The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) has successfully concluded its 17th Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition with a record number of attendees and exhibitors.
The conference was held June 23-25 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. The 2026 theme, “Honoring the Past, Securing the Future,” paid tribute to the visionaries, partners and professionals who have shaped the sport and special event safety and security industry, and explored emerging challenges, technologies and strategies that define its future.
The event was supported by title sponsor, ASSA ABLOY. ASSA ABLOY is the global leader in access solutions and operates worldwide with 63,000 employees and annual sales of 150 billion Swedish kronor (SEK), with leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation.
Read more: https://www.usm.edu/news/2026/releases/annual-conference.php