Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE TRACK
Protecting the infrastructure that powers society. Discover communications solutions that ensure operational continuity for utilities, transportation, and essential services.
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Launching in 2026, the new Critical Infrastructure Track combines the established Utilities and Transportation Tracks to spotlight the rapidly evolving landscape of critical communications within the utility, energy, and transportation sectors. This track will dive deep into the transformative power of advanced data analytics, the integration of IoT sensors, GIS technologies, and the pivotal role of voice and data communications. Attendees are attending IWCE to discover how these innovations are driving efficiency, enhancing operational reliability, and shaping the future of these essential industries.
Why Attend?
🏗️ Infrastructure-Specific Solutions
Mission-critical communications for essential services:
• Power grid communications supporting smart grid operations and outage restoration
• Water system monitoring with SCADA integration and emergency response protocols
• Pipeline communications ensuring safe operations across distributed infrastructure networks
🛡️ Operational Resilience Planning
Build communications that withstand any disruption:
• Redundant network design with multiple communication pathways and failover systems
• Natural disaster preparedness ensuring communications survive extreme weather events
• Cybersecurity hardening protecting critical infrastructure from evolving digital threats
📋 Regulatory Compliance Center
Navigate complex infrastructure requirement:
• NERC CIP standards for electric utility cybersecurity and communication protocols
• TSA pipeline security requirements for oil and gas communication systems
• EPA water system regulations ensuring reliable emergency notification capabilities
Who Attends?
Utilities
Transportation
Energy
State and Federal Government
Connectivity solution providers
Key Themes
Spectrum Allocation
IoT
AI
Network Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Satellite
Drones and Robotics
Situational Awareness
Regulation & Standards
