The California APCO State Conference (CalAPCO) is a 3-day Annual Statewide Training Conference providing more than 80 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
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.
Pre-Conference P.O.S.T. Courses
Keynote Speakers
Professional Development Sessions
Attend over 80 Professional Development Sessions over three days. Session Tracks Include:
CYBERSECURITY | OPERATIONS | MANAGEMENT | P.O.S.T. | TECHNOLOGY | WELLNESS
Session topics include:
Visit the Exhibit Hall
Visit with over 100 exhibitors – View and hear about the latest in goods and services for Public Safety – Exhibits Hall Open Oct 1-2, 2025
2025 Conference Exhibitors & Sponsors
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
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Register to Attend
Conference Attendee Registrations Open Early 2025! Register Here:
Conference Host Hotel Room Reservations Open Early 2025. Reserve Here: Hotel Link Opening Soon!
Want to Exhibit or Sponsor? Visit the Conference Vendor Portal Here: 2025 Conference Portal Opening Soon!
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.