2026 ASIA PACIFIC CHAPTER CONFERENCE 

BANGKOK, THAILAND

The Asia Pacific Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates is made up of Senior Law Enforcement Officers from over 40 Asia Pacific countries who have completed the FBI National Academy program at Quantico, Virginia in the United States of America. Each year the Asia Pacific Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates host an annual Asia Pacific Chapter Retrainer Conference, which attracts between 150 and 200 senior law enforcement officers and FBI members from the Asia Pacific Region.

On 11 June 2026 the Asia Pacific Chapter of the FBI National Academy Associates will host the 26th annual Asia Pacific Chapter Retrainer Conference in Bangkok, Thailand. The conference is being facilitated by the Royal Thailand Police; SOCPAC (Special Operations Command, Pacific), the FBI, and the Executive of the FBI National Academy Associates. These conferences highlight the methodologies being used by law enforcement in conjunction with the private sector and our reliance on intelligence to combat attacks on our National Security. Partnerships, relationships and networking with agencies on a global scale will provide the intelligence required to keep our communities safe and secure.

Date: Sunday 7 June to Wednesday night 10 June (inclusive) 2026

ON LINE Registration will open online from 1 April 2026 and close 15 May 2026.

Cost of registration is $USD450.00 for members and FBI personnel. Non Members and other guests – Registration will be $USD 900.00.

The registration fee will include the following:

•            Conference registration

•            Reception dinner on the roof top bar at the Grande Centre Point Hotel

•            Yellow Brick Activity Wednesday morning

•            Conference Opening ceremony- Monday 7 June commencing 9am

•            Monday evening Cultural Dinner Cruise

•            Plenary Sessions Monday to Wednesday with Morning and afternoon teas and Lunch

•            Farewell Dinner Wednesday Evening at the Grande Centre Point Hotel

Please make sure if you are a graduate that your membership is paid for the year 2026.

Partners fee this year will be $USD250.00. Partner registration will include:

•            Conference registration

•            Reception dinner on the roof top bar at the Grande Centre Point Hotel

•            Yellow Brick Activity Wednesday morning

•            Conference Opening ceremony- Monday 7 June commencing 9am

•            Monday evening Cultural Dinner Cruise

•            Farewell Dinner Wednesday Evening at the Grande Centre Point Hotel

Please check Visa requirements for your country to enter Thailand International Airport. A conference arrival Desk displaying Welcome Banners will be set up near the entry to Immigration on Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7th June to assist you access the Priority lane for immigration processing - REMEMBER TO COMPLETE A TDAC ONLINE ARRIVAL CARD BEFORE YOU ARRIVE IN THAILAND. https://tdac.immigration.go.th/arrival-card/#/home

Other entry information to consider:

•            Passport (6+ months validity)

•            TDAC completed online

•            Return/onward flight ticket

•            Accommodation address: Grande Centre Point 1188 Thanon Rama IV, Khwaeng Thung Maha Mek,Khet Sathon, Bangkok 10120 Thailand

•            Enough money for your stay Unusual THB 10,000 for an individual or THB 20,000 for a family

Countries that can enter visa-free (no visa needed)

These travellers can usually stay up to 60 days for tourism.

Examples include citizens of:

•            Australia

•            United States

•            United Kingdom

•            Canada

•            Germany

•            France

•            Japan

•            South Korea

•            Singapore

•            Malaysia

Countries eligible for Visa on Arrival

Travellers from these countries don’t need a visa before travel, but must apply at the airport on arrival (usually valid 15 days).

Examples include citizens of:

•            India

•            China

•            Saudi Arabia

•            Mexico

•            Taiwan

•            Bulgaria

•            Romania

CONFERENCE SUMMARY:

Sunday 7 June 2026: 

Sunday is our arrival day and ice breaker reception.  At 12 midday our Secretariat will be set up in a room adjacent to the main Conference room.  Signs will be placed for your convenience in locating our registration.  Here you will be able to register that you have arrived and receive your agenda, identification pass and conference bag (Conference bags are for delegates only) . 

The Secretariat will operate until 5.30pm on Sunday 7 June.  Please register during this time. 

Sunday evening 7 June -  6.30pm until 8.30pm all registered attendees are invited to attend our Welcome Reception for drinks and welcome dinner.

Monday 8 June 2026– Opening Ceremony (Business Attire) , Group Photo and Training (Plenary) Sessions (Smart Casual) and in the evening a Cultural Dinner Cruise (Casual closed footwear)

Tuesday 9 June 2026 – Training day with plenary sessions (Smart Caasual) – Free Evening

Wednesday 10 June 2026 – Yellow Brick adventure from 7am in Lumphini Park (Active wear) followed by Plenary Sessions (Smart Casual) – Closing Ceremony (Smart Casual) and Annual General Meeting for Association Members.  Wednesday evening General Hin will host the Conference Farewell Dinner (Smart Casual) 6.30pm gathering outside the conference room for a 7pm start.

Thursday 11 June 2026 – Travel Day

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