Comms Connect program draws industry heavyweights

In a highly anticipated return to live events, Comms Connect Melbourne 2022 has drawn the industry’s brightest to present on some of the biggest issues in critical communications and public safety.

Running 8–10 March, the extensive conference program promises fascinating insights and education from an expert panel including:

• Lynn McDonald — Microsoft Azure’s Space lead for Australia: McDonald discusses how space-enabled tech will drive critical comms and 5G innovation.
• Shane Fitzsimmons AFSM — Resilience NSW Commissioner: The future of disaster management.
• Neal Richardson — Strategy Manager for the Public Safety Network NZ: Richardson will host a panel of emergency services leaders discussing the origin of NZ's newly unified entity.
• Ed Parkins — CEO of FirstNet USA: Parkinson will present a global public safety update.
• State of the Industry leadership panel.
   

The program also features case studies and technical presentations on hot industry topics such as: cybersecurity, private 5G networks, drones for critical comms and smart city infrastructure planning, alongside standards and regulatory updates.

Also featuring will be pre-conference workshops, training courses and industry ‘Town Hall’ sessions presented by ACCF/TCCA and ARCIA.

Early bird registrations for the conference and pre-conference sessions open next week and sponsorship and exhibition space is filling fast.

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