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Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
West Hall , Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV

2026 Agenda

Big Games: Managing the Spectrum for Safety & Success

Ken Rehbehn  (Principal Analyst, CritComm Insights)
Henry Cohen  (Director, Spectrum Affairs, CP Communications)
John Dundas  (Spectrum Expert, DundasTech)
James Cole  (Director of Telecoms Engineering, LA28 Olympic & Paralympic Games)
Juan Morales  (Spectrum & Radio Technology Manager, FIFA World Cup 2026)
Shawn Cochran  (Deputy Chief, Operations and Emergency Management Division, Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau, Federal Communications Commission)
Location: W225
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 9:40 am - 10:40 am
Track: Enterprise
Topics: Broadband, Drones and Robotics, In-building connectivity, IoT, LMR & PTT, Network Infrastructure, NG911 and CAD, Regulation & Standards, Satellite, Situational Awareness, Threat Detection
Format: Panel Session
Vault Recording: TBD

The upcoming FIFA World Cup and LA 2028 Games require an extraordinary amount of spectrum. While these games will be some of the first to leverage 5G SA wide area networking slices at scale, demand will be high for non-public safety spectrum to support wireless microphones, push-to-talk, data & telemetry links, sensors, video, and more. Where will this additional spectrum come from? How are the game operations, broadcast operations, and public safety radio systems protected against threats, both accidental and intentional? This informative session will help jurisdictions and other local stakeholders understand the entirety of spectrum utilization, coordination, and what is at stake both in the private and public sectors. Hear from the leading spectrum experts supporting these events.

Takeaway

Understand the spectrum foundation and spectrum management processes required to ensure public safety systems and game operations are protected.