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Conference: March 16-19, 2026
Exhibits: March 18-19, 2026
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NG911 Conformance & Interoperability: Testing Status and Lessons Learned

Michael Fox  (Executive Director, Texas A&M Center for Applied Communications and Networks)
Brandon Abley  (Chief Technology Officer, National Emergency Number Association (NENA))
Dr. Eman Hammad  (Asst Professor, Engineering, Texas A&M University)
Location: W223
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Track: First Responders
Topics: NG911 and CAD
Format: Panel Session
Vault Recording: TBD
Michael Fox
Brandon Abley
Dr. Eman Hammad

The DHS NG9-1-1 Conformance and Interoperability Program is now well into its 3rd Phase, which includes building and operating the test suite and lab and conducting cybersecurity assessments. The first few versions of the test suite software have been released, the ISO-accredited lab is operational, and cybersecurity assessments are substantially complete.

Attendees will learn why conformance and interoperability testing is critical to NG9-1-1 success, the current state of the program (software, lab, cybersecurity), some lessons learned from testing activities so far, and how to make use of the program for their 9-1-1 authority or NG9-1-1 product company.

Takeaway

* Why NG9-1-1 conformance and interoperability testing is critical to the success of real-world implementations
* How to access and use the test suite for free
* How to tell if your vendor is *really* NG9-1-1 conformant
* How to contribute your expertise to the project