A.P.I.A. 13^th Annual Continuing Education Conference:

                        (Subject to Changes; as we continue populating Speakers )

 

Wednesday , October 14, 2026

 

10 A.M. - 11 A.M. — APIA BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

Location: TBA

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 PM. — ATTENDEE SIGN IN (Eat on your own, NO LUNCH PROVIDED but hotel does have a restaurant)

Visit your vendors!

12:00 P.M - 12:50 P.M. —, WELCOME FROM APIA PRESIDENT, Jim Casteel, INTRODUCTION OF BOARD & VENDORS (Call for Last minute nominations) LE award. Room AL -A

12:50 PM - 01:00 -10 Minute Break- Visit your vendors!

01:00 -1:50 Speaker   Robert (Jerry) DeFatta CFE, BAL, CRT -Understanding and Investigating Internal Theft.

1:50 P.M. - 2:10 P.M. — 20 min break Visit your vendors!

 2:10 PM – 3:50 - Speaker: Brent Nevison Maximizing Computer and Software use for Private Investigators.

3:50 PM - 4:10 PM -- 20 Minute Break- Visit your vendors!

4:10 PM -5:00 PM speaker (1hour)  LaWanda VanHorn Rossell - Behind the Badge of the Investigator:

Self Care and Wellness for Private Investigators. 

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM Free time; Members are welcome to hang around and visit with the vendors or get to know each other, reception will start at 5:30 PM.

 

5:30 P.M. -7:30P.M. —Vendor Reception -Buffet Dinner Mingle and visit your vendors!  In Room AL- B

The entertainment will be announced, music, bar and great atmosphere.

This is a great time to visit with our sponsors and get to know some of the nominees for board positions.

 

Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:15 AM – 8:00 AM —Breakfast Provided      

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Speaker: Isaac Peck -PI Liability and Risk Management

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Speaker: (Break Off Room) Corey Fuller - Debunking the CIA Effect: Forensics in the Real World.

08:50 AM - 09:00 AM -10 min Break Visit your vendors!

09:00 AM – 09:50 AM Speaker-Charles Dunn & Rick Fernambucq - Trial Testimony 

09:00 AM – 9:30 AM Speaker: (Break Off Room) Franco Sanzo- T.C.S.M. Vetting Your Clients.

09:50 AM - 10:10- 20 min Break Visit your vendors!

10:10 AM – 11:00 Speaker- Speaker: Kelly Riddle - Pre-Employment Backgrounds vs Background Checks

11:00 AM - 11:05 -5 min Break .

11:05 PM – 11:55 P.M. – Speaker Samantha Santiago -

"Investigating Human Trafficking Networks in Illicit Massage Businesses"    

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch (Provided) ( Elections)

01:00 PM - 01:50 PM Speaker  Tim O'Rourke. 

Why a Protective Services Policy Is No Longer Optional: Principles of Protective Services & The Private Investigator's Role. Pt1

01:00 PM - 01:50 PM speaker (Break Off Room). Matt Aubin - AI 2.0: The Private Investigator Edition Pt 1

01:50 PM-01:55 PM- 5 min Break

01:55 PM - 02:45 PM Speaker  Tim O'Rourke

Why a Protective Services Policy Is No Longer Optional: Principles of Protective Services & The Private Investigator's Role.Pt2

01:55 PM - 02:45 PM speaker (Break Off Room). Matt Aubin - AI 2.0: The Private Investigator Edition Pt 2

02:45 PM – 03:05 PM 20 min Break Visit your vendors!

03:05 PM – 03:55 PM Charles Dunn Ethics

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  APIA Meeting (Swear in new officers). Conference end.