2026 National Conference (Additional Details)
2026 National CERT Conference
Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of CERT at the 2026 National CERT Conference. The conference will take place in Irvine, California from August 24 - 29, 2026. This year's theme, "Stronger Communities Start Here" plays homage to CERT's roots and the foundation of resiliency that CERT plays in its communities across the country. Join us for three full days of pre-conference training and two and a half days of continued learning and breakout sessions.
Schedule:
- Pre-Conference: August 24 - 26, 2026
- Main-Conference: August 27 - 29, 2026
Call for Presenters
Call for Presentations is now OPEN. Proposals will be accepted from February 25, 2026 - March 27, 2026.
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Registration Rates
Conference registration will open in March 2026. Early Bird Registration rates available until May 1, 2026
Staff Conference Rates
Conference rates for NCA members who are paid staff working with CERT:
| Staff Conference Rates | Before 5/1/26 | After 5/1/26 |
| NCA Member General Registration | $525 | $575 |
| NCA Member General Registration including Pre-Conference | $600 | $650 |
Volunteer Conference Rates
Special discounted rates are available to NCA members who are CERT volunteers and are paying their own way to attend conference. See the discounted rates below:
| Volunteer Conference Rates | Before 5/1/26 | After 5/1/26 |
| NCA Member General Registration | $395 | $445 |
| NCA Member General Registration including Pre-Conference | $470 | $520 |
Other Conference Rates
Special rates for other types of conference registrations.
| Volunteer Conference Rates | Before 5/1/26 | After 5/1/26 |
| Non-NCA Member Registration | $700 | $700 |
| Exhibitor Only Registration - Support Staff | $295 | $295 |
Conference Hotel
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Irvine. Special conference rates of $191 per night are available to those registered for the conference.
Additional Conference Resources
Conference Sneak Peek Webinar
Stay tuned for Conference Sneak Peek Webinars before the conference!
Cancellation/Refund Policy
No refunds will be issued for any cancellations received after July 27, 2026. Substitutions are allowed and must be submitted in writing prior to the start of the conference.