2026 Jail Expo Overview

Jail Expo Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Reception

Sunday, May 17, 5:15 - 7 PM Expo Hall

Jail Expo Hours

No other conference activities are scheduled during Jail Expo hours. Attendees receive complementary lunch vouchers at Registration for Monday and Tuesday in the Jail Expo! Monday, May 18, 10 AM–2 PM Tuesday, May 19, 9:30 AM –12:30 PM Prize Drawings at 11:45 AM in the AJA Pavilion on Tuesday.

AJA Pavilion

Visit the AJA Pavilion to talk with our leaders and staff about the benefits of an AJA membership, our quality trainings, the iConnect online community, professional certifications, and American Jails magazine

Passport Adventure Win a Prize!

Want a chance to win a prize? This year's Passport Adventure Scavenger Hunt will be in the AJA Mobile App!

To be eligible for the drawing, visit all the sponsoring companies in the Passport Adventure and place your stamped passport in the drop box in the AJA Pavilion. Winners are announced in the AJA Pavilion on Tuesday at 11:45 AM

You must be present to win.

Patch and Coin Trading in the AJA Pavilion

Tuesday, May 19 | 10 AM - 12:30 PM