# Disasters Expo Texas > The key event for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. > October 14 & 15, 2026 | George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston Disasters Expo Texas (formerly Disasters Expo Houston) is the largest emergency management conference in the United States. The event brings together federal, state, and local agencies with private sector exhibitors specializing in disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and resilience. ## Primary Pages - [Home](https://disasterexpotexas.com/): Event overview with dates, venue, speaker highlights, and quick registration access. - [Registration](https://disasterexpotexas.com/registration): Free visitor registration for emergency management professionals, first responders, and government buyers. - [Book a Booth](https://disasterexpotexas.com/book-booth): Exhibitor inquiry form to reserve booth space at the expo. - [Become a Sponsor](https://disasterexpotexas.com/become-a-sponsor): Sponsorship tiers and packages for brand visibility at the event. - [Why Attend](https://disasterexpotexas.com/why-attend): Benefits for attendees including networking, CPE credits, and procurement opportunities. - [Why Exhibit](https://disasterexpotexas.com/exhibit): ROI case for exhibitors targeting federal, state, and local government buyers. - [Travel & Accommodation](https://disasterexpotexas.com/travel-accommodation): Venue location, hotel recommendations, airport access, and parking. - [Blog](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs): Latest industry news, thought leadership, and disaster preparedness insights. ## Cornerstone Content ### Event & Industry Overview - [The Largest Emergency Management Conference](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/largest-emergency-management-conference-disasters-expo): Overview of Disasters Expo as the premier U.S. emergency management trade show. - [Why We Dropped 'Natural' from Our Name](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/dropped-natural-story-behind-disasters-expo-rebrand): The story behind the rebrand from Natural Disasters Expo to Disasters Expo. ### Texas Disaster Preparedness - [Lessons from Past Disasters for Texas Businesses](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/lessons-past-disasters-texas-businesses-prepare-2026): How Texas businesses can prepare for 2026 based on historical disaster data. - [Understanding Texas Hurricane Evacuation Zones](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/understanding-texas-hurricane-evacuation-zones): Guide to Texas coastal evacuation zones and preparedness strategies. - [Disaster Preparedness for Hurricanes in Texas](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/hurricane-damage-houston): Essential hurricane preparedness for Houston and Texas Gulf Coast. - [The Ongoing Impacts of Hurricane Beryl](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/ongoing-impacts-hurricane-beryl-texas-beyond): Analysis of Hurricane Beryl's impact on Texas infrastructure and recovery. ### Funding & Procurement - [Top Emergency Preparedness Grants in 2025](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/top-emergency-preparedness-grants-2025): Federal and state grant opportunities for emergency management programs. - [How to Get FEMA Contracts](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/fema-contracts-step-step-guide): Step-by-step guide for vendors seeking FEMA contract opportunities. - [Procurement Advisory at Disasters Expo Texas](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/procurement-advisory-disasters-expo-texas-guide-exhibiting-companies): How exhibitors can engage with government procurement officials. ### Infrastructure & Resilience - [Resilient Infrastructure in Disaster-Prone Areas](https://disasterexpotexas.com/blogs/importance-resilient-infrastructure-disaster-prone-areas-10-essential-principles): 10 essential principles for building resilient infrastructure. ## Contact - Email: inquiries.ndec@fortem-international.com - Website: https://disasterexpotexas.com