Tag: 2026 Conference

Sports Facilities to Receive Recognition at the National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition

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Three sports facilities will be recognized for their leadership in addressing safety and security issues during the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, June 23-25, in Palm Desert, Calif. The event is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi.

The Facility of Merit Award recognizes a sports facility that has demonstrated an innovative approach to enhancing safety and security beyond its normal operations or has addressed a significant safety or security concern. Read More.

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security Announces 2026 Sports and Entertainment Technology Alliance

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The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi has announced the 2026 Sports and Entertainment Technology Alliance.

The Technology Alliance is a consortium of individuals and organizations committed to spectator safety and security excellence through innovation. Alliance members work alongside practitioners and the NCS4 to explore how people, processes, and technologies can address safety and security challenges in a meaningful way. Read More.

Fenton to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at National Sports Safety and Security Conference

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Richard “Rick” Fenton, CSSP, vice president and chief security officer of corporate security and safety for Ilitch Holdings Inc., will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for June 23-25 in Palm Desert, Calif.

The conference is presented annually by the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi. Fenton will be recognized during the awards luncheon, which is sponsored by Evolv Technology, a provider of weapons detection systems for security screening. Read More.

NCS4 Announces SkySafe as the 2026 Golden Eagle Award Recipient

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The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi has announced SkySafe as the 2026 Golden Eagle Award winner for its case study submission, “University of Illinois Sets the Standard for Campus Drone Security.”

The Golden Eagle Award recognizes excellence in system integration, architecture, engineering and/or construction (A/E/C) related to the safety and security of spectators, property and facility infrastructure. Read More.

Six to Receive Young Professional Scholarships at the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition

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The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS⁴) will recognize six individuals as Young Professional Scholarship recipients during the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and Exhibition, June 23-25, 2026, in Palm Desert, Calif. The event is presented annually by NCS4, located at The University of Southern Mississippi.

NCS4 created the Young Professional Scholarship Program to support young professionals’ educational goals by covering the registration fee for selected individuals to attend the national conference. The scholarship program is sponsored by Axis Communications.

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NCS⁴ Announces 2026 Annual National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition

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The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security at The University of Southern Mississippi will host the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition, in partnership with title sponsor ASSA ABLOY, June 23–25 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif.

The premier event will bring together industry leaders, security professionals and key stakeholders dedicated to enhancing the safety and security of sports and entertainment venues. Attendees will include representatives from professional sports, intercollegiate and interscholastic athletics, endurance events, sports and entertainment facilities, law enforcement, emergency management, and safety and security solution providers.

The 2026 conference theme, “Honoring the Past, Securing the Future,” recognizes the leaders and partners who have shaped the sports and special events safety industry while highlighting emerging challenges, technologies and strategies defining its future. The conference will also mark NCS4’s 20 years of advancing safety and security across sports and special events. Read more

Visit the conference website to register now or for more information.