CPKN Conference
The CPKN Conference is an annual event dedicated to sharing knowledge, best practices, and emerging trends in police professional development.
Formerly known as the Stanhope Conference and created in 2007, it has evolved to meet the changing needs of Canada’s policing community. Each year, the agenda highlights training priorities and insights gathered from our Network.
Connect with innovators, training managers, practitioners, and decision-makers to explore challenges, discover solutions, and advance professional development.
Learn, discuss, network with peers transforming the future of policing in Canada.
The preliminary program for the CPKN Conference is now available.
Updates will be made as presentation titles and speakers are confirmed.
Please click below to view the program.
Registration for the 2026 CPKN Conference is now closed.
If you are interested in attending the conference and have missed the deadline, please contact communications@cpkn.ca.
Cancellation Policy
Below you will find the cancellation policy for registration of the 2026 CPKN Conference. If you have any questions or concerns about your registration, please contact communications@cpkn.ca.
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The Confederation Centre of the Arts is located in historic Charlottetown, PEI. Built as a national memorial to Confederation, the Centre has evolved to become a national convening place hosting experiences in performing arts, visual arts, and interactive learning.
Memorial Hall, an elegant space with marble walls and a skylight ceiling, will serve as the primary conference room.
This room block is now full.
If you would like to inquire about availability at this hotel for the conference, please call the hotel directly at +1 902-566-2222.
The room block is now closed. If you still need accommodations, please call the Quality Inn & Suites Downtown at 902-894-8572. If rooms are available, they will continue to honour the CPKN Conference rate.
The F. Darren Smith Award of Excellence was established to recognize and honour individuals in the Canadian police community who demonstrate outstanding leadership, commitment, and vision for the advancement of technology-enhanced learning (TEL). This award is presented at our annual conference.
The Compass Award recognizes an individual who truly embodies the values and spirit of the Canadian Police Knowledge Network (CPKN). Chosen by CPKN staff, this honour celebrates someone who demonstrates collaboration, integrity, and a deep commitment to advancing learning and knowledge-sharing across the policing community.
Please provide this information when you complete your registration form. If you would like to provide more information to the event organizers regarding your dietary requirements, please contact communications@cpkn.ca
We do not have a specific dress code for the event, but we recommend business casual.
If you are arriving by plane, you will land at the Charlottetown Airport (YYG). For ground transportation from the airport to the hotel, please follow this link for options: https://flyyyg.com/passengers/parking-transport/ground-transportation/
For the conference’s duration, it is unlikely you will need transportation as all venues are within walking distance. However, taxis or rideshares are accessible.
Please note that Uber is not available on Prince Edward Island.
We understand that plans change. If your service has registered for the conference under your name and you’re no longer able to attend, we can easily transfer your ticket to a colleague. Please ask your colleague to reach out to complete their registration details.
Please contact the CPKN team at communications@cpkn.ca.
Please contact the CPKN team at communications@cpkn.ca
The following is included with your registration:
Specific details will be released closer to the conference.
Yes, please notify our planning committee that you will be bringing a guest when completing the registration form or contact communications@cpkn.ca. There is a $200 guest fee to participate in the social activities during the conference.
For additional information about the CPKN Conference, please email us at communications@cpkn.ca or contact:
Special Projects and Engagement Coordinator
Canadian Police Knowledge Network
Director of Outreach and Communications
Canadian Police Knowledge Network
