2026 UTAH APCO/NENA FALL CONFERENCE - CALL FOR PAPERS

  • 2026 UTAH APCO & NENA FALL CONFERENCE CALL FOR PAPERS

    Submission Deadline: June 1, 2026
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  • OCTOBER 5-7, 2026 | OGDEN, UT


    The Utah Chapters of APCO and NENA invite public safety professionals, industry experts, and leaders to submit presentation proposals for the upcoming Utah APCO/NENA Fall Conference. 

    We are seeking engaging, practical, and forward-thinking sessions that support the evolving needs of 9-1-1 professionals across all disciplines.

     

  • Conference Focus Areas

     

    Technical / NG911 & GIS

    • NG911 implementation, integration, and lessons learned
    • GIS data development, maintenance, and real-world application
    • Cybersecurity in public safety communications
    • Emerging technologies (AI, data analytics, interoperability)
    • System upgrades, migrations, and infrastructure planning
    • Case studies from PSAPs navigating modernization
       

    Leadership & Professional Development
     

    • Leading in a high-stress, high-reliability environment
    • Building culture, retention, and employee engagement
    • Coaching, mentoring, and developing future leaders
    • Change management and organizational growth
    • Navigating difficult conversations and accountability
    • Wellness, resilience, and sustainable leadership practices
       

    Where It Happens: Practical Skills for 9-1-1 Professionals
     

    • Call-taking and dispatch best practices
    • Real-world decision-making and prioritization under pressure
    • Managing high-risk, low-frequency incidents
    • Effective communication with callers, field units, and partner agencies
    • EMD/EFD/EPD application and updates
    • Time management, multitasking, and workflow efficiency
    • Handling difficult interactions—callers, coworkers, and critical incidents
    • Real call breakdowns: lessons learned and what we’d do differently
    • Techniques that improve consistency, accuracy, and confidence on the floor
       

    Training & Development Focus:

    • Effective training techniques for new hires and lateral transfers
    • Coaching strategies that build confidence and accountability
    • Structuring on-the-job training for success
      Evaluating performance and providing meaningful feedback
    • Bridging the gap between policy and real-world application
    • Supporting struggling trainees and setting clear expectations

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