Conference Check-in & Registration

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27 – Tuesday, June 30

Conference Check-in & Registration will assist you with claiming badges for pre-registered participants.

All registration and registration payments are due by May 29. No badges will be distributed onsite without full payment. Reach out to the Conference Helpline at [email protected] or 800-941-8840 for assistance. Additional services in the Conference Check-in & Registration room include selecting a table for the Closing Night Celebration and Sponsor and Exhibitor check-in.

Visit the Agenda page for the full schedule.

Command Post

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27 – Tuesday, June 30

The Command Post is working to ensure a safe and comfortable conference experience for all attendees and guests. It will operate on-site at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre throughout the conference. Please visit the Command Post with questions or concerns about conference security.

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FBINAA National Board
Chaplain Kevin Jensen

Morning Devotional

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Sunday, June 28 – Tuesday, June 30

Start your day with fellowship, spiritual reflection, and private prayer. Join FBINAA National Chaplain Kevin Jensen for the morning devotional, where we will find inspiration, refocus, and recharge. Bring your coffee, your thoughts, and your heart as we come together in community to center ourselves for the day ahead.

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FBINAA Conference Store

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27 – Tuesday, June 30

Explore a variety of new FBI National Academy-branded apparel and merchandise. Specialty items designed just for the conference will also be offered in a variety of styles and sizes while supplies last.

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NY State/Eastern Canada Chapter Silent Auction

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27 – Monday, June 29

More information coming soon.

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Youth Lounge

Marriott on the Falls
Saturday, June 27 – Tuesday, June 30

• Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
• Tuesday 8:00 am – 4:00 pm* 

Board and video games, ping pong, cards, and other activities will be provided for the Youth Lounge. The Family Lounge will be staffed with volunteers throughout the hours of operation. The Youth Lounge is open to registered Family Badge participants ages 6–17. A Family Badge is required to access the Youth Lounge.

* The Youth Lounge will be converted to the Youth Wrap Party, which starts at 5:30 PM. If you are looking for entertainment and childcare during the Closing Night Celebration, the only option offered by the Conference is the Youth Wrap Party.

FBINAA Life Member Lounge

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27 – Monday, June 29

Back by popular demand! All registered FBINAA Life Members are invited to stop by the FBINAA Life Member Lounge. This is your space to sit back and unwind, catch up on emails, or chat with a fellow Life Member.

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Information and Activity Desk

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27 – Tuesday, June 30

The Information & Activity Desk is available to answer questions regarding the conference schedule, locations, activities, tickets, and tours. Staff and volunteers are available daily during posted hours. They can also offer suggestions for local dining and attractions.

During the conference, the Conference Helpline will be routed to the Information & Activity Desk to answer phone questions. The Conference Helpline is available at 800-941-8840.

Visit the Agenda page for the full schedule.

Proof of Training

Available online in the Attendee Service Center (ASC) after the conference ends

Various documents are available for Conference Badge attendees to submit to their agencies for training credit after the conference ends. Family Badges and Sponsor/Exhibitor Badges are not eligible for proof of training.

A Certificate of Participation will be provided to attendees who check in to the conference and pick up their badges. An additional certificate for each training session that attendees scan into will also be offered; be sure to have your badge scanned upon entering keynotes and breakout training sessions. Individual training certificates can be paired with the overall conference agenda, speaker bios, and training session descriptions to submit for credit.

Proof of training materials will be announced via email after the conference ends, and they will be available for retrieval from the Attendee Service Center.

Law Enforcement Exhibition

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27 – Monday, June 29

All attendees are invited to explore products and services critical to law enforcement agencies in the USA and internationally.

An adult attendee must escort a youth under 18. Lunch with exhibitors and sponsors is limited to Conference Badge and Basic Training Badge attendees only. Lunch will be available for purchase in the exhibit hall for all badge types that do not include lunch. 

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Chapter Presidents Briefing

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27

Invite-Only

This invite-only session is for Chapter Presidents and will be led by the FBINAA Board of Directors and Executive Director. The meeting will include key association updates, discussions on critical organizational matters, and an opportunity to engage directly with national leadership. Chapter Presidents—or a designated representative—are strongly encouraged to attend, as each chapter is expected to be represented.

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Chapter Membership Coordinators Meeting

Niagara Falls Convention Centre
Saturday, June 27

Invite-Only

This invite-only session brings together chapter leaders for an essential update on FBINAA membership. Attendees will learn about the latest tools and resources available to support recruitment and retention, share best practices with other chapter leaders, and hear key updates designed to strengthen member engagement at the chapter level.

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Nominations & Election for Section IV Representative

Candidates: To facilitate the mechanics of electronic voting, candidates for office must meet the conditions set in the Association Bylaws declaring their interest in advance, and no nominations will be taken from the floor. Only duly vetted candidates will appear on the ballot. Candidates will be announced immediately after lunch on Monday, July 29, during which each candidate will have the opportunity to give a five-minute speech to the Delegation.

Election: Voting for Section IV Representative will take place on Tuesday, July 30, from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m. (ET) via electronic voting. Only active members of Section IV are eligible to vote in this election. Voting members will be notified of the voting process via email communication and updates posted on the Association website. Voting members attending the conference can stop by the Membership Booth for in-person assistance. If a runoff election is required, an announcement will be made, and the election will take place on the same day.

Current and potential candidates with questions about the election process or procedures can contact Jennifer Watson, Director of Member Services, at [email protected].