Radio System Governance

Meet folks that have made it work. The politics of sharing is a difficult hurdle to manage but once done, there are so many benefits that come with it. System owners, managers, and board directors. Those who are part of the initial conversations, and those who are running the systems over 20 years later! Learn what worked, what did not, and how they overcame ownership and management concerns, to embrace collaboration and ultimately enable true interoperability for their teams.

A Tech Perspective on Radio Systems

Hear from a group of experts as they share lessons learned and day-to-day operations on their radio systems. Learn what it takes to keep a radio system up and running for large coverage areas around Washington state. Participants will have the opportunity to query the panel of representatives about their specific experiences and lessons learned in dealing with, maintaining, possible unseen design challenges and future plans.

Data Sharing: CAD to CAD interop and Beyond

Hear from a group of experts as they share lessons learned and progressive modeling for data interoperability. Learn the status of data interoperability throughout the emergency communications community in Washington and the reasons behind the lags and advancements. Participants will have the opportunity to query the panel of representatives about their specific experiences and lessons learned in forming and advancing data interoperability at local, regional, and state levels.

Next Generation Mapping & Analystics

As ECCs and PSAPs adopt next-generation 9-1-1 technology, new opportunities are emerging to incorporate modern technology to improve mapping, location accuracy, communication options, resiliency, improved insights, and more. In this session the speaker will share examples of how upgrading technology improves outcomes and enhances the 9-1-1 workflow. Key Takeaways1. Share real-world examples of the impact of adopting next-generation mapping and analytics
2. Understand how next-gen solutions (location accuracy, text, video, etc.) benefit attendees and their communities
3. Get next steps for adopting next-generation mapping and analytics

Program Management: Good news and Bad news

Projects are prone to failure regardless of intentions and resources. This session describes the processes and tools, including a secret formula, for success. The attendees will learn about the areas where their project is likely to fail, and the secret formula for success. Ms. Kovaka shares the concepts, tools, and guidance for applying the secret formula which people, tools, and a systems engineering model.