The Association of State Floodplain Managers will convene the world's largest and most comprehensive floodplain management conference - our 33rd annual gathering - the week of June 7-12, 2009, in Orlando, FL. We invite you to share your experiences with local, state, and federal officials, industry leaders, consultants, and other interested parties by attending sessions relevant to our theme, "Green Works to Reduce Flood Losses".

Throughout the week, nearly 1,200 of the industry's experts will conduct plenary and concurrent sessions and share state-of-the-art in techniques, programs, and resources to accomplish flood mitigation, watershed management, and other community goals. A three-day comprehensive exposition features the materials, equipment, accessories, and services vital to get the job done. Supplementary technical field tours and training workshops provide in-depth training and numerous networking activities offer additional opportunities to learn from each other.

Local Host: Florida Floodplain Managers Association

Registration Information

The "Early Discount Registration Period" for the 2009 Annual National Conference was due to close on April 17, 2009. However, due to budget constraints and travel approval delays, ASFPM is extending the "Early Discount Registration Period" until Friday, May 1, 2009. All registrations post-marked after May 1 will be subject to the standard registration fee.

PLEASE CHECK THE LIST OF FULL EVENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR REGISTRATION!

The full conference brochure, inlcuding the program and registration materials, is now available for download. Please note that the full Conference Brochure will be distributed electronically only. We will not be sending hard copy brochures.

Download the 2009 ASFPM Conference Brochure (.pdf, 6.3 MB)

Download the Registration Pages only (.pdf, 2.8 MB). Please use this file if you will be faxing your registration, as background images have been removed.

Professional Credit Hours

Participation in the full conference earns 12 Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for Certified Floodplain Managers (CFMs). Workshops taken on an a la carte basis qualify for CECs on the basis of 1 credit per hour of instruction, up to the limit of 12 per calendar year. All other professional continuing education needs should be submitted to the appropriate governing body for approval and acceptance.

Hotel and Conference Center

Sponsorship Information

**Please note that, due to production deadlines, all sponsorships received after May 8, 2009, may be subject to black-out on certain sponsor benefits. Please contact Chad Ross with any questions.**

Sponsorship commitments are now being accepted!

ASFPM is pleased to announce a new format for our National Conference Sponsorships starting with Orlando 2009! For the last several years, ASFPM has offered four sponsorship categories, each with corresponding benefits. Rather than assuming these benefits are a good fit for your company, we are now implementing a point system in which each sponsorship level is allocated points so you decide not only what you get, but how much you spend. Each sponsoring company may now select those benefits that best fit their particular outreach strategies. Our primary goal with this new system is to provide our sponsors with equity, value, flexibility, and self-control. We hope you will enjoy and appreciate this new approach.

Download the Sponsors Commitment Form (.doc)

Download the Sponsors Benefit Menu (.xls)

Exhibitors Information

All organizations planning to exhibit at the conference should complete the general registration forms found in the conference brochure. In addition to the registration forms, exhibitors will also be required to complete and sign the Exhibitors' Terms and Agreement.

Presenters Information

Final Program - The Pocket Guide is now available for download - large file 5.6 mb (.pdf)

The Concurrent Session Program is now available for download (.xls) 179KB. Updated 5/13/09

The Concurrent Sessions Program Narrative (Abstracts & Biographies) is now available for download (.pdf). Updated 6/1/09

The deadline for the Call for Abstracts has passed; however, the document is still available for download for informational purposes only. Please click here to download (.pdf) 1.6 MB

Conference Proceedings

The guidelines for the submittal of technical papers for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings is now available. Presenters who would like their paper included in the Proceedings should download and review the guidelines. Please note that the submittal deadline for inclusion is May 29, 2009. Please click here to download (.pdf) 265 kb.

Orlando Area Links & Information

Rosen Centre Hotel		Florida Floodplain Managers Association
Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau	City of Orlando	Orange County, Fl