San Antonio, TX · September 24–26, 2026 · Registration Open
TALI
'26
Technology Driven Investigations
3 Days of Elite Training
15+ Expert Speakers
22 CE Hours
12+ Hours Networking
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Why TALI '26
The Investigators Who
The Investigators Who
Stay Ahead Use Better Tools
AI. Digital forensics. OSINT. The technology reshaping modern investigation isn't slowing down. TALI '26 puts the sharpest tools and the deepest expertise right in your hands — three days that will change how you work.
This is not a sit-back-and-listen conference. It's immersive, practical, and built for investigators who want to come home with skills they can use Monday morning.
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Artificial Intelligence for InvestigatorsPractical AI tools being used in active cases right now
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Digital Forensics — Deep DiveSmartphones, cloud, IoT, and device evidence — Forensics of Everything
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OSINT TradecraftFinding people, patterns, and proof with open-source intelligence
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Legal & Legislative UpdatesTexas regulations, media law, photography rights, and ethics
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22 CE HoursKeep your license current while leveling up your skills
TALI '26 — Mission Brief
The Monarch San Antonio222 S Alamo St · San Antonio, TX
On-Site
September 24–26, 2026Pre-Con on September 24 · Conference Sept 25–26
Live
15 Expert SpeakersNationally recognized practitioners
Confirmed
22 CE Hours AvailableToward your Texas PI license
Approved
TALI Room Block: $209/nightGroup code TAL · Limited availability
Limited
Full Conference Schedule
Three Days.
Three Days.
Packed with Purpose.
Thursday Sept 24 — Pre-Con
Friday Sept 25 — Day 1
Saturday Sept 26 — Day 2
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Private Investigator Business & Marketing Masterclass
Pre-conference intensive — separate registration may apply
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
TILT — Texas Investigator Launch Training
New investigator training program running concurrently
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Welcome Reception
Network with fellow investigators, speakers & sponsors
7:00 – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast for Attendees
Included with conference registration · Vendor/Exhibitor Hall opens 7:00 am
8:30 – 9:00 am
Opening Remarks
Welcome and conference overview
9:00 – 10:00 am
Decoy Apps in the Field: Detection, Extraction, and Legal Considerations for Texas PIs
10:00 – 10:30 am
Vendor Break
Visit the Exhibitor Hall
10:30 – 11:30 am
How to Use AI with Real Work Flows
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Cyber Investigations
12:30 – 2:00 pm
Lunch & Annual Business Meeting
Lunch included with conference registration
Track A
Track B
Concurrent sessions — choose your track
2:00 – 3:00 pm
AThe Rise of IoT in Digital Investigations
2:00 – 3:00 pm
BLegal Issues in Photography — What Every Investigator Needs to Know
2:45 – 3:45 pm
ATSCM: Understanding Today's Privacy Threats
2:45 – 3:45 pm
BOSINT Data That Drives Investigations Forward
3:45 – 4:45 pm
AInvestigators, Lawsuits, and Robots: Managing Risk in 2026
3:45 – 4:45 pm
BTexas versus the Rest of the World
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Cocktail Cruise — Sponsored by TLO
Evening networking on the water · followed by dinner at Buffalo Blue
7:00 – 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast for Attendees
Included with conference registration · Vendor/Exhibitor Hall opens 7:30 am
8:30 – 9:00 am
Announcements
9:00 – 10:00 am
The Power of Genetic Genealogy in Forensic Investigations
10:00 – 11:00 am
Finding People, Patterns, and Proof — OSINT for Modern Investigators
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Board Rules / Legislative Update
12:00 – 1:30 pm
Lunch & TLO/TransUnion for Private Investigators
Lunch included · Sponsored presentation
Track A
Track B
Concurrent sessions — choose your track
1:30 – 3:00 pm
ACrypto Scams and Asset Laundering: A Practical Starting Point
1:30 – 3:00 pm
BEvent Data Recorder (EDR) Investigations: Practical Applications for PIs, Attorneys & Claims Professionals
3:00 – 4:00 pm
ADifference in Databases and How to Use Them
3:00 – 4:00 pm
BTop 10 Technological Ethics Issues You Need to Know
4:00 pm
Closing Remarks
5:00 pm
Cocktail Hour
6:00 – late
Gala Dinner, Awards, Scholarships & Auction
Speakers · Awards Ceremony · Scholarship Presentations · Live Auction
Registration Is Open
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Seats Won't Last.
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Every one of these sessions is exclusive to registered attendees. Don't watch from the sidelines.
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TALI '26 Speakers
Learn from the
Learn from the
Best in the Business
15+ nationally recognized experts — every speaker is a practitioner with real-world field experience.
All TALI '26 Speakers
Alicia Wagner Calzada
Media Law & First Amendment
Amber Schroader
Digital Forensics
Chris Reeves
Conference Speaker
Danni Brooke & Ben Owen
Conference Speakers
Eli Wilkerson
Conference Speaker
Isaac Peck
Conference Speaker
Jay Marin
Conference Speaker
Jeff Shaw
Conference Speaker
Justin Hodson
Conference Speaker
Katie Thomas
Conference Speaker
Keith Oakley & Randy Kildow
Conference Speakers
Kelly Riddle
Conference Speaker
Mark Carroll
Conference Speaker
Mike LaCorte
Conference Speaker
Michael Saylor
Conference Speaker
Robert Slencak
Conference Speaker
Tim O'Rourke
Conference Speaker
Wes Bearden
Conference Speaker
Official Host Hotel
The Monarch San Antonio
222 S Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78205
TALI Exclusive Block Rate · Group Code: TAL
$209
per night · check-in September 23, check-out September 26
Limited rooms available in the block. Book early — when the block sells out, this rate disappears.
- Adjacent to Hemisfair Park · steps from the Riverwalk
- Block dates: September 23–26, 2026
- ~10 miles from San Antonio International Airport
- On-site dining, bar, fitness center & high-speed Wi-Fi
- Valet parking available; public parking nearby
Location: Downtown, adjacent to Hemisfair Park & minutes from the Riverwalk
Amenities: High-speed Wi-Fi, fitness center, on-site dining & bar
Group Code: TAL · Must book through TALI block link to get $209 rate
Thank You to Our Sponsors
TALI '26 is Made Possible by
TALI '26 is Made Possible by
Our Industry Partners
These organizations support the Texas investigative community and help make this conference possible.
TransUnion
Investigators Toolbox
OREP
EOI Inc.
IDI
The OSINT Group
Garrett Investigations
JT Palmer & Associates
Cybercheck
El Dorado Insurance Agency
Thomson Reuters
Trackops
CKC Consulting
Proven Private Investigators
Forensic Expert Witness Association
PI Point
Interested in sponsoring TALI '26? Contact us about sponsorship opportunities →
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Your Next Level
Starts in San Antonio
The technology is moving. The law is shifting. The best investigators in Texas will be there. Will you?
REGISTER FOR TALI '26 September 24–26, 2026 · The Monarch San Antonio · San Antonio, Texas