2026 ETI & Expo - Attendee Registration
Executive Training Institute (ETI) & Law Enforcement Expo
St. Cloud River's Edge Convention Center
10 4th Avenue SouthSt. 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
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Member Full Conference (early bird)
Registration Ends 3/1/26 at 11:59 PM CDT
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$585.00 |
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Non-Member Full Conference (early bird)
Registration Ends 3/1/26 at 11:59 PM CDT
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$895.00 |
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Group Rate (early bird)
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$695.00 |
| Price | |
|---|---|
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Monday & Tuesday
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$380.00 |
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Tuesday & Wednesday
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$425.00 |
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Wednesday & Thursday
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$320.00 |
| Price | |
|---|---|
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EXPO only
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FREE |
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Monday only
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$180.00 |
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Tuesday only
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$230.00 |
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Wednesday only
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$230.00 |
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Thursday only
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$125.00 |
Product Add-ons
| 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.
- Best Western Kelly Inn
- Courtyard by Marriott
- Country Inn & Suites
- Holiday Inn & Suites
- Grandstay - Please call the hotel directly and mention MN Chiefs of Police to receive the discounted rate.
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
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11:30 AM - 1:30 PM*
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4:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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11:15 AM - 1:00 PM*
*Exact Expo hours are subject to change.
Conference Agenda Outline
Monday, April 13
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3:00 PM: Registration Opens
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General Session
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6:00 PM: Dinner
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General Session
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Evening: Hospitality Suite or Special Event
Tuesday, April 14
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All Day: Combination of General Sessions and Breakouts
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Law Enforcement Expo & Retiree Luncheon
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Evening: Hospitality Suite or Special Event
Wednesday, April 15
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All Day: Combination of General Sessions and Breakouts
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Expo
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5:45 PM - 8:00 PM: Social Hour & MCPA Statewide Awards Banquet
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Evening: Hospitality Suite
Thursday, April 16
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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:
803 Old Highway 8 NW Suite 1New Brighton, Minnesota 55112
United States 651.457.0677