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Events We Are Sponsoring
What is the APCO/NENA/Interoperability
Conference?
The 2026 Annual VA APCO/NENA and
Interoperability Conference & Expo is the standout event for public safety
communications officials, front line telecommunicators, communications center
managers to public safety communications equipment and services vendors.
Starting October 27th, this in-person event will offer three days of
educational sessions, committee meetings, and special events, paired with
two days of exhibits.
Who Attends?
The 500+ attendees represent a wide range
of organizations, including ECCs/PSAPs, law enforcement, fire service,
emergency medical services, emergency management, radio technicians, and
government agencies, along with equipment and service providers and commercial
vendors.
Why Attend?
Education: Earn CEUs from professional development tracks
covering frontline telecommunicators, leadership, communications center
management, technology, and more. Pre-conference courses offer deeper training.
Networking: Connect with peers and exhibitors at special events
with engaging speakers.
Exhibitors: Discover new products and services from over 70
vendors; demo equipment and discuss purchases.
Involvement: Attend career advancement and healthy living
sessions. All are invited to general business sessions, and qualified APCO/NENA
members can vote and attend committee meetings.
Fun: Enjoy
APCO/NENA evening entertainment or explore downtown Roanoke.
Delegates attending this year's conference will have the opportunity to hear views from various nations on key issues facing the missile defense community and to discuss national policies and operational issues related to defeating ballistic missile threats. Expected attendance includes government and industry representatives from over 20 countries.
Conference Structure
The material being presented on the opening day of the conference will be appropriate for public dissemination, though media will not be in attendance. Controlled unclassified sessions (days 2 and 3) will provide authorized delegates access to information that is protected by limited distribution and other need-to-know controls, with access or distribution limits have been in accordance with applicable national laws or regulations. It includes information that has been declassified but remains controlled.
Please check back soon for additional details!