Convergence
Conference – General Membership Meeting – Social Events – Training
CONVERGENCE 2026 | March 30 – April 3, 2026 | Palm Springs, California
CONVERGENCE is the annual conference, general membership meeting, training, and social gathering of the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance. Join us for a week of awareness, celebration, and training in beautiful Palm Springs, California. Catch up with old friends, make new friends. Network with other LGBTQIA+ public safety professionals.
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Convergence 2026 – Schedule of Events – Updated: 07/01/2025
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – Early Bird Online Registration Opens
Monday, March 30, 2026 – Conference Check In / In Person Registration – 12:00 hrs.
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – Coming Out/Transition Workshop
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 – LGBTQIA+ Community Awareness for EMS and FIRE
Thursday, April 2, 2026 – LGBTQIA+ Liaison Training for EMS and FIRE
Friday, April 3, 2026 – Guest Speaker and Book Signing
- Kevin Mallinson, author of Alarm In The Firehouse
- Christy Warren, author of Flash Point
- Bobbie Scopa, author of Both Sides of the Fire Line
- Cory Allen, author of Breaking Free
- Cameron Arksey, Firefighter
- Thomas Ryan, Firefighter, FDNY (Retd.)
Friday, April 3, 2026 – Founders Reception and Dinner – 18:00 hrs.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 – Farewell Brunch
Host hotel information will be posted soon.
Below are the Early Bird prices. Early Bird prices ends TBA
Convergence 2025 – All Access Pass – $350.00
Individual Items/Class Options:
Convergence 2025 – LGBTQIA+ Community Awareness for EMS and FIRE – $100.00
Convergence 2025 – LGBTQIA+ Liaison Training for EMS and FIRE – $100.00
Convergence 2025 – Guest Speaker and Book Signing Event – $100.00
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