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CO Safety Summit 2026

Garden Grove, CA

Hyatt Regency Orange County

August 17-19, 2026

Uniting Leaders to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Harm

Carbon monoxide is one of the most overlooked, but entirely preventable, public health threats. Each year in the U.S., it claims more than 1,200 lives and leads to over 100,000 emergency room visits. The silent and invisible nature of CO makes it a unique danger, but also one we have the power to stop.

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The CO Safety Summit is where leaders, experts, and changemakers come together to confront this challenge head-on. We'll bring fire service professionals, policymakers, researchers, healthcare leaders, industry innovators, and advocates into the same room to accelerate solutions that save lives.

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Over the course of three impactful days, participants will:
 

  1. Explore the latest data, technology, and strategies for CO prevention.​

  2. Learn from real-world case studies, community programs, and legislative wins.​

  3. Build partnerships across sectors to strengthen awareness, policy, and safety standards nationwide.

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The 2026 Summit is about momentum. Building on the progress of past years, we’re looking ahead, sharing knowledge, advancing innovation, and driving bold steps toward a future where carbon monoxide harm is eliminated. Together, we can create safer homes, schools, workplaces, and communities for all.

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Hyatt Regency Orange County

11999 Harbor Blvd

Garden Grove, CA 92840

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Hyatt Regency Orange County

11999 Harbor Blvd,

Garden Grove, CA 92840 US

Last day to book your hotel room: Monday July 27th, 2026.

What to Expect at the 2026 CO Safety Summit

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The CO Safety Summit brings together leaders, innovators, and advocates from across the country for three days of learning, collaboration, and action.​

 

Attendees can expect:

 

Expert Sessions & Panels: Covering the latest in carbon monoxide codes and standards, emerging sensing technologies, and cutting-edge research.

 

Real-World Perspectives: Hear directly from survivors, families, and frontline responders turning lived experience into lifesaving change.

 

Policy & Systems Insights: Learn from policymakers and public health experts shaping the regulatory and awareness landscape.

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Collaborative Workshops: Interactive sessions designed to strengthen public education, build community engagement strategies, and share best practices.

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Networking Opportunities: Connect with fire service leaders, healthcare professionals, industry innovators, and advocates all working toward the same goal: preventing CO harm.

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The Summit will also feature updates from CO Safety Coalition Workgroups, where experts are driving progress on challenges like surveillance, codes and regulations, and emergency response.

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​The 2026 Summit is your place to learn, lead, and take action.

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2026 Speakers

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Christopher Damm

Senior Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering, Consulting Engineer

Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Richard Roberts

Industry Affairs Manager

Honeywell Security & Fire

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Charon McNabb

Founder

National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association

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Leslie Lienemann

Partner

Culberth & Lienemann, LLP

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Matt Hinds-Aldrich

Senior Risk Strategy Lead

American Association of Insurance Services

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Rebecca Cowser

Community Risk Reduction Program Manager

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office

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Ardis Olson

Professor of Pediatrics and Community and Family Medicine

Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine

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Gordon Johnson

Attorney

Carbon Monoxide Law Group

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Keshia Johnson

Vice President of Advocacy

Carbon Monoxide Law Group

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Eric Thibodeaux

Senior Managing Consultant

R.E.M. Risk Management

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Gabe Knight

Senior Policy Analyst

Consumer Reports

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Amanda Kimball

Executive Director

Fire Protection Research Foundation

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Dan Durochik

Founder/President

Alert Lift LLC

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Sam Cannon

Partner

Cannon Law

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Neal Zipser

Industry Affairs Manager

Knox Company

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About the Carbon Monoxide Safety Coalition

The CO Safety Coalition is a revolutionary effort to bring all industries together to tackle carbon monoxide poisoning, injury, and death. The Coalition consists of three Work Groups:​

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  • Codes, Standards, & Regulations

  • Emergency Response

  • Science & Innovation

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Everyone involved in the Coalition will have a voice in this work, from researchers to survivors, advocates, manufacturers, government agencies, and legislators.

 

Together, we will work toward zero injuries and deaths due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

ABOUT NCOAA

Our mission is to drive a comprehensive conversation on the public health crisis of chronic and acute carbon monoxide poisoning.

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CONTACT

T: (248) 266-1114

E: info@ncoaa.us

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