Social Media Investigations 101
Foundational workflows for finding, documenting, and interpreting public social media activity.
Sept 24–25, 2027 · Orlando, FL
Investigate
The Digital World.
Two days of practical training for detectives, analysts, investigators, and public safety professionals navigating today's digital evidence trail.
September 24–25, 2027
Embassy Suites Orlando Downtown
In-person + Virtual options available
Built for law enforcement professionals working investigations, intelligence, digital evidence, and online threats.
Built for Investigators
Designed for detectives, analysts, investigators, and public safety professionals.
Practical. Actionable. Relevant.
Real-world training you can use immediately.
Focused on Investigations
From social media leads to courtroom-ready documentation.
Certificates of Training
Attendees receive documentation of completed training hours.
About iSMILE
Where Social Media Meets Modern Investigations
iSMILE is a focused training conference built for law enforcement professionals who need to understand how online behavior, social media activity, open-source intelligence, and digital evidence impact modern investigations. From subject development to threat monitoring and courtroom-ready documentation, iSMILE gives public safety professionals practical workflows they can use immediately.
Social Media Investigations
Learn how to identify, document, and analyze public-facing online activity.
OSINT & Digital Intelligence
Build stronger investigative leads using open-source tools, search methods, and online pivots.
Evidence & Documentation
Understand how to preserve, organize, and present online findings professionally.
Who Should Attend
Built for the Investigative Side of Public Safety
Detectives
Crime Analysts
Intelligence Analysts
Fusion Center Personnel
RTCC Staff
Cybercrime Units
Gang & Narcotics Investigators
Human Trafficking Investigators
Internal Affairs
Threat Assessment Teams
PIOs Supporting Investigations
Command Staff
If your agency is dealing with online threats, digital evidence, social media leads, or open-source intelligence, iSMILE is built for your team.
Example
Training Topics
OSINT Tradecraft for Investigators
Search techniques, username pivots, image checks, link analysis, and investigative documentation.
Online Subject Development
How to build a stronger digital profile around a person, alias, account, group, or network.
Threat Monitoring & Behavioral Indicators
Identifying concerning online behavior, escalation patterns, and public safety risks.
Digital Evidence Preservation
How to properly capture, organize, label, and preserve online findings for reports and case files.
Geolocation & Location-Based Clues
Using public posts, images, timestamps, landmarks, and context to support investigative leads.
RTCCs & Social Media
How Real Time Crime Center teams can incorporate public social media monitoring into operational awareness.
Human Trafficking & Online Platforms
Understanding how traffickers, victims, and networks may use social platforms and online spaces.
Why Attend
Practical Training. Real Investigative Value.
Hands-On Learning
Training focused on workflows, examples, and practical application.
Built for Law Enforcement
Designed for sworn, civilian, analytical, investigative, and command-level public safety roles.
Modern Digital Challenges
Focused on the way suspects, victims, witnesses, and communities communicate online today.
Certificates of Training
Attendees receive documentation of completed training hours.
The Conference Experience
Two Days. One Mission.
iSMILE delivers focused, agency-ready training in an environment built for collaboration with the country's investigative and intelligence professionals.
- Two days of training
- Expert-led sessions
- Networking with investigators and analysts
- Breakout discussions
- Real-world case examples
- Vendor and technology exposure
- Certificate of attendance
Brand Distinction
SMILE teaches agencies how to communicate online.
iSMILE teaches investigators how to investigate online.
Venue
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Downtown
191 E. Pine Street, Orlando, FL 32801
Hotel Rate: $179/night
Breakfast and lunch included
Downtown Orlando — easy access to restaurants and travel
Registration
Reserve Your Seat
Choose in-person or virtual. Every paid registration includes a free 1-year iSMILE Platform membership.
Virtual Pass
$495
Attend from anywhere
Live access to every session plus 3 months of on-demand replay.
- Live stream all sessions
- Interact with attendees & speakers
- 3 months on-demand replay
- Certificate of training
- Free 1-year iSMILE Platform membership
Recommended
Early Bird
$649
In-person · Limited window
Full in-person access at the best available rate.
- Full in-person conference access
- Breakfast & lunch included
- Certificate of training
- Networking sessions
- Free 1-year iSMILE Platform membership
Standard
$795
In-person
Full in-person access after early bird ends.
- Full in-person conference access
- Breakfast & lunch included
- Certificate of training
- Networking sessions
- Free 1-year iSMILE Platform membership
Agency Group
Contact
Multi-seat pricing
For agencies sending multiple attendees.
- Group seat discount
- Invoice options available
- Dedicated coordination
- All in-person benefits
- Free 1-year iSMILE Platform membership per attendee
Included with every paid registration
A complimentary 1-year membership to the iSMILE Platform — state-of-the-art OSINT tools, the iSMILE mobile app, monthly iSMILE Magazine, and more.
Need to register now and pay later? Contact anthony@smileconference.com for invoice options.
Sponsors & Vendors
Reach the Investigative
Side of Public Safety
iSMILE gives vendors, technology companies, investigative platforms, data providers, training organizations, and public safety partners the opportunity to connect directly with law enforcement professionals working investigations, intelligence, cybercrime, analytics, and digital operations.
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