2026 National CERT Association Annual Conference

 


National CERT Association Annual Conference:

Ever considered getting more involved in CERT? Here's an opportunity.

"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

Conference Agenda

This year, the conference is composed of seven (7) different tracks. These tracks are designed to help attendees decide what breakout sessions may apply best to meet their needs. Attendees do not need to choose a track; they can still choose to attend breakout sessions that are of interest to them. The conference tracks are:

  • New Program Manager: presentations and trainings that will assist persons new to the CERT Program Manager role.
  • Advanced Program Manager: presentations and trainings that will assist persons who have years of experience in the CERT Program Manager role and are looking to build new skills or enhance their existing programs.
  • Hands On Activities: new ways to teach and learn CERT preparedness skills and decision-making.
  • Community Resilience & Innovation:  This track explores unique ways CERT volunteers can expand community resilience through outreach, collaborations, and strategic partnerships. 
  • Campus: designed to help those who have or are interested in starting a campus and/or teen CERT program expand and enhance their programs.
  • Multicultural: This track looks at ways CERT programs can expand the reach of their programs and improve inclusiveness.
  • Workplace: This track brings into focus efforts companies take to improve resiliency and reduce customer impacts."

Registration page is HERE. More info HERE. Being held in Irvine, CA.

 

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