SCDRP 10th Annual Meeting & SCCAHS State of the Science Meeting

SCDRP 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting

Navigating Extreme Events: Doing More With Less, Together

March 4-5, 2026

The SCDRP 10th Anniversary Annual Meeting will highlight proactive, collaborative strategies for navigating disasters in a future where state and local entities must continue to lead disaster preparedness, response, and recovery with potentially fewer resources.

The Meeting will convene practitioners and stakeholders from across sectors and fields to identify and share innovative approaches that enhance state, territorial, tribal and local emergency management capacity and disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. The meeting will feature expert panel discussions, a demonstration field trip, interactive activities, and networking opportunities.

Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety (SCCAHS) 2026 State of the Science Meeting

Change Among our Working Waterfront

March 2-3, 2026

The theme of the SCCAHS 2026 State of the Science Meeting is "Change Among our Working Waterfront," where attendees will explore evolving challenges faced by coastal communities and fishery workers. The event will explore the health and safety concerns derived from natural disaster impacts, while also presenting forward-looking solutions and opportunities.

The meeting will feature three engaging speaker panels, including Community Voices, Research, and Solutions, as well as a dynamic poster session. Attendees will hear directly from those most affected, ensuring that the lived experiences of fishery workers and coastal residents remain at the heart of the conversation.

Registration for both events will close on January 30, 2026.

You must register for each event (SCCAHS State of the Science Meeting on March 2-3 and SCDRP 10th Annual Meeting on March 4-5) separately. To register, proceed to the ticket page. You will have the option of selecting a ticket for the State of the Science Meeting, SCDRP Annual Meeting, or both.

Registration Pricing:

• SCCAHS State of the Science Meeting Registration: Free (Spots are limited)
• SCDRP Annual Meeting Individual Registration: $400
• SCDRP Annual Meeting Individual Member Registration: $300 (Email c2NkcnAgfCBzZWNvb3JhICEgb3Jn to receive your discount code, which will be applied at checkout. You must have an active SCDRP individual or group membership to qualify for this registration).
• SCDRP Annual Meeting Student Registration: $150 (Email c2NkcnAgfCBzZWNvb3JhICEgb3Jn with an image of your current student ID or proof of enrollment to receive your discount code, which will be applied at checkout).
• SCDRP Annual Meeting Student Member Registration: $100 (Email c2NkcnAgfCBzZWNvb3JhICEgb3Jn to receive your discount code, which will be applied at checkout. You must have an active SCDRP student membership to qualify for this registration).

If you do not have a current SCDRP membership, you may purchase one with your ticket to the SCDRP Annual Meeting as an “Add-On.”

You receive $100 off your SCDRP Membership with the purchase of a full price SCDRP Annual Meeting Individual Registration ($400). Only one SCDRP Membership may be purchased per registration.

Included with your SCDRP Annual Meeting registration:

• Admission to all SCDRP Annual Meeting sessions on March 4 and 5, 2026
• Lunch on March 4 and 5
• Beverages, including coffee and tea, and snacks, including a light breakfast on March 4 and 5
• Admission to the Poster Session and Tools Cafe
• Optional Meeting Field Trip participation

No refunds will be issued after the registration deadline on January 30, 2026. If you are a Steering Committee member or a Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, or Diamond Sponsor, email c2NkcnAgfCBzZWNvb3JhICEgb3Jn to receive your discount code.

The SCCAHS State of the Science Meeting and SCDRP 10th Annual Meeting will be held in the same location. Please see below for details.

Venue: College of Charleston: School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Building

Address: 202 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401

Lodging: We have a room block reserved at the Francis Marion Hotel, located at 387 King St, Charleston, SC 29403. The Francis Marion Hotel is a 4 minute walk from the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences building. Rooms are available for $265 per night (plus tax) and must be reserved by January 30, 2026. We expect our block to fill up, so book your room soon in order to reserve your spot!

To make your reservation, call (843) 722-0600 or 1(877) 756-2121 and say that you are part of the Southeast and Caribbean Disaster Resilience Partnership room block. An online booking link will also be posted soon!

Check in: 4:00 pm

Check out: 12:00 pm

Parking:

Hotel parking is available at the City of Charleston owned parking garage located adjacent to the hotel.

The current parking rates are: Self parking is available for $3.00 per hour, with a max daily rate of $24.00 per day (the day starts and ends at midnight). Rates are subject to change in 2026.

Valet parking is available for hotel guests and is available for $40 plus tax per day, billed directly to your room.

Closest Airport: Charleston International Airport (CHS): 20 minutes from Francis Marion Hotel

March 2 (morning) – Tentative Field Trip, more details forthcoming

March 2 (evening) – Opening Remarks and Poster Session

March 3 – Keynote Speakers and Panel Presentations

PANEL THEMES

• Community Voices
• Research/ Extension
• Opportunities and Solutions

March 3 (Evening) - Welcome Mixer, location tbd

March 4, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Welcome Address, Keynote Speaker, Panel Discussions, Presentations, Posters on Display

March 4, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Field Trip, more details forthcoming

March 4 (Evening) - Networking Event, location tbd

March 5, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm - Panel Discussions, Presentations, Posters on Display

SESSION THEMES

• State-level changes/Resilience updates
• Non-Traditional Partnerships and Collaborations
• Funding for preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery
• Technology to support preparedness, response, and recovery
• Emerging Research in Disaster Resilience
• Planning, Land Use, Zoning
• Metrics & Indicators

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