The 2026 D. Duane Dixon Educational Conference and VPFF Board Meeting will be held in Virginia Beach on September 21-23, 2026! We have a great slate of educational classes for our members. These are perfect for new union leaders, or experienced officers looking for new information. Please note you must register in two places!
IMPORTANT – ROOM BLOCK CLOSES AUGUST 26: Please use this link to register for the hotel group rate: Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Location:
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
3001 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Monday, September 21:
-9:00AM: VPFF Charitable Foundation Board Meeting
-10:00AM: VPFF Executive Board Meeting
-1:00PM: VPFF Board of Directors Meeting
-6:00PM: Hospitality Event
Tuesday, September 22:
IAFF Partnership Education Program (IAFF Instructors)
-8:00AM: Breakfast
-9:00-11:00AM: IAFF Union Leadership: Self-Awareness
-11:00-11:15AM: Break
-11:15AM-1:15PM: IAFF Union Leadership: Leading Organizational Change
-1:15-2:15PM: Lunch
-2:15-4:15PM: IAFF Union Leadership: Culture, Communications & Coalitions
-Special Event: Portsmouth City Council Meeting (vote on CB Ordinance)
Wednesday, September 23:
-8:00AM: Breakfast
-9:00AM: VPFF 101: Panel Discussion on VPFF Organization and Resources
-10:15AM: Break
-10:30AM: Before & After a CBA: Important Lessons
-Noon: Closing Remarks
Registration for this event has closed!