IWCE 2026 Announces Industry-Leading Speaker Lineup Featuring Public Safety, Government and Technology Visionaries
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The International Wireless Communications Expo has announced a powerful lineup of speakers for IWCE 2026, taking place March 16–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall. This year's program will feature nationally recognized leaders from government, public safety, emergency management, and the private sector addressing emerging technologies, interoperability, and mission-critical communications strategies shaping the future of public safety.
Featured Speakers
The 2026 speaker roster brings together a diverse cross-section of public safety, federal government, and communications leadership, including:
- Patty Roze, Vice President of Public Sector Sales, Verizon — leading nationwide initiatives delivering wireless mobility, cloud, security, and advanced communications solutions for the public sector
- Brett Compston, Administrator of the Nevada Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security Advisor for the State of Nevada
- Joe Duvall, Chief of Police for the Dallas Police Department, bringing nearly four decades of law enforcement leadership
- Chuck Wilson, Co-Founder of Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS), establishing better guidelines and metrics for school security to address the challenges and vulnerabilities schools face
"IWCE brings together the leaders and practitioners responsible for building and maintaining the communications systems that public safety depends on every day. Attendees will hear directly from the leaders building and operating next-generation emergency communications systems, AI and interoperability technologies, and leave with actionable strategies they can implement immediately to strengthen response capabilities, improve coordination and better protect the communities they serve."
— Erin LeMoine, Director of Events, IWCE, Informa Connect
The ETA Education Forum
New for 2026, IWCE will also play host to The ETA Education Forum — a sprawling partnership with ETA International providing a multi-day program of expert-led instruction on key topics including:
- Communications systems fundamentals
- Antenna fundamentals
- Microwave radio and interference mitigation
- Hands-on ETA certification opportunities — earnable onsite
What to Expect at IWCE 2026
IWCE 2026 is set to attract over 4,000 critical communications professionals and more than 250 exhibitors. The conference will feature 125+ educational sessions covering First Responders, Government, Enterprise, School Safety, and Critical Infrastructure — spanning topics from regulatory reviews and cybersecurity to AI, push-to-talk technologies, in-building wireless, and smart cities.
New for 2026, the expo floor will also feature a Critical Comms Spotlight Theater for live demo presentations and an IWCE Experience Center at the front of the expo with an interactive help desk and navigation assistance.
Register Now
Conference sessions run March 16–19, 2026, with exhibits open March 18–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall. Registration and full details are available at iwceexpo.com.
Key Takeaways
- IWCE 2026 runs March 16–19 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall, featuring 125+ sessions and 250+ exhibitors
- Speakers include leaders from Verizon, Nevada Emergency Management, Dallas PD, and school safety advocacy
- The new ETA Education Forum offers multi-day hands-on technical training and onsite ETA certification opportunities
- AI adoption among first responders is projected to jump from 12% today to 46% within five years — a key theme at this year's event
- New expo features include a Critical Comms Spotlight Theater and IWCE Experience Center on the show floor