2026 Agenda

In the world of critical communications, every connection matters...but sometimes the most important communication isn't a signal, call, or text, but a report that can save a life. Professionals in the wireless and telecommunications industry are not only responsible for keeping people connected; they are also uniquely positioned to help disrupt one of society's severe threats: human trafficking.
The Telecommunications Against Trafficking and Exploitation (TATE) program equips the industry's mobile workforce with the situational awareness and tools to recognize and report trafficking — a critical communication that can protect and even save vulnerable lives.
In this session, attendees will learn how anyone working in wireless and telecommunications can play a vital role in combating trafficking by:

-Developing situational awareness to identify key indicators of human trafficking in field and customer-facing roles.
-Being empowered to take action and report signs of human trafficking in timely and effective manner.
-Hearing real success stories from TATE-trained professionals whose actions changed the trajectory of victims' lives.

Unlike generic awareness trainings, TATE is designed specifically for a mobile, distributed workforce, aligning with the mission of critical communications to protect and serve communities. Thanks to the generous support of sponsors, TATE is available at no cost to participants or their companies, enabling attendees to bring the program back to their teams and amplify its impact.

Join us to discover how the critical communication of reporting human trafficking — backed by strong situational awareness — can extend your role in the wireless industry beyond networks and infrastructure, safeguarding lives and strengthening community safety.

Takeaway

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Recognize key indicators of human trafficking that are most relevant to wireless and telecommunications professionals in the field and customer-facing roles.
Apply proper reporting protocols to ensure that suspected trafficking cases are communicated swiftly, accurately, and responsibly to the appropriate authorities.
Understand the life-saving impact of reporting as a critical communication, and how their role in telecom can extend beyond connectivity to protecting vulnerable individuals.
Dispel common myths and misconceptions about human trafficking by gaining an in-depth understanding of the issue, its scope, and its effects on local communities.
Amplify the impact of TATE training within their organizations by sharing knowledge and encouraging peers to take part in the program.