The National Technical Investigators’ Association (NATIA) Annual Training, Certification, & Technology Exhibition—taking place July 26–30, in Columbus, Ohio—offers the most comprehensive and operationally focused technical investigative training available to law enforcement professionals. This premier event delivers an unmatched combination of foundational instruction, advanced technical applications, hands-on build workshops, certification opportunities, and exposure to emerging investigative technologies.

The 2026 program features an expansive curriculum designed to meet the needs of both new and experienced Technical Investigators. Attendees can strengthen core competencies in electronics, networking, RF systems, forensic audio and video, and surveillance fundamentals, while also exploring advanced topics such as AI-assisted investigations, cellular analysis, drone operations (interior, tactical, and thermal), Bluetooth and RF exploitation, mesh networks, precision location intelligence, and cybersecurity challenges impacting law enforcement today.

Members will have the opportunity to participate in practical, hands-on workshops that result in real-world takeaways—ranging from covert surveillance builds and power management tools to advanced soldering, 3D printing applications, wireless deployment solutions, and specialized field-ready equipment. Many courses allow participants to return to their agencies with operational devices, software tools, or deployable systems built during training.

The event also supports professional advancement through CTI certification preparation and examination, leadership-focused instruction, procurement strategy, officer safety training, and OSHA-aligned high-voltage refresher programs. Real-world case studies and investigative breakdowns further reinforce the practical application of evolving techniques and technologies.

In addition to world-class instruction, the Technology Exhibition provides direct access to leading vendors, emerging products, and innovative solutions tailored specifically to the technical investigative community.

For members seeking relevant, hands-on, immediately applicable training delivered by practitioners for practitioners, the 2026 NATIA Annual Training, Certification, & Technology Exhibition is a one-of-a-kind event. It is where technical professionals sharpen their skills, expand their capabilities, and return to their agencies better equipped to meet the evolving demands of modern investigations.