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Conference Information
We are excited to announce the 2026 Fall Floodplain Institute will be held in
Asheville at the Crown Plaza resort. October 14-16, 2026.
Conference Registration will open around August 1st.
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NCAFPM's 20th Annual Fall Floodplain Institute
Call for Presentation Abstracts
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The North Carolina Association of Floodplain Managers (NCAFPM) will host our 20th annual Fall Floodplain Institute
October 14-16, 2026, at the Crown Plaza in Asheville North Carolina
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This Call for Abstracts seeks a broad range of local, state, and federal officials, community partners, and industry professionals to address the many issues and opportunities associated with reducing flood damages; making communities more resilient; and managing floodplains, fragile coastal resources, and urban environments.
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SUGGESTED TOPIC AREAS INCLUDE:
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Floodplain Management and the NFIP
Floodplain Mapping and Modeling
Stormwater Management
Stormwater Mapping and Modeling
Hurricane Helene Related Topics
Hurricane Helene Recovery
Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Post-Disaster Recovery
Building Science and Building Codes
Resiliency
Extreme Weather
Trends
Stream Channel/Wetland Restoration
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Nature-Based Solutions/Features
GIS, LIDAR, and Other Technologies
Warning Systems
Prioritization Tools
Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Applications
Grants and Other Funding Sources
Public Involvement and Stakeholder Engagement
Risk Communication for All
Community Rating System (CRS)
Planning
Legal Issues
Hazzard Mitigation Plan
Other Related Topics |
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Traditional Educational Session
These session blocks will be 30-minutes total including an introduction, 20-minute presentation, and Q&A time.
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If you are interested in presenting a topic, please click the button below to access the Abstract submittal form.
Abstracts should be submitted prior to August 1, 2026. Presenters will be notified of acceptance by September 1, 2026. Presenters should be prepared to speak for their entire allotted time.
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Presentations should be emailed to ncafpm_it@ncafpm.org or delivered to our registration desk AV person on a flash drive the morning prior to your session.
For questions on abstract submissions, contact any member of our program committee:
Angela Lee| 828.620.1710 (Chair)
Holly White | 984.272.5842
Steve Garrett | 919-825-2316
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Please note that all presenters and conference attendees must register for the conference. If you do not plan to attend any conference sessions or events, please contact Susan Frady for a "Presenting Only" code.
We will send an email to our membership when registration opens.
For more information about the conference, including hotel accommodations, continuing education, and the annual golf tournament, please go to our conference web page
at NCAFPM Fall Floodplain Institute. Information will be added as it becomes available.
Conference Chair: Susan Frady
Sponsorship/exhibitor information will also be available on the conference web page. Sponsorship Chair: Ryan Cox
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2026 FFI Committee
CONFERENCE CHAIR
Susan Frady
828.674.8430
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Angela Lee
Steve Garrett
Holly White
Mike Robinson
SPONSORSHIP CHAIR
Ryan Cox
2026 Hotel Information
Our 20th Annual Fall Floodplain
Institute will be held at the Crown Plaza Resort in Asheville, NC
Crown Plaza Resort
1 Resort Dr,
Asheville, NC 28806
Block room rate
$162 standard room*
The cutoff date for this rate is
Monday, September 21st, 2026. at midnight.
Guaranteed rooms with king beds and/or ground floor direct outdoor pool access are available at $182.00 per night based on availability.
The above rates are subject to all imposed taxes which are currently 13% per room/per night (7% State Tax, 6% Occupancy Tax). Taxes are subject to change without notice.
Check in time is 3pm. Check out time is 11am. For special consideration on VIP rooms and/or luggage storage, please contact your Crowne Meetings Director/Crowne Meetings Manager in advance.
Hotel has a 48 hour cancellation policy.
Individual reservations cancelled less than 48 hours prior to arrival will be charged one night room and tax.
Hotel requires 24 hour notice for early departure.
Individuals checking out early without 24 hour notice will be charged a $50.00 early departure fee.
Hotel is a smoke free facility. Smoking in sleeping rooms or meeting spaces will result in a $250.00 fine per incident.
Parking fee waived.
Reservations
To call directly to make reservations
1-844-330-0296 you must mention 2026 NCAFPM Fall Floodplain Institute or the group code FPM to receive the special group rate.
To Book Online You Must use the link below
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