Events
Event Schedule
Tuesday, Jan 21
Winging it with wemsa
D2 Sports Pub Stadium District
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Kick off the first night of the WEMSA 2025 Conference by joining us for Wing It with WEMSA, a casual networking hangout where you can relax, grab some wings (just 25 cents each!), and enjoy a drink while connecting with fellow attendees, exhibitors, and EMS professionals from across the region.
This is your chance to unwind after the day’s sessions, make new connections, and chat about all things EMS in a laid-back atmosphere. Exhibitors are encouraged to join us!
No formal agenda—just good food, great company, and a fun way to kick off the week. See you there!
wednesday, Jan 22
expo hall opens
Hall A & B, Resch Expo
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
This is your chance to get a first look at the Exhibit Hall. Take this opportunity to meet with exhibitors, look at new equipment, discover new solutions, and try to touch the helicopter blades without getting caught!
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NEW TO THE EXPO HALL THIS YEAR: When was the last time you updated your professional headshot? Have you ever gotten a professional headshot taken? Take this opportunity at the 2025 WEMSA Expo Hall to get yours taken for FREE! This will be available to ALL attendees at the Conference this year!
Thursday, Jan 23
expo hall is open all day
Hall A & B, Resch Expo
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Expo Hall will be open again on Thursday all day, with dedicated time during Lunch from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, so you don't have to miss any valuable class time to check it out again!
Keynote lecture & Awards Ceremony
Hall C, Resch Expo
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for an inspiring evening as we celebrate excellence in EMS and explore the future of professionalism in the field. The afternoon will begin with the WEMSA 2024 Excellence in Service Awards Ceremony, where we honor the remarkable achievements of individuals and organizations making a significant impact in EMS. Awardees are welcome to bring guests to share in this moment of recognition. Following that ceremony, we will honor those that won the 2024 - 2025 WEMSA Foundation Scholarships.
Following the awards, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Raphael Barishansky for his keynote lecture, Your Best EMS Self: Practicing Proactive Professionalism. With over 30 years of leadership in public health and EMS, Dr. Barishansky will explore the evolving standards of professionalism in EMS and share practical strategies to navigate the challenges of the modern EMS environment.
About Dr. Raphael Barishansky
Dr. Barishansky is a nationally renowned EMS and public health consultant, former Deputy Secretary for Health Preparedness at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and a respected author and speaker. His expertise spans decades of leadership and innovation in EMS and public health systems.
Paging the ’90s —
2025 Attendee Party
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Get ready to rewind to the raddest decade ever! Join us for the WEMSA ’90s Night Bash at Stadium View in Green Bay – just a quick 5-minute walk from the Resch Expo.
Channel your inner ’90s kid with flannel, neon, or your best throwback EMS gear and get ready for Jukebox Bingo with our favorite DJ, Mike Tischer! He’ll be spinning all your favorite ’90s hits, so whether you’re down to dance or ready to rock some bingo, you’re guaranteed a night of nostalgia and good vibes!
friday,
Jan 24
expo hall - last day!
Hall A & B, Resch Expo
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday is the last day for you to walk through the Expo Hall, so don't miss out on this last minute chance to finish up your Expo Bingo Cards, chat with those vendors one more time, learn something new, or grab a few goodies before you head home!