PMRExpo 2024: Bigger, More Diverse and More International
PMRExpo attracted 5,500 visitors from 61 countries — a 10% increase in visitor numbers from last year.
This weeks' PMRExpo2024 ended with an impressive performance, reaffirming its status as the Leading European Trade Fair for Secure Communication. With 262 exhibitors from 25 countries showcasing cutting-edge solutions for authorities and organisations with security tasks (BOS), critical infrastructures (KRITIS) and all economic sectors, PMRExpo attracted 5,500 visitors from 61 countries — a 10% increase in visitor numbers from last year.
Expansion of the themes Critical IoT, 5G technology and Cybersecurity
Oliver Frese , Chief Operating Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH said:
"The increasing importance of key themes like Critical IoT, 5G technology and cybersecurity shows how dynamic and multifaceted the environment of Secure Communications is. The continuing development of PMRExpo 2024 in terms of content not only reflects these developments, but also actively advances them. The positive response from the industry confirms our path, which we, together with our conceptual sponsor, the PMeV, will consistently follow in coming years"
Shaping the future of mission- and business ciritcal communication
Bernhard Klinger , Chairman of the Professioneller Mobilfunk e. V. (PMeV) said:
"The threats arising from cybercrime and physical sabotage are increasingly rapidly and endanger our critical infrastructures – the foundation of our society. From our perspective, security should not fail due to cutbacks. We need political decisiveness, clear regulatory frameworks and the necessary funding to make Germany and Europe more resilient and safer. PMRExpo this year once again impressively proved that it is the right place to work together to design the future of mission- and business-critical communication"
A look back: Connecting Area and PMRExpo Summit 2024
What does the future of secure communication look like? The PMRExpo Summit 2024 successfully concluded, offering valuable insights into the future of mission- and business-critical communication. With a new focus on private 5G campus networks, as well as core topics like public safety, critical infrastructures, and control centers, the summit addressed some of the most relevant challenges ahead. Expert speakers from industry, science, politics, and public administration provided in-depth perspectives, making the Summit an essential platform for the industry.
This energy was also evident in the new and expanded formats at PMRExpo: The "5G-Hub for Private Networks" showcased practical use cases for private 5G campus networks, generating significant interest. Meanwhile, the Connecting Area stood out once again as a central spot for networking and knowledge sharing, with a stronger emphasis on start-ups and a diverse program.
Hackathon: Innovation and promoting young talents
48 hours, 1 goal: pioneering solutions for the future: The pitches at the Hackathon@PMRExpo, powered by COREVAS GmbH & Co. KG , impressively demonstrated just how much is possible in a short space of time. The results ranged from AI-powered solutions for safer rescue operations to autonomous disaster response systems.
The winning teams & their solutions:
Team Scriptsquad - 1st place with their AI-powered web app ThermaLive, which enhances rescue missions through real-time thermal imaging and automated analysis, earning them the top prize of €2,000.
Team Triage - 2nd place with their autonomous mesh network system, which uses AI-powered drones and IoT sensors to detect, locate, and rescue civilians in war zones and disaster areas. Operating independently of existing infrastructure, the system provides immediate emergency response.
Team Hackstreet Boys - 3rd place with their AI-supported system for emergency call acceptance and first aid instruction, designed to assist in cases of overload in operations centers.
Save the Date: PMRExpo 2025
After the fair is before the fair! You can already look forward to PMRExpo 2025 - the next intensive industry get-together for secure communication.
