Machine Gun Conversion Device Summit

Description

Registration cost: Free

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The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA), in partnership with the Joyce Foundation, invites you to the 2025 National Prosecutorial Summit on Combating Machine Gun Conversion Devices (MCDs) on Friday, June 27, in Chicago, IL.

Updates:

We are pleased to announce that this event will now feature live demonstrations of both MCDs and 3D printing of MCDs, along with presentations of innovative strategies to prevent 3D printing of MCDS; take down web domains selling MCDs; advance legislative initiatives to combat MCDs; pursue civil litigation to impede MCDs; collaborate across jurisdictional lines to combat MCDs; implement other model prosecutorial practices; and more.

Continuing Legal Education
This event presumptively qualifies for 7.00 MCLE Hours. APA is a Multiple Activity Provider for the State of California. All attendees will have the option to receive certificates of attendance for self-reporting purposes.

This event will feature a live demonstration of MCDs and presentations and panel discussions on MCD lethality; model law enforcement and prosecutorial practices; cross-jurisdictional collaborations; legislative initiatives; innovative strategies to prevent 3D printing of MCDs; civil litigation and more.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, practitioners and researchers, participate in insightful sessions and expand their professional networks. 

Register now to secure your place at the forefront of prosecutorial leadership on this crucial public safety threat. Space is limited.  

This summit is co-hosted by the Cook County State's Attorney's Office.  The June 27th working session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude by 5:00 p.m.  A hosted welcome reception will take place on Thursday evening, June 26.

More details to follow.

Venue:
Chicago Public Safety Training Center
701 N. Kilbourn Ave
Chicago, IL

Start Time: 9:00 AM CDT
End Time: 5:00 CDT

Hotel:
Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District
32 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL, 60601, USA
Group Rate: $229/night + tax
Booking link: https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/XC54M1
Deadline to book within room block: Tuesday, May 27, 2025; Registering faculty and staff: APA will be securing your hotel room for you for this event. No further action is required on your part.

Sponsorship Opportunity for Travelling Attendees

The Joyce Foundation is funding scholarships to offset travel expenses to attend the Machine Gun Conversion Device Summit on June 27, 2025, in Chicago, IL.

Scholarships will be awarded to qualifying prosecutors, law enforcement and related disciplines to attend the conference. The award limits are $500 for recipients who fly and $300 for recipients who drive, reimbursed (with receipts) after the conference.

A link to apply for sponsorship will be available in your confirmation email post-registration. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 22, 2025. Applications will no longer be accepted after this date.