Speakers 2026

Budge has over 30 years experience in emergency communications technology design, engineering, and strategic planning. Budge was responsible for the statewide public safety communication systems in California with over 450 PSAPs, 26 million 911 calls, and radio communications for over 200,000 first responders. Budge is considered an industry expert and can align needs with available resources, regulations, and local capabilities to develop solutions that save lives.

Presenting:

• A Forest Guide and Data Interoperability - A Path Forward for Neighboring ESInets
• Breaking Barriers in Real-Time: Transcription, Translation, and Alerting for Faster, Smarter 911 & Dispatch
• Mission-Critical PACE Planning and Vulnerability Assessment