DEADLINE EXTENDED: Submit Your Proposals by Friday, September 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PT

Do you want to speak at IWCE 2025? Do you have an idea for a session topic? If so, we want to hear from you!

IMPORTANT - PREPARE the information below before you submit and follow each step:

Create or log into your account: You will be able to edit your proposal until the deadline.
Title: Make it attention-grabbing, eye-catching, concise (no more than 8 words) and provocative. Written as you would like to appear on the event website.
Session Description: Be descriptive and concise. Let the audience know "what's in it for them". Make your case for why your topic is different, urgent and important to the industry as we get a lot of similar submissions. Abstracts should be no more that 250 words in length and written as you would like it to appear on the event website.
Key Takeaways: Include 3 - 4 bulleted key takeaways to help attendees understand the learning objectives and what they will gain from attending your session. Write it as you would like for it to appear on the event website.
Speakers: Submit details for all speakers who will participate in the session and be ready to include their unique email address, bio and headshot. Speaker expertise and contribution are weighted as heavily as the topic focus.
Track: Select the appropriate track for your topic.
Format: Select from either a 30-minute power session or a 60-minute panel session.
First-time speaker? Let us know if this will be your first time speaking at IWCE.

Format Options

We offer two ways to submit your interest in participation. You may submit more than once in a variety of session formats and topics. Please review the two submission format options:

1) 30-minute Power Session: Ideal for one or two speakers to present a new concept or technology. Case studies are epecially appreciated. PowerPoint slides are helpful in this format.

2) 60-minute Panel Session: Deeper dive discussion of a topic with a panel of experts who bring varied expertise and opinions. This format is deal for generating lively insights and debace amount panelists as well as with the audience.

NEW! Review and align your session proposal to one of these updated track descriptions.

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Tracks and Topics

You will self-select both the Track where your session will fit, as well as any Topic(s) covered in your proposal.

First Responders: Explore the evolving landscape of first-responder communications, as public -safety agencies augment traditional land-mobile-radio (LMR) usage with advanced broadband solutions like LTE, 5G, and Wi-Fi. Help attendees learn how a variety of technologies—for example, AI, IoT sensors, analytics, 911 and NG911, satellite communications, in-building coverage solutions, deployable network infrastructure, robots/drones, and cybersecurity measures—can be used to improve response capabilities and efficiency.

Utilities: Explore the evolving world of critical communications in the utility sector, which increasingly is turning to broadband solutions to address the complexities and challenges that accompany the pursuit of a smart-grid vision. Utilities continue to use proven LMR and SCADA as a communication foundation, but the two-way flow of energy in a modern grid—as well as stricter safety standards from regulators—are causing many to implement broadband applications. Sessions can delve into spectrum options, advanced data analytics, the integration of IoT sensors, and the role of two-way IP-based connectivity to improve the resilience and security of this essential industry.

Transportation & Logistics: Share the latest information about secure, smart transportation solutions that enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of mass-transit systems and logistics. This can include an overview of connectivity for terrestrial, rail, airports, and trucking, as well as ports and maritime transportation. Sessions may explore existing capabilities, as well advancements in computer-aided dispatch, voice and data communications, location-based services, asset management—all of which could be impacted by AI and machine learning.

School and Campus Safety: Share your case or solution of a critical communication application used to increase safety in school and campus environments. The track will focus on solutions used for safety monitoring, prevention and response, such as untethered voice and data connectivity, alerting systems, emerging location-based capabilities, real-time monitoring as well as communications tools that help safeguard students and staff to create a secure learning environment. Apart from technology, the cornerstone of the track would be a comprehensive approach to key stakeholder cooperation: government, school administration, technological solution providers and emergency services.

Government & Enterprise: Examine how state, local, and federal governments leverage legacy LMR and dispatch systems, as well as IoT-based technologies to create smart cities and improve public services, as enterprises in these jurisdictions pursue similar efficiencies as they strive to meet the Industry 4.0 vision. Discuss how cloud and/or edge computing, data analytics, and cybersecurity measures can enhance efficiency and security. In addition to talking about the technical capabilities, try to address some of the challenges—operationally, ethically and legally—that deploying some of these solutions can present to governments and enterprises.

Hot Tip! Be sure to include one or many of these keywords in your 250-word session abstract description and/or key takeaways.

What will catch our eye?

Practical: Sessions should identify technical and operational challenges face in the critical communications arena, as well as cite potential options that attendees should consider when trying to address them.
Regulatory: Sometimes technologies exist that could be helpful in achieving a communications mission, but rules can limit - or outright prohibit- their use. These sessions should explore rulings, policies and regulations that affect critical communications, with an emphasis on potential future changes and their long-term impacts.
Real-world Perspective: Case studies are highly encouraged and will receive preferential treatment in session selection. Vendor speakers should consider co-presenting with a client/user to demonstrate real-life challenges and solutions that address them.
Key Takeaways: Attendees want to leave your session with actionable takeaways. Include 3 - 4 bulleted points that the attendee will learn during your session.
The Future Now: Emerging technology artificial inteliggence ( AI), satellite, Internet of Things (IOT), sustainability, cybersecurity, next generation 911,, robotics, drones - tell us what's happening now with evolving technology and what we can expect for the future in critical communications connectivity.

Speaker Benefits

Complimentary All-Access pass allowing you free access to four days of robust IWCE conference sessions, expo hall, and special events.
Exposure for you and your company via extensive marketing campaigns- highlighted on the IWCE website and mobile app- and an opportunity to appear on IWCE's media partner, IWCE's Urgent Communications.
Complimentary lunch voucher for the day(s) you speak.
Ample networking opportunities.
Discover the latest products on the expo floor.

Who will be reviewing your submission?

The IWCE conference advisory committee, who are experts in their field, will review each proposal within a given track. They will rate it on a scale of 1 - 5 plus provide written insight on why the proposal is relevant (or not) and technically focused (or not). When the advisory committee completes their reviews, the IWCE content team will review all proposals AND review to determine a balanced program. A sales pitch for your product will not be accepted for this editorially driven conference program.*

If you have questions about the submissions process, please contact: [email protected]

*If you are interested in presenting a session on your product, please contact [email protected] to learn about the sponsored session opportunities.

Thank you!