Registration and General Event Information

Cancellation Policy

• All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed, faxed (703-836-4543), or e-mailed (Attendee: AnnualConference@theIACP.org; Exhibitors: exhibits@theIACP.org) to the IACP headquarters.
• A penalty will apply. No telephone cancellations will be accepted. It will take a minimum of six (6) weeks to receive a refund for in-person event cancellations.
• A 25% penalty will be assessed on all cancellations postmarked or fax/e-mail dated on or before September 30, 2026.
• A 50% penalty will be assessed on cancellations postmarked or fax/e-mail dated October 1–16, 2026.
• No refunds will be issued on or after October 17, 2026. 
• No refunds will be given for no-shows.
• Registration or Annual Banquet tickets may be transferred to another person in your organization by written request to IACP prior to September 30, 2026.  After this date all changes must be made at the conference. Additional charges may apply.
• There are no refunds for Annual Banquet tickets. Ticket sales will start in September 2026.
• The Cancellation Policy is subject to change.

Rules for Participation

The following guidelines make up the IACP Meeting and Event Safety Protocols, which represent state and local mandated protocols in place during the event. Any updates will be posted and shared with registered attendees, exhibitors, sponsors, & vendors prior to the event.

• Must agree to and follow the IACP Meeting and Event Safety Protocols.
• Full conference registration fee includes access to all general assemblies, workshops, receptions, Exposition Hall, and Chiefs Night.
• The First Time IACP Member discounted rate must be taken at the time of the initial registration. Refunds cannot be given for incorrect registration submissions.
• Only IACP members can take advantage of the member registration rate. All IACP memberships are individual and non-transferable for conference registrations member rates.
• 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 his or her badge. Family members do not receive certificates for workshops.
• The IACP Annual Banquet is held on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, and features the swearing-in of the Incoming IACP President and Board of Directors, as well as the presentation of our Leadership Awards. This is a black-tie optional event (business suits are appropriate). Seats are sold on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited. A separate ticket is required. Annual Banquet tickets will be sold online starting September 2026. No refunds will be given.
• 1-Day and 2-Day Pass registration will begin online on September 10, 2026. Each person may register for only ONE 1-Day or 2-Day Pass.
• Individuals who purchase an Expo-Hall Only, 1-Day, or 2-Day pass may purchase a Chiefs Night ticket at an additional cost.
• The IACP invites qualified members of the media to attend the IACP 2026 Annual Conference and Exposition and apply for IACP 2026 conference credentials. Advanced registration is required and attendance by the media is by invitation only and IACP may revoke or rescind credentials at any time, for any reason. Media registration will open in September.

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.