United States Lifesaving Association

The USLA 2026 National Lifesaving Conference & Expo brings together professional lifeguards, agency leaders, and water safety professionals from across the country to share knowledge, strengthen practice, and advance open water lifesaving and drowning prevention. Held in Jacksonville, Florida, November 9-12, 2026, it features expanded education sessions covering medical, operational, leadership, public information, responder safety, and community education topics. The event also includes Board and committee meetings, an Expo Hall with 20+ exhibitors serving the lifesaving and public safety community, and the inaugural USLA Awards Banquet.