Conference News
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APCO 2026: First General Business Session
APCO 2026 kicked off officially Sunday with the First General Business Session as attendees heard the platform of the second vice president candidate, considered a bylaws amendment to add at-large seats to the Board of Directors, and got an update from APCO's chief counsel on the association's legislative and regulatory priorities.
Show Daily
For those attending APCO 2026, the Show Daily (a special edition of PSC eNews) will give you a review of what’s happening each day as well as provide important updates and reminders. Make sure to check your inbox each morning of the conference to stay in the know!
APCO News
New APCO International Chapter Established at APCO 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, August 2 — Today at the Executive Council Meeting at APCO 2026, the Executive Council official affirmed the establishment of the APCO International Colombia chapter. The chapter's mission will focus on advancing public safety communications through education, professional development, standards, advocacy, collaboration and support for NG9-1-1 implementation in Colombia. The charter was officially signed by APCO leadership during the meeting.
Sessions
- “Mean Girls” – Cliques in Dispatch
- APCO & iCERT: Advancing AI for Emergency Response
- Behind the Sirens: How Louisville 911 Managed UPS Plane Crash Messaging
- Defending ECCs Against Swatting: Guidance from APCO & PSTA
- Tik Tok the Time to Start Community Engagement Is Now
- The Wizard & I: AI Use in Public Safety Communications and Law Enforcement
- Building Successful Teams, the Ted Lasso Way
- Social Media Made Simple for 9-1-1: Real Examples & Tools
- Capitol Insights: From the Desk of Government Affairs
- Building the Next Generation of 911 Professionals
- Fix Your Face (and Your Attitude)