This award is a testament to the continued growth of EMS World Expo, a space where the EMS community comes together to learn, share, and shape the future of emergency medical services.

An industry influencer has recognized what thousands of EMS World Expo attendees know: our annual event is growing in popularity and impact.

EMS World Expo is ranked by Trade Show Executive as a member of the Next 50 Class of 2024, recognizing it as one of the fastest growing trade shows in attendance. The real-world training and education offered at EMS World Expo makes it the place for emergency medical services (EMS) and all prehospital professionals to learn, grow and stay current in the latest practices and technology.

All the Next 50 Class of 2024’s honorees topped their 2023 metrics in 2024, showing robust growth, and we’re already making plans for EMS World 2025, set for October 20-24 in Indianapolis. This award is a testament to the continued growth of EMS World Expo, a space where the EMS community comes together to learn, share, and shape the future of emergency medical services.

Record-Breaking Attendance

Held in Las Vegas in 2024, EMS World Expo set an attendance record with more than 7,000 attendees from 65 countries. This international presence underscores the global impact of EMS World Expo, where EMS providers, leaders, and innovators gather to exchange ideas and practices that save lives. The event has become the go-to resource for EMS professionals to stay updated on the latest trends and life-saving technologies in the field.

EMS World Expo also puts more than 300 exhibitors in the spotlight, showcasing the latest products and innovations in EMS technology. This makes our event a prime location for professionals to try the tools they may one day use to save lives. The ability to test products firsthand before making purchasing decisions is one of the many reasons EMS World Expo is a stand-out among industry events.

World-Class Educational Opportunities

EMS World Expo’s annual educational program delivers more than 200 educational sessions, offering hundreds of continuing credit hours covering a wide range of topics designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of all EMS providers — from evolving treatment strategies to the latest advancements in emergency response. We pride ourselves on immersive, hands-on training, including ambulance ride-alongs, trauma center tours, clinical challenge competitions, full-scale crisis drills, and more. 

This ongoing growth and success are also due to the strength of our partnerships. Each year, EMS World Expo is held in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT), which represents and serves emergency medical technicians (EMTs), advanced EMTs, paramedics, and other support personnel through advocacy, education, and research. NAEMT invites its members and holds its annual meeting, advisory council, general membership, board and faculty meetings during EMS World Expo.

More growth in 2025

Receiving recognition as one of the fastest-growing tradeshows by attendance is no small feat. This honor from Trade Show Executive reflects the quality and relevance of EMS World Expo and its significant role in the EMS landscape. As the largest EMS-dedicated event in the world, EMS World Expo is a hub for education, innovation, and community, serving EMS professionals at every level.

The growth we’ve experienced in recent years is only the beginning. As we look toward EMS World Expo 2025, we’re excited to announce that registration opens in early March. We can’t wait to welcome even more EMS professionals to join us in the next chapter of this remarkable journey.

Sign up for EMS World Expo early to secure the best rates and take advantage of the unsurpassed educational and networking opportunities. We’ll see you there!

As Senior Vice President of Cardiovascular and Emergency Mobile Medicine, Hartman oversees the strategic growth and development of these two portfolios. He also continues to work as a 911 and critical care paramedic – something he has done for more than two decades – in New York City and northern New Jersey.