Call for Proposals

The IACP conducts a call for proposals each year for its Technology Conference educational program. The call for proposals for the 2027 IACP Technology Conference will open in the fall of 2026. All proposals must be submitted through the online portal to be considered for any speaking/presentation opportunity in the educational program. Sign-up to receive updates on the call for proposals and speaking opportunities.

View the 2026 call for proposals guidelines and submission requirements. Additional information can be found in the 2026 FAQ document regarding the call for proposals process, review process, and speaking at the conference.

Previous Educational Programs

Download the IACP app to access program and event details, including the comprehensive selection of workshops, featured speakers, and exhibiting companies. Click below to download a PDF of the program from previous conferences:

• 2026 Fort Worth, TX
• 2025 Indianapolis, IN
• 2024 Charlotte, NC
• 2023 Salt Lake City, UT

Who Should Attend?

Police executives, IT managers, crime analysts, investigators, patrol officers, and state and local CIOs and CTOs seeking to obtain training, professional development, and a forum to share leading practices and lessons learned on a broad array of current and emerging technologies. The Technology Conference is closed to the media.

Registration Details

The conference registration fee includes access to all general assemblies, workshops, events, and the exhibit hall. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be provided at the welcome reception and additional refreshments will be available throughout the event during breaks in the programming.

Those who attended the 2026 Tech Conference can log into the certificate portal using their registration credentials to request a certificate of attendance.

2026 Categories and Fees 

*Officer's Day Pass allows access to the exhibition hall on Thursday, May 21, only. To qualify for the exhibit hall-only pass, the recipient must work for the government or a public safety agency and will be required to show their credentials upon arrival. Public Safety includes offices of police, sheriffs, EMS, fire service, hazmat and park rangers from federal, state, city, county, campus, and tribal agencies, and the armed forces. The IACP reserves the right to refuse ineligible registrations.

**The exhibit hall-only pass allows access to the exhibit hall during all open hours. To qualify for the exhibit hall-only pass, the recipient must work for the government or a public safety agency and will be required to show their credentials upon arrival. Public Safety includes offices of police, sheriffs, EMS, fire service, hazmat and park rangers from federal, state, city, county, campus, and tribal agencies, and the armed forces. The IACP reserves the right to refuse ineligible registrations.

^Spouse/Family refers to a spouse or family member, not a business associate or fellow law enforcement colleague. Only the family member’s name, city, and state will appear on their badge. Family members do not receive educational credits or certificates for attending workshops.

^^The student rate is available to individuals not currently employed in a full-time position who are students enrolled at an accredited college or university in a Criminal Justice or related discipline. Recruits attending a law enforcement training academy are also eligible under the student rate. Student ID or proof of academy enrollment required during onsite check-in.

Join IACP today to save on Technology Conference registration. Sworn and civilian employees of public safety agencies, academics, and professionals of related fields can qualify for membership in the IACP. Those in sworn command-level positions qualify for active membership; others may be eligible for associate membership.

Refund Policy 

All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed, faxed (703-836-4543), or e-mailed ([email protected]) to the IACP headquarters. A penalty will apply. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. It will take a minimum of six weeks to receive a refund. 

• A 25% penalty will be assessed on all cancellations received on or before April 28, 2026. 

• A 50% penalty will be assessed on all cancellations received between April 29 - May 14, 2026. 

• No refunds will be issued on or after May 15, 2026. No refunds will be given for no-shows. 

Registration may be transferred to another person in your organization by written request to IACP prior to May 14, 2026. After this date, all changes must be made at the conference. Additional charges may apply. This refund policy is subject to change.

IACP Midsize Meetings Media Policy

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) hosts several midsize meetings, including the Officer Safety and Wellness Conference, Division Midyear Meeting, Policy Council Midyear Meeting, Technology Conference, and the Impaired Driving and Traffic Safety Conference. These events are closed to all media. Advanced registration for media is not permitted, and no media credentials will be issued. All sessions, meetings, general assemblies, exposition areas, and ticketed events associated with these conferences are strictly closed to media representatives.

Unscheduled interviews, photography, audio or video recording by media representatives are prohibited. The IACP reserves the right to modify this policy at any time.

Photo, Image, and Recording Disclaimer

Registration and attendance at IACP events constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the IACP’s use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photos, images, video and/or audio recordings of such events without compensation or approval rights. All photos, images, and recordings are the property of IACP.

Suitcasing/Outboarding Policy

The IACP depends on our exhibitors and sponsors for successful events. As such, we are mandating increased measures to protect our exhibitors/sponsors from “suitcasing/outboarding” at our conferences and meetings. 

Please note that any attendee at an IACP conference or meeting who is observed to be soliciting business in the aisles or other public spaces, or uninvited attendees in another company’s booth, will be asked to leave immediately and their conference credentials will be confiscated. 

Conversely, known commercial activity conducted from a hotel guest room or hospitality suite, a restaurant, or any other public place in proximity to IACP’s conferences by non-participating companies, will be shut down if utilizing properties with which IACP has an agreement. Those found to be involved with “suitcasing” or “outboarding” will be denied registration to attend future IACP events. 

Service Animals Policy

Only service or emotional support animals are permitted at IACP conferences and events. Only dogs are considered to be “service animals”. A “service animal” is a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. Service animals are working animals, not pets. Dogs whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. 

An “emotional support” animal (also known as a therapy animal) is an animal that provides emotional support alleviating one or more symptoms (or effects) of a person’s disability. IACP only permits dogs as emotional support animals. 

A service or emotional support animal must be under the control of its handler at all times. Service or emotional support animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service or emotional support animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls. The care and supervision of a service or emotional support animal shall be the sole responsibility of the handler. The handler shall be responsible for any repair or cleaning cost incurred by a service or emotional support animal. 

If a service or emotional support animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it or if the service or emotional support animal is not housebroken, IACP may ask the person with a disability to remove the service or emotional support animal from the premises. If there is a legitimate reason to ask that a service or emotional support animal be removed, IACP will offer the person with the disability the opportunity to obtain goods or services without the animal’s presence. 

Owners who decide to leave an IACP event because of a violation of this policy will not be eligible for a refund.

Exhibitors

Exhibit sales for the 2027 IACP Tech Conference will open in January 2027. Check out the exhibitor list to see the companies that supported the 2026 Tech Conference.

For exhibitor inquiries, contact Skylar Aronson at [email protected] or 703-647-7246, or sign-up to receive additional information.

Sponsorship

Review the Sponsorship Prospectus to learn more about Tech Conference sponsorship opportunities. Sign-up or reach out to [email protected] for additional information.

Looking for alternative sponsorship or advertising opportunities? Police Chief magazine also provides year-round options to promote products and services digitally and in print.