We've all heard the buzz words – LTE, 700 MHz, narrowbanding, P25, broadband, mobile data, VoIP, smart grid, and more…. At IWCE 2011, get the real information. Learn from other cities, other colleagues, other agencies, other enterprises and the experts in the wireless and convergent communications systems.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW

IWCE’s five days of workshops, sessions and networking opportunities provides you with the tools you need to become more efficient, work faster and more profitably and to stay ahead of the competition. The conference offers government agencies, public safety professionals, enterprise users, wireless service providers, IT professionals and dealers the ability to learn about all aspects of convergent communications.

In addition, the IWCE conference includes so many special events including an Opening Keynote Address by Col. Mark Tillman, Commander of Air Force One (2001-2009), and Air Force One Pilot on September 11, 2001, an Afternoon Keynote Address by Chris Essid, Director, Office of Emergency Communications (OEC), US Department of Homeland Security, and two General Sessions each morning. For more information on these and other special events, visit the Special Events page.

The College of Technology at IWCE

Monday, March 7 & Tuesday, March 8
The College of Technology offers a variety of courses, from beginner to advanced, for IT professionals and engineers in the convergent communications community. Technology overviews, wireless principles and technical tutorials provide a good foundation for everything you need to know, from choosing a communications system to LTE and the latest technologies.

•	Land Mobile Radio for the IT Professional
•	What Does IP Mean to Radio Communications?
•	Project 25 Foundations, Current Status, Next Steps
•	Incident Communications Workshop
•	Fundamentals of Microwave Path Engineering and System Design
•	A Practical Evaluation Guide Comparing DMR, APCO P25 and TETRA
•	TETRA 101
•	Test & Measurement 101
•	Project 25: A User’s Perspective on P25 Systems and Plans
•	Understanding Smart Grid, Telemetry & Machine-to-Machine
•	In-Building Wireless, DAS and FEMTO 101

•	IP for Radio Technicians
•	4G, LTE and Broadband Overview
•	Spectrum & Licensing Workshop
•	Narrowbanding for Engineers and Consultants
•	Wireless Surveillance Ecosystem
•	Project Management 101
•	Digital Mobile Radio for LMR Technicians
•	Mobile Wireless Ecosystem 101
•	P25 Compliance Assessment Program Overview
•	Applying RFID Technology in Today’s World
•	Mobile Data and Multimedia Fundamentals
•	Grant Writing and Guidance
•	Designing and Specifying High-Performance Wireless Infrastructure

IWCE’s Conference Sessions

Wednesday, March 9 – Friday, March 11
Shorter sessions are valuable on Wednesday through Friday as you get the information you need while also attending the exhibit hall. Valuable information on infrastructure, networks, systems, hardware, applications, digital mobile radio, surveillance and security systems, broadband and narrowbanding are all covered, as well as special sessions for specific attendee groups. And, as always, IWCE is on the cutting edge of regulatory and policy issues, with industry leaders in the thick of the discussions.

Tracks include:

	Smart Cities Interoperability and Collaboration Next Generation Networks and Systems Next Generation Networks: The National Broadband Plan and Public Safety Infrastructure Spectrum Utilization Planning and Preparation Industry Sessions:
		Public Safety Utilities Transportation Enterprise

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

Can’t afford to bring a training company into your organization? Get what you need at IWCE! Take advantage of special training options available during the event.
Separate registration required. Additional Training courses are not included in the Premium Pass.

LTE/SAE Engineering Overview

Monday, March 7 * 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, March 8 * 8 am – 5 pm
Conference Supporter:
Cost: $999 before 2/4/11; $1099 after 2/5/11 (includes lunch on both days)

Practical Wireless Communications Engineering

Monday, March 7 * 8 am – 5 pm
Conference Supporter:
Cost: $699 before 2/4/11; $799 after 2/5/11 (includes lunch on Monday)

NIMS/ICS 300

Monday, March 7 * 8 am – 5 pm
Tuesday, March 8 * 8 am – 5 pm
Cost: $149 (includes lunch on both days)