Building on two years of strong participation and enthusiastic feedback, the Scholars Program returns for its third year as the premier kickoff to the 2026 Campus Safety Conference (CSC) taking place July 13-15 at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.
The 2026 Campus Safety Conference is July 13-15 in Washington DC. For more information, click HERE.
Targeted Programming for Safety and Security Leaders
Designed for a select group of campus safety leaders, the program delivers an enhanced, immersive experience focused on collaboration, learning, and solution-driven engagement. Previous participants have raved about their experience at the event:
- “I felt that the Sunday intro helped to settle the attendees in and network before the main event. Absolute genius.” – 2025 Scholar
- “The event flowed very well. Enjoyed the reception and tour and networking with other safety minded professionals.” – 2025 Scholar
- “… It was fantastic, and it was an absolute pleasure to be in the program.” – 2025 Scholar
Feedback from past CSC attendees and sponsors consistently highlighted a desire for dedicated onsite opportunities to explore products and solutions in greater depth without sacrificing time in breakout sessions or workshops. The Scholars Program was created to meet that need.
CSC 2026 Scholars Program Itinerary: Receptions, Vendor Meetings, and Campus Tours
The experience begins on July 12 with an exclusive reception the evening prior to CSC, bringing together campus safety leaders from across the country. Participants network with peers and engage in meaningful conversations around the evolving challenges and impacts of public safety, security technology, facilities management and emergency management within their schools and institutions of higher education. Participants in the Scholars Program are actively evaluating safety solutions and benefit from scheduled, in-depth meetings with select industry vendors to better understand how specific products and services can support their goals.
On Monday morning, Scholars gather for breakfast before participating in curated vendor meetings. The day continues with a convenient grab-and-go lunch and a private tour of a local campus, offering firsthand insight into real-world safety strategies and operations. Following the Scholars Program, participants transition seamlessly into the full Campus Safety Conference experience with a complimentary all-access pass.
Participant Benefits and Networking Opportunities
In addition to fostering potential vendor partnerships, Scholars receive a range of benefits, including meals, one night hotel accommodation, a no-cost private campus tour, and full conference registration.
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While these tangible benefits add value, the most impactful outcome of the Scholars Program is the networking it enables. Through shared experiences and open dialogue, participants exchange best practices and build trusted professional relationships; connections that extend well beyond the conference and serve as valuable resources when campus safety challenges arise.
Application Information and Key Dates
Those interested in applying to the Scholars Program can submit an application through the CSC website at CampusSafetyConference.com. Qualified applicants will be contacted by a member of the CSC team.
- Scholars Program: July 12–13, 2026
- Campus Safety Conference: July 13–15, 2026
- Location: Gaylord Resort and Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
