2026 Agenda

Every agency and enterprise leader today feels the same frustration: the technology exists—NG911, broadband expansion, robotics, cybersecurity, situational awareness—but the budget to deploy it always seems just out of reach. "We don't have the funding" has been said too many times, unfortunately.

Here's the truth: funding is available, and with the right strategy, budget objections don't have to stall progress. In this session, learn how agencies and vendors are unlocking millions in grants by building what could be called a Funding Division—a playbook that reduces grant preparation time by a 10:1 ratio and aligns projects with AI-powered tools to secure results faster.

This isn't theory: hear real-world case studies such as how robotics were deployed for first responders in Michigan, how broadband and NG911 upgrades got funded in rural communities, and how school safety initiatives moved from "someday" to reality because the dollars were secured.

The promise of this session is that you'll walk away with a clear roadmap to replicate these results, eliminate budget as an excuse, and accelerate adoption of the very technologies driving safety, resilience, and mission success.

Takeaway

Key Takeaways:
• How AI transforms grant funding into a predictable, scalable strategy.
• The "Funding Division" model—why it works for both agencies and vendors.
• Case studies of robotics, NG911, and school safety projects funded through grants.
• Action steps to align broadband, IoT, and cybersecurity projects with active funding.