A full day of real conversations, mission-ready tech, and the people shaping the future of defense innovation.

Registration opens in January.

This is your chance to be part of a transformative event that encourages participants to explore big ideas and tackle critical business challenges. Registration opens soon!

ASCEND connects the civil, commercial, and national security space sectors, along with adjacent industries, to embrace the opportunities and address the challenges that come with increased activity in space. Building our sustainable off-world future requires long-term thinking. Strategic planning, innovation, scientific exploration, and effective regulations and standards will help us preserve space for future generations. ASCEND will enable the technical exchanges, debates, and collaboration that will help forge a sustainable off-world future for all.

The 2026 IACP Technology (Tech) Conference will be held May 19-21 in Fort Worth, Texas. The IACP Technology Conference provides training, professional development, and a national forum for police executives, operational managers, and technology and research staff to share leading practices and lessons learned on a broad array of new and emerging technologies.

Explore the latest innovations available to law enforcement in a combination of hands-on exhibits, live demonstrations, and non-stop educational displays designed to give you the best opportunity to see and test the latest emerging technology trends available.