Statewide EMS conference held in Shreveport

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) – A statewide EMS conference held in Shreveport Friday (June 5) brought together EMS professionals, leaders, and industry partners from all over Louisiana.

The 2026 Louisiana State EMS Education Conference & Expo was held at the Shreveport Convention Center. The theme of the conference was “Honoring Our Past: Forging Our Future.” It’s one of the largest EMS events in the region, organizers say.

The conference is made possible through a partnership between:

The event focused on advancing emergency medical techniques through education, leadership development, clinical experience, workforce sustainability, and innovation. The conference was attended by EMRs, EMTs, paramedics, EMS educators, supervisors, emergency managers, nurses, physicians, public safety officials, students, and other healthcare industry leaders.

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Participants at the conference were able to attend educational sessions, leadership forums, hands-on training classes, have access to networking opportunities, and see the latest technology, equipment, and services supporting emergency medical care.

“This conference represents more than education—it represents the continued strength, resilience, and future of EMS in Louisiana,” said John P. Lane, president of the Louisiana Association of Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technicians. “We are bringing together providers and leaders from every corner of the profession to collaborate, learn, and continue advancing patient care across our state.”

There were several keynote speakers, including Jamie Pafford-Gresham and Dr. Bryan Bledsoe.