IWCE - International Wireless Communication Expo 2024

This interview was developed by the support of Stephany McCall, Show Director of the International Wireless Communications Expo, who supported us answering some questions. The fair will be held soon on Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30 p.m. They will be hosting an Isle of IWCE Networking Reception.

What are the latest trends in the Wireless Communication Industry? Will these trends be exhibited throughout the event?

The entire event was developed around the key trends in the industry. 

• Push-to-Talk
• 911 and Public Safety
• FirstNet
• Spectrum & Signal Optimization
• Network Infrastructure
• Smart Cities & Critical infrastructure
• Cybersecurity

The Conference Program was developed around these themes. And many of the exhibitors will be showcasing technologies around these topics.

What news have you prepared for the 2018 edition? What are the highlights?

For the second year in a row, IWCE will celebrate the IWCE Young Professional Award winners during an awards ceremony on Thursday, March 8 at 9:45 a.m. The award showcases the next-generation of leaders in the communications technology industry who are shaping the future of the industry.

IWCE’s Young Professional Awards recognize young professionals under 35 who have made a significant contribution in his or her company or agency and works in the communications technology industry. These individuals are executing some of the most innovative ideas, showing creativity and initiative.

The 2018 IWCE Young Professional Award winners include:

• Tamim Akimi, LTE Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton
• Rodrigo Batista de Moura, Deputy Planning Coordinator for Critical Communications, State Secretariat of Public Safety for Rio de Janeiro
• Steven Cheng, Regional Product Manager for North America, Comba Telecom
• Brandon Edelman, Product Manager, Value Added Services, Motorola
• Reinhard Ekl, Vice President of Product and Public Safety, RapidSOS, Inc.
• Colton Engel, Emergency Management and Communications Director, Saline County Emergency Management
• Carrie Johnson, Lead Manager-FirstNet, ATT
• Alex Lorello, Chief Engineer, SecuLore Solutions
• Stephen McConnell, Service Technician, Turris Communications Ltd.
• Thomas Meno, Information Technology Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• Benjamin Morgan, Developer; Professional Services, Avtec
• Jared VandenHeuvel, Project Coordinator, Public Safety Broadband Program, Texas Department of Public Safety
• Ross Venhuizen, Software Strategy & Operations Consultant, Motorola Solutions
• William Wong, DAS Engineering Manager, Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. (ADRF)
• Minghua Xu, Controller, Hytera America, Inc.

Key event highlights include:

• An Exhibit Hall with over 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in hardware, networks, applications, interoperability and integration that drive communications systems
• A five-day comprehensive conference program with workshops, short courses and training that provides unparalleled professional development opportunities
• Keynote presentations from FirstNet Built with AT&T, FirstNet and Verizon Enterprise Solutions
• Two co-located events: IWCE’s Network Infrastructure Forum and ETA’s Education Forum
• The Job Training and Education Center for attendees will discuss job training, continuing education and career planning
• Town Hall Meetings allow attendees to learn about what association and government partners have been up to as they present their latest initiatives. See presentations from Department of Homeland Security, NPSTC and GWTCA to name a few.

What are the advantages of exhibiting at IWCE?

Access to over 7,000 industry professionals from government/military; public safety; utility; transportation and business enterprise sectors all in one place.

Following IWCE 2017, 94% of attendees told us they would recommend IWCE to their colleagues, 99% of attendees found IWCE to be valuable for gathering new product and industry information and 80% of attendees will purchase/recommend a product and/or service as a result of attending IWCE. 

Can you give us some tips to take the best out of visiting this event?

• Check out the Conference Schedule - IWCE’s conference program offers 100+ conference sessions, trainings and workshops. 
• Establish your objectives and goals - What do you want to accomplish during IWCE 2018? Start by reviewing and prioritizing the education topics most important to your organization. If you’re registered for conference sessions, build your agenda within the Registration Dashboard.
• Do Your Homework - With over 400 exhibitors, it can be overwhelming once you get on the show floor. Research the exhibitors before the show so you are familiar with their products and have questions prepared to ask. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the floor plan so you know where they are located. You can look up speakers by product category online and in the app so you can map out who you need to meet based on your interests.
• Download the IWCE 2018 Mobile App! Make the most of your time at IWCE and plan ahead with the mobile app. Access important show info, build your schedule, connect with fellow attendees and more. It’s the best way to navigate IWCE 2018! Don’t forget to allow push notifications to ensure you receive important information.
• Review the FAQs on the IWCE website - Find important information including show hours, concession schedule, registration hours and more.
• Stay Connected - Follow IWCE’s social media pages to keep abreast of important show news and take part of the conversation. Also - Don’t forget to check out our blog on all things IWCE at urgentcomm.com/blogs
• The exhibit floor has several main aisles to keep traffic flowing. Wear comfortable shoes, because there is 90,000 square feet to cover!
• Get scanned by any exhibitors you visit, so they can follow up with you. They can provide product literature, videos, white papers and other information that can help you make important decisions about your communications technology.
• Attend the Isle of IWCE Networking Reception for food, drinks and networking.

Why has IWCE become the venue where people can make the human connections they need to be successful?

For over 40 years, IWCE has shown that it is as relevant as ever. We continue to be committed to delivering outstanding education and a platform for technologies innovators to showcase their technology. As the industry evolves, IWCE continues to play a role providing a forum for critical communications technology professionals.

How to apply to exhibit or attend?

Vendors interested in exhibiting can find all the details they need here: http://iwceexpo.com/iwce18/Public/Content.aspx?ID=1067775&sortMenu=109000

Attendees can register at iwceexpo.com. Use promo code PRESS to save 20% off any IWCE conference package and FREE Exhibit Hall.

Lastly, can you give us some participation results from the last edition?

IWCE 2017 drew more than 7,000 communications technology professionals to learn, network and see new, innovative technologies from more than 400 exhibitors, 100 of which were new to the event.

Everyday internet and communication technologies allow us more and more to improve different sides of our lifestyles, both in the personal and in the labour environment. Actually, it's essential for any company to stay current in technology and the possibilities which offer the communication through internet. IWCE has grown up as an international and powerful platform and as a reflection of the industry and the needs of communication technology professionals. Live demonstrations and a five-day conferences program organized to increase the attendees' knowledge and also to give an opportunity for exhibitors to make their brand visible and meet useful contacts inside the sector. The 2017 edition of IWCE is arriving with a lot of novelties and from nEventum, we want to tell you everything necessary to get the most of it!

Communication’s technology is something essential for our lives and for the development of any company. What’s the situation now and what are the tendencies for the future?

The government, public safety, transportation, utilities and enterprises rely on communications technology to keep everyone safe, to keep everything powered, to keep communities moving, to keep employees working and to keep our very lives and businesses working properly.

Communications technology permeates more aspects than we realize – from a firefighter’s radio to a connected water meter.  Drones, wearable technology, tablets, applications are all bringing communications technology into the next century.  

International Wireless Communication Expo brings the opportunity to many sectors to discover the latest products and innovations, but...what makes it different from other similar events?

IWCE is the premier communications technology event of the year and is celebrating its 40th anniversary.  IWCE is the only event that extensively covers critical communications across all users and all technologies.

What can you highlight from the next edition? Could you tell us what’s the main product or innovation?

Key event highlights include:

• An Exhibit Hall with over 380 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in hardware, networks, applications, interoperability and integration that drive communications systems
• A five-day comprehensive conference program with workshops, short courses and training that provides unparalleled professional development opportunities
• Two co-located events: IWCE’s Network Infrastructure Forum and ETA’s Education Forum
• The Job Training and Education Center for attendees will discuss job training, continuing education and career planning
• Apps and wearables are the rages today and IWCE will be hosting an app centre and a wearable pavilion to showcase the hot technology innovations in these areas.

As we said, your event attracts exhibitors from many sectors. Can you give them some tips for exhibit and have success in a fair like this one?   

• Check out the Conference Schedule - IWCE’s conference program offers 100+ conference sessions, training and workshops.
• Establish your objectives and goals - What do you want to accomplish during IWCE 2017? Start by reviewing and prioritizing the education topics most important to your organization. If you’re registered for conference sessions, build your agenda within the Registration Dashboard.
• Do Your Homework - With over 380 exhibitors, it can be overwhelming once you get on the show floor. Research the exhibitors before the show so you are familiar with their products and have questions prepared to ask. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the floor plan so you know where they are located.  You can look up speakers by product category online and in the app so you can map out who you need to meet based on your interests.

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• Download the IWCE 2017 Mobile App! Make the most of your time at IWCE and plan ahead with the mobile app. Access important show info, build your schedule, connect with fellow attendees and more. It’s the best way to navigate IWCE 2017! Don’t forget to allow push notifications to ensure you receive important information.
• Review the FAQs on the IWCE website - Find important information including show hours, concession schedule, registration hours and more.
• Stay Connected - Follow IWCE’s social media pages to keep abreast of important show news and take part in the conversation.
• Don’t forget to check out our blog on all things IWCE at urgentcomm.com/blogs
• The exhibit floor has several main aisles to keep traffic flowing. Wear comfortable shoes, because there are 90,000 square feet to cover!
• Get scanned by any exhibitors you visit, so they can follow up with you. They can provide product literature, videos, white papers and other information that can help you make important decisions about your communications technology.
• Attend IWCE's 40th Birthday Bash for food, drinks and networking.

Can you tell us something more about your special events in IWCE 2017? Do you recommend us an activity in particular?

We’re thrilled to be celebrating 40 years of insights, cutting-edge technologies and networking for communications technology professionals. Our 40th Birthday Bash is a special event not to be missed! This year’s celebration will take place in Ace’s Restaurant in the South Hall and is free for all IWCE attendees. Event attendees will have the opportunity to network with your industry peers while enjoying some time off the show floor.

After IWCE 2016 92% of attendees informed us that they found the event to be valuable for gathering new product and industry information and 80% were planning to purchase/recommend a product and/or service as a result of attending IWCE.

Therefore, we highly recommend attendees visit the Exhibit Hall featuring over 380 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry and take advantage of the five days of unparalleled professional development opportunities through keynote addresses, workshops, short courses and training.

3 reasons to don’t miss the show

• Five days of unparalleled professional development opportunities through keynote addresses, workshops, short courses and training.
• The Exhibit Hall will feature over 380 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry.
• The opening keynote will be presented by Dr Preston Marshall, Technical Program Manager, Spectrum Access Technology, Google. Dr Marshall will discuss the US experience in deploying shared spectrum services in the 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) band and what it may warn for future wireless architectures and technology.

Finally, can you give us some participation results from the last edition?

• 7,000 attendees
• 380+ exhibitors
• 91,000 square footage
• 66 countries outside of the United States were in attendance

The International Wireless Communications expo is the annual event for the communications technology sector. It offers over 380 exhibitors presenting their innovative products and newest trends. With over 7,000 buyers, it gathers a diverse group of industry professionals. Including government/military; public safety (law enforcement, fire service, emergency medical & 911); utility; transportation and the business enterprise.

IWCE is a very persuasive event to strengthen your brand, increase your business strategy and network with peers. At this event you are able to participate in an exclusive program that offers five days of workshops, short courses and training that provide professional opportunities.

It continues to provide excellent technical presentations, a growing exhibition hall, and provides an excellent venue to get informed. If you are thinking of participating in this expo, book a stand today through their web page. Contact us and we will help you find the right stand designer for you. With our help, you will have the opportunity to choose from the best ones in Las Vegas.

The International Wireless Communications Expo, also known as IWCE, not only connects but educates on the communications technology industry. It's an ideal platform to feature the latest products and trends in the field and every year attracts over 7,000 professionals. So if you are going to participate at this year's show, we highly recommend you to don't stop reading, as we have been interviewing the organisers of the show to discover all the details of the next exhibition on first hand.

IWCE's inception took place in 1977, becoming the leading annual event for communications technology professionals in the working world. What makes IWCE different from other events of its kind?

IWCE is the premier communications technology event of the year. The event offers:

• An exhibit hall with over 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and services in hardware, networks, applications, interoperability and integration that drive communications systems;
• A five-day comprehensive conference program with workshops, short courses and training that provide unparalleled professional development opportunities;
• Outstanding networking opportunities with the communications technology marketplace;
• Three co-located events: IWCE’s Network Infrastructure Forum, ETA’s Education Forum and the Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Summit; and
• Many special features such as Town Hall Meetings, a Job Training and Education Center and IWCE’s TETRA Town.

IWCE is the only event that covers communications technology for the working world.

It's a great moment for wireless communications, can you reveal some of the novelties we will find at IWCE 2016?

The Product Showcase offers a look at the newest and most innovative technologies in the industry.

IWCE’s Keynote Address, Curtis Levinson, Cybersecurity Advisor to NATO will present the opening keynote address on March 23 at 9:00 a.m. and will discuss threats to the critical infrastructure, including power grids and communications systems across the globe and the U.S. adversaries that are targeting with cyber attacks.

IWCE’s Town Hall Meetings will provide attendees with detailed information on what government and association partners have been up to as they present their latest initiatives. Participating organizations include DHS’s Science and Technology Directorate, DHS’s Office of Emergency Communications, NIST, NTIA, NPSTC and ETA.

The Job Training and Education Center is designed for industry professionals interested in new employment. IWCE’s partners will discuss job training, continuing education and career planning.

IWCE’s TETRA Town hosts manufacturers working together to support a truly open-standard. TETRA is a mature and evolving technology, which is currently in use at Airports, Utilities and Transportation Agencies throughout North America.

IWCE’s Network Infrastructure Forum brings together the wired and wireless worlds. A dedicated area on the exhibit floor includes companies such as Microwave Networks, Cambium and Fujitsu to showcase infrastructure technology. Keynote addresses in the conference address Smart Cities and Site Development Strategy.

Applications can play an important role in saving lives, troubleshooting, and collaborating. The App Center at IWCE 2016 is where attendees will be able to interact with a variety of industry-related apps.

IWCE attracts many national and international exhibitors. Can you give us a few tips for those attending the show in Las Vegas for the first time? (i.e.: venue rules, customs, protocol, etc...)

• Check out the Conference Schedule - IWCE’s conference program offers 100+ conference sessions, training and workshops.
• Establish your objectives and goals - What do you want to accomplish during IWCE 2016? Start by reviewing and prioritizing the education topics most important to your organization. If you’re registered for conference sessions, build your agenda within the Registration Dashboard.
• Do Your Homework - With over 400 exhibitors, it can be overwhelming once you get on the show floor. Research the exhibitors before the show so you are familiar with their products and have questions prepared to ask. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the floor plan so you know where they are located.
• You can use the Registration Dashboard to request a meeting with any exhibitor to learn more about their products and services.
• Download the IWCE 2016 Mobile App. Make the most of your time at IWCE and plan ahead with the mobile app. Access important show info, build your schedule, connect with fellow attendees and more. It’s the best way to navigate IWCE 2016! Don’t forget to allow push notifications to ensure you receive important information.
• Review the FAQs on the IWCE website - Find important information including show hours, shuttle bus routes from the show hotels, concession schedule, registration hours, and more.
• Stay Connected - Follow IWCE’s social media pages to keep abreast of important show news and take part in the conversation. Also - Don’t forget to check out our blog on all things IWCE.
• The exhibit floor has several main aisles to keep traffic flowing. Wear comfortable shoes, because we have 90,000 square feet to cover!
• Get scanned by any exhibitors you visit, so they can follow up with you. They can provide product literature, videos, white papers and other information that can help you make important decisions about your communications technology.
• Attend the Party in the Park event for drinks, networking and complimentary food from local food trucks.

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Co-located with the exhibition there is a comprehensive educational programme. Do you recommend a session in particular?

IWCE’s Conference Program offers five days of unparalleled professional development opportunities through power sessions, workshops, short courses and training. College of Technology workshops on Monday, Tuesday and Friday provide in-depth information on cybersecurity, IoT, P25, interference, project management and interoperability, among other topics. More than 75 Short Courses topics take place in tracks such as FirstNet, Spectrum and Signal Optimization. Cybersecurity, Next-Generation Networks, Planning and Preparation, and industry-specific tracks for Public Safety, Critical Infrastructure and Enterprise.

A few key topics include “Ten Uses for Drones in Public Safety and Critical Infrastructure,” “Armageddon! How a Cyber Breach Can Disable a City,” “Extend Your Coverage and Capacity with Deployable Networks,” “The Technology of Wearables,” “The Economics of Building and Sustaining FirstNet,” and “Can the Internet of Things Save the World?”

Who must attend?

Over 7,000 individuals attend from a diverse group of industry professionals including government/military, public safety, utility, transportation and business enterprise.

Give us some convincing reasons to not miss the show?

1. Offers five days of unparalleled professional development opportunities through keynote addresses, workshops, short courses and training.
2. Curtis Levinson, Cybersecurity Advisor to NATO will present the opening keynote address on March 23 at 9:00 a.m. and will discuss threats to the critical infrastructure, including power grids and communications systems across the globe and the U.S. adversaries that are targeting with cyber attacks.
3. The Exhibit Hall will feature over 380 exhibitors showcasing the latest products and trends in the industry.
4. Held twice a day on March 21 and 22, Speed Networking offers an opportunity for attendees to quickly connect one-on-one with each other. Each round lasts 2-3 minutes for participants to exchange contact information and discuss why they are at IWCE.
5. The show will be co-located with three other events this year: IWCE’s Network Infrastructure Forum, ETA’s Education Forum and the Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Summit.

Finally, can you give us some participation results from the last edition? (i.e.: visitors, exhibitors, etc...)

• 7,000 attendees
• 380 exhibitors
• 91,000 square footage
• 63 countries outside of the United States were in attendance