2026 Prehospital Community Care Conference
September 10, 2026 | San Francisco
Robertson Auditorium, Mission Bay Conference Center
As the field of emergency medical services continues to evolve, so do the needs of the communities it serves. The 2026 Prehospital Community Care Conference will convene EMS leaders, frontline providers, researchers, regulators, trainees, funders, and community partners from across California for a statewide symposium exploring how prehospital care is adapting to today’s most pressing challenges. Hosted by the UC San Francisco Department of Emergency Medicine and the San Francisco Fire Department, with support from the CARESTAR Foundation, this conference is designed to bridge the gap between research and operational practice by connecting direct providers, policymakers, and investigators advancing the next generation of EMS care.
Attendees will gain practical insights into innovative care models, quality improvement strategies, and emerging data that can strengthen patient outcomes and improve system performance. UCSF and its collaborators are helping shape the future of emergency care through clinical innovation, research excellence, and public-sector partnership. Envisioned as a recurring statewide research showcase and gathering, this event aims to foster lasting collaboration across agencies, institutions, and disciplines while advancing prehospital community care in California and beyond.
Join a growing statewide community shaping the future of EMS
Registration, speaker information, and additional conference details will be available soon.
Who should attend?
- This conference is designed for professionals across the EMS ecosystem, including:
- EMS providers (including paramedics and EMTs)
- EMS medical directors
- Local and statewide EMS agency leaders and regulators
- Alternative-911 program providers
- Emergency physicians and clinicians
- Residents, fellows, students, and trainees
- Researchers focused on prehospital care, behavioral health, substance use, and social care
- Public health leaders
- Funders and philanthropic organizations
- Community-based organizations and service partners
Conference highlights
- Access to the latest research from UCSF and leading collaborators shaping the future of prehospital care in California and beyond
- Insights into how high-performing EMS systems are improving outcomes through smarter quality metrics, stronger performance, and data-informed decision-making
- High-impact sessions that translate evidence into frontline operations, protocols, and policy
- Networking with leaders, providers, researchers, regulators, funders, and stakeholders across provider, regulatory, research, and community sectors
- Free admission to a valuable cross-sector learning experience
Location
Robertson Auditorium, Mission Bay Conference Center
1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA 94143
Getting to the 2026 Prehospital Community Care Conference
Map & directions
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Parking & transportation
Paid parking is available near Robertson Auditorium at the following UCSF garages:
- Owens Street Garage – 1625 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158
- Located adjacent to the Mission Bay Conference Center and recommended for conference attendees.
- Third Street Garage – 1650 Third St, San Francisco, CA 94158
- Located a short walk from the venue.
The venue and both garages are accessible via public transportation, including Muni, Caltrain, and regional BART connections.
Street parking may be available nearby, though availability is limited and posted meter and time restrictions are strictly enforced. We strongly recommend not leaving valuables or visible items in your vehicle. Please note that UCSF policy does not allow parking validation or reimbursement.