- Co-sponsor a networking break at the conference
- Company name/logo displayed during the sponsored break
- One exhibit table located in the exhibit area
Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) 27th Annual Conference
February 23, 2027 @ 8:00 am - February 26, 2027 @ 12:00 pm
Join us for the 27th Annual Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) Conference — Montana’s premier gathering for floodplain professionals, innovators, and community leaders.
We’re excited to welcome you to this three‑day experience filled with engaging presentations, hands‑on technical workshops, in‑depth training sessions, and a dynamic exhibit hall showcasing the latest tools and solutions in the field. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or new to floodplain management, this conference offers fresh ideas, practical knowledge, and meaningful connections that will elevate your work and strengthen communities across Montana.
Conference Registration
Registration will open on September 15th
Registration fees include all conference materials, break refreshments and evening social events. Each individual from your agency or organization planning to attend the workshop must complete a separate registration.
- $275 – “Early Bird” conference registration (prior to December 21)
- $325 – Standard Registration after December 21.
- Speaker Registration – The registration fee will be discounted 50% for one presenter for each selected abstract. Please note that the presenter must still register for the conference if they wish to attend other sessions.
AMFM Membership
AMFM annual dues are no longer included in conference registration and must be paid separately from conference registration. Annual membership dues are $30. Only AMFM members can participate and vote in the annual membership meeting.
Join or renew your membership here.
Join or renew your membership here.
Call for Presentations
We invite you to present at the Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) Conference. Our 27th annual gathering will take place February 23–26, 2027, in Billings, Montana. Presentations will begin on Wednesday, February 24, and conclude mid‑day on Friday, February 26.
The AMFM Conference and Workshops are geared toward floodplain professionals in both the government and private sectors. We are seeking a broad range of presenters who are associated with all aspects of the floodplain world. The AMFM conference agenda is intended to inform and educate local floodplain administrators and professionals in the engineering, surveying, planning, and sanitarian fields.
Our conference and workshops are accepted for “Continuing Education Credits” by most professional organizations. If it is not accepted by your organization, we are happy to work with you to get it approved.
If you’ve attended an AMFM conference before, you are aware of our professional yet relaxed environment where you can deepen your understanding of floodplain management while exchanging ideas with peers. If you haven’t attended or presented at an AMFM conference, we invite you to join us and experience our diverse and welcoming community. This is a valuable opportunity to connect, collaborate, and contribute—your knowledge and practical experience to the conversations that shape our field.
The topics for presentations can include case studies involving floodplain projects, the various permitting processes, flood hazard mapping, FEMA funding, floodplain developments, subdivisions, insurance, stream restoration, bank stabilization, or other floodplain related topics. Based on feedback, members are especially interested in seeing collaborative presentations involving both Floodplain Administrators and Engineers. Topics of a similar nature are welcome, as are case studies illustrating related principles.
Presentations cannot be longer than 1 hour in duration, which includes questions from the audience. Proposals constituting sales pitches for products or services will not be considered.
The form requests: (1) your abstract of 300 words or less, (2) primary presenter’s contact information (name, title, organization, phone, email), and (3) the approximate time needed for your presentation (20, 30, or 45 mins, not including questions from the audience).
Abstracts must be submitted no later than Friday, December 1, 2026.
Selected presenters will be notified by email by late – December. Registration fees will be discounted 50% for the primary presenter (one fee discounted per selected abstract), all presenters must register for the conference if they wish to participate in conference sessions beyond their presentation.
Conference Location and Accommodations
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Billings
27 N 27th Street
Billings, MT 59101
Directions
A block of rooms have been reserved at the DoubleTree beginning Tuesday, February 23rd through Friday, February 26th. The discounted conference rate is $159/night. If you require the State rate, please reach out to us.
Parking: Discounted parking rate of $5/day is available for the 1st Ave. North Garage, and $15/day for parking in the front lot at the hotel.
Reserve your room by February 2nd for the best rate.
Todd Klietz Memorial Scholarships
The Association of Montana Floodplain Managers (AMFM) is offering the Todd Klietz Memorial Scholarship for up to two Floodplain Administrators/Managers to attend the annual conference. The scholarship will include conference registration fees and hotel accommodation for up to three nights during the conference at the predefined hotel and conference rate. Any person serving the role as Floodplain Administrator and/or having floodplain management responsibilities on behalf of their community is eligible to apply. Only people employed directly by a community participating in the National Flood Insurance Program are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to applicants who submit an abstract to present at the conference and/or are within their first three years of having floodplain management responsibilities.
Sponsorship
Sponsoring is a great way to get your company recognized and market your services/products to floodplain professionals. Register for sponsorships by January 31st. Sponsors will be acknowledged according to the level of sponsorship chosen during the conference and throughout the year on the AMFM website. An exhibit table will be available for your agency/organization to display information during the conference. Setup will open Tuesday February 23rd at 4:00 PM; take down to be completed by 2:00 PM on Friday February 26th.
*Attendees under the sponsorship must register for the conference under the “Sponsorship-Attendee” registration option, which will open on September 15th.
Please contact us if you are interested in sponsoring.
Base Flood Elevation- $500 Sponsorship Level
Freeboard - $1000 Sponsorship Level
- Sponsor a networking break at the conference
- Company name/logo displayed during the sponsored break
- One-year advertisement of company logo (small) with a link to the company website on the AMFM website
- One exhibit table located in the exhibit area
- One complimentary registration for the conference. *
High & Dry - $1500 Sponsorship Level
- Co-sponsor an evening social at the conference
- Company name/logo displayed during the sponsored social
- One-year advertisement of company logo (medium) with a link to the company website on the AMFM website
- One exhibit table located in the exhibit area
- Two complimentary registrations for the conference. *
No Adverse Impact - $2500 Sponsorship Level
- Sponsor an evening social at the conference
- Company name/logo placed displayed during the sponsored social
- One-year advertisement of company logo (large) with a link to the company website on the AMFM website
- One exhibit table located in the exhibit area
- Three complimentary registrations for the conference. *