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

2026 Agenda

Project 25 Questions? Ask the Experts

Don Root  (Project 25 Manager, APCO International)
John Lambrou  (Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff, Motorola Solutions)
Jeremy Elder  (Director of Product Experience Technology, L3Harris)
Scott Wright  (Senior Telecommunications Engineer 2, State of CT/DESPP/DSET)
Brad Stoddard  (SWIC and Director, Michigan's Public Safety Communications System)
Cheryl Giggetts  (Principal Consultant, CTA Consultants)
Stephen Nichols  (Executive Director, PROJECT 25 TECHNOLOGY INTEREST GROUP)
Ramin Hafezi  (Director of Engineering, Tait Americas)
Location: W220
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 4:20 pm - 5:20 pm
Track: Government
Topics: Cybersecurity, In-building connectivity, LMR & PTT, Network Infrastructure, Regulation & Standards, Situational Awareness
Format: Panel Session
Vault Recording: TBD

This panel offers access to the leaders of Project 25 through an "Open Forum" question and answer session. Bring your burning P25 questions and issues to our distinguished panel for answers on topics like…
 Can my P25 system be linked to others to form a "System of Systems"?
 How can P25 assure Interoperability for First Responders roaming into other P25 systems for Mutual Aid?
 Is my P25 System Secure? What new Cyber Security and Encryption is available? How do I share Encryption Keys?
 Can my P25 LMR users share Talk-groups and encryption with LTE Smartphone users?
 What resources are available to test my P25 network and subscribers.
 I have interoperability issues between vendors. How to resolve?
 How do I get a new idea into the P25 Standards development process?

Takeaway

 Can my P25 system be linked to others to form a "System of Systems"?
 How can P25 assure Interoperability for First Responders roaming into other P25 systems for Mutual Aid?
 I have interoperability issues between vendors. How to resolve?
 Can my P25 LMR users share Talk-groups and encryption with LTE Smartphone users