NCS4 National Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum Set for February 20-21
Wed, 01/10/2024 - 08:44am | By: NCS4 Staff
The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of 51逗奶 Mississippi (USM) will host the 2024 National Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum on Feb. 20-21 at the University of Notre Dame.
Join your peers to address the 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.
鈥淭he National Professional Sports and Entertainment Safety and Security Forum provides ongoing education, networking, and access to industry-leading technologies,鈥� said Billy Langenstein, Senior Director of Security Services for the National Football League (NFL). 鈥淎ttending the forum presents opportunities for timely and relevant topics to what industry professionals are concerned about, and the technology vendors match those needs. Top-notch speakers, high-quality education, training collaboration, and ample networking time with peers make this forum a must-attend event."
Forum participants will hear from experienced professionals and experts on sports betting, drone operations, illicit drug usage at events, lessons learned from recent events, the human factor in security, and the impact of social media influencers. In addition to general programming sessions, attendees will participate in moderated discussions to review the for professional sports and entertainment venues.
Moderated discussion topics include:
- Access and Functional Needs
- Fire and Emergency Medical Planning
- Staff Training and Development
- Fan Behavior
- Emergency Communications
- Perimeter Security
鈥淲e are excited to bring this group together again in person for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Emerging threats, business challenges, and industry standards will be discussed to ensure continuous improvement,鈥� said Dr. Stacey A. Hall, NCS鈦� Executive Director and Professor of Sport Management.
鈥淲orld events dictate the need to constantly research and improve physical and technology-based security strategies. The NCS4 keeps industry professionals proactively ahead of the game through collaboration, information sharing, product reviews, and informative gatherings, such as Forums,鈥� said Darren F. Johnson, Director of Stadium Safety & Security for the Detroit Lions/Ford Field. 鈥淎ttendees stand to gain vital information, introductions to cutting-edge safety and security technology, beneficial relationships, industry threat trends, and a wealth of knowledge from their peers. Do yourself a favor and get onboard; the NCS4 train is steamrolling the safety and security industry.鈥�
The target audience for the event includes safety and security managers, operation managers, event managers and facility operators, local and state law enforcement, emergency managers, fire, HAZMAT, emergency medical services, guest services, and government officials. Private sector companies may only attend the forum as Solution Partners.
Thank you to our Solution Partners whose participation helps make this event possible, including Presenting Partners - BEST Crowd Management and Xtract One, and Signature Partners - 3AM Innovations Inc., Allied Universal庐 Event Services, Hanwha Vision, HiveWatch, Meridian Rapid Defense Group, and RAVE Mobile Safety, a Motorola Solutions Company.
Pricing for attendees is $425. Limited space is available. the full agenda and register for the event. Hurry, the room block ends on January 18.
About NCS4:
Established in 2006, the is the nation's only academic center devoted to the study and practice of sports safety and security. The NCS4 is partially underwritten by grants from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The NCS4mission focuses on three key pillars 鈥� Training and Education, Research, and Outreach. For more information about NCS4, call 601.266.6183.