Exhibits: March 10-11, 2027
March 8-11, 2027
50 YEARS OF CONNECTING CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS
Networks to build. Systems to integrate. Resilience to depend on. Technology to put into practice. Where public safety comes to see what's next. Four days of in-depth sessions, hands-on technical training, can't-miss networking, and two days inside a buzzing Expo Hall.
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Fifty Years Behind Us. The Next Fifty Starts Here.
From analog to wireless. From voice only to data-enabled. From siloed systems to converged networks. IWCE has been the event where the industry gathers to navigate transformation for half a century.
The next fifty years start the same way the last fifty did — at IWCE, with the critical communications community, working through what comes next.
Everything You Need to Navigate What's Next
IWCE 2027 brings the complete roadmap together in one place: 13 conference themes addressing the forces driving change across critical communications, 250+ exhibitors showcasing real solutions, peer case studies from agencies that have already solved these problems, and a new DRONERESPONDERS partnership delivering comprehensive UAS program education through a dedicated conference track, live Drone Zone demonstrations, and a full Program Management Course, plus so much more.
Conference
Rich Learning & Professional Growth
- 13 conference themes — from network convergence to cybersecurity to NG911
- 125+ sessions, workshops, and expert panels
- Strategic insight and technical instruction for every career level
Expo
Complete Mission-Critical Marketplace
- 250+ exhibitors showcasing the solutions, platforms, and technology solving the challenges you experience in the field
- Experience interoperability in action
- Technologies that connect disparate systems across organisations and agencies
Networking
Industry Connection Starts Here
- Direct access to the agencies, departments, and leaders already navigating these same challenges
- Learn from the people who have solved it
- Connect with the people driving investment decisions and technology deployments across public safety, government, utilities, transportation, and enterprise
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IWCE & ETA International Education Forum Trainings
Accredited Training & Workshops
- 8 multi-day technical training courses, a mix of two day and three day formats, spanning the wireless spectrum and related technologies
- Registration includes Exhibit Hall access Wednesday and Thursday, keynote sessions, the Wednesday evening networking reception, daily lunch, and your ETA certification exam, with the option to sit the exam onsite
- Practical skills and certifications that deliver real organisational value
Drones as First Responders
Program Management Course, Technology Showcase, Demonstrations
- Specialized training for agencies launching or managing a Drones as First Responders program, delivered with DRONERESPONDERS and the Airborne International Response Team
- Covers program development, Safety Management Systems and incident reporting, UAS maintenance, regulatory compliance, operational governance, and software ecosystem integration
- See solutions in action through immersive demonstrations and expert briefings
Special Events
Proven Industry Impact
- Networking Party, Lunch and Learns, and Drinks, Bites and Insights
- IWCE50 anniversary celebrations
- Exclusive experiences that put you in the room with the leaders defining what's next
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Uniting the Critical Communications Community
Public safety communications is at a major inflection point. Network convergence, NG9-1-1, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and interoperability are reshaping how agencies protect their communities, and the decisions made in 2027 will define operational capability for the next decade. For 50 years, IWCE has brought this ecosystem together, first responders, network operators, technology developers, and policymakers, into one room for education, peer validation, and solution evaluation.
IWCE 2027 brings together the full ecosystem behind mission-critical communications — from the agencies who rely on these networks in the field, to the regulators who shape their use, to the engineers and vendors who build and secure them. Find your audience below to see what brings each group to the show floor.
Public Safety & Emergency Response
Find practical solutions for converging legacy LMR and broadband networks, and adopting emerging technologies such as drones, AI, and in-building coverage systems, all while tackling pressing challenges around interoperability, cybersecurity, budget constraints, and maintaining uninterrupted communications during emergencies.
Who attends?
- Executive and Command Staff
- Field and Frontline Operations
- Strategic Technology Leadership
- Network and Systems Engineering
911 and Emergency Communications Centers (ECCs)
Navigate the shift from legacy voice-only 911 infrastructure to IP-based Next Generation 911 (NG911), exploring how to integrate with public safety broadband networks, deploy AI for call triage, and prepare for automated alerts from connected devices, all while managing funding, procurement, and compliance pressures.
Who attends?
- Executive and Operational Oversight
- Call-Handling and Response Teams
- Digital Transformation and IT Strategy
- Network and Infrastructure Specialists
Government & Regulatory Agencies
Shape and respond to spectrum policy, compliance requirements and legislative initiatives affecting critical communications, oversee budget, procurement and long term strategic planning for network modernisation, and coordinate with federal bodies such as the FCC, CISA, DHS and FEMA on resilience, interoperability and emergency management priorities
Who attends?
- Senior Administrative Leadership
- Elected Representatives and Public Officials
- Policy, Legal and Regulatory Affairs
Network Developers & System Integrators
Find interoperability standards, gateway solutions, and vendor-agnostic architectures that bridge legacy LMR systems with modern broadband, LTE/5G, and IoT networks, while addressing the technical complexity, cybersecurity risk, and integration challenges that come with building resilient, convergent public safety infrastructure.
Who attends?
- Software and Hardware Engineering Teams
- Integration Architecture and Technical Direction
- Cybersecurity and Risk Management Specialists
Enterprise Technology & Security Teams
Strengthen network resilience and cybersecurity frameworks that protect mission-critical infrastructure, evaluate IoT, sensors and automated systems for smart infrastructure deployment, and assess emerging technologies, including AI and non-terrestrial networks, that support operational efficiency across critical infrastructure and enterprise environments.
Who attends?
- C-Suite and Senior Technology Executives
- Operations and Infrastructure Management
- Product and Systems Development
Telecom and Communications Providers
Explore the convergence of legacy LMR networks with LTE and 5G broadband, assess interoperability standards and gateway solutions that let them bridge hardware across vendors, and evaluate priority network offerings, non-terrestrial technologies, and in-building coverage solutions that extend service reliability for mission-critical customers.
Who attends?
- Executive and Technical Leadership
- Network Engineering and Infrastructure
- Field Coordination and Service Communication
Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Operators
Secure deployable and in-building connectivity solutions that keep operations running during outages, disasters, or infrastructure failures, assess coverage strategies for physical assets such as substations, pipelines, and transit systems; and evaluate network resilience approaches that protect physical facilities and field operations rather than enterprise IT environments alone.
Who attends?
- Executive and Technical Leadership
- Facilities and Operations Management
- Engineering and Systems Development
The Conference: An Agenda That Navigates What's Next In Critical Communications
IWCE 2027's conference program is built around 13 themes that directly address the forces reshaping public safety communications, network convergence, NG911 implementation, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and interoperability. Together they form the complete roadmap agencies and solution providers need to make informed technology decisions this year.
LMR & Broadband Devices
Emerging Technologies: Drones, AI and NTN
Interoperability & Convergence
911 and NG911
In-Building Connectivity & Location Services
Network Infrastructure
Coverage Solutions and Deployables
Regulatory & Policies
IoT and Automation
Network Resilience & Cybersecurity
Budget, Procurement & Strategic Planning
Emergency Management
IWCE's Urgent Communications
Stay up to date with the latest news from across the critical communications ecosystem
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Will interop test spark public-safety comms procurement debate?
Solution with vehicle-based gateway and multiple broadband backhaul connections may provide an alternative for agencies that cannot afford ISSI.
FCC seeks input on key aspects of potential new 911 framework
Notice of inquiry asks for comments about the best ways to update 911 regulations in a manner that supports the modern communications ecosystem.
AI-driven ALPR systems scrutinized during Senate hearing
Automatic license-plate reader (ALPR) have evolved into cloud-hosted surveillance tools hosted in the cloud, witnesses tell a Senate subcommittee.