The International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) connects the people and technologies charged with ensuring that the most critical communications – supporting governments, utilities, transportation, enterprise, public safety, healthcare and critical-infrastructure sectors – always work, even under the most difficult circumstances.
IWCE’s four-day technical conference and two-day business expo showcase the latest and greatest in critical-comms technology to ensure the security, dependability, reliability and redundancy of networks across many vertical solutions and markets.
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IWCE 2024 is headed to sunny Orlando. IWCE will take place at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL from March 25-28, 2024 with exhibits March 27-28. Grab your pass today and save up to 30% with our super early bird rates!
IWCE 2024 TOPICS AND TRACKS
IWCE 2024's robust conference program will cover topics such as:
- 911 & Alerts
- First Responder Communications
- Incident Management
- In-building Wireless
- Transportation
- Utilities
- State & Local Government
- Federal Government
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Why should I attend IWCE?
IWCE connects the critical communications ecosystem through networking, education and insights enabling professionals to leverage emerging technologies to help create a safer, more efficient and more interconnected world. It is the one time of year where everything is together in one place for your chance to connect with peers, see the newest products and services, and to attend educational sessions taught by industry leaders on the latest topics. Attendees represent a diverse group of professionals from the government/military; public safety; utility; transportation and business enterprise sectors.
THE CRITICAL COMMUNICATIONS ONE-STOP SHOP
55,000+ critical communications professionals | 300+ expert speakers | 320+ sponsors and exhibitors
Four days of content and networking and two days of exhibits to explore. IWCE is a unique event that brings together professionals working in mission-critical and business-critical communications from across multiple verticals and geographies.
More than 320 exhibitors join us every year toenhance your education by showcasing the latest products and trends - from accessories to communications networks and systems, devices, applications and software.
Our comprehensive conference program offers four days of workshops, panel discussions and power sessions that provide unparalleled professional development and learning opportunities.
We are proud to bring together both new and familiar faces with more than 40 hours of networking throughout the conference. Connect with thousands of the brightest minds in the critical communications industry.
Show Floor Content & Features
Check out our interactive PSAP-of-the-Future experience and Mobile Response Showcase, in between taking in free content at our two Show Floor Theaters – Convergence & Collaboration and Emerging Tech & Innovation. When you’re done with all that, visit the New Exhibitor Zone and grab a coffee with a connection in the Networking Bar & Lounge!
IWCE is proud to partner with ETA International to offer unparalleled access certification and training in specific technology areas. Technical training courses and certification are available at IWCE, enabling you to get even more value out of your time on site.
The IWCE Experience Center is positioned at the front of the expo, providing attendees with an interactive show floor and venue map, an overview of our session information for our show floor stages, and a manned help desk, just in case you have questions that need an in-person answer.
WHO ATTENDS IWCE?
IWCE addresses the needs of critical communications professionals at every stage in their career. Global industry professionals attend from the government, public safety, utilities, transportation, professional services and the dealer community.
IWCE connects all businesses in the critical communications ecosystem:
- 911 Dispatch/PSAP
- Aviation/Aerospace
- Building Owners/Facility Managers/Property Management
- Consultant/Consulting Firm
- Disaster Relief Organization/Non-Profit Entity
- Distributors/Manufacturers Rep/VAR of Communications Equipment
- Educational Organizations/Universities/Students
- Engineering Firms
- Federal Government/Military
- Fire/EMS
- Healthcare/Biometrics
- Law Enforcement Agency/Security
- Manufacturer of Communications Equipment (Hardware/Software/Network/Accessories)
- Manufacturing Facility & Supply Chain
- Network and Infrastructure Providers
- Professional Services: Law Firms/Financial Services/Frequency Coordinator
- PR/Advertising/Marketing Agencies, Associations, Publications
- Radio Dealer/Service Shop/Retailer
- Software Services
- State and Local Government
- Suppliers: Components/Materials/Accessories
- Systems Integrator
- Transportation/Fleet Management/Connected & Autonomous Vehicles (CAVs)/Automotive
- Towers/Site Management/Construction
- Utilities/Oil & Gas/Mining
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL TRAINING AND INSPIRATION
IWCE’s conference program delivers expert strategy, real-world insights and solutions on the wide-ranging technologies you need for your critical communications system. Whether you work at an agency, enterprise or in public service, the IWCE conference provides you with the education and guidance you need for this rapidly changing world.
IWCE is the only gathering of the year to bring together all the stakeholders in public safety, government, emergency management/disaster response, utilities, transportation, healthcare and other critical-infrastructure sectors to network, learn and explore how the convergence of critical technology changes how they operate in critical communications.
Learn how dispatch centers use communications technologies, from legacy systems to IP-based platforms that accept voice, data and video such as next-generation 911 (NG911).
First Responder Communications
Examine the challenges as Public Safety moves from LMR to broadband solutions such as LTE/5G and Wi-Fi/CBRS, and the leveraging of of satellites, deployables, IoT devices, drones, cybersecurity and more.
Explore the capabilities needed within an emergency operations center (EOC) or other headquarters including hardware/software solutions, power management, interoperability and other strategies.
Understand the communications needs inside of buildings for Enterprise, Public Safety, and the public at-large across LMR, commercial cellular, and private networks, covering both voice- and location-based services.
Discover new advances in operational connectivity for terrestrial, rail, airborne and maritime mass-transit vehicles, such as computer-aided dispatch, voice/data communications, location-based services and “smart” and secure transportation solutions.
Discuss the ever-improving world of Utilities - from SCADA to IoT sensors and expanded “smart-grid” platforms that require robust two-way IP-based connectivity.
Delve into how state and local governments are turning to technology to “do more with less,” including IoT-fueled smart-community initiatives, video-surveillance and motion-detection systems, data storage, cloud/edge technology and analytics, and discuss funding, privacy and cybersecurity concerns.
Review its role in critical-infrastructure communications - across the country and beyond - as new technologies cross artificial boundaries and reach into space, as well as the policy questions surrounding spectrum, funding and implications of deploying within and beyond our borders.