Conference Agenda
For more than 75 years, the North Carolina Police Executives Association (NCPEA) has hosted an annual training conference. In 2026, we will deliver an enhanced focus on learning and networking in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina! We hope to see you there! Conference Agenda, CLICK HERE for Agenda!
Join us in Wilmington, NC and you will have the opportunity to:
- Network and build relationships with your peers and leaders from across North Carolina
- Learn about best practices and innovative technologies that will help you serve your communities
- Develop professional skills and participate in sessions focused on current and emerging law enforcement issues
Legal/Legislative Updates | Critical Incident Response | Career Development | and MORE!
Our 2026 NCPEA Conference schedule is found below:
Sunday, July 12, 2026 |
| 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Attendee Registration- Embassy Suites Hotel Lobby |
| 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Vendor Check-In and Set-up-Wilmington Convention Center Exhibitor Hall |
| 6:00p.m. – 8:00 p.m. President’s Reception-Wilmington Convention Center Exhibitor Hall |
Monday, July 13, 2026 |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremony-Wilmington Convention Center Exhibitor Hall |
| 9:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Morning Classroom Session-Wilmington Convention Center Exhibitor Hall |
| 10:45 a.m. – Noon Delegates and Vendor time-Wilmington Convention Center Exhibitor Hall |
| Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch with Vendors-Wilmington Convention Center Exhibitor Hall |
| 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Afternoon Classroom Session-Wilmington Convention Center Grand Ballroom |
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 |
| 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Classroom Sessions (lunch provided)-Wilmington Convention Center Grand Ballroom |
| 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour & Awards Banquet-Wilmington Convention Center Grand Ballroom |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2026 |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Closeout Session-Wilmington Convention Center Grand Ballroom |
