2026 IACP State & Provincial Police Academy Directors (SPPADS) and Planning Officers Section (SPPPOS) Annual Meeting
Orlando, FL | July 26 — 29
The 2026 State & Provincial Police Academy Directors Section (SPPADS) and Planning Officers Section (SPPPOS) joint meeting discusses critical issues in state and provincial police agencies.
SPPADS is dedicated to advancing the principles and competency of professional law enforcement instructors, while SPPPOS gives state and provincial police agencies a forum for information exchange and access to the latest policies and best practices, with a focus on topics, needs, and challenges of interest to law enforcement agencies.
This joint meeting encourages collaboration between sworn and civilian research and planning members as well as academy directors and instructors to exchange ideas, methods, practical experience, and to discuss critical issues. SPPADS and SPPPOS members will have their own sessions as well as joint sessions to discuss any topics that overlap with policy, planning, and training.
The 2026 meeting will be held July 26-29 in Orlando, Florida at the Hyatt Regency Orlando.
Questions or concerns should be directed to [email protected].
Location
Hyatt Regency Orlando9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819 US
Registration
Full Conference Registration Fee: $550
The full meeting registration fee includes access to all training sessions and a networking reception. Breakfast is provided Monday–Wednesday and lunch is provided Monday–Tuesday.
Lodging
The Hyatt Regency Orlando (9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819) is the official hotel of the 2026 IACP SPPADS and SPPPOS Annual Meeting. Rooms will be offered through IACP's room block at the rate of $229+tax&fees/night. The deadline to book your room is Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Book your reservation here.
Schedule at-a Glance
Sunday, July 26, 2026
**Travel Day**
3:00pm – 4:00pm | SPPADS/SPPPOS Section Board Meeting
5:00pm – 7:00pm | Welcome Reception
Monday, July 27, 2026
8:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast
9:30am – 12:00pm | Welcome/General Session
12:00pm – 1:00pm | Lunch
1:00pm – 4:30pm | SPPADS and SPPPOS Breakout Meeting
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
8:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast
9:30am – 12:30pm | SPPADS and SPPPOS Breakout Meeting
12:30pm – 1:30pm | Lunch
1:30pm – 4:30pm | SPPADS and SPPPOS Breakout Meeting
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
8:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast
9:30am – 12:00pm | General Session
Full agenda forthcoming.
Presentation Proposal
To submit a presentation for consideration on the agenda, complete this form by 11:59PM EST Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Sponsorship
For sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected].
