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When and where will the conference take place?

The 2026 NC Traffic Safety Conference will be at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC from June 2 – 4 (Pre-Conference Sessions on June 1). To stay in touch with all updates, sign up for the newsletter here.

Who can attend this conference?

This conference is open to the public, so anyone may attend. Sessions and program content are tailored for traffic safety stakeholders including advocates, researchers, Child Passenger Safety Technicians, law enforcement, first responders, transportation engineers and planners, judicial partners, and other traffic safety professionals.

Where do I park?

Free parking is usually available for all attendees, though the conference location may not have parking adjacent to the building.

Parking for the next event will be announced in early 2026.

Are there scholarships available?

Yes, a limited number of scholarships are available to traffic safety stakeholders, for both individuals and agencies. The scholarship application link can be found here.

  • Scholarships cover the conference registration fee only. No travel, lodging or per diem costs are included. No cash awards will be made. Scholarship awardees are given a one-time-use discount code to enter when registering.
  • Based on demand, a limit may be placed on the number of scholarships awarded per agency. If more valid applications are received than there are available scholarships, a drawing will be conducted and applicants will be chosen randomly.

Can I earn Child Passenger Safety CEU credits at this conference?

Yes, CPS Technicians will be able to earn all 6 CEUs needed for recertification at the CPS Pre-Conference Training Session. Spots are limited and pre-registration is required.

Can I register only for a Pre-conference training session?

Yes. On the conference registration website select “Register Now” then choose the “Pre-Conference Only” registration type and follow the instructions. 

  • Pre-conference sessions are free to attend and are open only to CPS Technicians, NC law enforcement officers, and other traffic safety professionals.
  • Pre-conference registration does not include other conference days and activities.

Can I attend only one day of the conference at a lower cost?

No. The General Attendee and Sponsor registration fees cover all days of the conference. You are free to attend any day but there is no reduced fee available for single-day attendance.

How do I modify or cancel my hotel reservation or conference registration?

Please see the Policies page for all cancellation, refund, and modification policies.

Do I need to wear my uniform at the conference?

The conference dress code is business casual. Law enforcement and first responders often wear their uniforms on the opening and closing days of the conference. If uniforms / professional dress are required for any activity, this will be indicated on the program agenda.

Can I advertise in the conference program?

Yes. Please refer to the Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities page and contact dbedor@thetradeshowmanager.com for more information.

I am a speaker. What do I need to know?

  1. I am commuting to the conference. Do I have to pay for parking?
    • No. See above for “Where do I park?”
  2. Do speakers have to pay the registration fee?
  3. Do speakers have to pay for a hotel room?
    • Hotel room costs (room rate and tax) will be covered only for speakers traveling 35+ miles to the Greenville Convention Center. State of NC policy allows hotel per diem only for persons traveling 35+ miles from their duty station or home, whichever is less, to their final travel destination.
    • One night of a speaker’s hotel stay will be directly billed to GHSP for each day that a speaker presents. Any additional room nights (for non-presentation days) and incidental room charges will be billed to the speaker’s credit card.

My law enforcement agency is using its STEP credits to cover my attendance costs. How do I register?

Choose the ‘STEP-LEL-LECC’ link on the conference registration website and carefully follow the instructions to register and to book your hotel room. Your registration fee will be waived and your room costs (room rate and tax only) will be covered by GHSP. Please note — a credit card will be required to hold your hotel room reservation.

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