2026 VACP Annual Conference
Organized by Virginia Law Enforcement Symposium (Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police)
The 2026 VACP Annual Conference is the 101st annual gathering of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation.
- Dates
- Aug 30 - Sep 2, 2026
- Location
- Roanoke, VA
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026
- Attendees
- 400
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About this conference
The 2026 VACP Annual Conference is the 101st annual gathering of the Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation. Held at The Hotel Roanoke, this strategic event brings together public safety leaders, law enforcement executives, policy experts, technology providers, and government stakeholders to shape operational standards, legislative priorities, and strategic direction for law enforcement agencies across Virginia and the region. The conference includes training sessions approved by DCJS for partial in-service credit, leadership development workshops, policy briefings, technology demonstrations, and peer networking sessions. Attendees are restricted to active law enforcement officers (LEO)/security officers or government employees; individuals selling law enforcement-related products/services are not permitted to register as attendees.
Sponsorship options
The Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police & Foundation offers various corporate partnership/sponsorship levels for the 2026-27 year to support its programs and services. Levels include Diamond ($10,000+), Platinum ($7,500), Gold ($5,000), Silver ($2,500 - currently sold out), and Bronze ($500-$2,000). Benefits vary by level and may include speaking opportunities at VACP conferences, complimentary exhibit booths, website recognition, tickets to events like Host Chief's Night, highlighted recognition in conference programs and emails, event signage, delegate bag inserts, and company introductions to membership.
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