Call for Proposals

The IACP 2026 call for proposals is CLOSED. The deadline to submit a proposal was 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Notifications regarding selection will be sent to all submitters by mid-May 2026. For guidance on submission requirements, the review and selection process, and speaking at IACP 2026, please review the call for proposal guidelines and frequently asked questions.

Each year, the IACP looks for a wide array of topics that are engaging, inspiring, and informative for police executives around the world. The IACP’s goal is to offer relevant, timely education to help attendees do their jobs more effectively and make their agencies more successful. Conference attendees find value in evidence-based practices, case studies, or lessons learned from new and innovative strategies in policing. Proposals should address contemporary or emerging ideas and concepts to elevate the profession and help grow leaders of agencies worldwide. Some topic examples include: