The California APCO State Training Conference (CalAPCO) is a 3-day Annual Statewide Public Safety Training Conference providing more than 60 professional development training sessions, over 100 exhibitors during 2-days of vendor exhibits, keynote presentations, special events and networking opportunities. The Annual Conference is held in Northern California on odd years and in Southern California on even years.
The CalAPCO State Training Conference brings together public safety communication officials and emergency responders from local, state and federal government agencies to discuss the latest developments in the rapidly evolving communications landscape.
The California APCO State Training Conference is the largest APCO International event held annually on the West Coast
Photos from CalAPCO 2024 Conference
CalAPCO 2024 State Conference: 3 Days, 651 Registered Attendees, 86 Exhibitor Booths, 45 Training Sessions, 2 P.O.S.T. Classes, 2 Networking Events, Keynote Speaker Presentation
CalAPCO 2025 State Training Conference & Exposition
The CalAPCO 2025 State Training Conference will be held on September 30 – October 2, 2025 at the Sacramento SAFE Credit Union Convention Center, Sacramento, CA.
. . . . . SAFE Convention Center, Sacramento, CA . . . . . . . . . . . . . Front Street, Old Town Sacramento, CA
Sacramento Riverfront, Sacramento, CA ……………………………………. California State Capitol Building
Download the 2025 CalAPCO State Training Conference Flyer: 2025 CalAPCO Flyer
Allotment Funding Approved! CalOES 9-1-1 Branch has authorized the use of Annual Training Allotment Funds to attend the 2025 CalAPCO State Training Conference & Exposition.
Download the Allotment Notice here: CalOES CA 9-1-1 Branch Training Notice 2025-244
Registration Now OPEN! Register To Attend CalAPCO 2025: CalAPCO.org
Latest Conference News & Updates . . .
December 15, 2024
California APCO State Training Conference
2025 Annual California APCO State Conference – Call For Papers
The Call for Papers is now open to submit your proposed training session for the 2025 Annual California State Conference on September 30 – October 2, 2025. Download the Call for Papers submission form here: 2025 CA APCO Call For Papers
October 2024 –
2025 “Night on the Rails” Event
The CalAPCO 2025 State Training Conference “Night on the Rails” event will be held at the California State Railroad Museum located on the “Old Sacramento Waterfront” with food and live music in the “Roundhouse” and access to the entire museum.
Conference P.O.S.T. Courses
Savage Training Group
“Critical Incident Response Legal Update for Dispatchers”
Southern California APCO Conference at the Sacramento Convention Center
1401 K. St, Sacramento, CA 95814
8am – 5pm
CA POST Certified: 1345-31048
This course is eligible for ATA reimbursement through CALOES.
Note: Class Registration is separate from conference registration
Keynote Speakers
Opening Session Keynote
Sergeant Kyle Baker
Sgt. Kyle Baker, a 15 year veteran in law enforcement, is a state wide leader in the anti-human trafficking movement. He has been featured as a speaker in numerous conferences, podcasts, keynotes, and publications for both human trafficking and leadership topics.
“Leading Forward, By Looking Within,” is an engaging and interactive keynote that is designed for all attendees regardless of position, rank, or job title. The session will use real world situations and failures in arenas such as SWAT operations and human trafficking investigations, to take each individual in attendance on a relatable journey of leadership actions, self-reflection, and tangible takeaways moving forward.
Closing Session Keynote
Eric Caddy
Eric brings more than 25 years in public safety with a passion for serving public safety practitioners in technology transitions. Eric has presented multiple sessions at National NENA and APCO along with CALNENA and other State conferences & events.
Specializing in project leadership with cross-functional stakeholder groups Eric has demonstrated the ability to achieve project success through collaborative stakeholder engagement.
Closing Session Special Guest Speaker
Sheriff Chad Bianco
Chad Bianco was elected Sheriff, Coroner, and Public Administrator of Riverside County in the November 6, 2018, general election. In June 2022, he was re-elected to his second term. He is a thirty-two year veteran of the Sheriffs Office. As Sheriff, he serves as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer of Riverside County.
Sheriff Bianco oversees the County’s five jail facilities, six court buildings, a civil bureau, the Coroner’s Bureau, Public Administrator’s Office, twelve patrol stations, seventeen contract cities, 4,200 dedicated employees and an operating budget of just over one billion dollars.
Professional Development Sessions
Attend over 60+ Professional Development Sessions over three days. Session Tracks Include:
CYBER SECURITY | 9-1-1 / OPERATIONS | MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION | EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS | RADIO & WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY | WELLNESS | P.O.S.T. COURSES
Session topics include (partial listing):
“Survival Mode Wasn’t Meant to be a Lifestyle”
“Hidden in Plain Sight: Human Trafficking Unmasked”
“Beyond the Call: Enhancing First Responder Mental Health & Community Trust”
“Public Safety FCC Licensing & Frequency Coordination”
“Call Center Work-Force Management in the Public Safety Answering Pint (PSAP)”
“Beyond CISM: Proactive Strategies for Building Resilience After Critical Incidents”
“Radio Coverage Concepts: How to Interpret Coverage Maps & Diagnose Coverage Issues”
“Inspiring & Growing CTOs”
“From Marginal to Magnificent: Cultivating Growth in 9-1-1 Dispatchers”
“Bridging the Gap: Integrating 9-1-1 & Emergency Management for Effective Disaster Response”
“Building Resilient PSAPs with Land Development Principles & Sustainable Survivability”
“One Team, One Mission: Uniting Sworn and Civilian Leaders”
“From Hire to Retire: Winning the Battle on Dispatcher Turnover”
“Rocket Science 101”
“Verbal Judo: De-Escalation Designed for Dispatchers”
“Performance Management in the PSAP”
“How Does Emerging Technologies Like AI Relate to Maintaining Cyber Security Within Public Safety Communications”
“Using Drones to Solve Common Radio Site Problems”
“Radio Site Considerations in the Era of Wildfires”
“Beyond the Call: The Future of Incident-Related Imagery in 9-1-1 and Public Safety”
“It’s Fine, We’re Fine…Everything’s Fine: PSAP Management Unplugged”
“From Overlooked to Essential: Energizing Peer Support Teams”
… And More
Visit the Exhibit Hall
Visit over 100 exhibit booths – View and hear about the latest in goods and services for Public Safety – Exhibits Hall Open Oct 1-2, 2025
2025 Conference Exhibitors & Sponsors
Diamond Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Download the exhibitor Corporate Partner Package here to be an Exhibitor: 2025 Corporate Partner Package
2025 CalAPCO State Training Conference Exhibits Floor Plan: 2025 Exhibits Floor Plan
2025 CalAPCO Exhibitors Include:
- 911 for Kids
- ADCOMM Engineering
- Alive Telecom
- Allerium – A ComTech Segment (Gold Sponsor)
- American Power Systems
- APCO International
- Astronics Test Systems
- Aviat Networks
- Bird Technologies
- BK Radio
- Bodybilt
- C Squared Systems
- Capture Technologies
- Carbyne
- CentralSquare Technologies
- Clearchoice Headsets (Silver Sponsor)
- Code Four
- Comprod
- Concept Seating
- CritiCall Pre-Employment Testing Software
- Dailey and Wells Communications (Silver Sponsor)
- Davicom, a div of Comlab Telecommunications
- EMR Corporation
- ESChat (Platinum Sponsor)
- Evans Consoles
- Exacom
- FEI-ZYFER
- First Responder Network Authority
- GeoComm
- Goserco
- GovWorx (Gold Sponsor)
- G-Way Solutions
- Hexagon Safety & Infrastructure
- Icom America
- Infiniti Wireless
- InterTalk / Commline inc.
- IP Access International (Gold Sponsor)
- IRON HORSE Seating
- JPL Telecom
- JPS Interoperability Solutions (SilverSponsor)
- JVCKENWOOD/EFJohnson (Diamond Sponsor)
- L3Harris (Diamond Sponsor)
- Mcmtech
- Mindshare
- Mission Critical Partners
- Motorola Solutions
- National Public Safety Group
- NGA – Next Generation Advanced (Gold Sponsor)
- NICE Public Safety & Justice
- Omnitronics
- Oracle Public Safety
- Prepared
- Prodigy Dispatch Consoles
- ProPhoenix Corporation
- Public Safety Innovation
- Pulse Electronics
- Pulsiam
- Pyramid Communications
- RadioMobile
- RapidSOS
- RCA
- Ready Headset Go
- RF Works
- RFI Americas
- RFSignalman
- Richcom Power
- Russ Bassett
- SAF North America
- Sinclair Technologies
- Stancil Corporation
- Sun Ridge Systems (Silver Sponsor)
- Tait Communications
- Talley
- Telewave
- Telex Radio Dispatch
- The Spectrum Firm
- Threesixty Wireless
- Times Microwave Systems
- Tyler Technologies
- Versaterm
- VIAVI Solutions
- Voice Products
- Watson Consoles
- Wildfire Technology Integration
- Winsted
- Xybix (Silver Sponsor)
- Zetron
Please support these companies that support Public Safety
Register to Attend
Conference Attendee Registrations Now Open! Register Here: www.CalAPCO.org
Conference Host Hotel Room Reservations Now Open! Reserve Here: www.CalAPCO.org
Hyatt Regency Sacramento & Sheraton Grand Sacramento (both adjacent to the Convention Center) & Residence Inn at Capitol Park
Want to Exhibit or Sponsor? Visit the Conference Exhibitor Portal Here: 2025 Conference Exhibitor Portal Now Open!
For More Information, Visit the California APCO Website: CalAPCO.org
Questions? Contact Us At:
Be a Presenter! Have a Training Session you would like to present at the Annual Conference? Contact our Program Chair for information and submission guidelines: 2025 Program Chair
Missed the 2024 Conference? Download the 2024 Conference Information:
CalAPCO 2024 State Conference – You’re Invited Booklet
CalAPCO 2024 State Conference – Flyer (Includes List of Training Sessions & Keynote Speakers)
CalAPCO 2024 Hyatt Classroom Location Map
CalAPCO 2024 Exhibits Hall Floor Plan
CalAPCO 2024 Exhibitor Booth Location Guide
California APCO is a joint partnership between the Northern California and Southern California Chapters of the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International. California APCO represents over 1,500 California APCO members which are part of APCO International’s over 40,000 members nationwide.