Learn more about what’s next for wireless communications, including the future of public safety broadband, the integration of data,and the impact of the FCC’s 6GHzruling on public safety communications networks.
Track Overview
With the potential to significantly improve response outcomes, wireless technology is dramatically changing the way public safety personnel communicate. What can public safety agencies expect next? In this track, MCP subject-matter experts and industry leaders will discuss the current and future state of wireless communications and their impact on the way agencies operate, planning and preparing for the integration of mobile data, and the impact the FCC’s 6 GHz ruling will have on public safety communications.
Schedule
10 am EDT - 10:45 am EDT
The State of Wireless Communications
Public safety communications technology is evolving constantly.In this session, we will explore where we stand now and what the future lookslike as it continues to work to integratenewwireless technologiesintoa land mobile radio world.
Presenter
Scott Neal
Vice President of Wireless Communications, MCP
Mark Athearn
Senior Program Manager & Consulting Group Leader, MCP
11 am EDT - 11:45 am EDT
Agency Roundtable: What Keeps You Up at Night About Wireless Communications?
During this roundtable discussion, public safety industry leaders will discuss their concerns about wireless technologies and the future of public safety communications, as well as what they’re doing to overcome the various challenges.
Panelists
Patrick Weidel, Chief Deputy
Niagara County, NY, Sheriff's Office
Marc Kasprzak, Director of Emergency Communications
Niagara County, NY, Sheriff's Office
Mel Maier, ECC Captain/Commander
Oakland County, MI
John Stevens, SWIC
State of New Hampshire
Moderator
Glenn Bischoff
Content Marketing Specialist, MCP
12 pm EDT - 12:45 pm EDT
Mobile Data Planning
What do you need to know to implement mobile data into your current communications technologies? In this session, we’ll discuss the planning process for mobile data implementation and its impact on your public safety communications.
Presenter
Nick Falgiatore, PE, ENP, MSEE
Senior Technology Specialist, MCP
Darek Wieczorek, PMP
Senior Technical Consultant, MCP
1 pm EDT - 1:45 pm EDT
Vendor Roundtable: How Does the FCC’s 6GHzRuling Impact Public Safety Communications?
During this roundtable discussion, members of the microwave vendor community will share their thoughts on the future of public safetymicrowave systemsin light ofthe FCC’s recent 6GHzruling.
Panelists
Patrick Picquet, Senior Director Business Development
Nokia
Jerry Hulburt, Vice President
Microwave Networks Incorporated
Ronil Prasad, Sr. Director, Solutions Marketing and Business Development - North America
Aviat Networks
Mark Gibson, Director, Business Development & Regulatory Policy
