IWCE

IWCE is an annual trade show and conference for people who work with critical communications and wireless technology. It is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center and has run for around five decades. The 2027 edition is set for March, with exhibits open on the last two days.

What IWCE offers

• Conference programme — sessions and expert talks, with a call for submissions open to speakers.
• Exhibition floor — solution providers show products and services to buyers and engineers.
• Training and education — hands-on training, plus online education listed among its specialties.
• Sponsorship and exhibiting — companies can book stands or sponsor the event.

Who it works with

Visitors come from 911 centres, public safety (police, fire and emergency medical services), utilities, transportation, government and enterprise security. Topics include FirstNet, land mobile radio, LTE, push-to-talk, the Internet of Things, smart cities and next-generation 911.

Key facts

• Based in: Las Vegas, USA
• Founded: 1977
• Next edition: 8 to 11 March 2027
• Scale: more than 4,000 decision-makers and over 250 solution providers, according to the event site