9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
▼ Charting a New Roadmap for the Future of Public Safety Broadband
Jeremy Zollo
Learn about how the First Responder Network Authority is developing a Roadmap with stakeholders across public safety and the industry ecosystem to enhance public safety operations. As the First Responder Network Authority charts a path for evolving the FirstNet network, hear about future opportunities for public safety to engage with FirstNet, including an Experience Center to help agencies find new ways to operationalize public safety broadband.
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
▼ The Future of NG9-1-1 and FirstNet: 360 Degree Incident Insight
John Hunt
With FirstNet and NG9-1-1 both moving forward, the future of emergency communications can now include a 360-degree view of an incident, from a broadband-enabled Emergency Communications Center to mobile technology enabled by FirstNet in the field. In this session, public safety experts discuss how having access to data for end-to-end situational awareness is helping public safety save lives and protect communities.
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
▼ The Future of FirstNet: Deployment, Devices and Developing Apps
Dr. Jennifer Harder
FirstNet has made tremendous progress with the launch of the FirstNet dedicated core network, the buildout of FirstNet’s dedicated spectrum (Band 14), a fleet of deployable assets, and innovative devices and apps for use on FirstNet. Join the First Responder Network Authority, representatives from industry, and the public safety community to hear what’s new and next.
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
▼ Mobile Broadband for Emergency Communications Center Personnel
Randy Kerr
This panel takes a look at the use of mobile broadband in a tactical dispatch setting. Equipped with the ability to transmit and receive information from members of the community, volunteer organizations and other public safety agencies, learn how ECCs can relay more accurate and robust information during search and rescue operation, damage assessments, evacuation scenarios, and other incidents based on experts’ lessons learned and real-life case studies.
Monday, August 12, 2019
:00 – 3:00 p.m.
▼ Local Control for FirstNet Users
Randy Kerr
This panel takes a look at how agencies can manage how FirstNet users are prioritized, including when it comes to visiting responders whether intentional for mutual aid or incidental for off-duty responders who are traveling with a personal FirstNet device.
3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
▼ Managing Data in a Connected Public Safety World
Kristi Wilde
The 9-1-1 public safety telecommunicator’s role in maintaining communications and situational awareness with responders is vital. As FirstNet usage increases and NG9-1-1 is being deployed, Emergency Communications Centers must be actively involved in planning and operationalizing public safety broadband. Join this panel to discuss lessons learned for incorporating data usage into operational plans and how Emergency Communications Centers can begin to implement FirstNet services.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
▼ There’s an App for That: FirstNet’s App Ecosystem and the Modern First Responder
Bill Schrier
What type of app would help your agency streamline operations? Which apps are you using now to improve situational awareness? This panel will highlight public safety’s increased use of apps and needs for future public safety app development. Also hear about the FirstNet App Catalog and the process for developing and certifying FirstNet Listed and FirstNet Certified apps and the growth in the apps ecosystem. Bring your ideas and ask your questions!
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
▼ FirstNet in Action: Public Safety Leaders on their FirstNet Experiences
Ray Lehr
FirstNet is a reality – and moving quickly to transform public safety operations and help save lives. In this session, hear from current FirstNet users on their experience with the network and how they are operationalizing public safety broadband for every day and every emergency.
2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
▼ Connecting and Protecting Rural Responders
Randy Kerr
Emergencies can happen anywhere. Hear how public safety broadband is enhancing emergency response in rural America and how agencies are capitalizing on the emergence of the FirstNet network, including the availability of dedicated public safety deployables. Join this panel to discuss the needs of first responders in rural areas today and how FirstNet will address rural coverage and connection in the future.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
▼ Building Smart Communities with Public Safety
Bill Schrier
There’s been a lot of planning for smart community initiatives, and now that the technology to make it possible is here, it’s time to integrate public safety. This session highlights opportunities to put public safety at the center of smart communities – and how FirstNet and NG911 can enhance public safety communications and better connect communities in times of need.
10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
▼ Securing Public Safety’s Vital Information
Mark Golaszewski
Cybersecurity has been a key consideration for FirstNet since its inception – especially with the volume of data that informs health and medical situations. In this panel, hear from FirstNet, industry, and public safety leaders about best practices and other initiatives to keep agencies’ information secure – now and as technology evolves.
1:45 – 2:45 p.m.
▼ FirstNet Authority Townhall
Edward Parkinson
Join leadership from the First Responder Network Authority for an interactive session on the nation’s public safety broadband network. Learn how the FirstNet Authority is working to create a dedicated, differentiated broadband communications experience that transforms public safety operations to save lives. Also hear the latest about FirstNet’s development of a Roadmap for public safety communications – and ask your questions.
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
▼ You Tell Us: Putting Innovation in Public Safety’s Hands
Amy Haukeness
In this interactive session, join the FirstNet Authority and a panel of experts to explore ideas to shape the future of public safety communications technology, where mobile-enabled first responders can receive and share information from dispatch through on-scene response. Participate in discussions on the FirstNet Authority Roadmap, and join breakout groups on the future of public safety communications, including Location-Based Services (LBS); sensors/Internet of Things (IoT), and others.
Leaders from the FirstNet Authority, the public safety community and industry come together to discuss how advancements in public safety broadband are transforming emergency communications and helping protect communities nationwide.