The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) at The University of Southern Mississippi will host the 2027 National Intercollegiate Athletics Safety and Security Forum in January 2027. Dates and location coming soon!
About the Forum
OBJECTIVE: To address key safety and security challenges facing intercollegiate athletic programs and to share best practices for continuous improvement.
Collegiate athletic programs and venues attract a large number of athletes and spectators, making safety and security a top priority for venue operators, public safety officials, and local communities. Discussing current issues and exploring solutions in a forum environment will help colleges and universities, athletic conferences, and associations enhance safety and security plans and operations.
Who Will Be There
Athletic administrators and staff from NCAA Division I, II, and III institutions, athletic conference administrators, football bowl administrators, NCAA representatives, campus law enforcement, local and state law enforcement, facility managers, government officials, emergency managers, fire/HAZMAT, emergency medical services, city planners, governing bodies, sports commissions, and invited Solution Partners.
We have very limited space for this event, and registration is based on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mark your calendar and make plans to attend! Registration opening late summer/early fall.
Check our Forums page for more updates as they are released.
