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

2026 Agenda

Mission-Critical PACE Planning and Vulnerability Assessment

Budge Currier  (Granite Bay, Emergency Technology Consulting)
Mark Davis  (Co-Founder, Emergency Technology Consulting)
Blessing Ugbo  (Manager, MIS Division, CONFIRE)
Location: W225
Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 10:50 am - 11:20 am
Track: First Responders
Topics: LMR & PTT, Network Infrastructure, NG911 and CAD
Format: Power Session
Vault Recording: TBD

Highly available, resilient communication systems are the key to the operational success of any first responder agency. During this session we will provide an overview of the PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) process and we will highlight some key aspects of the vulnerability assessment process. You will hear first hand from CONFIRE as they share lessons learned and best practices of the PACE process.

Takeaway

Understand the PACE elements for LRM, CAD, 911, and Critical Infrastructure
Understand how PACE relates to the Vulnerability Assessment Process
Lessons Learned and Best Practices that can be employed to ensure you can communicate during a disaster