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Exhibits: March 10-11, 2027
IWCE 2027 Agenda At-A-Glance
IWCE 2027 brings the critical communications community together in Las Vegas for four days of education built around thirteen themes, from the radio on a firefighter's shoulder to the networks, policy and budgets behind it.
IWCE 2027 Conference Themes: An agenda built to connect the mission-critical community
Sessions combine technology deep dives, real-world case studies and practical guidance for first responders, public safety IT and technical teams, and the solution providers who support them. Whether you're in the field, in the network operations center or building the next generation of tools, you'll leave with ideas you can put to work.
LMR & Broadband Devices
The radios, smartphones and rugged devices responders carry, and how they work together.
Key topics
- Spectrum scarcity and licensing
- Broadband talkaround gaps
- Multi-device fatigue
- Device and infrastructure costs
- Inter-agency silos
- Hybrid device security
Emerging Technologies: Drones, AI and NTN
Drones, artificial intelligence and satellite networks moving from pilot projects to daily operations.
Key topics
- FAA airspace rules
- Battery and weather limits
- AI data overload and trust
- Civil rights and AI governance
- Satellite latency
- GPS vulnerabilities
Interoperability & Convergence
Getting agencies, networks and devices to work as one when it counts.
Key topics
- The LTE-to-LMR divide
- Incompatible CAD systems
- Screen fatigue
- Fragmented carrier networks
- Governance and training gaps
- Vendor lock-in and recurring fees
911 and NG911
Modernizing the first link between a person in need and the responders on the way.
Key topics
- Funding the transition
- Cybersecurity risk
- GIS data maintenance
- Location accuracy
- Staff burnout and shortages
- Multi-stakeholder coordination
In-Building Connectivity & Location Services
Coverage and location awareness inside the structures where responders are hardest to reach.
Key topics
- Signal-blocking materials
- IFC and NFPA code requirements
- Retrofitting older buildings
- Power outages and system failures
- Network congestion
- Locating responders indoors
Network Infrastructure
The core networks that carry mission-critical voice and data.
Key topics
- System fragmentation
- Legacy infrastructure
- Architectural and geographic dead zones
- Emergency network congestion
- Grid disruptions
- Physical attacks and vandalism
Coverage Solutions and Deployables
Extending reliable coverage to remote areas, disaster zones and anywhere standard networks fall short.
Key topics
- Time to deploy
- Rural and extreme terrain
- Commercial network overload
- Portability and setup
- Power and environmental exposure
- High cost barriers
Regulatory & Policies
The rules, mandates and policy decisions shaping critical communications.
Key topics
- Spectrum allocation and licensing
- Federal mandates
- Compliance deadlines
- Cybersecurity requirements
- Building and fire codes
- Funding program rules
IoT and Automation
Sensors, connected devices and automated workflows that turn raw data into real-time awareness.
Key topics
- Fragmented data formats
- Alarm fatigue
- Weak device authentication
- Bandwidth strain
- Privacy and surveillance concerns
- Legacy system integration
Network Resilience & Cybersecurity
Keeping communications up through disasters, outages and attacks.
Key topics
- Cyberattacks and ransomware
- Grid outages
- Public traffic surges
- Outdated technology
- Preparedness gaps
- Cross-agency friction
Budget, Procurement & Strategic Planning
Funding, buying and planning the systems agencies will depend on for years.
Key topics
- Limited federal funding
- Recurring subscription and licensing fees
- Vendor lock-in
- Grant applications
- Procurement cycles
- Lifecycle planning
Emergency Management
Multi-agency coordination and lessons learned from real-world disasters.
Key topics
- Information-sharing barriers
- Command and control conflicts
- Staffing and budget shortfalls
- Planning disconnects
- Training and preparedness gaps
- Data management