Welcome to IACP 2024

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is the largest and most impactful law enforcement event of the year – more than 16,000 public safety professionals come to learn new techniques, advance their knowledge and careers, and equip their department for ongoing success.

The three tenets of the conference are training, networking, and exhibit hall education. IACP 2024 will span four days of education and networking. The exposition hall will be open Sunday – Tuesday of the conference to meet with more than 600 vendors showcasing products and services to assist the law enforcement profession.

Registration and General Event Information

The IACP 2024 Annual Conference and Exposition will take place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, October 19-22, 2024.

IACP 2024 is a professional law enforcement event, open to IACP members, qualified non-members, and exposition exhibitors.  

Only IACP members can take advantage of the member registration rate. All IACP memberships are individual and non-transferable for conference registration member rates. 

Qualified non-members include sworn officers, first responders, public safety personnel, civilians, and members of the armed forces. Civilian employees of public safety and government agencies includes offices of police, sheriffs, EMS, fire hazard, hazmat; park rangers from federal, state, city, county, campus, and tribal agencies; and the armed forces. A valid form of identification will be required. The IACP reserves the right to refuse ineligible registrations.

Rules for Participating

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IACP 2024 Registration Rates

Category*

Advance Registration
On or Before September 4, 2024

On and after September 5, 2024

IACP Member - Full Conference

$500

$600

First Time IACP Member –
Full Conference

$445

$545

Non-Member - Full Conference

$700

$850

Family Member

$150

6-18

$45

5 and under

Free

Expo Hall Only

Free

One-Day Pass

Not Available

$175

Two-Day Pass

Not Available

$250

Annual Banquet Ticket

$125


*See Terms

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Refund Policy

  • All cancellations must be made in writing and mailed, faxed (703-836-4543), or e-mailed (Attendee: [email protected]; Exhibitors: [email protected]) 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 25, 2024.
  • A 50% penalty will be assessed on cancellations postmarked or fax/e-mail dated September 26–October 11, 2024.
  • No refunds will be issued on or after October 12, 2024. 
  • 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 25, 2024.  After this date all changes must be made at the conference. Additional charges may apply.
  • There are no refunds for Annual Banquet tickets after September 4, 2024.

    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 22, 2024, 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 through September 4, 2024. No refunds will be given after this date.
  • 1-Day and 2-Day Pass registration will begin online on September 5, 2024. Each person may register for only ONE 1-Day or 2-Day Pass.
  • The IACP invites qualified members of the media to attend the IACP 2024 Annual Conference and Exposition and apply for IACP 2024 conference credentials. View the media policy for more information.

Schedule at-a-Glance

IACP 2024 offers education and networking with exclusive access to law enforcement’s leading tacticians, veteran experts, and thousands of your fellow chiefs and future leaders. Below is a summary of the schedule to help you make the most of your time. View the detailed educational program.

All events, meetings, and education workshops will take place at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC), Boston, MA, USA (Eastern Time), unless otherwise noted.

IACP 2024 Schedule at-a-Glance
Thursday, October 17 Time Location
E-Badge Check-in Open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BCEC
Exhibitor Registration Open 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. BCEC
Friday, October 18 Time Location
E-Badge Check-in Open 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. BCEC
Exhibitor Registration Open 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. BCEC
Committee/Section/Division Meetings 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Various Locations
Delegate Registration Open 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. BCEC
Saturday, October 19 Time Location
E-Badge Check-in, Delegate and Exhibitor Registration Open 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. BCEC
Committee/Section/Division Meetings 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Various Locations
Opening Ceremony 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. BCEC
Education Workshops 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BCEC
Speaker Series 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. BCEC
Sunday, October 20 Time Location
E-Badge Check-in, Delegate and Exhibitor Registration Open 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. BCEC
Education Workshops 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. BCEC
Committee/Section/Division Meetings 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Various Locations
Exposition Hall Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BCEC
Speaker Series 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. BCEC
Exposition Hall Networking Event 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. BCEC
Monday, October 21 Time Location
E-Badge Check-in, Delegate and Exhibitor Registration Open 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. BCEC
Candidate Voting 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BCEC
Committee/Section/Division Meetings 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Various Locations
Education Workshops 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BCEC
General Assembly 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BCEC
Exposition Hall Open 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BCEC
Speaker Series 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. BCEC
IACP's Chiefs Night 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. TD Garden
Tuesday, October 22 Time Location
E-Badge Check-in, Delegate and Exhibitor Registration Open 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. BCEC
Education Workshops 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. BCEC
Committee/Section/Division Meetings 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Various Locations
Closing General Assembly 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. BCEC
Exposition Hall Open 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. BCEC
Speaker Series 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. BCEC
Annual Banquet Reception and Dinner (Ticket Required) 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. BCEC

 

Subject to change. Updated June 17, 2024.