Wilmington, N.C. - May 30, 2024: On June 10-12, travel industry partners in Wilmington and its island beaches will welcome the 7th annual FlightBridgeED Air & Surface Transport (FAST24) Symposium. This year marks the first year that the conference will be held in Wilmington.  

The FlightBridgeED Air & Surface Transport (FAST24) Symposium aims to elevate the standards of critical care transport through cutting-edge education, hands-on training, and community building. The main conference takes place at the Wilmington Convention Center June 11-12, with multiple hands-on pre-conference events planned for June 10. 

Prior to the conference, a sponsored blood drive will take place on June 10. The blood drive is open to all attendees and the public and will be held in meeting rooms 103 and 104 in the convention center. For more information on how to donate, please visit the conference website at https://flightbridgeed.com/FAST24/. 

Approximately 250 attendees are expected and will stay at a variety of hotels including Embassy Suites by Hilton Wilmington Riverfront, Aloft Wilmington, Best Western Plus Coastline Inn, Hotel Ballast Wilmington, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Blockade Runner Beach Resort and the Lumina on Wrightsville Beach, a Holiday Inn Resort . 

Eric Bauer, President & CEO of FlightBridgeED states, “FAST24 is set to be our most groundbreaking symposium yet bringing together the brightest minds in critical care transport to share cutting-edge techniques and insights. We are excited to offer unparalleled educational experiences, hands-on training, and invaluable networking opportunities. This year's symposium will not only enhance the skills of our attendees but also foster a community dedicated to advancing excellence in pre-hospital and critical care medicine."  

“We are excited to welcome the FlightBridgeED Air & Surface Transport Symposium to Wilmington for the first time,” states John Sneed, vice-president of sales and services for the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau. “We strive to provide excellent service and a memorable coastal Carolina experience so that attendees will always look forward to returning to Wilmington and our island beaches for conferences and for leisure travel.” 

The New Hanover County Tourism Development Authority (TDA), d/b/a Wilmington and Beaches Convention & Visitors Bureau, markets and develops the county and its communities’ leisure and group travel experiences for economic growth and quality of place. 

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Note to Media: To arrange media interviews with conference organizers and to discuss best photo opportunities, please contact Ashley Bauer by email ashley.bauer@flightbridgeed.com  or phone 270-528-6951.  

Contact:
Hannah Almeter
Communications/PR Manager
Wilmington and Beaches CVB
910-341-4030 x126
866-266-9690
halmeter@wilmingtonandbeaches.com