2026 ARKANSAS APCO/ NENA CONFERENCE
CONFERENCE INFO:
"You Never Had a Dispatcher Like Me"
SAVE THE DATE!
September 13–16, 2026
The Arkansas Public Safety Communications Conference is proud to celebrate 23 years of excellence through the collaboration of the Arkansas Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communication Officials (APCO) and the Arkansas Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA). This annual event brings together public safety communications professionals from across the state and beyond for an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together.
Attendees can look forward to state-of-the-art training sessions and workshops, increased cooperation between agency PSAPs and members, important legislative updates impacting our industry, national and regional updates from our professional associations, and the latest advancements in public safety communications technology. The conference is designed to inspire collaboration, strengthen professional relationships, and provide valuable resources to support excellence in emergency communications.
We are excited to return to the amazing Oaklawn Hotel, Resort & Casino in beautiful Hot Springs, Arkansas, offering the perfect setting for education, networking, and celebration. Mark your calendars now and make plans to join us for an unforgettable conference experience.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
HOTEL DISCOUNT ENDS 08/14/26.
REGISTER TODAY!
Conference Program
✨ The 2026 Arkansas APCO/NENA Conference schedule is now available!
Join us for a magical learning experience featuring APCO International Immediate Past President Jack Varnado, keynote speaker Clint Scrivner, and the return of fan-favorite Jason Long from Level Up 911 Training.
With sessions for Supervisors, Frontline Communications Specialists, CTOs, wellness advocates, and more, there's something for everyone. Explore the schedule and discover why "You Ain't Never Had a Dispatcher Like Me!"
Schedule is subject to change.
Oaklawn- Hot Springs
Our Conference venue and lodging will all be held at the Oaklawn Casino Resort in Hot Springs!
About Oaklawn:
For more than 100 years, Oaklawn Racing has been a staple for many visitors to our state. Its historic complex is a fabled mile of Arkansas dirt on which some of the biggest names in championship Thoroughbred racing have made their names — like Triple Crown winner, American Pharoah. And that legacy will continue.
Today, Oaklawn Racing has upgraded to Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort – a newly expanded destination now featuring a boutique hotel and plenty of meeting space in addition to racing, gaming, dining, sports betting, entertainment, and much more.
The facility is an ideal venue for our conference, offering the opportunity to host multiple educational sessions equipped with cutting-edge technology. It also features a beautiful setting with exceptional food to honor those in our industry, along with top-tier entertainment that allows attendees to connect and learn from one another.
Vendor EXPO
The Arkansas APCO/ NENA Conference has been around for 23 years. We pride ourselves with the opportunity to provide a place for Public Safety Communication Officials to come together to network with industry partners, learn about new products/ services related to our industry, provide quality training for Telecommunicators and Leadership, and build working relationships among those in our industry. Our Conference provides a place for your company hear some of our industries challenges from frontline Telecommunicators and offer solutions to them as well upper management.
With over 300+ Arkansas APCO Members in the State of Arkansas, this is not an opportunity you want to miss out on! Special room rates have been reserved for our vendors at $149./night.
Market Vendors
We’re excited to invite you to showcase your products and services at the Market Vendor Expo during our How Sweet it is to be 911 Conference!
Join Us at the Market Vendor Expo!
We’re bringing together an irresistible mix of shopping and networking at our How Sweet it is to be 911 Conference—and we’d love for you to be part of it!
Our attendees can’t wait to browse and buy unique finds like:
👕 911-themed apparel
💍 Jewelry & accessories
🕯️ Candles & home goods
🥘 Tupperware & more sweet treasures
Spaces are limited, and booths will go fast—so don’t miss out on this sweet opportunity to share your products and grow your business!
Please schedule above for market vendor times. Set up times will be announced closer to time of event.
2026 Arkansas APCO/ NENA Conference
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR ATTENDEES AND INDUSTRY PARTNERS!!!
LAST DAY FOR HOTEL DISCOUNT 08/14/26!
Oaklawn - Hot Springs, Arkansas
September 13-16, 2026