National Homeland Security Association

What National Homeland Security Association does

The National Homeland Security Association (NHSA) is a 501(c) non-profit association incorporated in Maryland and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, that operates the annual National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC), now in its 19th year. The association's core product is the conference itself, a multi-day event serving homeland security, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management professionals from federal, state, and local government agencies, alongside private sector vendors. The conference delivers certified DHS training, peer-to-peer breakout sessions, technology demonstrations, and networking, and an official mobile app (iOS and Android) provides attendees with agenda, track, and speaker information. NHSA partners with the National Emergency Management Association, Big City Emergency Managers, and the International Association of Emergency Managers through the Safe Events Initiative to institutionalize participation across the emergency management ecosystem.

Revenue is generated through three event-driven streams: attendee registration fees ($775 per registration for 2026), exhibitor booth rentals priced from $3,700 for a 10x10 space to $20,500 for a 40x40 space, and tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Silver, Bronze). The booth and sponsorship business is sold direct via CVENT and a dedicated conference.info email channel, while attendee promotions run through email, Twitter/X, and the website. The 2026 conference at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY sold out registration by July 10, 2026, continuing an eight-year run of booth and attendee sell-outs. The organization operates with a five-person staff and is governed by a board of directors drawn from major U.S. city homeland security and emergency management agencies.

Name

National Homeland Security Association

Legal name

National Homeland Security Association

Website

https://nationalhomelandsecurity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The National Homeland Security Association is a 501(c) non-profit that produces the annual National Homeland Security Conference, serving U.S. federal, state, and local homeland security, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management professionals alongside private sector vendors through registration, exhibit, and sponsorship revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeland Security and Emergency Management Conferences

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Government & Public Sector Conferences (MPAGAGAH)

Keywords

• Homeland security conferences
• Emergency management events
• Public safety training
• Government expos
• UASI programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Falls Church

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration: Attendees pay registration fees to participate in the annual National Homeland Security Conference, with early registration and standard rates available. The registration rate is $775 for the 2026 conference.
2. Exhibitor Booth Sales: Organizations purchase booth space at the conference to showcase products and services to homeland security professionals. Booth pricing ranges from $3,700 for a 10X10 space to $20,500 for a 40X40 space.
3. Sponsorship Packages: Companies purchase sponsorship tiers (Diamond, Silver, Bronze) to gain visibility and recognition at the conference, including booth placement, mobile app recognition, and website placement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The National Homeland Security Association is a 501(c) non-profit association that organizes the annual National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC), bringing together homeland security, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management professionals from federal, state, and local government agencies, nonprofits, universities, and the private sector. The association generates revenue through attendee registration ($775 per registrant), exhibitor booth rentals (10x10 to 40x40 spaces priced $3,700–$20,500), and tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Silver, Bronze), and supports the event with an official mobile app for agenda, speaker, and schedule access.

Product overview

The National Homeland Security Association operates as a non-profit organization (501(c), EIN: 27-2039262) that organizes the annual National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC), which serves as the primary gathering for UASI programs and homeland security professionals across all levels of government and the private sector. The core offering is the annual conference, supported by a mobile application for attendee engagement featuring agenda management, track information, and speaker details. The organization also facilitates exhibitor and sponsor opportunities for vendors to showcase products and services, and delivers educational content through presentation tracks covering homeland security topics including cybersecurity, emergency management, and emerging technologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NHSC Mobile App: Official conference mobile application for the National Homeland Security Conference, available on iOS and Android platforms.

Products and services

• National Homeland Security Conference (NHSC) Annual flagship conference bringing together homeland security, law enforcement, fire, and emergency management professionals from federal agencies, nonprofits, universities, and the private sector to learn about emerging trends, view new equipment and technology, and network with peers across jurisdictions. Held in 2026 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY (August 10-13), with registration at $775 per attendee.
• NHSC Conference Mobile App Official conference mobile application providing up-to-date agenda, customizable schedule, detailed track information, speaker bios, and conference surveys for attendees of the National Homeland Security Conference, available on iOS and Android platforms.
• Exhibitor & Sponsor Opportunities Booth space rentals and tiered sponsorship packages (Diamond, Silver, Bronze) allowing homeland security and emergency management vendors to showcase products and services to qualified buyers at the annual conference. Booth sizes range from 10x10 ($3,700) to 40x40 ($20,500), with sponsorship tiers including Diamond, Silver, and Bronze levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,300 attendees at peak years (2016 Tampa, 2017 Buffalo, 2018 NYC)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Strategic CommunicationsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond sponsor for #NHSC2026. Strategic Communications is a premier Information Technology (IT) and Audio Visual consultant headquartered in Louisville KY, focused on AV systems, AWS & Microsoft Cloud, Cyber Security, and Network Engineering. Founded in 1994, they work with enterprise businesses and government agencies across the United States.
• PeregrinecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for #NHSC2026.
• KasewarecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for #NHSC2026. Kaseware is an intelligence platform provider.
• DataminrcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for #NHSC2026. Dataminr is a real-time information discovery platform.
• EDS (Emergency Disaster Services)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for #NHSC2026.
• FirstNetcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for #NHSC2026. FirstNet is the nationwide public safety broadband network.
• Partner ForcescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for #NHSC2026.
• NearmapcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor for #NHSC2026. Nearmap provides aerial imagery and mapping technology.
• SecurePassageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for #NHSC2026.
• IEM (Innovative Emergency Management)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for #NHSC2026.
• TrellixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor for #NHSC2026. Trellix is a cybersecurity company.
• National Emergency Management AssociationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Safe Events Initiative, a collaborative effort to foster safe event environments that encourage engagement by diverse emergency management and homeland security communities.
• Big City Emergency ManagersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Safe Events Initiative.
• International Association of Emergency ManagersflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partner in the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Safe Events Initiative.
• Kentucky International Convention CentercoreOthersThe venue for #NHSC2026 located at 221 S 4th St, Louisville, KY 40202.
• The Galt House HotelcoreOthersOfficial conference hotel at 140 N. Fourth St., Louisville, KY 40202, .3 miles from the Kentucky International Convention Center. Room block rate of $134 per night.
• Shepard ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvent services provider handling decorator services, vendor hours, shipping instructions, and booth item purchasing for the conference.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM): Global non-profit membership association for emergency-management professionals, producing an annual conference (EM Summit) with the same sponsor/exhibitor/registration GTM. Co-partner in NHSA's Safe Events Initiative, making it a near-perfect peer on mission and audience.
• International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC): Non-profit association of fire and EMS chiefs that runs a major annual conference (Fire-Rescue International) with a comparable exhibitor/sponsor-driven model. Directly comparable audience (fire chiefs and emergency-management officials) and overlapping value proposition (DHS-aligned training, peer networking, vendor access).
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): Non-profit association serving state and local government finance professionals with an annual conference and exhibitor model. Comparable in operating format (501(c) association, annual conference as primary GTM, government-attendee buyer base) though different vertical.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Non-profit membership association that runs the largest annual law-enforcement leadership conference, serving federal/state/local police chiefs and command staff. Closely comparable to NHSA in mission (professional association for public-safety leaders), GTM (annual conference + exhibitor/sponsor sales), and audience overlap (agency decision makers who also attend NHSC).
• National Emergency Management Association (NEMA): Non-profit association of state emergency-management directors that NHSA explicitly partners with through the Safe Events Initiative. Runs its own mid-year conference for state-level EM officials with a similar sponsor/exhibitor model; most directly comparable peer by mission and audience.
• Big City Emergency Managers (BCEM): Non-profit coalition of emergency managers from large U.S. cities and a Safe Events Initiative co-partner with NHSA. Runs meetings and convenings for the same urban-area EM audience that drives NHSC attendance.
• Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO International): Non-profit association for public-safety 9-1-1 communications professionals running a major annual conference with comparable vendor exhibit floor, training tracks, and government-attendee base.

Emerging players

• International Security Management Association (ISMA): Smaller, more senior-tier professional association for corporate security leaders from large multinationals. Comparable in being a non-profit association focused on security professionals, but skews to private-sector CSO audience rather than NHSA's public-sector/UASI base.
• SecureWorld: Conference organizer running regional cybersecurity events that increasingly overlap with NHSC's cybersecurity/cyber threat tracks. Competes for cybersecurity exhibitor dollars (e.g., Dataminr, Kaseware, Trellix are common sponsors at both) but does not yet match NHSA's broader homeland-security scope.

Broad incumbents

• RSA Conference: Largest commercially-run cybersecurity conference, drawing many of the same homeland-security-adjacent vendors (Dataminr, Trellix, etc.) and federal cyber attendees. Represents the broader incumbent that NHSA competes with for cyber-track sponsor and attendee attention.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nationaluasi
• YouTubevimeo.com/nationaluasi
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/national-homeland-security-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

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