# APCO International Conference & Expo - Assn of Public-Safety Communications Officials

- Dates: 2 August 2026 to 5 August 2026
- Location: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, United States
- Organiser: APCO 2026
- Industry: GovTech & Public Sector
- Expected attendance: 5,041

## About

The APCO International Annual Conference & Expo is a premier event for public safety communications officials and emergency responders. It focuses on the latest developments in the rapidly evolving communications landscape, offering educational sessions, committee meetings, and exhibits.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://apco2026.org/)
- [Registration](https://apco2026.org/registration/)
- [Agenda](https://apco2026.org/education/sessions-by-day/)

## Topics

- frontline telecommunicators
- leadership development
- comm center management
- cutting edge issues
- technology

## Speakers

- Dr. John Delony
- Nicole McGinnis
- Brian LaMonica
- Mel Maier
- David Furth, Deputy Chief, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
- Matthew Plaster, Senior Advisor for Strategy, Office of the Assistant Secretary
- Juan Bendana, Best-Selling Author, Confident by Choice
- Sarah Wells, Olympian, Expert on Individual and Organizational Excellence

## Where to stay

- **AC Hotel**: 130 m from the venue
- **Element**: 160 m from the venue
- **Drury Plaza Hotel Riverwalk**: 170 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://druryplazahotelsanantonioriverwalk.com)
- **Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Riverwalk**: 200 m from the venue, 118 Soledad Street, San Antonio, 78205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/satwkhx-hampton-suites-san-antonio-riverwalk/)
  - Phone: +1 210-226-7777
- **Home2 Suites**: 210 m from the venue, 118 Soledad Street, San Antonio, 78205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/satrlht-home2-suites-san-antonio-riverwalk/)
  - Phone: +1 210-224-7777
- **Homewood Suites by Hilton San Antonio - Riverwalk / Downtown**: 210 m from the venue, 432 West Market Street, San Antonio, 78205
- **Drury Inn & Suites Riverwalk**: 220 m from the venue, 201 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, 78205
- **Courtyard San Antonio Riverwalk**: 240 m from the venue, 207 North Saint Marys Street, San Antonio, 78205
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/satcr)
  - Phone: +1 210-223-8888

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