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If you have trouble viewing this email, read the online version | Add to Safe Sender List IWCE: Shaping the Future of CommunicationsERIK, At IWCE, we understand the importance of building on a foundation of trust, collaboration, and consistency. For 50 years, IWCE has been the trusted gathering place for mission-critical communications professionals like you—those who return year after year to connect, collaborate, and drive progress in public safety, critical infrastructure, and enterprise. While IWCE 2026 brings exciting new features, it’s grounded in the values and experiences you’ve come to expect. Reliable networks and handheld devices remain at the core of critical-communications advancements, evolving alongside emerging technologies to meet the demands of today’s challenges. IWCE 2026 is your opportunity to join the conversation, connect with returning leaders, and discover the next wave of solutions that save lives and drive progress. Why IWCE is the Place Where the Future Happens: • Familiar Faces, New Ideas: Reconnect with industry leaders, peers, and partners who share your passion for advancing communications. JVCKENWOOD, ICOM, Tait Communications, BK Technologies, Leonardo, and EFJohnson are ready to share their latest advancements and hear your insights on the tools you need.
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FLOOR PLAN VIEW AGENDA REGISTER NOW ���� Exclusive Insight You Can Only Get At IWCEApplying Multi-Band, Multi-Technology Subscriber Radios to Address Interoperability Challenges • Neil Horden, Kannapolis, EF Johnson JVCKenwood
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• Ian Graham, Principal Engineer, Tait Communications • Brad Stoddard, SWIC and Director, Michigan's Public Safety Communications System • Cheryl Giggetts, Principal Consultant, CTA Consultants • John Lambrou, Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff, Motorola Solutions • Jeremy Elder, Director of Product Experience Technology, L3Harris • Scott Wright, Senior Telecommunications Engineer 2, State of CT/DESPP/DSET • Stephen Nichols, Executive Director, PROJECT 25 TECHNOLOGY INTEREST GROUP–>
Lessons From The Frontline...School Safety 2.0: MC-PTT, Interoperability, and Next-Gen Alerts • Charles Hardnett, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network Authority
• Gerald Risner, Senior Public Safety Advisor, First Responder Network AuthorityBoats, Bulldozers, and Fire – Wildland Fire Communications 2025 • Chuck Schuler, Telecommunications Engineer, Sacramento Regional Fire/EMS Communications Center
Fragile by Design: When One Fiber Cut Shuts Down a County… Again • Jeff Perkins, Public Safety Communications Specialist, Oregon Dept. of Emergency Management
• Daniel Tague, Lake County Sheriff, Lake County • Paul Braunstein, Sales Manager – Public Sector / FirstNet (OR & WA), FirstNet • Nicole Hudnet, Industry Segment Advisor (Emergency Response Team), T-MobileIncident Communications Lessons from the Field - 2025 • Eric Knudson, Technology Strategy& Solutions Lead, Cisco Crisis Response
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