--- title: "CBRNE World | Convergence Knoxville 2026" description: "CBRNe World provides those tasked with defending against CBRN and IED threats with the essential practical, scientific and political information. Access the current and previous issues of the magazine by registering as a member." url: "https://cbrneworld.com/events/cbrne-convergence-knoxville-2026" date: "2026-08-07T05:16:06+00:00" language: "en-GB" --- # CBRNe Convergence Knoxville 2026 3 - 5 November, Knoxville, Tennessee #### CBRNe Convergence.... Where responders, military, and experts prepare for what’s next. We are heading back to Knoxville, the home of the R in CBRNe, right on the doorstep of Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the Y-12 National Security Complex. From **3 - 5 November 2026** at the Knoxville Convention Centre, you will find us and an abundance of amazing speakers and fantastic exhibitors. #### **Convergence 2026 brings together experts, practitioners, researchers, and technology providers from across the emergency response community. Attendance will provide insight into:** - Emerging threats and evolving incident scenarios - New response techniques, procedures, and equipment - Lessons learned from real-world incidents - Best practices for improving command, control, and coordination #### Convergence brings you everything you could want from a conference: - Access to global experts - Cross-sector collaboration - Practical takeaways you can use immediately **Early Bird prices available until Friday 04 September 2026. [BOOK HERE](https://www.eventora.com/en/Events/CBRNe_Knoxville_2026)** Before the main conference even begins, we’re kicking things off with **four high-impact pre-conference workshops on November 3**—each designed to challenge, sharpen, and elevate operational capability in very different ways. **Immersive Technology Training for High-Consequence Radiological and Nuclear Material Response** Workshop attendees will have the opportunity to visit the Oak Ridge Enhanced Technology and Training Campus (ORETTC)—part of the National Nuclear Security Administration’s Y-12 National Security Complex located just outside of Knoxville in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. ORETTC aims to be the global leader in nuclear innovation, rapid prototyping, and workforce development for global security, nuclear deterrence, and defense programs enabling the United States dominance in nuclear energy and national security. **CBRNe ‘High Threat’ Exercise IV** A workshop to provide attendees with the necessary knowledge and understanding, to consider multiple options at suspected CBRNE incident / investigation. How do you balance those investigative, forensic or digital strategies to the backdrop of community tensions? Have you the access and trust of partner agencies with open dialogue to ensure clarity of role? Key aspects for a prompt and effective investigation will be explored highlighting fast track reactive actions and/or the potential for proactive intelligence gathering. The event will be a mix of background delivery and plenary sessions to share experiences, identify organisational learning and effective practice. We must strive for collective education, innovation and the sheer will to deter, disrupt and detect terrorist activity allowing the public to go about their daily lives freely and with confidence. **Treatment by Toxidrome - Scenario-Driven Response Training for Multi-Agency CBRNe Response** This immersive, hands-on workshop, led by expert instructors from the Disaster Medicine Institute (DMI), places participants at the center of realistic CBRNe incident scenarios, challenging them to think, decide, and act as first responders in high-pressure situations. Through structured role-play exercises, attendees will navigate the complexities of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear events, from initial detection and scene assessment through coordinated multi-agency response and casualty management. **CBRNe World Masterclass: Lessons Learned from the FIFA World Cup** This years World Cup has been split across cities and countries against a backdrop of severe international instability. 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