Symposium Details
The 2026 Western Canada Sexual Assault Investigators’ Symposium brings together law enforcement and crown prosecutor’s to collaborate in the fast-evolving world of sexual assault investigations.
Hosted by the Calgary Police Service Sexual Assault Investigative Unit, the symposium, themed “Modernizing Sexual Assault Investigations,” will bring together investigators and experts from across Canada to exchange insights through case studies, explore emerging investigative techniques, and address challenges and successes in sexual violence investigations. This three day event, hosted over four days, features over 14 presenters, with topics covering AI applications in sexual assault investigations, Digital forensics and emerging tools, Investigative Genetic Genealogy and Phased Interviewing.
Our various sponsors will be present during the Symposium to speak to their products, and their will be networking events each evening.
Presentations& Vendors
Curated specifically for Sexual Assault Investigator's and law enforcement
NightlyNetworkingEvents
Entertainment, and some food and beverages included
Case Studies
Presentations on high profile Sexual Assault (SA) cases.
Extend your Trip to Banff & The Rocky Mountains
A quick drive from Calgary
The Banff Lodging Company is offering a 20% discount to members attending the symposium. The discount is for their 13 hotels in Banff, Canada and 2 hotels in Canmore, Canada for the weekend before or after the symposium. Once registration for the symposium is completed, then a promo code will be provided upon request.
Banff has a rich heritage with some of the world’s most awe-inspiring mountain destinations. With easy access to pristine wilderness, endless outdoor adventures, jaw-dropping sights, and a vibrant history and culture, there is a lifetime’s worth of things to do in Banff.
Need to know
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the symposium. If you have any further questions please reach out.
Registration Opens on February 15, 2026.
Registration includes daily training seminars, breakfast on 3 days, lunch on 3 days, snacks and coffee, eligibility for daily door prizes, and admission to evening networking events.
- Early Bird Registration: $495 + GST (February 15, 2026 – May 31, 2026)
- Registration: $595 + GST (June 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026)
Registration Closes on August 31, 2026 or until tickets sell out.
Accommodation and the symposium are located at the same address. SAIS attendees will receive a preferred rate of $165.00 + taxes.
The symposium will start at 7:00 am and finish around 4:00 pm each day, except for the last day which will end at 12:30 pm.
Calgary has a vast array of activities, entertainment, and scenery. Here is a helpful resource for things to do in Calgary.
Banff National Park is just over an hour from Calgary. Banff Lodging Company is offering discounted accommodations across 11 hotels to all summit attendees.
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Refunds are available only for cancellations made before August 15, 2026.
To request a cancellation, please email 2026saiusymposium@calgarypolice.ca and include a copy of your payment receipt.
To request a transfer, please email 2026saiusymposium@calgarypolice.ca