AdvocacyCon 2026

AdvocacyCon, a national crime advocacy conference dedicated to education, connection, and collaboration in the fight for justice, will take place at the Albuquerque Convention Center from September 11 through September 13, 2026. AdvocacyCon brings together law enforcement professionals, legal experts, nonprofit organizations, content creators, and families of missing and murdered individuals. The event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, share resources, and help move cases forward through community engagement and collaboration. AdvocacyCon is uniquely trauma-informed, offering a supportive environment for attendees. The conference will include comfort animals on-site and participation from organizations such as H.O.P.E.’s local chapter, ensuring resources and care are available throughout the event. The 2026 conference will feature a lineup of notable speakers, including keynote speaker Nichole Schmidt, mother of Gabby Petito, who will speak on September 12. Also appearing is Patrick Hinds, co-host and co-creator of the popular True Crime Obsessed podcast. Additional speakers, exhibitors, and programming will be announced in the coming months. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11: Meet and Greet, 7:00pm to 9:00pm SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12: 9:00am to 6:30pm SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13: 9:00am to 1:30pm **Scholarships are available for families of missing or murdered individuals who wish to attend but may need financial assistance. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit AdvocacyCon.com