Events
We travel across the U.S. every year for conferences, training, and events!
See our event schedule below! Every year we are traveling to different states and events across the U.S. spreading the news about Disaster Wargaming and holding training and exercises. Please reach out with any conference requests!
Frequently asked questions
How do you pick which events you attend?
Every year we look for new events and to spread the word about Disaster Wargaming to different audiences. We look for various events across the country from large professional disaster conferences, to state EM associations, and even gaming events! We start planning for the upcoming year in the fall through Dec. We require lead time to plan events, travel, and logistics but can accommodate requests with 60 - 90 day notice.
Do you donate games for charity, scholarship funds, and good causes?
Yes! We have donated over $12,000 in games and financial support to charity, scholarship funds, and love to support good causes. We occasionally support game donations for youth education.
Is there a cost to have you come to our event?
There is no "Direct" cost to have us come to your event. We like to negotiate support packages that are mutually beneficial for the event and us. We love host game nights! What we ask for is free or comp'd registration for Dr. Simental and a support team of 3, a plenary speaking session where Dr. Simental can educate and present on advanced exercise design and what disaster wargaming is, and a booth space. What we offer in return is we are happy to host and facilitate a game night (valued at $4500) and will donate 5 games ($750 value) to the event for auction or giveaways. We are an extremely popular event attraction and get tons of interest from folks.
Do you offer training courses that you can provide at our event?
YES! We offer half day training sessions where you can earn taskbook credit and full-day exercises. Additionally, we are currently developing Disaster Wargaming Instructor Certification and training courses that will be available online, in-person, and hybrid offering 4 levels from beginner to advanced and game designer. These will be available starting late fall 2025. We are also working to be able to offer CEU's for our training.
Can Dr. Simental present on other topics?
Yes! Dr. Simental can speak on a variety of topics as a Certified Emergency Manager, EM Historian, Research, Professor, and published author. Dr. Simental loves to speak on EM History, disaster law, and policy. Dr. Simental has also spoken on technology, Space-capabilities and emergency & disaster management. Please reach out to inquire.
Disaster Wargaming Session
Hawaii - Maui
Disaster Wargaming session with EOC: Chelsea County, USA - Complex Coordinated Attack 8.
September 24th at University of Hawaii, Maui
Facilitated by The Blue Cell with Todd Manns
Wisconsin Emergency Management Association Conference 2025
Steven’s Point, WI.
Presenting on Disaster Wargaming (9/24), Fundamentals of Emergency Management Law & History (9/25), and hosting a game night social!
September 24th through 25th
Facilitated by Dr. Arthur J. Simental, CEM
FEMA HQ Exercise & Evaluation Program
Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshop 2025
Presenting on Disaster Wargaming and facilitating a disaster wargame session.
Washington, D.C. at FEMA HQ.
October 28th through 30th (Postponed due to Federal Government Shutdown)
Facilitated by Dr. Arthur J. Simental, CEM
HOTZONE HAZMAT CONFERENCE 2025
October 16-19, 2025, at the Wyndham Houston
Facilitated by Joseph Leonard, Jr. CEM, CGEMC, NEMEA, MEP, MCP, (CDR, USCG, ret.)
Incident Management Teams Association (IMTA) Training & Education Symposium 2026
Tacoma, Washington
Presenting on Disaster Wargaming and hosting a game night social!
Will be featuring a special exclusive for IMTA! Introducing our America's Hero's IMT Expansion Pack Series featuing real IMTs.
Feb. 3rd - 5th
Facilitated by Dr. Arthur J. Simental, CEM
IAEM Region 6 Conference 2026
Webster, Texas
Presenting on Disaster Wargaming and hosting pre-conference training.
Feb. 9th - 10th (Preconference Training Disaster Wargame Full-day Sessions)
Facilitated by Dr. Arthur J. Simental, CEM and Joseph Leonard, Jr. CEM, CGEMC, NEMEA, MEP, MCP, (CDR, USCG, ret.)
2026 MABAS-Illinois Command & Communications Training Summit
Normal, Illinois
Presenting on Disaster Wargaming and facilitating a Disaster Wargame!
February 16 – February 20, 2026
Marriott Hotel Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
Facilitated by Dr. Arthur J. Simental, CEM
GOVERNOR’S CONFERENCE ON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND HOMELAND SECURITY
Presenting on Disaster Wargaming and facilitating a two Disaster Wargames for Conference Training!
March 23-25, 2026
Madison Marriott West, Middleton
Facilitated by Dr. Arthur J. Simental, CEM