Washington, DC, United States — July 09, 2026 — The 13th annual Campus Safety Conference (CSC), opening July 13 in Washington, DC, will build on its 2025 success, which saw over 500 professionals convene to address security and emergency management across educational and healthcare facilities.
Event Scale and Organizational Backing
The Campus Safety Conference, produced by Emerald X (also known as Emerald Expositions), is recognized as a national event for fostering secure environments across K-12 schools, higher education institutions, and healthcare campuses. Emerald X, a leading operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States, manages over 140 live events annually. The 2026 edition marks the 13th annual iteration of this conference, which in 2025 successfully gathered over 500 professionals. Its Sponsor Showcase featured more than 70 leading solutions providers, indicating a significant scale for the sector.
Core Focus Areas for Campus Infrastructure
The conference program will segment its focus across three core exhibit sectors. The Physical Security & Technology Solutions sector will present technologies such as access control systems, video surveillance, and emergency communications. Emergency Management & Response will address incident response, crisis management, and preparedness, including active assailant protocols and reunification strategies. Finally, the Behavioral Health & Threat Assessment sector will cover mental health support, threat assessment methodologies, and anti-violence programs.
Target Audience and Program Highlights
The Campus Safety Conference will target a broad professional audience, including security directors, facilities and operations managers, and urban planners involved in campus development. The program will feature interactive sessions, case study discussions, and expert panels. A key component will be the Sponsor Showcase, offering attendees direct engagement with solutions providers. The Scholars Program will provide an exclusive experience for select campus safety leaders. The conference will also host awards programs such as the Best Electronic Systems Technologies (BEST) Awards and the Director of the Year Awards.
Consistent Growth in Participation
Past editions demonstrate consistent growth, with the 2025 national event convening over 500 professionals. The 2024 conference in Atlanta attracted more than 450 K-12 and college campus protection professionals. The 2025 Sponsor Showcase was fully booked with over 70 solutions providers, an increase from the 2024 event which showcased over 50 providers. This growth underscores the ongoing demand for specialized security and safety infrastructure within the built environment.
Further details on the conference schedule and registration are available at https://campussafetyconference.com/about-campus-safety-conference.