HMP Global Launches EMS World Live | Austin for ALS, BLS Professionals
MALVERN, PA. (October 21, 2025)—HMP Global’s EMS World Live | Austin will deliver practical education for Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) professionals, designed to directly enhance prehospital care. Taking place May 27–29, 2026, in Austin, Texas, the event will provide an efficient, high-value opportunity for EMS providers to strengthen skills, connect with peers, and advance the quality of emergency medical services.
What Is EMS World Live | Austin?
EMS World Live | Austin is a new event developed by EMS World to bring together EMS professionals for high-impact learning, collaboration, and growth. The meeting is co-located with FAST26: Austin, owned by FlightBridgeED, combining two respected education programs in one destination.
What Is FAST26 | Austin?
FAST26: Austin is FlightBridgeED’s premier critical care and flight medicine conference, bringing together the leading minds and innovators in prehospital, transport, and critical care medicine. Designed for clinicians who demand the highest standards of excellence, FAST26 delivers immersive education through high-fidelity simulation, evidence-based clinical sessions, and expert-led Ted style talks and workshops.
Key Benefits
- Efficient Format: A compact, three-day schedule designed for working EMS professionals.
- Practical Education: Focused sessions that translate directly to better field performance.
- Exhibit Hall: Two days of exhibits from industry supporters with the latest equipment and services.
- Collaborative Environment: Opportunities to network with educators, industry partners, and peers.
- Co-Located Learning: FAST26: Austin offers complementary flight and critical care content.
- Professional Development: Supports continuous learning and excellence in patient care.
Who Should Attend
EMS World Live | Austin is designed for a wide range of prehospital and emergency care providers, including:
- Paramedics
- EMTs and AEMTs
- Military Medics
- EMRs and First Responders
- Firefighters and Rescue Personnel
Executive Perspective
“EMS World Live | Austin is designed for professionals who want meaningful, real-world education without the fluff,” said Joshua D. Hartman, MBA, NRP, Senior Vice President, Cardiovascular / Emergency & Mobile Medicine, HMP Global. “This event brings together the expertise, innovation, and collaboration that drive the future of emergency care.”
FAST26 represents more than a conference—it’s a movement redefining excellence in critical care transport education, “said Eric Bauer, Ed.D., MBA, NRP, Chief Executive Officer of FlightBridgeED.” Each year, we bring together the brightest minds and most passionate clinicians to push the boundaries of what’s possible in-patient care, training, and innovation. FAST26 is where inspiration meets impact, and where our community continues to raise the standard for excellence across the globe.”
Event Details
- Event Name: EMS World Live | Austin
- Dates: May 27–29, 2026
- Location: Austin, Texas
- Co-Located Event: FAST26: Austin (FlightBridgeED)
- Event Website
About HMP Global
HMP Global is the omnichannel market leader in healthcare events, education, and insight — with a mission to improve patient care. For 40 years, the company has built trusted brands including Psych Congress, the premier source for mental health education, and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. HMP Global partners with leading experts around the world to deliver more than 450 annual events, medical strategy, and marketing for pharmaceutical and medical device customers through HMP Collective, and pharmaceutical market insight, engaging a global community of healthcare stakeholders that includes nearly 2 million clinicians across 600 medical specialties as well as managed care, behavioral health, senior living, emergency medical, and pharmaceutical commercialization professionals. For more information, follow HMP Global on LinkedIn or visit hmpglobal.com.
About FlightBridgeED
Founded in 2012, FlightBridgeED, LLC is a premier medical education company specializing in pre-hospital, critical care, and emergency medicine education. With a focus on advanced certification preparation and continuing education, FlightBridgeED provides award-winning tools and resources to healthcare professionals worldwide. The company is committed to evidence-based practice, industry-leading instructional methodologies, and the continuous evolution of critical care education. To learn more, visit flightbridgeed.com.
