Agenda

Please note: This agenda is tentative and subject to change based on scheduling needs.

Day One

Monday, September 14, 2026

Opening remarks

Calgary Police Service Chief Katie McLellan

Keynote speaker

The Difference between being Processed and Being Heard – Kelly Favro

Speakers

Capturing a Serial Rapist – Retired Det. Tim Fitzgibbon

Day Two

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Speakers

  • The Apple Watch Case: A Criminal Investigation and BTAM Case Study of Acquaintance Stalking Evolving into Sexual Predation – Det. Nathan Ford & Det. Cory Tait, BSU Darren Balsom–
  • Macindoe Crown Presentation – Rosalind Greenwood
  • Digital Evidence Techniques – Cst. Paul McKenzie
  • R v Peter Nygard – Case Study – Cst. Scott Taylor and Retired Det Thomas

Day Three

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Speakers

  • While She Slept: The Investigation That Began with an Anonymous Video – Cst. Tim Stocker
  • 1981 Case Study: Solved Utilizing Investigative Genetic Genealogy – Det. Trish Allen
  • R. v. Mcleod et. al. – Using the Hockey Canada Prosecution to Identify the Gaps and Redefine Success – Det Lyndsey Ryan, LPS, and Crown Attorney Meaghan Cunningham

Final Day

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Speakers

  • Integrating the Phased Interview Model and the Interview Assistance Team Model in Suspect Interviews – Sgt James McConnell, RCMP Interview Team
  • Gen A Lie – Detecting Fake Media – Ian Whiffin, Cellebrite

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