We are excited to invite you to continue your professional growth at the 2025 Annual MARCAN Training Conference on May 7th & 8th in Lenexa, KS.

The conference promises to deliver expert-led workshops, up-to-date insights, and networking opportunities crucial to advancing in the dynamic field of crime analysis.

Topics for this year conference include:

• Open Source Intelligence, Social media, & Intel Workups
• PowerBI for Analysts
• Intro to Crime Analysis with Python
• Loss Prevention & Analysis
• Public Speaking for Analysts
• Utilizing Time Series Data in GIS
• Behavioral Threat Assessment and the Pathway to Violence
• Stolen Auto Statistical Model Enrichment Factors

We understand the importance of staying on the forefront of educational development within our profession. This year's conference is designed to address the latest trends and challenges in crime analysis, offering you practical tools and knowledge to implement in your daily work. There is still time to secure your seat! Join us and take advantage of the opportunity to enhance your skills and connect with colleagues from across the region. Registration is only $50 for MARCAN members, $75 for non-members, and $25 for students. (College students who register for the conference are also welcome to present a poster session at no extra charge-contact us for more details!)

All registrations include:

• FREE Happy Hour with hot appetizers after the conference ends on Wednesday, May 7th
• FREE lunch for all attendees on Thursday, May 8th
• Breakfast snacks/coffee both days
• Speak with vendors from Peregrine, TGR Technologies, REJIS, and Public Safety Credit Union
• A photographer will be on site to take FREE professional portraits of anyone who wants one
• Entry into a raffle with a variety of prizes including free MARCAN memberships and free IACA training!
• We'll also be offering the opportunity to test for either LEAF or CLEA certifications through the IACA on Wednesday, May 6th. If you're a MARCAN member, we will pay for your testing fee. You must arrange testing authorization with the IACA ahead of time!

The schedule and full details can be found here: https://www.marcan.org/training/conference