The 9-1-1 Early Adopter Summit is back for 2026!
The EAS is more than just an emergency number conference. It’s where the cutting-edge minds of 9-1-1 meet to share ideas and ask the big questions. This year’s conference will include:
- Fifteen-minute lightning talks on major innovative projects.
- Presentations and demonstrations on the latest technologies and strategies from the world’s most innovative public safety technology disruptors.
- The opportunity to network and pick the brains of cutting-edge innovators.
When: November 16-18, 2026
- Monday, November 16th: half day starting at 1 – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 17th: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 18th: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: Grapevine, Texas
The early bird rate for registration is $450 per person. After August 15th, registration price goes up to $500 per person. Breakfast and lunch are included in the price of your ticket.
If you register and are unable to attend, you will receive a refund. However, no-shows without notice will not be refunded.
Click here to download the justification letter.
Please note: The Early Adopter Summit is an invitation-only event. You must receive an official invitation in order to register.
Due to the nature of the summit and the capacity limits of our meeting spaces, attendance is highly restricted. EAS 2026 is focused on bringing together early adopters of technology who are actively showcasing innovation within their agencies. Participation is limited to organizations and individuals directly aligned with this mission.
Submit Your 15-Minute Lightning Presentation
The Early Adopter Summit features 15-minute presentations on innovative projects in 9-1-1. We’re looking for presentations on:
- Cutting edge technology.
- Innovative approaches to introducing new tech or procedures in agencies.
- Case study-style presentations on ground-breaking projects.
- Anything you think 9-1-1 early adopters should hear about!
Please note that public sector co-presention with a 9-1-1 entity will be given preference.
Sponsorship
This is a zero-budget event. Therefore, in order to continue fostering cutting-edge innovation, we need your help. We’re asking sponsors to support the cost of meals, promotional tools, and in other ways to assist in producing this one-of-a-kind event. The levels of sponsorship include:
Bronze – $1,000
- Logo on Webpage
- Logo in program
- Logo in main presentation
- Vendor hall table – 10% off
Silver – $2,500
- Logo on Webpage
- Logo in program
- Logo in main presentation
- Names read during announcements
- Vendor hall table – 25% off
Gold – $5,000
- Logo on Webpage
- Logo in program
- Logo in main presentation
- Names read during announcements
- Logo on registration table
- Logo on meeting tables
- Vendor hall table – 50% off
Platinum – $7,500
- Logo on Webpage
- Logo in program
- Logo in main presentation
- Names read during announcements
- Logo on registration table
- Logo on meeting tables
- Logo on food tables at restaurant
- Logo on banner and signage throughout Summit
- Vendor hall table – 75% off
- 1 Complimentary registration tickets
Diamond – $10,000
- Logo on Webpage
- Logo in program
- Logo in main presentation
- Names read during announcements
- Logo on registration table
- Logo on meeting tables
- Logo on food tables at restaurant
- Logo on banner and signage throughout Summit
- Vendor hall table – FREE
- 2 Complimentary registration tickets
We are a non-profit agency and depend upon corporate sponsors to make these events a reality. We’re asking for your support so that we can continue to bring together great minds and create new strategies and techniques that improve how our communities save lives. We hope you’ll contribute to the future of 9-1-1.
Hotel Information
Our room block at the conference hotel is now full. However, Grapevine is a bustling travel destination with plenty of hotels located just a few miles away for your convenience.
Conference Hotel:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Grapevine DFW Airport North
2401 Bass Pro Drive,
Grapevine, TX 76051
USA
Contact Us
The 2026 EAS is hosted by the 9-1-1 Early Adopter Coalition and the North Central Texas Emergency Communications District (NCT9-1-1).
Contact Hosts: EAS@nct911.org