Convergence
Conference – General Membership Meeting – Social Events – Training
Conference – General Membership Meeting – Social Events – Training
CONVERGENCE 2024 | October 23-27, 2024 | Denver, Colorado
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.
Call for guest speakers and presentations for Convergence 2024 are due by May 1, 2024.
Early Bird Registration Begins: Monday, July 1, 2024
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Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 08:00 A.M. | Welcome Hospitality Event
Location: Host Hotel To Be Announced
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 | 10:00 A.M.
Coming Out and Transition Workshop hosted by TCOPS International *NEW CLASS*
Location: The Center on Colfax – 1301 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80218
Thursday, October 24, 2024 | 08:30 A.M.
LGBTQIA+ Community Awareness for EMS & FIRE
Location: The Center on Colfax – 1301 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80218
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 08:30 A.M.
LGBTQIA+ Liaison Training for EMS & FIRE
Location: The Center on Colfax – 1301 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80218
Friday, October 25, 2024 | 19:00 P.M. | Founders Dinner – Member Appreciation Night
This is a private event for IEFPA members only or by invitation.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 09:00 A.M. | Conference | Book Signing | Guest Speakers
Location: The Center on Colfax – 1301 E. Colfax Ave. Denver, CO 80218
Conference Guest Speakers:
R. Kevin Mallinson, Author
Alarm In The Firehouse: A Memoir of America’s First Openly Gay Professional Firefighter
www.alarminthefirehouse.com
Additional Guest Speakers to be announced.
Saturday, October 26, 2024 | 6:00 P.M. | Featured Event
Matthew Shepard Foundation Gala (Black Tie Event)
Sheraton Denver Downtown
1550 Court Pl, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 893-3333
Sunday, October 27, 2024 | 8:00 A.M. | Farewell Hospitality Event
Location: Host Hotel To Be Announced
Note: IEFPA members receive a 20% discount on all CONVERGENCE fees where applicable.