Largest law enforcement and security conventions for 2025
Attending law enforcement and security conventions is one of the most effective ways to keep up with developments, trends and technologies.
It’s also an excellent way to network, make new contacts, compare notes and see how other agencies and the industry are handling the threat landscape.
If you’re looking to attend an event in 2025, you’re in the right place.
We have scoured the entire calendar looking at every convention, conference and meetup of the year and selected the very best.
Read on to see what we consider the must-attend law enforcement and security conventions in 2025!
International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition
- Estimated Attendance: Over 16,000 public safety professionals
- Location: Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado
- Price: Basic package starts at $125 and goes up to $600 for the full package. People under 18 get in for $45.
- Highlights:
- Dates: October 18–21, 2025
- Speakers: Leading figures in law enforcement and public safety
- Sponsors: Various law enforcement agencies and industry partners
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference and Exposition is a must-attend if you’re in law enforcement.
It’s where the world’s leading police officers and security professionals meet to network, learn, discuss and explore.
The convention covers training, technology, future innovations, emerging threats, challenges and pivotal topics police chiefs are facing, and will face in the future.
One key feature of the IACP is a full itinerary of talks from leading figures in the industry.
Hear from police chiefs, academics, technology leaders, psychologists and other experts. They discuss everything from handling retirement to private and public partnerships or evolving police responses to challenges.
International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West)
- Estimated Attendance: Over 30,000 security professionals
- Location: Venetian Expo in Las Vegas
- Price: Not publicly known at the time of this post. (11/22/24)
- Dates: March 31st – April 3rd, 2025
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Experts in security technology and innovation
- Sponsors: Security Industry Association (SIA) and many others.
The International Security Conference & Exposition (ISC West) is a signature event for security and public safety professionals. It’s another event full of experts, exhibits, talks and networking opportunities.
This event is more for private enterprises but police and other law enforcement do have a presence.
Attendees can listen to talks, test technology like drones and detection equipment, receive training on new technologies and techniques and network with other security professionals.
Those looking to improve their skills also have the opportunity to complete the 4-Day SIA Education@ISC Passport Program. This is a unique part of the event that includes an extra day to help you complete the full course.
National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) Annual Conference and Exhibition
- Estimated Attendance: Approximately 3,000 sheriffs and law enforcement professionals
- Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
- Price: $235 - $765 depending on package type.
- Date: June 23-26, 2025
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Prominent figures in law enforcement leadership
- Topics: Law enforcement training, technology, and policy discussions
- Sponsors: Various law enforcement organizations and industry partners
The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA) Annual Conference and Exhibition is a premier event for sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement professionals.
It’s predominantly for Sheriff’s departments and is part tradeshow and part conference.
Attendees will be able to attend discussions on all aspects of police work, explore new technologies and techniques, test out new innovations and network with other sheriffs.
Topics for discussion will cover prisoner transport, courtroom security, jail operations, recruitment, staff retention and wellness, new technology, LEO equipment and a whole lot more.
The four days are full of talks, breakfasts, network events, seminars, training, exhibitions, meetings and lectures from industry professionals.
ASIS International Global Security Exchange (GSX)
- Estimated Attendance: Over 20,000 security professionals
- 2024 Location: Orange County Convention Center Orlando Florida
- 2025 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana (venue not yet announced)
- Price: $360 - $1,075 depending on member status and package choice.
- 2024 Date: September 11th – September 13th, 2024
- 2025 Date: September 29th – October 1st, 2025
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Leaders in global security and risk management
- Topics: Security management, risk assessment, and innovative security solutions
- Sponsors: ASIS International
The ASIS International Global Security Exchange (GSX) is one of the largest gatherings of security professionals in the world.
While focused on security, topics are incredibly wide-ranging, covering physical security, cyber security, crisis management, risk management, staff training and retention and a whole lot more.
Attendees can also get training, view new products, meet service providers, discuss emerging threats and network with fellow security professionals.
There are also exhibits from leading security companies, lots of guest speakers, the Resilience Zone, Career HQ, X Stage for training and other benefits.
There are also special events that could include everything from PT sessions to a meal out. These are mostly relaxed sessions designed to chill attendees out after a packed itinerary.
Police Security Expo (PSE)
- Estimated Attendance: Approximately 7,500 attendees
- Location: Atlantic City Convention Center
- Price: Free
- Date: June 24th – June 25th, 2025
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Experts in law enforcement equipment and technology
- Topics: Latest tools, technology, hardware, and software for police and security professionals
- Sponsors: Various law enforcement equipment manufacturers and service providers
The Police Security Expo (PSE) is an important law enforcement tradeshow specializing in products and services for the police and security industry.
The Expo is primarily a tradeshow where you’ll find all the latest innovations and equipment designed for law enforcement and security.
You’ll see some of the biggest names in tech there, along with startups and upstarts. All trying to make our lives safer.
Attendees are typically from across law enforcement. Everyone from police chiefs to park police attend along with consultants, security specialists, managers, training officers and others.
National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference
- Estimated Attendance: Around 1,000 tactical officers
- Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center (Washington D.C.)
- Price: $134 - $559 depending on member status and package option.
- Date: August 24th – August 29th, 2025
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Specialists in tactical operations and training
- Topics: Tactical training, operations, and equipment for law enforcement
- Sponsors: NTOA and industry partners
The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) Annual Law Enforcement Operations Conference is a premier event for law enforcement professionals that specialize in tactical operations.
It’s a niche event but unmissable if relevant to your role. It’s an excellent opportunity to meet peers, industry experts, manufacturers, innovators and policy makers.
A large part of the conference revolves around training. There’s a large skills element where you can attend classes, try new techniques or equipment and meet with leaders.
There’s also the tradeshow, seminars, discussions and incident debrief that can provide first-hand insight into real life situations.
If you’re on the operational side of security or law enforcement, this is definitely a conference you’ll want to be a part of!
International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) Annual Conference & Exposition
- Estimated Attendance: Approximately 500 campus law enforcement professionals
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
- Price: Not currently known. Website down at time of this writing.
- Date: June 16th – June 19th 2025
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Leaders in campus safety and security
- Topics: Campus law enforcement strategies, training, and technology
- Sponsors: IACLEA and educational institutions
The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) Annual Conference & Exposition is a premier event for campus public safety. It’s a niche event but a very useful one.
With millions of Americans attending college every year and risks increasing all the time, events like IACLEA are becoming increasingly important to learn new skills, develop policies and improve campus security.
This event features training and education sessions, workshops, networking, exhibits, talks from manufacturers and lots of resources relevant to campus security.
Topics covered usually include identifying challenges, emerging threats, active shooter response, crisis prevention, emergency management, mental wellness and other relevant subjects.
International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Conference
- Estimated Attendance: Over 10,000 fire and emergency service leaders
- Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
- Price: $416 - $1,280 depending on package choice.
- Date: August 13 – August 15, 2025
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Experts in fire and emergency services
- Topics: Leadership development, training, and technology in fire and emergency services
- Sponsors: IAFC and industry partners
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Fire-Rescue International (FRI) Conference is a key event in the calendar of fire and emergency services professionals.
This conference is less about security and more about fire prevention, investigation, emergency response, fireground tactics, leadership, training and staff retention.
The conference typically includes training sessions, workshops, exhibits from leading manufacturers and innovators, talks by leading fire chiefs and EMS leaders and lots of opportunities to meet peers.
While international, the conference is mainly US-based and will include industry leaders and speakers relevant to our home market.
Attendees cover all levels of emergency response, from fire chiefs to training officers, policy makers to partners.
International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Annual Conference & EMEX
- Estimated Attendance: Approximately 2,000 emergency management professionals
- Location: Kentucky Exposition Center
- Price: $317 - $799 depending on package choice and member status.
- Date: Not yet announced. Likely in November of 2025.
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Leaders in emergency management and disaster response
- Topics: Emergency management best practices, training, and technology
- Sponsors: IAEM and industry partners
The International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Annual Conference & EMEX is primarily for emergency management professionals.
The event operates at a higher level than others and is mainly for management rather than responders. Typical attendees are Homeland security officials, decision makers, planners, coordinators, emergency managers, risk managers and academics.
Events typically include networking, education, and opportunities to explore the latest innovations in emergency management.
Topics of discussion or training typically include relationship building, partnerships, disaster response, crisis communication, risk mitigation, recruitment and training and challenges.
There are of course exhibitors from all areas of emergency response covering everything from software to equipment suppliers.
International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) International In-Service Training
- Estimated Attendance: Around 500 bomb technicians and investigators
- Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
- Price: $720 (by May 31st) - $820 (after May 31st)
- Date: June 22nd – June 27th, 2025
- Highlights:
- Speakers: Experts in explosive ordnance disposal and investigation
- Topics: Training, technology, and best practices in bomb disposal and investigation
- Sponsors: IABTI and industry partners
The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) International In-Service Training (IST) is a specialist event for bomb technicians, explosives investigators, and other related professionals.
It’s a truly international event with attendees from across the globe, typically from over 70 nations covering every aspect of bomb disposal and explosives.
Training will usually cover new bomb disposal techniques, new equipment, IED developments, post-explosion investigation, forensics, explosive chemistry and other detailed topics.
It’s not all about training though. There’s also the opportunity to meet and greet peers, discuss your local station, network with trainers and other technicians and discuss the industry as a whole.
Law enforcement and security conventions
Law enforcement and security conventions are one of the best ways to learn how other agencies in other jurisdictions are handling ever increasing threats.
If you’re planning a career in this industry and can convince your bosses to let you attend, these are the best conventions to visit!
It’s a chance to meet your peers, learn new things, discover new equipment and techniques and broaden your professional horizons.
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