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Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
West Hall , Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV
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Bringing Maps Inside: GIS for Safer Buildings Everywhere

Brooks Shannon, ENP  (Director of Emergency Communications Solutions, Esri)
Paul McBride, GISP  (Senior Project Manager, Langan)
Greg Ballentine, PMP, ENP  (Executive Director, Denco Area 9-1-1 District)
Ethan Killeen  (Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, Critical Response Group, Inc.)
Kyle Yoder  (Chief, Threat Mgmt Branch, DAS-FSO-Judiciary Security Div, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts)
Susan Benedicto  (Asst Director-Geospatial Solutions, IT, City of Frisco, Texas)
Location: W214
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 4:20 pm - 5:20 pm
Track: First Responders
Topics: In-building connectivity, IoT, Network Infrastructure, NG911 and CAD, Regulation & Standards, Situational Awareness, Threat Detection
Format: Panel Session
Vault Recording: TBD
Brooks Shannon, ENP
Paul McBride, GISP
Greg Ballentine, PMP, ENP
Ethan Killeen
Kyle Yoder
Susan Benedicto

Public safety doesn't stop at the front door—and neither should our maps. This presentation explores how Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can be used to create accurate, interoperable indoor maps for any building where public safety matters: schools, campuses, government facilities, places of worship, commercial buildings, large venues and more. Indoor maps built with GIS and open standards empower 911 telecommunicators and first responders with real-time situational awareness during emergencies. These maps ensure that everyone—from dispatchers to field personnel—is working from the same operational picture, improving coordination and response times. But the value of GIS extends far beyond the moment of crisis. We'll discuss how indoor maps support pre-incident planning, evacuation strategies, site security assessments, and the identification of radio and cellular dead zones. After incidents, they aid in recovery and analysis, helping agencies learn and improve. By scaling indoor mapping efforts across all critical buildings, communities can maximize safety and return on investment. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how GIS-based indoor mapping enhances public safety operations before, during, and after emergencies—and why the time is now to build these maps at scale.

Takeaway

1) Public Safety Starts Indoors
Learn why indoor maps are essential for protecting lives—not just in schools, but in every building where safety matters, from government facilities to commercial venues.

2) Empower Emergency Response
Discover how GIS-based indoor maps give 911 dispatchers and first responders real-time situational awareness, improving coordination and reducing response times during critical incidents.

3) Beyond Emergencies: Everyday Value
See how indoor maps support pre-incident planning, evacuation strategies, site security assessments, and even help identify radio and cellular dead zones.

4) Post-Incident Insights
Understand how indoor mapping aids in recovery and analysis, helping agencies learn from incidents and continuously improve their operations.

5) Scalable Safety Solutions
Explore how communities can maximize safety and ROI by scaling indoor mapping efforts across all critical infrastructure using open standards and GIS technology.