frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is KESC?
The 2024 KESC starts on Tuesday, September 3 and continues through Friday, September 6.
Where is KESC?
KESC 2024 will be held at the Louisville Airport Crowne Plaza Hotel and Expo Center located at 830 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209.
Book your room online at the discounted rate of $131 per night (plus applicable taxes and fees). You can reference Group Code MSF if contacting the Crowne Plaza by telephone at 866-888-0620.
Tax exemption and credit card authorization must be coordinated directly with the Crowne Plaza's front desk.
What about registration?
Conference registration is completed online. Due to growing attendance numbers we strongly discourage late and on-site registration.
Attendee Registration Rates:
Full Registration
Early Bird $250*
Normal Price $300* (as of July 15)
Late Price $350* (as of August 15)
On Site $400* (as of August 26)
One Day Pass (Wednesday, Sept. 3, or Thursday, Sept. 4) $160
* indicates price includes Thursday's optional banquet--if not attending deduct $25
What Is Included with Full Registration?
Access to all organized conference activities, education, and expo hall
Tuesday's welcome reception
Wednesday's breakfast, lunch, and block party
Thursday's breakfast, lunch, and banquet*
Friday's breakfast
How do I select courses?
During registration, the current educational session offering is available. We will also post a Program to this website as the event draws nearer and details finalized.
Most of the education for our Emergency Management practitioners are structured and have strict capacity limits by the course providers.
Are there scholarships?
The Kentucky Emergency Management Association is offering up to 50 of its members $225 for registration.
What is the Refund and Cancellation policy?
KESC's Cancellation and Refund Policy
Cancellations must be received in writing by email to registration@kesc.us. An acknowledgment of the request will be processed within five (5) business days to set expectations for refund processing should any be due. We agree to refund 100% of the registration fee prior to July 15, 2024 and 50% prior to August 16, 2024. There will be no refunds as of August 17, 2024.
The Board acknowledges that occasional extenuating circumstances exist and will evaluate those requests on a case by case basis, however, this Refund and Cancellation Policy shall remain in effect.
where can i obtain a copy of kesc's IRS w-9?
KESC's IRS W-9 can be downloaded here.
What is kesc's mailing address?
Our mailing address is:
KESC
103 S. Main St., Ste. 12
Versailles, KY 40383
What subsidies do i receive as a speaker?
As a speaker, you will receive the following:
All speakers will receive a gift compliments of the KESC Board.
Multi-day presenters will be provided a discount code valued at the cost of a full registration.
Single-day presenters will be provided a discount code valued at the cost of a one day pass
Single-day presenter is defined as a presentation duration of four (4) hours or greater.
Presenters with sessions less than four (4) hours in duration will not receive any discount considerations.
Banquet attendance ticket is available as an up-charge.
Discount codes may only be used once.