Summary - 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition. Online registration by Cvent

The theme ‘Honoring the Past, Securing the Future’ pays tribute to the visionaries, partners, and professionals who have shaped the sport and special event safety and security industry, and looks ahead to the next generation of advancements that will protect spectators, participants, and event stakeholders. This year’s conference will explore emerging challenges, technologies, and strategies that define the future of event safety and security.

The conference offers dynamic programming, solution provider engagement, and opportunities to network with fellow professionals. Please consider joining us in California, as the NCS⁴ will also celebrate two decades of dedication, innovation, and collaboration in ensuring the safety and security of sport and special events worldwide.

Security directors and operators, facility and stadium managers, event planners/operators, law enforcement personnel, emergency managers, fire/HAZMAT, emergency medical/health services, athletic administrators, and governmental representatives.

These are individuals representing or supporting: professional sports leagues, intercollegiate athletics, interscholastic athletics, marathon and endurance events, and sport and entertainment facilities (concerts, festivals, e-sports, convention centers, etc.).

Early-bird registration is available through April 15, 2026. Prices increase on April 16, 2026. The Group Rate and Private Sector Rate remain unchanged.

Member Rate: $700 per person
Non-Member Rate: $775 per person
Group Rate: $675 per person (Three or more people from the same organization. Not stackable.)
Private Sector Attendee: $950 per person (Individuals representing companies that provide products or services to the industry and are not sponsoring or exhibiting.)

*See the Attendee page for additional details, discounts, and exclusions.

Eugene Byrd Jr.
Director, Safety & Security Compliance, Major League Soccer (MLS)

“The NCS⁴ Annual Conference is one of the most impactful sports safety and security conferences out there. Through my involvement with NCS⁴ and attendance at the conference each year, I have expanded my network and deepened my knowledge of the safety and security space by learning about the latest industry trends and patterns, as well as understanding how many of our industry partners are working to solve common issues. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with some of the brightest minds in sports, and that’s because of the engaging and collaborative atmosphere that the NCS⁴ conference provides each year.”

Michelle Burnett Juehring
Race Director, Quad-City Times Bix 7

“Attending the NCS⁴ National Conference has been one of the most valuable experiences in my role. Each year, I leave with practical safety tips, updated procedures, and clear, incremental steps my team and I can implement right away. In a constantly evolving safety and security landscape, the insights shared keep us prepared and proactive. No matter the size of your race, venue, or city, the information is relevant and applicable. Learning directly from top practitioners—and connecting with peers who openly share their own experiences—makes this conference an essential resource for anyone committed to safer, stronger events."

Jeff Stoll, CSSP
Associate Director of Championships and Alliances, Safety and Security, NCAA

“The NCS⁴ National Conference always does a great job of highlighting important issues associated with sporting event safety and security and provides information that is immediately applicable to future operations. As a collective group, attendees are then able to take these new ideas and apply them to the thousands of events they touch each year, effectively enhancing the entire event landscape across the country."

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