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2024 Surviving to Thriving Conference
January 18-21, 2024
Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
1800 Highway 26E Grapevine, TX 76051
Conference Check-In Begins: Thursday, January 18
Conference Ends: Sunday, January 21 at 12:00 p.m.
Conference Registration pricing is $250/person
Registration Deadline: December 22
Who Should Attend?
This conference is for survivors and co-workers of fallen officers and supporters of C.O.P.S. There will be no Kids Program or Daycare for children under the age of 15.
Why Should You Attend?
For almost four decades, the C.O.P.S. mission of "Rebuilding Shattered Lives" has brought a source of connection and support for survivors. By supporting our mission's goals, we are proud to announce the inaugural Surviving to Thriving Conference. The weekend will mark a significant milestone as it will bring all survivorships together for the first time. We are planning a balanced mix of informative sessions and FUN activities for survivors to connect, share experiences, and find comfort in a supportive community. Whether you feel like you're just surviving or thriving, this conference promises to be an uplifting and empowering event, fostering personal growth, resilience, and the unbreakable bonds of survivorship.
This conference does not replace the FREE Hands-On Programs available to survivors. This is an additional opportunity for survivors to connect with their family, blood AND blue!
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Conference Cost
Register Here$250/person
Registration Covers
Fun Activities
Conference Sessions
Breakout Sessions
2 Lunches
1 Dinner
Networking Opportunities
*All other expenses are the parties responsibility*
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Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Center
Book Your RoomThe Host hotel for the Surviving to Thriving Conference is the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Center is located 3 miles from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
1800 Highway 26E Grapevine, TX 76051
$159/night
Nearby Places of Interest
Schedule of Events
Attendees will have a variety of sessions including fun activities. The afternoons will have a unique range of exhibitors and time to network with other survivors.
*these times are subject to change*
Thursday, January 18
Official Arrival Day - Upon arriving, get checked into your room, relax or shop your way through Historic Downtown Grapevine. In the afternoon, C.O.P.S. will be open to pick up your conference credentials. In the evening, we will offer Networking Opportunities!
Friday, January 19
8:00 am – 5:00 pm National C.O.P.S. Board Meeting
11:00 am – 8:00 pm Complimentary Shuttle to Downtown Grapevine
The city of Grapevine provides a free 23 passenger shuttle to downtown Grapevine that picks up on the 22nd minute of each hour. The last shuttle departs from downtown Grapevine at 8:00 pm.
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Registration
Pick up your conference credentials and weekend agenda.
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm COPS SHOP
Check out the C.O.P.S. merchandise store!
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Welcome to Surviving to Thriving Networking Event
Meritage, lobby level
Join us to get to know each other before the weekend begins.
Saturday, January 20
8:30 am – 10:00 am Opening Session
Keynote Speaker: Danny Goldberg
10:00 am – 10:30 am Explore Exhibitors
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Breakout Sessions
Building Financial Resiliency ~ When Grief Feels Unmanageable ~ Essential Oils ~ 40 Years of Surviving to Thriving
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Breakout Sessions
Gratitude Journaling ~ How to Navigate EOW Anniversaries ~ Sounds of Therapy
3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Enjoy downtown Grapevine!
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm Coloring & Cocktails
Saturday, January 20 – Day 2 of Surviving to Thriving
8:30 am – 10:00 am General Session
10:00 am – 10:30 am Explore Exhibitors
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Breakout Sessions
Transforming: Surviving to Thriving ~ Creating a Vision that Sticks ~ Exploring Family Dynamics
12:00 pm Lunch
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Activities
Painting & More
6:00 pm Blue Family BBQ
Join us for games, dancing & more
Sunday, January 21
8:30 am – 10:00 am Breakout Sessions
Healing through Helping ~ Gratitude Journaling ~ It’s Ok to Talk Normal to Me
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Closing Session
Keynote Speaker: Nothing but Love Notes
12:00 pm Conference Concludes
Travel Information
Attendees should plan to arrive on Thursday, January 18th and depart after the conference ends at Noon on Sunday, January 21st.
Airport
Attendees flying into DFW International Airport will have a complimentary hotel shuttle.
There is no hotel shuttle for those flying into Dallas Love Field. The airport is 18.5 miles from the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center.
Other Ways to Be Involved
Hands-On Program Sponsors
Conference & Training Sponsors
