2026 Agenda

The 2025 mid-air collision at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport serves as a definitive case study on the critical role of technological and jurisdictional interoperability in a major incident. Because the incident occurred at the nexus of the District of Columbia, Virginia, and US federal government property, first responders faced the immense challenge of synchronizing communications across the National Capital Region (NCR). We will explore tools and best practices used to help first responders prepare for, respond to, and recover from complex large-scale disasters such as this.

Takeaway

-Challenges related to keeping abreast of the ever-changing technological landscape of satcom and terrestrial technologies available for use in major incidents.

-Attendees will learn what disaster technologies and best practices work during major incidents such as this.

-Explore lessons learned how first responders can use PACE planning to help can prepare for and respond to major aviation disasters as it relates to emergency comms and interoperability.