The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host the 2026 National Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum on February 23-24, at the University of North Carolina Charlotte.
About the Forum
OBJECTIVE: To address key safety and security challenges facing the professional sports and entertainment industry and to share best practices for continuous improvement.
The threat environment surrounding high-profile sport and entertainment events is continually evolving. Discussing current issues and exploring solutions in a forum environment will help safety and security managers, operations managers, and local and state law enforcement enhance safety and security plans and operations.
Who You’ll Meet
Connect with leaders keeping sports and entertainment events safe, including:
- Safety, security, operations, event and facility managers
- Local and state law enforcement
- Emergency managers, fire, HAZMAT and EMS
- Guest services and government officials
Private-sector companies may only participate as Solution Partners (e.g., event staffing, video/access management, perimeter security, consultants, lawyers, integrators, etc.).
Visit the website for more information or to register at ncs4.usm.edu/professional/.