When is FAST27?
FAST27 is May 3–5, 2027 in Lexington, Kentucky. Preconference workshops are May 3. The main conference is May 4–5.
FAQ
FAST27 questions.
Dates, tickets, lodging, preconference workshops, meals, Creator Festival™, FAST After Hours™, exhibitors, and the basics for planning your FAST27 trip.
The Basics
The big stuff first.
Where is FAST27?
FAST27 takes place at the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena in downtown Lexington, Kentucky.
What is FAST?
FAST is FlightBridgeED’s annual gathering for EMS, flight paramedics, flight nurses, critical care transport clinicians, educators, creators, industry innovators, and future transport providers.
Who is FAST for?
FAST is for people who care deeply about EMS, emergency care, critical care, and transport medicine. That includes clinicians, educators, students, leaders, creators, exhibitors, innovators, and people working toward the next step in their career.
Is FAST27 part of another conference?
No. FAST27 is a focused FAST experience in Lexington. Everything is built around FAST: the education, meals, exhibitors, Creator Festival™, FAST After Hours™, and attendee experience.
Is FAST a huge conference?
No. FAST is intentionally focused. The goal is not to build a giant maze of tracks, halls, and disconnected spaces. The goal is to keep the education, people, exhibitors, creators, meals, and conversations close enough to feel like one event.
Tickets
Registration is simple.
Where do I register?
Tickets, workshops, schedule details, speaker information, and official event logistics are handled through Gabra, FlightBridgeED’s event management platform.
What is FAST Encore™?
FAST Encore™ is the returning-attendee ticket path for attendees who came to FAST the previous year and are coming back for the current year.
What is the FAST Encore™ ticket price?
FAST Encore™ tickets are $370 for qualifying returning attendees. This is the lowest guaranteed price.
What is General Registration?
General Registration is the standard FAST27 main conference ticket for new and returning attendees. General Registration is $419.
Is there a GROUP DISCOUNT?
Yes, we are happy to offer a group discount of $24 per ticket when registering 5, or more attendees. This is great for organizations, but can be a fantastic way for you and some friends/co-workers to save money as well!
Just add 5 or more tickets to the cart and the discount automatically applies. Then you can assign the tickets out to everyone you're bringing! Its the easiest way to save. (Group Discounts cannot be used with Encore™ passes, or combined with other discounts.)
What does my main conference ticket include?
Your main conference ticket includes access to the May 4–5 main conference experience, MAINSTAGE™ sessions, lunch on main conference days, Creator Festival™, FAST After Hours™, access to sponsors and exhibitors throughout the event, and the shared FAST27 experience.
The FAST Experience
More than the blocks on a schedule.
Are meals included?
Lunch is included on the main conference days. Shared meals are part of the FAST experience because a lot of the best conversations happen around the table.
What is Creator Festival™?
Creator Festival™ brings together the podcasters, creators, educators, and personalities people follow online and puts them into the FAST experience in person. Creator Festival™ access is included with your main conference ticket.
What is FAST After Hours™?
FAST After Hours™ is the official FAST social experience on the evening of May 4. It is open to attendees, speakers, exhibitors, creators, and special guests. Access is included with your main conference ticket.
Are refreshments included at social events?
Creator Festival™ and FAST After Hours™ access are included with your main conference ticket and may include refreshments and/or a cash bar depending on the event setup. 2 (adult) beverage tickets are included with your main ocnference ticket that can be used at the FAST After Hours™ social event.
Is FAST one stage or multiple tracks?
The FAST main conference is built around one MAINSTAGE™ experience. No confusing track hunting. No choosing which session to miss. Everyone moves through the core event together.
Why does FAST use rounds instead of theater seating?
Rounds help FAST feel like FAST. They support shared meals, real conversations, and a more connected event experience instead of rows of people staring forward all day.
Preconference Workshops
Start FAST early if you want more.
Are preconference workshops included?
No. Preconference workshops are optional add-ons held on May 3. These are extra CE experiences for an additional fee. They do require a main conference badge purchase in order to purchase preconference tickets.
Do I need a FAST27 badge to attend preconference workshops?
Yes. A FAST27 badge is required to register for preconference workshops.
When are preconference workshops?
Preconference workshops are scheduled for May 3, 2027, before the May 4–5 main conference begins.
Where will workshop details be posted?
Workshop details, descriptions, pricing, available seats will be posted here on the FAST website, and registration options will be available through Gabra as workshops are finalized.
Hotels + Travel
Lexington keeps the trip easier.
Is there an official hotel?
Yes. The Hilton Lexington Downtown is the official FAST27 hotel and is directly across the street from the Central Bank Center.
What is the FAST27 hotel rate?
The FAST27 group rate at the Hilton Lexington Downtown is $175 per night.
How close is the Hilton to FAST?
The Hilton Lexington Downtown is directly across the street from the Central Bank Center and Rupp Arena.
Is parking included?
Yes. Hilton hotel guests receive complimentary self-parking. Valet parking is available for $22.
Is there an airport shuttle?
Yes. The Hilton provides complimentary shuttle service to and from Blue Grass Airport (LEX).
Is breakfast included?
Yes. The Hilton Lexington Downtown provides complimentary breakfast buffet starting at 6:30 AM for hotel guests.
Do I have to stay at the official hotel?
No. The Hilton is the official FAST27 hotel and the closest option, but attendees can choose the lodging option that works best for their budget and travel plans.
What airport should I use?
Blue Grass Airport (LEX) is the closest airport for FAST27 attendees flying into Lexington.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
Industry is part of the FAST experience.
How are sponsors and exhibitors included at FAST?
Sponsors and exhibitors are part of the FAST experience. The schedule includes protected breaks, shared lunches, and time before and after the program for useful conversations with attendees.
Why does FAST work this way?
Clinicians and industry solve different parts of the same problem. The people delivering care and the companies building the tools, technology, education, and services around that care should be able to learn from each other.
Can my company sponsor or exhibit at FAST27?
Yes. FAST27 sponsor and exhibitor opportunities begin at $1,950. Start with the inquiry form so we can understand what your organization wants to accomplish.
Where can organizations get more information?
Start with the Sponsors & Exhibitors page. The inquiry form gives us enough context to send the right information, arrange a conversation, or both.
Registration + Support
Need help with registration?
What is Gabra?
Gabra is FlightBridgeED’s event management platform. Tickets, workshops, schedule details, speaker information, and official event logistics are handled there.
I attended FAST before. What if I cannot access Encore pricing?
If you attended FAST before and need help accessing FAST Encore™ pricing in Gabra, contact [email protected].
Who do I contact if I need help?
For FAST27 registration or account help, contact FlightBridgeED at [email protected] or call 1-800-991-3160.
Will the schedule and speaker details be updated?
Yes. The speaker lineup, session descriptions, schedule details, workshop information, and logistics will be updated as they are finalized.
FAST27
Still have questions?
For ticketing, account access, or event questions, contact FlightBridgeED at [email protected] or call 1-800-991-3160.