Events
OPENGlobal Societies of Evidence-Based Policing Conference: The Summer of EBP (In progress)
In-person
21st Jul 2025 to 22nd Jul 2025
This July, the UK Society of Evidence Based Policing is proud to host the Global Societies of EBP Conference 2025 — a two-day gathering of the world’s leading researchers shaping the future of policing through evidence.
Body-worn video briefings: Beyond borders and shaping the future – From fragmentation to innovation (In progress)
Online
22nd Jul 2025 to 22nd Jul 2025
As officers travel to support each other in times of increased demand, the inability to seamlessly share BWV footage between forces creates real operational and legal challenges – ultimately affecting our service to our communities. This final session explores barriers overcome but continued challenges, and also the future of BWV, and how we can harness more benefits in efficiency and productivity.
4th World LGBTQI+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals: Bridging the gap
In-person
5th Aug 2025 to 9th Aug 2025
“Bridging the Gap” is the theme of the 2025 conference with the goal of creating positive, meaningful, and sustainable relationships between the LGBTQI+ community and criminal justice organizations.
The Future of Stop and Search: Reforming police tactics, rebuilding community relations, and the Met’s new Stop and Search Charter
Online
7th Aug 2025 to 7th Aug 2025
This symposium will give policy makers, local authorities, police forces, charities and other interest groups the opportunity to learn about the challenges associated with stop and search, analyse the UK government’s plans for tackling crime and the Met’s new plans for reforming stop and search, examine police best practice, and exchange views on how to build trust with communities, tackle discrimination, and improve police effectiveness.
120th CACP Annual Summit and Policing Trade Show: Geopolitics and social unrest
In-person
10th Aug 2025 to 12th Aug 2025
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) is looking forward to hosting its 120th Annual Summit from August 10 – 12, 2025 in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia.
CAPG Annual Conference 2025: Canadian Police Governance – Navigating challenging times
In-person
14th Aug 2025 to 16th Aug 2025
Over the course of 3 days, both virtual and in-person delegates will engage in a thoughtfully curated program of plenary sessions, panel discussions, workshops, and roundtables with a keen focus on new ideas and problem-solving around key issues facing policing today. The first day of our conference will be devoted to issues and innovations relevant to First Nations police governance bodies, followed by 3 days of general governance programming.
AIPIO Intelligence 2025: A Thriving Intelligence Profession
In-person
20th Aug 2025 to 22nd Aug 2025
Intelligence 2025 – the AIPIO annual conference – will examine what is needed to support a thriving intelligence profession in Australia during these challenging times. A thriving intelligence profession hinges on effective leadership, transformation, and empowerment to navigate the complexities of an ever-changing global landscape.
Vulnerability and Policing: Reducing harm, strengthening justice
In-person
9th Sep 2025 to 10th Sep 2025
This year’s conference provides a number of keynotes, presentations and panel discussions on topics including preventing harm among vulnerable people, the future of neighbourhood policing, women’s safety in public spaces, improving the police and policy response to modern slavery, and the use of diversion for adults with vulnerabilities, among many others.
Disability in Policing Conference 2025: How to maximise the diverse abilities of your Police workforce retaining their skills and experience;
In-person & Online
29th Sep 2025 to 30th Sep 2025
Registration is now open for the Disability in Policing Conference 2025, taking place on Monday, September 29, 2025 - Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at Radisson Blu, East Midlands Airport.
Delivering police reform – Mission, people, technology
In-person
2nd Oct 2025 to 2nd Oct 2025
Cityforum is delighted to be joining forces with The Police Foundation to convene this important discussion and to explore some of the most significant developments in policing policy in recent times.
Professional Standards and Ethics Conference 2025: Culture, candour & accountability
In-person
6th Oct 2025 to 7th Oct 2025
This year’s annual conference will focus on culture, candour and accountability as three central pillars to further sharpen the complaints and discipline system, proactively identify and handle corruption, fortify the vetting regime and allow a virtuous ethical culture to root and grow within policing.
Building Bridges @Blue Evidence-Based Policing Conference 2025
In-person
9th Oct 2025 to 10th Oct 2025
Join us at the beautiful Blue Mountain Resort and Conference Centre to learn about developments in evidence-based policing and the positive impact research-driven decision-making is having on policing in Canada.
York Regional Police Hate Crime Conference 2025: Breaking the barriers of hate
In-person
20th Oct 2025 to 20th Oct 2025
The York Regional Police Hate Crime Unit is proud to host its seventh annual national hate crime conference, October 20 to 23, 2025, at Blue Mountain Resort. This is an invaluable opportunity to learn and network among colleagues in hate crime investigations.
Digital Justice & Policing 2025: Accelerating the modernisation of justice services in Scotland
In-person
23rd Oct 2025 to 23rd Oct 2025
Be part of the discussion as we bring together vital justice agencies in Scotland and internationally to explore how innovative, data-driven solutions, smart devices, cloud platforms, and, increasingly, AI are shaping the justice system in Scotland and abroad.
International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Annual Conference 2025
In-person
3rd Nov 2025 to 3rd Nov 2025
Network, learn, and share the latest best practices with fellow women at this annual law enforcement conference.
22nd National Conference for Senior Investigating Officers: Protecting our communities, homicide and beyond
In-person
3rd Nov 2025 to 4th Nov 2025
The NPCC Homicide Working Group would like to invite you to the 22nd National Conference for Senior Investigating Officers, a premier event that brings together leading professionals in the field of criminal investigation. This year's theme: Protecting our communities, homicide and beyond, reflects on the role of Senior Investigating Officers working across complex investigations to safeguard our communities and protect society.