Frequently Asked Questions

General

When and where is IACP 2024?
IACP 2024 will take place October 19-22, 2024, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. All events will take place at the Boston Convention & Exhibitions Center (415 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210) unless otherwise noted. 

How much does it cost to attend IACP 2024?
The IACP 2024 registration rates can be found here.

Who can attend IACP 2024?
Full conference registration to IACP 2024 is limited to IACP members, qualified non-members, family members, and exhibitors. IACP 2024 is not open to the general public. For additional information, click here. Please also take a moment to review IACP’s conference policies. 

What is included in the rate?
Full conference registration fee includes access to all general assemblies, workshops, the exposition hall, and Chiefs Night (Monday networking event).

Are meals included in registration??
For per diem purposes, full meals are not provided at official IACP functions. IACP has arranged for concession stands with a variety of food options to be available in the convention center throughout the conference. Chiefs Night will include refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Tickets for the Annual Banquet (Tuesday, October 22) must be purchased separately and include dinner. 

How do I book housing for IACP 2024?
OnPeak is the official housing company for IACP 2024. IACP has negotiated a limited number of reduced-rate hotel rooms to make your trip to Boston affordable. Rooms at the group rate are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. To speak to someone concerning housing, please call 866-524-7456.

What is happening at IACP 2024?
The schedule at-a-glance can be found here. 

Are scooters or wheelchairs available for IACP 2024? How can I rent a scooter or wheelchair?
More information coming soon.

Do you have any materials that support my attendance at IACP 2024?
More information coming soon.

Do I qualify for the Exhibit Hall Only Pass?
Sworn officers, first responders, and civilian employees of public safety and government agencies, and members of the armed forces can register for complimentary access to the Exposition Hall.

Public Safety includes offices of police, sheriffs, EMS, fire service, hazmat, and part ranges from federal, state, city, county, campus, and tribal agencies, and the armed forces. To qualify for the three-day 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. The IACP reserves the right to refuse ineligible registrations. Exposition Pass registrants cannot purchase Chiefs Night tickets. Qualified attendees may register for the Free Exposition Hall Pass in Fall 2024.

Are there any special events?
More information coming soon.

Will transportation be provided during the conference?
For conference attendees staying in hotels not near the convention center, shuttles will be available to and from the center and hotels. More information on shuttle routes will be available in September 2024.

Will I receive a certificate for attending IACP 2024?
All certificates are updated via self-reporting. Badges will not be scanned upon entry to IACP 2024 workshops. More information on certificates will be available in Fall 2024.

I am a member of the press, do you have press registration?
The IACP invites qualified members of the media to attend the IACP 2024 and to apply for IACP IACP 2024 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 Fall 2024..

Sponsorship and Exhibiting

How do I become an exhibitor at IACP 2024?
To learn more about exhibiting at IACP 2024, please visit the Prospective Exhibitors page for more information.

How do I become a sponsor at IACP 2024?
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities associated with IACP 2024, please contact Nicole Buraglio at sponsorships@theiacp.org or 214-728-1851.

I would like to host a special event at IACP 2024. How do I do that?
The Convention Event Request Form (CERF) is designed to help organizations, exhibitors, and sponsors obtain meeting space at official IACP conference hotels. More information on how to submit a CERF will be coming soon.

Speakers

When does the call for proposals open for IACP 2024?
The IACP 2024 call for proposals is now open. Submit a proposal here.

What is the deadline to complete a submission?
The IACP 2024 call for proposals will close on February 7, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

When will I know if my presentation has been accepted for IACP 2024?
Submitters will receive notification in early Summer 2024.

If my proposal is accepted, will I receive any compensation for presenting at IACP 2024?
IACP does not pay speakers or reimburse for travel or hotel expenses.

If my proposal is accepted, will I receive complimentary registration for IACP 2024?
Speakers will receive registration options in the form of a complementary 1-day pass for their assigned presentation day or a reduced rate full conference registration. Speakers will receive a unique code to register and must complete registration on their own.

If accepted, how much time will I be given to present?
Workshops may be scheduled in 60- or 90-minute blocks. IACP will determine the length of sessions when a conference schedule is confirmed. If accepted, the preferred length of presentation time indicated in the proposal will be taken into consideration for scheduling.

Can I promote any products or services during my presentation?
No, IACP does not allow the promotion of products and services during educational sessions. Speakers may talk about products and services that have been used to solve a problem or address the presentation topic. Whenever possible presenters should suggest alternative products and services as well. Solutions Presentation Theater workshops are available for the promotion of products and services in the Exposition Hall Sunday-Tuesday for current exhibiting companies.

How are workshop rooms set up? What audio-visual equipment will be available for my presentation?
All workshop rooms will be set with theater style seating. A podium and head table is standard in each room for presenters. Audio/visual equipment will be provided in each room to include projector, screen, laptop, clicker, and handheld microphone(s). It is expected that speakers bring their presentations on an external thumb drive to connect to the provided equipment.

I have never presented at an IACP Conference before. What is expected of me?
IACP members invest a considerable amount of time and expense to attend the conference. For these reasons, IACP works hard to ensure each and every event at the conference realizes its full potential. Our members expect that presenters:

  • Prepare for their presentation prior to arrival.
  • Have a significant knowledge and expertise of the subject area and sufficient presentation skills to effectively communicate such knowledge.
  • Engage the audience. The greatest success you can have is to inspire your audience so they come out of the presentation buzzing with thoughts and ideas. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Engage your audience as quickly as possible.
  • Refrain from commercial presentations of their organization.
  • Be cognizant of the time limitation of their presentation.
  • Avoid reading directly from written statements or PowerPoint slides.
  • Understand that materials provided for an IACP event become the property of the IACP (for placement on www.theiacp.org, www.theiacpconference.org, or use in other educational activities of the association).