Help us kick-off 5x5 in 2025! We’ll make sure you know where you’re going and what is in store.

The Bellevue Police Department Honor Guard and King County Firefighters Pipes & Drums will present colors to open 5x5 followed by a warm welcome from Interim Fire Chief Dave Tait of Bellevue Fire Department and Assistant Chief Andrew Popochock from Bellevue Police Department. 

Last year at 5x5, we shared the beginnings of the space race in the cellular world in the form of a new and promising technology — satellite-to-device services. Come join us to hear about the exciting progress to date, as well as discuss what this could mean for public safety, what’s the latest in the […]

A panel of extended reality (XR) researchers will discuss how immersive technologies could shape the future of public safety training and operations. Panelists will share cutting-edge work that reimagines interaction in XR — using gestures, adaptive displays, and AI-driven personalization — with a focus on public safety applications. The discussion will highlight how these novel […]

Explore the latest advancements and programs implemented by Washington D.C. Fire and EMS to enhance EMS response and patient outcomes. Key leadership will share examples and lessons learned on how FirstNet has optimized and amplified the use of technology in the field.

Start off the summit by increasing your connections within the public safety innovation community. Attendees will participate in a series of short, one-on-one conversations with other 5x5 stakeholders. We will provide sample questions, such as: What communication technology problems do you as a first responder still face? What communications technology research area for public safety […]

Next-generation public safety communications must be reliable, seamless, and built for real-world challenges. This session will dive into key insights from the past year’s discussions with public safety stakeholders, covering LMR/broadband interoperability, mission-critical data transmission, and managing background noise in critical environments. We’ll also explore mission-critical voice quality of experience (MCV QoE) research, including broadband’s […]

This session will emphasize the importance of using regionally available Compact Rapid Deployables (CRDs) during incidents and events. It will focus on effective planning strategies, the development of policies and procedures, and best practices to ensure proper utilization and deployment of assets in emergencies. Attendees will learn how to proactively prepare for emergency response, maintain […]

The Marshall Fire in Boulder, Colorado consumed over 1,000 homes in Boulder County. The more recent crisis in Los Angeles, California consumed over 12,000 homes and businesses. These use cases will be discussed by UAS responder experts who will address the need for UAS in emergency management, whether preparing for, responding to, or recovering from […]

This session brings together researchers from Iowa State and Carnegie Mellon University to report on their work for augmented reality user interfaces for public safety. Iowa State is testing modular AR libraries for different interactions and visualizations that can be adopted by researchers and developers alike. Carnegie Mellon University has created a number of XR […]

As broadband technologies transform public safety, understanding the challenges agencies face in their attempts to deploy these technologies is critical. This interactive deep-dive session invites participants to share their experiences, insights, and needs regarding technology adoption. Together, we'll explore key areas such as training, policy development, technical resources, and operational integration. Join us to identify […]

Ready for use cases, best practices, and key learning around LMR/LTE interoperability? Our discussion will highlight the growing recognition among public safety agencies for augmenting LMR systems with mission critical push-to-talk (MCPTT) capabilities to enhance communications. Come see the benefits of dual LMR and LTE coverage, leveraging FirstNet for new LMR sites, extending coverage beyond […]

The NIST Information Technology Laboratory is a world leader in cybersecurity best practices and guidance. This session will digest some of the most recent research publications from the lab and explain their relevance to public safety organizations cybersecurity concerns.

In emergencies, every second counts — but how do responders navigate complex indoor environments when maps are inaccurate, outdated, or difficult to access? This campfire session brings together public safety professionals and researchers to discuss the evolving role of indoor mapping in emergency response. Panelists will share their experiences, insights, and challenges with implementing and […]

Get to know the details of Mission Critical Service certification and conformance compliance based on the 3GPP standard. Our audience will receive firsthand information related to the official certification process for Mission Critical Service products and news related to the MCS Application Server certification. Don’t miss our discussion of the importance of standardization and international […]

Join us to learn about solutions and strategies for communities to remain self-reliant and resilient when operating in austere or isolated conditions. Sometimes isolation is due to geography – think about island communities – and sometimes it is due to a disaster physically isolating a region or community. Our panelists will explore the unique challenges […]

What does resilience mean to you? What tools do you maintain in your emotional disaster preparedness kit? What has worked for you in the past to help regulate your nervous system? Join Chief Trisha Wolford of Anne Arundel County Fire Department and Kristin Cox of Seattle Fire Departmet as they share their perspectives on these […]

Get ready to experience emerging technologies like never before! In this interactive kickoff session, participants will receive instructions for a fun and engaging scavenger hunt designed to provide hands-on engagement with cutting-edge tools and solutions. We will introduce the technologies featured in the hunt and explain how they are shaping the industry. This session will […]

What makes FirstNet unique in the world of public safety communications? This deep-dive session invites stakeholders to weigh in on how FirstNet can best differentiate itself in terms of service, reliability, innovation, and value. Your perspective is vital to shaping the strategies that set FirstNet apart and ensure it continues to meet the dynamic needs […]

See 70+ technology demos.

Want to get to know the board of the First Responder Network Authority? Ready to relax and meet more of your fellow 5x5 attendees? Join us in the bar area of Suite for a no-host social after hours at 5x5.