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2026 ETI & Expo - Attendee Registration

Executive Training Institute (ETI) & Law Enforcement Expo

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM (CDT) to Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM (CDT)

St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center

10 4th Avenue South
St. Cloud, MN 56301-3614
United States

2026 Executive Training Institute (ETI) & Law Enforcement Expo

Monday, April 13 – Thursday, April 16, 2026
River's Edge Convention Center - St. Cloud, Minnesota

Join more than 400 law enforcement leaders from across Minnesota for four days of leadership development, collaboration, and innovation at the state’s premier policing conference. The Executive Training Institute & Law Enforcement Expo provides a unique platform for chiefs, command staff, and public safety leaders to learn from top experts, share strategies, and explore solutions to the most pressing issues facing law enforcement today.

Held annually, ETI offers cutting-edge training sessions, impactful keynote speakers, and valuable networking opportunities with peers and industry professionals. The event also includes an expo hall where attendees can see the latest in public safety technology and other products and services to enhance public safety operations.

Whether you’re looking to advance your leadership skills, improve department operations, or stay ahead of emerging trends, the 2026 ETI is your must-attend event to help shape the future of policing in Minnesota.

Take this opportunity to invest in your leadership, connect with peers, and help move Minnesota law enforcement forward.

To register yourself or someone else for ETI, you will need to create an account. Membership is not required to register or attend ETI.

If you don’t have an account, please set one up here:
➡️ Create Account – Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association

If you’re interested in becoming a member, you can find more details here:
➡️ Membership Information

Credits Price
Member Full Conference (early bird)
Registration Ends 3/1/26 at 11:59 PM CDT
$585.00
Non-Member Full Conference (early bird)
Registration Ends 3/1/26 at 11:59 PM CDT
$895.00
Group Rate (early bird)
Non-MCPA members qualify for a discounted rate when three or more people from their agency attend ETI. Registration Ends 3/1/26 at 11:59 PM CDT
$695.00
Credits Price
Monday & Tuesday
Attendance at all Monday and Tuesday education sessions. Includes dinner Monday night, light continental breakfast and buffet lunch on Tuesday.
$380.00
Tuesday & Wednesday
Attendance at all Tuesday and Wednesday education sessions. Includes light breakfast and buffet lunch both days.
$425.00
Wednesday & Thursday
Attendance at all Wednesday & Thursday sessions. Includes light continental breakfast both days and buffet lunch on Wednesday. Note: does not include Statewide Awards banquet Wednesday night. Please add a ticket for the banquet later in this form if this attendee will attend the banquet.
$320.00
Credits Price
EXPO only
Visit the Expo to meet with sponsors and vendors and see their products. Open Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch and Tuesday afternoon. Does not include education sessions.
FREE
Monday only
Education sessions Monday afternoon and evening. Includes dinner Monday night.
$180.00
Tuesday only
Education sessions Tuesday all day. Includes light continental breakfast and buffet lunch.
$230.00
Wednesday only
Education sessions Wednesday all day. Includes light continental breakfast and buffet lunch. Does not include Statewide Awards banquet in the evening. Please add a ticket for the banquet later in this form if this attendee will be attending the banquet.
$230.00
Thursday only
Education sessions Thursday all day. Includes light continental breakfast.
$125.00

Product Add-ons

Price
Extra Banquet Ticket - Not needed if you are registering for full ETI Conference View Product $65.00

Hotel Information

Book your hotel now for ETI 2026 in St. Cloud. Below is the list of official ETI hotels with rates and links to the booking pages. We encourage all ETI attendees & exhibitors to stay at one of our officially partnered hotels. 

Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association 2026 ETI & Law Enforcement Expo

Monday, April 13 - Thursday, April 16, 2026

Location: St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center


Law Enforcement Expo Open Hours

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

  • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM*

  • 4:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

  • 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM*

*Exact Expo hours are subject to change.


Conference Agenda Outline

Monday, April 13

  • 3:00 PM: Registration Opens

  • General Session

  • 6:00 PM: Dinner

  • General Session

  • Evening: Hospitality Suite or Special Event


Tuesday, April 14

  • All Day: Combination of General Sessions and Breakouts

  • Law Enforcement Expo & Retiree Luncheon

  • Evening: Hospitality Suite or Special Event


Wednesday, April 15

  • All Day: Combination of General Sessions and Breakouts

  • Expo

  • 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Social Hour & MCPA Statewide Awards Banquet

  • Evening: Hospitality Suite


Thursday, April 16

  • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM: General Session(s)

Support Law Enforcement and Showcase Your Brand at ETI.

ETI provides an opportunity to put your business in front of hundreds of police chiefs and command staff representing police agencies throughout Minnesota. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are available at both the 2026 conference and MCPA events throughout the year. 

View the prospectus and become a sponsor by visiting the 2026 Exhibitor and Sponsor Registration page.

For more information, please contact:

Charles Kasbohm
Synergetic Endeavors 
651-340-4848
MCPA@synergeticendeavors.com

Download the ETI mobile app for Apple iOS - click here to download
Download the ETI mobile app for Android - click here to download

Cancellation policy

When registrations are canceled for MCPA training events, the following refund policies will apply:

  • Cancellations requested more than one month prior to the start of the event will receive a full refund, less a cancellation fee of $75 or 25%, whichever is smaller.
  • Cancellations requested two weeks to one month prior to the start of the event will receive a 50% refund.
  • Cancellations requested less than two weeks prior to the start of the event will not be refunded.

 Refunds may be issued by check or credit card.  

Agencies may opt to substitute a different attendee for the person who originally registered for no additional fee and should notify MCPA of the change prior to the class so POST credit can be properly assigned.

Questions?

For more information, cancellations, substitutions, or any training-related inquiries, please contact MCPA staff:

📧 Email: info@mnchiefs.org
📞 Phone: 651-457-0677

For More Information:

Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association Logo 803 Old Highway 8 NW Suite 1
New Brighton, Minnesota 55112
United States
651.457.0677