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Friday, May 29
 

4:15pm PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Friday May 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only

5:30pm PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Friday May 29, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Friday May 29, 2026 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only
 
Saturday, May 30
 

9:00am PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Saturday May 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only

1:40pm PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Saturday May 30, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 1:40pm - 2:40pm PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only

3:00pm PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only

4:15pm PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Saturday May 30, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only

7:00pm PDT

[VIP-ONLY] VIP Cocktail Hour, presented by A&E Crime Central
Saturday May 30, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
The Pool Deck
After a long day of laughs, tears, and everything in between, it’s time to step outside and wind down at the VIP Cocktail Hour — presented by A&E Crime Central. Join speakers, creators, and fellow VIP attendees on the pool deck for casual mingling, conversation, and a chance to recap what you’ve loved so far while looking ahead to Sunday.

Note: A VIP badge is required for entry.
Sponsors
avatar for A&E Crime Central

A&E Crime Central

Watch 3,000+ episodes of A&E’s most gripping true crime series and edge-of-your-seat documentaries on A&E Crime Central. Binge real cases, shocking investigations, and unforgettable stories, all commercial-free.
Saturday May 30, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm PDT
The Pool Deck
  VIP Only

8:00pm PDT

[VIP-ONLY] 5th Annual CrimeCon CLUE Awards
Saturday May 30, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Ballroom
Welcome to the fifth annual CrimeCon CLUE Awards banquet, the marquee evening event of CrimeCon weekend. Hosted by Chris Hansen, join us (and some of your favorite speakers and creators!) as we recognize outstanding projects across television, documentaries, podcasts, books, and more. A three-course dinner will be served before the show.

Once released, 2026 Nominees will be found on the CLUE website.

Please Note: This is a VIP-only experience and VIPs MUST register for CLUE in advance to select their dinner entrée. No accommodations for unregistered attendees can be made on-site.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen

Journalist
Chris Hansen is the co-founder of the factual streaming network TruBlu (www.watchtrublu.com) and Executive Producer and Host of his latest child predator investigation series, Takedown with Chris Hansen. Since the start of Takedown with Chris Hansen, while working alongside law enforcement agencies around the country, together they have identified and apprehended over 150 men attempting to commit crimes against children. TruBlu is also home to numerous investigative documentaries and series. As a regular contributor to Fox News... Read More →
Saturday May 30, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm PDT
Ballroom
  VIP Only
 
Sunday, May 31
 

10:15am PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Sunday May 31, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Sunday May 31, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only

10:15am PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life: Former CIA Officer Teaches How to Escape Kidnappings & Other Crimes
Sunday May 31, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Breakout 2
What would you do if someone tried to restrain you with duct tape or zip ties — and you had seconds to act? In today’s world, personal safety isn’t paranoia — it’s preparation.

In this crucial, must-see session, former CIA officer and New York Times best-selling author Jason Hanson presents practical, real-world tactics to escape capture that you’ll remember under stress. Hanson transforms the room into a live-action “spy school,” inviting audience volunteers onstage to test escape techniques while he coaches them through simple, effective mechanics. Between hands-on demonstrations, Hanson shares gripping stories from his intelligence career and reveals declassified spy operations for the first time ever.

You’ll leave empowered with smarter positioning strategies, sharper situational awareness, and skills that could truly make a life-saving difference.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Hanson

Jason Hanson

Former Officer, CIA

Sunday May 31, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am PDT
Breakout 2
  VIP Only

11:45am PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Sunday May 31, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Sunday May 31, 2026 11:45am - 12:45pm PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only

1:00pm PDT

[VIP-ONLY] Defense in Heels: Self-Defense Secrets from a Celebrity Bodyguard
Sunday May 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Demo Stage
What does it really take to stay safe when danger doesn’t announce itself?

Patti Stewart, founder of Defense in Heels and a former celebrity bodyguard, brings more than 20 years of real-world experience in risk assessment, threat management, and personal protection to this high-energy, hands-on session. Blending expertise with humor and relatability, Patti will lead live, interactive demonstrations of practical, easy-to-use self-defense techniques you can practice in real time — and remember long after CrimeCon.

Note: This experience is available to VIP badge holders only. Sign-up is required—please reserve your time slot on-site through your VIP Concierge in the VIP Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes. Attendees who choose to participate will be asked to sign a waiver.
Speakers
avatar for Patti Stewart

Patti Stewart

Founder and CEO, Defense in Heels
The ultimate powerhouse of feminine strength and self-defense expertise! Founder and CEO of Defense in Heels, a mother of two, public speaker, former Mrs. Nevada pageant winner, model, and advocate for women, Patti has dedicated her life to empowering women to be strong, confident... Read More →
Sunday May 31, 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Demo Stage
  VIP Only
 

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