Since NACOLE's first event in 1995, the organization has worked to put together a comprehensive, informative, and inclusive Annual Conference program that addresses both skills training and current and emerging topics. Stretching over five days, the conference provides a forum where the growing community of civilian oversight practitioners, law enforcement officials, journalists, elected officials, students, community members, and others can meet to exchange information and ideas about issues facing civilian oversight of law enforcement, jails, and prisons.
Sunday, November 08, 2026 at 09:00 AM through November 12, 2026
2026 Annual NACOLE Conference CFP
NOW ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS
2026 Annual NACOLE Conference:
Protecting Rights, Fighting for Accountability
The 32nd Annual NACOLE Conference will take place at the Marriott Louisville Downtown in Louisville, KY, November 8 – 12, 2026.
Details about conference registration, the full program, and other important information are forthcoming.
NOW ACCEPTING SESSION PROPOSALS
NACOLE is now accepting session proposals in one of three formats: single presenter, panel (2 to 4 presenters), and fireside chat.
For more information and to submit a proposal, click the link below.
Click here to download a pdf version of the proposal submission process.
Please note, the proposal submission deadline is April 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Extensions will not be granted.