Critical IoT  |  2018-04-04

IWCE Launches IWCE’s IoT Saving Lives

Source: The Critical Communications Review | Gert Jan Wolf editor

IWCE, the premier annual event for critical communications today launches IWCE’s IoT Saving Lives, a new one-day conference focused on the vast array of the Internet of Life Saving Things that interface with public safety operations.

The conference will take place May 14 in Santa Clara, CA during the Internet of Things World, the world’s biggest IoT event bringing the best technologies, strategies and case studies for every vertical that IoT will impact.

“Following our successful IWCE 2018 conference in Orlando last month, we’re very excited to introduce this new intimate conference focused on the Internet of Life Saving Things. With presentations from thought leaders, we’ll cover all of the hot topics professionals in the critical communications industry are focused on. We look forward to bringing the industry together for a day of learning this spring,” said Stephanie McCall, Event Director, IWCE’s IoT Saving Lives.

McCall added, “We are proud to expand the educational opportunities beyond our flagship event. Our industry is changing quickly and we wanted to make sure we offered our community a way to continue to stay on top of important topics in an intimate setting.”

The conference will cover the Internet of Life Saving Things that interface with public safety operations such as smart devices, applications, sensors, disaster relief, virtual reality, artificial intelligence, GPS/GIS/location services, mission-critical push-to-talk (MCPTT), enhanced Push to Talk over cellular (PoC), cloud computing and cybersecurity. In addition, the conference will also examine how FirstNet and smart cities will interact with the Internet of Things (IoT) environment to support public safety, as well as the operational requirements and considerations for public safety agencies as IoT sensors and devices are implemented.

The conference agenda will cover the following topics:

  • Defining Internet of Life Saving Things
  • What Connectivity is Needed for True IoLST?
  • The Internet of Life Saving Things Ecosystem
  • Managing the Data Tsunami in an IoLST World
  • Cybersecurity Considerations for IoLST
  • What Do NG911, FirstNet and Smart Cities Mean to the Idea of the IoLST?

Sponsors will showcase new technologies that will enhance public safety capabilities at tabletops throughout the day as well as participating as thought leaders on panel discussions. In addition, a Tech Lightning Round will allow sponsors to share knowledge in a lightning fast format.