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International Association of Women Police Conference 2027
 



The International Association of Women Police (IAWP) will host the 2027 Annual Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland
from 5 - 9 September 2027.  

This prestigious event will mark the 64th annual IAWP conference.  Further conference details HERE.

The 2027 conference will provide an ideal learning and networking forum for those working within the policing field including officers, professional staff, supervisors, managers, administrators, researchers and academics. 

TRAINING STREAMS

Uniforms and Equipment for Women
Why design matters for operation success, safety, health and retention.

  • Designed for Her: The Importance of Properly Fitted Police Uniforms and Equipment
  • Body Armor That Fits: Improving Protection, Mobility and Officer Safety

  • Beyond a Smaller Size: Rethinking the Design of Women's Police Uniforms

  • Equipment Design and Its Impact on Physical Health and Musculoskeletal Injuries

  • Pregnancy and Postpartum Considerations: Adapting Uniforms and Equipment

  • Listening to Women: Incorporating Officer Feedback into Equipment Design and Purchasing

  • The Future of Police Uniforms: Innovation, Technology and Gender-Inclusive Design


Leadership at Every Rank
Developing confident, capable leaders who influence policing at every level.

  • Leading from the Front: Leadership Without a Rank
  • Leadership Development from Front Line to Command
  • Management and Governance
  • Leading Through Change and Organizational Transformation
  • Political Acumen and Navigating Organizational Challenges
  • Leading through Crisis/Critical Event
  • Effective Communication Across Genders
  • Women Leading in Specialized and Tactical Units
  • From Practitioner to Executive: Preparing for the Next Career Step


Wellness and Resiliency in Policing
Building healthier, stronger, and more sustainable law enforcement careers.

  • Cumulative Trauma and the Long-Term Impact of Policing
  • Recognizing and Addressing Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
  • Psychological Safety and Creating Supportive Work Environments
  • Managing Stress, Sleep and Shift Work

  • Physical Fitness, Nutrition and Healthy Aging

  • Perimenopause, Menopause and Women's Health in Policing
  • Pregnancy, Postpartum Recovery and Returning to Duty
  • Leadership's Role in Officer Wellness


    High Profile Cases & Criminal Investigative Techniques
    Advancing investigative excellence through experience, innovation, collaboration, evidence-based practices and real world case studies.

    • Managing High-Profile Cases, Media Attention and Public Scrutiny
    • Counter Terrorism and Violent Extremism
    • AI and it's impact on Policing and Investigations
    • Digital Evidence, Cybercrime and Online Exploitation
    • Transnational Organized Crime and International Collaboration
    • Trauma-Informed Investigations and Victim-Centered Approaches
    • Human Trafficking and Exploitation



    Innovations in Policing
    Exploring the technologies, strategies, and ideas shaping the future of law enforcement.

    • Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Policing
    • Technology with Purpose
    • Drones and Unmanned Aircraft in Police Operations
    • Ethical Considerations, Privacy and Accountability in Technology
    • Virtual Reality and Simulation-Based Police Training
    • Recruiting and Retaining the Next Generation Through Innovation
    • Prevention and Intervention (Disruption, Intervention and Prevention Strategies)
    • International Collaboration Through Technology and Information Sharing
    • Social Media Intelligence and Digital Investigations

    Speaker Qualifications

    We welcome applications from:

    • Current and former police personnel
    • Subject matter experts in the relevant field
    • Academic practitioners

    Abstract Criteria

    • It forms the basis of what you intend to give your oral presentation on at the conference; 
    • All proposals should include learning outcomes;
    • List3 key takeaways that delegates will be able to utilize;
    • The oral presentation will be for 50 minutes, including question time;
    • All presentations must be original work;
    • You must indicate your co-presenter with biographical details and photo;
    • It is the responsibility of the presenting author to gain approval of their co-author, and agency/department (if required) to submit an abstract and present, should the abstract be accepted for presentation; and
    • All abstracts must be submitted via the form below.

    All presenters are encouraged to participate in the full conference.

    What We Provide

    • A single day registration fee will be waived for accepted speakers.  Maximum of two speaker waivers per session.           No further compensation is available.
    • Travel and accommodation costs are the responsibility of speakers or their sponsoring organization.

    Abstract Submission Guidelines

    Abstracts must be written and presented in English, and not exceed 300 words (text only).

    Abstracts are evaluated according to the following criteria:

    • relevance to the conference theme
    • interest to an international audience
    • professional merit
    • contribution to knowledge, practice and policies
    • clarity of abstract

    Presenters’ biographies are to be submitted with the abstract and should focus on the familiarity and background of the presenters with the subject matter of the presentation. The biographies are to be written in third person and 100 words maximum. 

    It is the responsibility of the presenting author to ensure the abstract is submitted correctly. The conference coordinators will not be held responsible for abstract submissions not received via the online submission process, or for submission errors caused by internet service outages, hardware or software delays, power outages or unforeseen events.

    Acknowledgement of receipt of your abstract is not deemed as an acceptance.  

    We reserve the right to make changes to the workshop title if necessary.

    All abstracts will be reviewed by the Training Committee for acceptance on a rolling basis once submissions open, ensuring that abstracts represent all streams, with speakers from a diverse range of agencies and countries.  You will be notified if your submission has been successful and requested to develop a full presentation to be delivered at the conference.


    Abstract Style Guide

    • Abstract must not exceed 300 words and must include a title.
    • No references, graphics, tables, footnotes or images are to be included with your abstract text.
    • Use standard abbreviations only. Within the body of the abstract, when using abbreviations spell out the name in full at the first mention and follow with the abbreviation thereafter. Abbreviations may be used in the title, provided the name in full is outlined in the body of the abstract.

    Important Dates

    • Abstract Submission Deadline: 15 January 2027
    • Author Notification: 15 February 2027
    • Deadline for final paper submission: 15 March 2027

    Questions should be directed to: training@iawp.org


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