August 2–5, 2026
San Antonio, TX
205
APCO 2026 is a Communications show in San Antonio, TX with approximately 205 exhibitors expected.
More detailed information about this show will be added soon.
Key features of APCO 2026 include:
Registration is open and can be completed through the official APCO 2026 registration portal. Pricing is tiered by date, with the lowest rates during Early Registration (April 1 - May 31), higher Regular rates (June 1 - July 31), and the highest On-Site rates (August 1-5).
Pass types include:
Some events require separate paid add-ons: Distinguished Achievers Breakfast, Food for Thought Luncheon and Connect & Celebrate Dinner. Joining APCO before registering can save $225 on full registration. Cancellations received on or before July 3, 2026 receive a full refund; those between July 4-17 are subject to a $75 administrative fee; no refunds are given after 5:00 pm EDT July 17, 2026. Badge pickup and on-site registration are in the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center Lobby, opening Saturday, August 1.
APCO International was formed in 1935, when police communication officers met in St. Louis, Missouri, to found the association. Its Annual Conference & Expo has been held every year since, growing into the premier gathering for the public safety communications profession. Over the decades the organization evolved from a "Police" to a "Public-Safety" focus, developing a national office and chapters across the United States and internationally. The annual conference now brings together telecommunicators, vendors, instructors and industry leaders from local, state and federal agencies, rotating among major U.S. convention cities; the 2026 edition is hosted in San Antonio, Texas.
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
900 E Market Street
The Henry B. González Convention Center sits in the heart of historic downtown San Antonio along the banks of the world-famous River Walk. Following a $325 million expansion completed in 2016, the facility has a footprint of roughly 1.6 million square feet, including approximately 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space with 35-foot ceilings, more than 70 meeting rooms, and two ballrooms. It is home to the "Stars at Night" Ballroom, the largest in Texas at about 54,000 square feet, as well as the adjacent 2,319-seat Lila Cockrell Theatre. All APCO 2026 conference activities are held at this venue, with the Exhibit Hall open August 3-4.
San Antonio offers a variety of parking options in downtown garages near the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, available for a daily fee, with rates varying by garage. Some downtown locations include EV charging and ADA-accessible spaces. Detailed parking and directions are available through the convention center's Location, Directions & Parking page.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), located approximately 8-9 miles (about 10-15 minutes by car) from the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Taxis and rideshare services (Uber and Lyft) are available at the outer commercial curbside of the terminal, and rental cars are available on-site. VIA Metropolitan Transit also operates public bus service downtown. All conference hotels are within walking distance of the venue; ADA shuttle buses are available as needed between hotels and the convention center (call at least 60 minutes ahead), and complimentary shuttles run to and from the Block Party on Tuesday, August 4.
APCO International has negotiated special rates for attendees through its official housing provider, Orchid.Events, and reservations must be made through that provider to receive the discount. For APCO 2026, all conference hotels are within walking distance of the convention center. Official conference hotels include:
There are roughly 3,000 hotel rooms within a block of the convention center. Attendees should be wary of unauthorized housing solicitations, as Orchid.Events is APCO's only official provider.
Assn Public-Safety Communications Officials
APCO 2026 is held August 2-5, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. All conference activities take place at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, with the Exhibit Hall open August 3-4.
The conference is designed for the public safety communications community, including frontline telecommunicators, emergency communications center managers, and public safety communications equipment and service vendors. Attendees come from emergency communications centers, law enforcement, fire service, EMS, government agencies, and commercial vendors.
Registration is open through the official APCO 2026 portal, with tiered pricing by date. A Member Full registration ranges from $525 (early) to $675 (on-site), and a Non-Member Full registration ranges from $750 to $900; day passes and exhibit-hall-only passes are also available. Joining APCO before registering can save $225 on a full registration.
Attendees can earn up to 20 CEUs across 11 professional development tracks with more than 132 individual sessions. Topics cover frontline telecommunicators, leadership development, comm center management, technology and cutting-edge industry issues.
APCO offers discounted rates at several downtown San Antonio hotels through its official housing provider, Orchid.Events, and all conference hotels are within walking distance of the convention center. The nearest airport is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), about 8-9 miles away, with taxis, rideshare, rental cars and public transit available.
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