International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) Conference
Join CISA at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) Conference!
CISA is exhibiting and speaking at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) Conference on March 25-28, 2024, in Orlando, FL. This four-day conference and two-day business expo will feature speakers from CISA, government and industry partners, presentations, and more.
The conference will connect the people and technologies that are the most critical communications – supporting governments, utilities, transportation, enterprise, public safety, healthcare and critical-infrastructure sectors. This event will occur at Orange County Convention Center located at 9800 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819.
About the Conference
Business Expo Hours
Wednesday, March 27, 2024, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
Thursday, March 28, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM ET
Exhibit Location
We are conveniently located in the Orange County Convention Center, at exhibitor space # 115.
Agenda- Day One & Two- March 25-26, 2024
What Happened in Curry County?
Monday, March 25, 2024 11:20- 12:20 p.m. ET Room: W230A
Speaker(s): Chris Essid, ECD Sector Branch Chief, CISA; William Chapman, Oregon State Interoperability Coordinator; Michael Finch, CIO, Lane Cty Dept TS.
All You Need to Know About the Information Sharing Framework Project
Monday, March 25, 2024 2:00- 2:30 p.m. ET Room: W240A
Speaker(s): Robert Dew, Senior Technologist Advisor, CISA.
Solving Resource Overload: Cybersecurity Resource Hub for Emergency Communications Centers
Monday, March 25, 2024 3:50- 4:50 p.m. ET Room: W230D
Speaker(s): Ryan Ford, Cyber Resilient 911 Program Requirements Manager, CISA; Jeremy DeMar (Senior PM - Public Safety Solutions, Intrado Life);Greg Holcomb, Lake County Public Safety Comms.
What You Can Do to Improve Communications with Rural Neighbors
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 10:20- 11:20 a.m. ET Room: W230A
Speaker(s): Derek Nesselrode, ECC, CISA; Dent Guynes, Mississippi SWIC; Christine Massengale, Tennessee SWIC; Burford Hurley II, Mayor of Flatwoods KY Dir of Greenup County Public Safety.
P25 Evolution: New Standards, Interoperability & Security for the Future
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 1:15- 2:15 p.m. ET Room: W240A
Speaker(s): James Downes, ECC, CISA; Stephen Nichols, P25 Tech Interest Group; Andy Davis, Motorola Solutions; Jeremy Elder, L3Harris; Scott Wright, State of Connecticut.
Advanced Persistent Cyber Threats (APTs) Are Wearing Us Out
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 3:35- 4:05 p.m. ET Room: W230A
Speaker(s): James Jarvis, Emergency Communications Coordinator, CISA.
Project 25 Questions? Ask the Experts
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 3:35- 4:05 p.m. ET Room: W240A
Speaker(s): James Downes, ECC, CISA; Stephen Nichols, P25 Tech; Andy Davis, Motorola; Jeremy Elder, L3Harris; Scott Wright, State of CT; Cheryl Giggets; Brad Stoddard; Hermina Koshinski.
Agenda- Day Three & Four- March 27-28, 2024
LMR Networks are Vulnerable to Cyberattacks and Costly Recovery
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:10- 11:10 a.m. ET Room: W230A
Speaker(s): Pam Montanari, ECC, CISA; Sean McCloskey, Chief, Cyber Security, R4, CISA; Jason Matthews, Sgt Lake County Sheriff’s Office; Rob Richardson, Senior Acct, Motorola Solutions.
Alerts: To Send or Not to Send
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:10- 11:10 a.m. ET Room: W240C
Speaker(s): Chris Essid, ECD Sector Branch Chief,CISA; Ryan Hirae, Deputy Chief, Telecommunications Branch, HI-EMA; Budge Currier, Cal OES; William Chapman, Oregon State Coordinator.
Next Generation 911 (NG911) Roundtable with Federal Partners
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:20- 12:20 p.m. ET Room: W230A
Speaker(s): Ryan Ford, Cyber Resilient 911 Program Requirements Manager, CISA; John Holloway, Director of Public Safety Communications, DoD; Brian Tegtmeyer, 911 Coordinator, DOT.
NG911 and AI: Why the Future Needs Policy and Governance
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 2:00- 3:00 p.m. ET Room: W240C
Speaker(s): Chris Essid, ECD Sector Branch Chief, CISA; Pam Montanari, ECC, CISA; Greg Hauser, North Carolina SWIC; Charlie Guddemi, DC Homeland Security, Emergency Management Agency.
CISA’s Cybersecurity Evaluation Tool (CSET) with PSAP’s
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 3:10- 4:10 p.m. ET Room: W230A
Speaker(s): Derek Nesselrode, Emergency Communications Coordinator (ECC), CISA; Chris Maiers, ECC, CISA; Joni Harvey, State 911 Administrator Office, Michigan State Police.
Keeping the Order During Disorder
Thursday, March 28, 2024 9:00- 9:25 a.m. ET Room: Tangerine Ballroom 2
Speaker(s): Nitin Natarajan, Deputy Director, CISA.
Additional Resources
About CISA
CISA works with partners to defend against today’s threats and collaborate to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future.
How Does CISA Lead the National Effort?
Learn how CISA is leading the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to the cyber and physical infrastructure Americans depend on every day.
Next Generation 911 (NG911)
Learn about Next Generation 911 (NG911) and how it can enhance the capabilities of your networks.
Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET)
Learn how users can evaluate their own cybersecurity stance using many recognized government and industry standards and recommendations.
Priority Telecommunications Services
Priority in communications is crucial to continuity of operations when facing adverse conditions such as weather events, mass gatherings, cyber-attacks or events arising from human error. Learn more about CISA's Priority Telecommunications Services
Emergency Communications Coordination Program
CISA supports and promotes the nationwide improvement of emergency communications capabilities and has subject matter experts located across the country to engage stakeholders and address issues facing the emergency communications ecosystem.
Working at CISA
CISA is always searching for diverse, talented, and highly motivated professionals to continue our mission of securing the nation’s critical infrastructure. Learn more about our hiring opportunities.