Statement regarding COVID-19

After communicating with many of you over the past few weeks, ResCon 2020 will be moving its dates from its original April 28-30, 2020 time frame. We are mindful that ResCon attendees, panelists, presenters, and exhibitors represent a diverse mix of disaster and resilience practitioners whose work is critical in the organizations and communities they […]

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ResCon 2018 attendees participate in a discussion lab about water management and flood infrastructure

ResCon: The Global Resilience Summit Announces Exclusive, Hands-On Interactive Workshops

NEW ORLEANS – ResCon: The Global Resilience Summit, the premier annual international conference on the practice of successful resilience and disaster management, co-presented by the National Governors Association (NGA), has announced a series of interactive training workshops to take place during the conference, which runs from April 28 to April 30, 2020 at the New […]

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ResCon 2020 – Call for Submissions

ResCon is now accepting presentation proposals from September 25 to November 15, 2019. This call solicits speaking and presentation opportunities for conference programming taking place April 28-30, 2020 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and in partnership with the National Governors Association. This 3-day conference will bring the leadership and experience of […]

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ResCon Announces Partnership with National Governors Association

Conference to be held April 28-30, 2020 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center ResCon, the premier annual international conference on the practice of successful resilience and disaster management, has announced a partnership with the National Governors Association (NGA) for producing the annual conference to be held, April 28-30, 2020 at the New […]

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John Bel Edwards Announces the ResCon/NGA partnership

WATCH: Gov. Edwards Officially Announces ResCon/National Governor’s Association Partnership

Governor John Bel Edwards officially announced the partnership between ResCon and the National Governors Association, followed by a panel discussion with experts in the disaster relief field.   Link to Video:  https://youtu.be/roTSQoZxyq8

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ResCon To Announce Partnership with National Governors Association

WHAT:        ResCon, the premier annual international conference on the practice of successful resilience and disaster management, announces partnership with the National Governors Association (NGA) for the planning of ResCon 2020, to be held April 28-30, 2020 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. New name, logo and event concept will be unveiled. […]

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Plan Your Trip to NOLA for ResCon, December 4-6

Don’t miss your chance to convene with top disaster management and recovery practitioners in the epicenter of resilience. REGISTER NOW to hear the latest in shifting national recovery policies and to contribute to an evolving dialogue on the most pressing issues facing the global resilience community. Pre-registration ends November 30th!  2018 PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: Opening Address […]

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2017 RES/CON Photo Gallery Now Available!

Click here to view the 2017 RES/CON Photo Gallery!

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RES/CON Organizers Announce Speakers and Programming for 2017 Conference

Organizers for RES/CON – The Global Resilience Summit – today announced the 2017 speaker and programming lineup, including representatives from the United Nations, Twitter, City of Los Angeles, HR&A Advisors, AirBnB, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, G&H International Services, Perkins+Will, U.S. Geological Survey, Zurich Insurance, Shell Exploration & Production Company, among many global […]

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2016 RES/CON Photo Gallery Now Available!

Click here to view the 2016 RES/CON Photo Gallery!  

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New Orleans on a Budget!

 Attending RES/CON in New Orleans can be easy on your wallet. With these exciting things to do in New Orleans, you’ll be able to combine business and pleasure, affordably!  From historic downtown to uptown streetcar rides for $1.25, to strolling around the National Historic Landmark known as “The French Quarter,” New Orleans has a lot […]

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