Convergence

​CONVERGENCE is the annual conference, general membership meeting, training, and social gathering of the International EMS & Firefighters Pride Alliance. Join us for a weekend of awareness, celebration, and training in beautiful Denver, Colorado. Catch up with old friends, make new friends. Network with other LGBTQ public safety professionals.

This year we are adding two additional days to Convergence 2023 for the purpose of providing in person LGBTQ+ Awareness and Liaison Training for the Emergency Medical and Fire services.

Registration Is Now Available: ( Purchase Tickets Here )

Note: IEFPA members receive 20% off on all Convergence related fees.

Thursday, October 12, 2023 | 8:30 A.M.
LGBTQ+ Community Awareness for EMS & FIRE – Training for Trainers – Course description, location, and ticket.

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 8:30 A.M.
LGBTQ+ Liaison Training for EMS & FIRE – Course description, location, and ticket.

Friday, October 13, 2023 | 7:00 P.M. | Founders Dinner – Member Appreciation Night
This is a private event for IEFPA members only or by invitation.

Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 9:00 A.M. | Conference
Book Signing | Guest Speakers ( Purchase Tickets Here )
Location: The Center on Colfax – Stonewall Conference Room
1301 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80218

Conference Guest Speakers:

Ian Keith – Community Engagement Officer
The Naloxone Project

Julie Callahan – Executive Director, Law Enforcement Officer (Ret.) (see bio)
Transgender Community of Police & Sheriffs

Bobbie Scopa – Deputy Director for Fire Operations U.S. Forest Service, Firefighter, Podcast Host, Public Speaker
Author of Both Sides of the Fire Line (see bio)

Christy Warren – Captain/Firefighter, Paramedic (Ret). (see bio)
Author of FLASH POINT A Firefighter’s Journey Through PTSD

Greg Miraglia – Law Enforcement, College Professor, LGBT Activist, Radio Producer and Host
Author of the Coming Out From Behind The Badge Book Series

Saturday, October 14, 2023 | 6:00 P.M. | Featured Event

Matthew Shepard Foundation 25th Anniversary Gala (Black Tie Event)
Sheraton Denver Downtown
1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 893-3333

Sunday, October 15, 2023 | 8:00 A.M. | Farewell Hospitality Event
Location: TBA – Attendees will be notified of location.

Registration Is Now Available: ( Purchase Tickets Here )