The 2025 Technology Conference call for proposals is CLOSED.

IACP conducts a call for proposals each year for its Technology Conference educational program. All workshop proposals must be submitted through the online portal to be considered for the educational program. All completed submissions will be peer-reviewed prior to selection. The deadline to complete a proposal submission was December 12, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET). Notifications will be sent to all submitters in February 2025.

View the call for proposals FAQ document for guidance on submission requirements, proposal guidelines, review process, and speaking at the 2025 Tech Conference.

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 best practices and lessons learned on a broad array of current and emerging technologies.

Technology plays an increasingly important role in the daily work of officers on the street, equipping officers with tools that have the potential to increase safety, efficiency, and effectiveness. While these technological advancements have their benefits, they can also present new challenges for the public safety community.

Since 1977, the IACP Technology Conference has provided training, professional development, and a national forum for police executives, operational managers, and technology and research staff to share best practices and lessons learned on a broad array of new and emerging technologies.

Registration Details 

Register now! The conference registration fee includes access to all general assemblies, workshops, and the exhibit hall, including the welcome reception on Monday, May 5. 

Categories and Fees 

*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.

**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 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 15, 2025. 

• A 50% penalty will be assessed on all cancellations received between April 16-30, 2025. 

• No refunds will be issued on or after May 1, 2025. 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 April 30, 2025. After this date, all changes must be made at the conference. Additional charges may apply. This refund policy is subject to change.

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.

Previous Educational Programs

Additional information about the 2025 Technology Conference schedule and program will be shared in the months leading up to the event. Sign-up to receive the latest updates. Click below for more information about our previous educational programs.

• 2024 Charlotte, NC
• 2023 Salt Lake City, UT

Hotel

All event activities will take place at the Indiana Convention Center—100 South Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225. The IACP has reserved room blocks for attendees at various hotels in close proximity to the convention center to make your trip to Indianapolis more affordable. Rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check back frequently for additional properties and availability. Please follow the links below to make your reservation:

• Hyatt Regency Indianapolis: Room Block Closes April 3, 2025
• Omni Severin Hotel: Room Block Closes April 11, 2025

Airport

Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is the primary airport servicing the Indianapolis Metropolitan area and is located approximately 13 miles from the Indianapolis Convention Center.

Getting Around

Ridesharing companies, such as Uber and Lyft, are available throughout Indianapolis, as well as bikeshare and rental services. IndyGo provides bus service with over 30 fixed routes downtown and rapid transit options.

Discover Indianapolis

View the Indianapolis Tourism website to explore the best restaurants, events, and special offers you can experience during your visit to Indianapolis!

Health and Safety

The IACP requests that you follow all local guidelines and laws with respect to practicing social distancing, vaccination requirements, and wearing a mask in public.

Exhibits

Exhibit space sales for the 2025 Technology Conference will open January 8, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (ET) for returning exhibitors and sponsors from past Technology Conferences (2019-2024).

General exhibit sales will open January 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. (ET) for new exhibitors. If your company has not participated in the Technology Conference and you are interested in receiving more information when it becomes available, please sign up for updates.

Exhibit Space Rate: $23.00 per square foot (e.g. 10' x 10' booth = 100 s/f = $2,300)

View the 2025 Technology Conference Floor Plan.

View the Exhibit Space Contract Terms.

Included with the booth:

• 8' high drape & 3' high side rails (inline booths only)
• (1) 7" x 44" booth sign, listing company name and booth number (inline booths only)
• (2) complimentary full conference registrations per 10' x 10' booth
• Complimentary pre- and post-conference attendee list (opt-ins only)
• Listing and description in the online Exhibitor Directory and in the 2025 Technology Conference mobile app

Not included with the booth*:

• Booth carpeting (required for all exhibitors)
• Furniture rental
• Audio-visual equipment
• Electrical, phone, and internet service
• Material handling, installation, and dismantling of booth
• Cleaning service for booth space
• Security of individual booth, etc.

*Pricing for show services will be available in the online Exhibitor Kit, coming February 2025.

For exhibitor inquiries, contact Gaye Dullaghan at [email protected] or 703-647-7353.

Sponsorships

Click here to view all sponsorship opportunities. For additional information, please contact Ryan Abell at [email protected] or 415-569-3334.