Schedule at a Glance
APCO’s Annual Conference & Expo is where the public safety industry goes to discover innovative solutions for NG9-1-1, cybersecurity and more!
| Friday, July 31, 2026 | |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Executive Council Meeting |
| Saturday, August 1, 2026 | |
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Committee Leadership Summit (Invitation Only) |
| 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Registration - APCO member voting available |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Committee Member and Chair Recognition: A Celebration of Your Service (Invitation Only) |
| 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Committee Meetings |
| Sunday, August 2, 2026 | |
| 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Registration - APCO member voting available |
| 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Chapter Leaders Training |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | AFC Adcom Meeting |
| 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Institute Adcom Meeting |
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Chapter Officers & CCAM Luncheon |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | CAC Meeting |
| 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | First General Business Session |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | CPE Alumni Reception (Invitation Only) |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | New Attendee Reception (Invitation Only) |
| 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | International Welcome Reception (Invitation Only) |
| Professional Development Tracks: 4 | |
| Monday, August 3, 2026 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration - APCO member voting available |
| 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | 2026 RPL Graduate Breakfast (Invitation Only) |
| 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Opening General Session and Keynote Address |
| 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Hours (Ribbon Cutting at 10:00 a.m.) |
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | AFC Advisor Luncheon (Invitation Only) |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Young Professional Mixer (Invitation Only) |
| Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours: 4 (10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.) Professional Development Tracks: 2 |
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| Tuesday, August 4, 2026 | |
| 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Registration - APCO member voting available until 2:15 p.m. Central |
| 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Distinguished Achievers Breakfast |
| 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Hours |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Past Presidents & Life Members Luncheon (Invitation Only) |
| 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. | Second General Business Session |
| 5:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Second VP Reception |
| 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | APCO Block Party! |
| Exclusive Exhibit Hall Hours: 3.5 (10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.) Professional Development Tracks: 2 |
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| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | |
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Institute Adjunct Instructor Breakfast (Invitation Only) |
| 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Chapter Officer Workshop |
| 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Food for Thought Luncheon |
| 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Professional Development Tracks |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Connect & Celebrate Dinner Reception |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Connect & Celebrate Dinner (doors open at 6:45 p.m.) |
| Professional Development Tracks: 4 | |