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2026 National CERT Conference
8/24/2026 - 8/29/2026








Join us in celebrating the 40th anniversary of CERT at the 2026 National CERT Conference! The 2026 National CERT 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. 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
A full schedule of pre-conference training and breakout sessions will be available soon. For more information about the conference, click here.

ADA Accomodations

It is our hope to host a conference which invites and facilitates meaningful participation for all attendees. If you have ADA accommodations requests or accessibility concerns or questions, please let us know by August 6 so that we can address them promptly and efficiently. Naturally, any access issues which arise during the conference will be handled to the best of our ability but cannot be guaranteed. Accommodations related to lodging should be directed towards the selected hotel at the time you register. Please contact the Conference Co-Chairs at: CERTconference@nationalcert.org.

 

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 (Staff) $525 $575
NCA Member General Registration with Pre-Conference (Staff) $600 $650
Non-NCA Member General Registration $700 $700






Note: Non-NCA Members registering for the conference will not be able to attend Pre-Conference Training. If you would like to attend a Pre-Conference Training, please join the National CERT Assocation. 

Volunteer Conference Rates
Special discounted rates are available to NCA members who are CERT volunteers and are paying their own way to attend the conference. See the discounted rates below:
Volunteer Conference Rates Before 5/1/26   After 5/1/26
NCA Member General Registration (Volunteer) $395 $445
NCA Member General Registration with Pre-Conference (Volunteer) $470 $520

 
 



Other Conference Rates
Exhibitor Only Registration - Support Staff: $295. This rate does not include breakout sessions, plenary sessions, or meals.

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. 

Location: Hyatt Regency Irvine
17900 Jamboree Road
Irvine, CA 92614

There are currently 650 spots remaining out of 650