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

2026 Agenda

MCX Adoption in Sovereign Verticals - Utilities and Transportation Leading the Way

Ildefonso De la Cruz  (Sr Principal Analyst, OMDIA)
James Potter  (Director of Strategic Solutions, L3Harris Technologies)
Loren Zimmerman  (Sales Director of National Accounts, Streamwide)
Anatoli Levine  (Director, Products and Standards, Softil)
Location: W218
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Track: Critical Infrastructure
Topics: Broadband, LMR & PTT, Network Infrastructure
Format: Panel Session
Vault Recording: TBD

This dynamic panel explores how critical infrastructure sectors—specifically utilities and transportation—are leveraging Mission Critical Communications (MCx) technologies to transform their operations, enhance resilience, and improve safety outcomes. Panelists representing electric utilities, rail operations, airport authorities, and technology providers will discuss their implementation journeys, regulatory considerations, and the business case for MCX adoption in these sovereign verticals.

Takeaway

The session will highlight how these sectors are developing innovative approaches to integrate MCX capabilities with operational technology (OT) environments, creating models that can benefit other critical infrastructure domains. Full of Sector-Specific Use Cases, Integration challenges and solutions, future roadmap.