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Conference: March 8-11, 2027
Exhibits: March 10-11, 2027
North Hall, Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, NV

2027 Agenda

Sidelink - From Standards to Deployment

Joe Hanna  (Principal, Directions)
Steve Devine  (Chief Technology Officed, APCO International)
Kevin Graham  (Chief Executive Officer, TCCA)
John Foley  (Managing Director, Safer Buildings Coalition)
Track: Coverage Solutions and Deployables
Format: Panel Session
Vault Recording: TBD

Sidelink technology, as developed in the 3GPP standards process, provides the foundation for connectivity in the wireless world when conditions such as remote, challenging environments lack infrastructure, or in areas such as deep inside buildings, subways, and tunnels prevent use of critical broadband communications.

This panel will discuss the current state of affairs related to sidelink including technology development, regulatory issues, and how sidelink is being actively pursued in non-US markets.

Takeaway

1. Status reports on technological advances in implementing sidelink technology
2. Status reports on regulatory issues that impact potential deployment of sidelink technology
3. Status of international efforts to deploy sidelink
4. Identify areas in which public support is needed to advance the implementation of sidelink