brand trust by showcasing their products, services, and innovations to a captive audience, fostering relationships that lead to long-term partnerships.
Sponsoring NAVIGATOR enhances brand visibility through premium placement across various channels, from the Exhibit Hall to digital and event-specific branding. Sponsorship packages are designed to offer high-impact exposure, including pre- and post-event recognition, a dedicated presentation in our Sponsor Track, and a guest booking on the IAED’s podcast, Dispatch in Depth, ensuring continued visibility beyond the conference.
For companies looking to cement their presence in the public safety industry, NAVIGATOR provides an ideal platform to align with a well-respected event and engage with a network of influential professionals, helping them stand out as key players in the emergency dispatch sector.
Direct Access to Decision-Makers
Connect with over 1,700 leaders in emergency dispatch from across the country, with nearly 40% of attendees in leadership roles.
Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours
Benefit from dedicated Exhibit Hall time, including high-traffic events like the Gala Reception and daily boxed lunches, ensuring maximum exposure to attendees.
Unmatched Networking Opportunities
Build valuable relationships with professionals across police, fire, medical dispatch, and nurse triage, all while staying in the same hotel for convenient, after-hours networking.
Lead Generation Made Easy
Utilize integrated lead-retrieval technology to capture valuable contact information for post-conference follow-up.
Exceptional Visibility
Elevate your brand with key placements throughout the event, including Exhibit Hall maps, signage, and digital recognition through the conference app and website.
Proven ROI
Sponsorship and exhibition at NAVIGATOR 2026 offer targeted exposure to a high-value audience, positioning your company as a leader in the industry.
Showcase Your Solutions to a Captive Audience
Demonstrate your products and services to professionals actively seeking innovative solutions to enhance their emergency response operations.
Strengthen Brand Loyalty
Build stronger connections with existing customers and reinforce your brand’s commitment to supporting the emergency dispatch community.
Premium Booth Placement Options
Take advantage of prime exhibit locations within the hall to enhance foot traffic and visibility, ensuring your booth attracts maximum attention.
Tailored Sponsorship Packages
Choose from a variety of sponsorship levels and a la carte opportunities to customize your exposure, from branded materials to exclusive event sponsorships.
Be Part of a High-Impact Event
Align your brand with the leading conference in emergency dispatch, enhancing your reputation as a trusted partner in the public safety sector.
Attendees By The Numbers
Get to know decision-makers from all over the country as they look for resources to improve their agencies, no matter the size of their center, the area they serve, or which emergency service they dispatch for.
NAVIGATOR attendees have reported that 24.6% of them have over 21 years of experience in the comm. center, 32.5% of them have between 11 and 20 years of experience, 20.1% of them have between 6 and 10 years of experience, and 19.3% have between 1 and 5 years of experience. 39% of NAVIGATOR attendees have reported that they are in a leadership position.
NAVIGATOR attendees come from a wide array of emergency response backgrounds. 28.29% of attendees are comm. center supervisors or managers, 23.68% are certified in more than one discipline (Medical, Fire, and/or Police), 15.35% are trainers or quality improvement (QI) coordinators, 9.01% are comm. center directors or chiefs, 7.64% are Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs), 3.77% are Emergency Police Dispatchers (EPDs), and 2.14% are Emergency Fire Dispatchers (EFDs).
8.9%
Emergency Dispatcher - Medical
1.6%
Emergency Dispatcher - Fire
3.6%
Emergency Dispatcher - Police
23.2%
Certified in multi-discipline
27.4%
Comm. Center Supervisor
14.3%
Training/QI Coordinator
7.9%
Comm. Center Director/Chief
54% of attendees are located in a variety of mixed service areas (meaning they cover rural, suburban, and/or urban). 18% of attendees are in comm. centers that only serve urban areas, 14% only serve suburban areas, and 10% only serve rural areas.
The sizes of the comm. centers our attendees work in are also varied. 47.8% of attendees work in a comm. center with 13 work stations or more, 16.8% work in a comm. center with between 9 and 12 work stations, 30.0% work in a comm. center with between 4 and 8 work stations, and 5.4% work in a comm. center with between 1 and 3 work stations.
Become An Exhibitor at NAVIGATOR
NAVIGATOR has been redesigned with your safety in mind. We are looking forward to gathering together in April 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Sign up today to bring your company to the premier educational conference for medical, fire, and police dispatching and secondary nurse triage.
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Find the best location to meet all your people and meet new ones.
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Payment Information
A 50% deposit MUST accompany this registration to be processed. You must register through the online portal in order for registration to be processed. The final balance is due by March 1, 2026. Space will fill up quickly, and booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We accept check or card.
Policies & Procedures
You can easily read all policies and procedures on the policies and procedures page.
Questions
Please direct questions regarding exhibitor registration to navigator@emergencydispatch.org
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