Session Type: Breakout Session

  • Digital Twins and Machine Learning for Safer Cities: Public Safety Training and Pre-plans

    Come delve into a partnership between GeoCam, NIST’s Public Safety Communications Research Division, and the Western Fire Chiefs Association that will redefine safety in urban settings. We’ll explore how GeoCam’s innovative system utilizes machine learning and sophisticated camera technologies to create detailed fire pre-plan maps and virtual training modules. These tools are designed to simulate […]


  • Yaw Ready for This? UAS 3D Mapping Innovation through Research and Prize Challenges

    Come see firsthand the winning solutions from the latest prize challenge from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) portfolio. Our current First Responder UAS 3D Mapping Challenge (UAS 5.0). Teams were tasked with developing a high-quality 3D digital map in real-time while flying their […]


  • D2D and V2X Communications for Mission Critical Public Safety Applications

    Our agenda will explore the evolution of device-to-device (D2D) communications in bolstering support for first responders. Solutions range from Sidelink communication for improved coverage, to single-hop relay, to the upcoming multi-hop relay, to the advancements in vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. Our goal is to share findings from our research and gain insights into stakeholder interests in […]


  • Operational XR: Supporting First Responders’ Missions with Today’s AR/VR Technology

    By providing immersive 3D content via a mobile and hands-free display, XR technologies create new possibilities for emergency response scenarios. Yet, the needs of first responders must be paramount in design and implementation of an XR solution for use in an operation. The hardware needs to be rugged and durable; user interfaces must be easy […]


  • Bridging Communications Technology: A Discussion on Integrating LMR and LTE

    Embark on a journey of discovery with our panel of public safety stakeholders who have spearheaded the implementation of local, regional, and/or statewide systems integrating Land Mobile Radio (LMR) networks with cellular Push-to-Talk (PTT) solutions. They will explore the challenges and considerations inherent in implementing LMR-LTE integration solutions at the local and state levels. Our […]


  • Next-Gen Services for the First Responder: How Can Public Safety Utilize New Technologies?

    Ready to dive deep into next-generation (Next-Gen) mission critical services? This is a high-priority outcome from the Mission Critical Voice (MCV) Virtual Roundtable. Facilitators from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Mission Critical Voice team will moderate a discussion to identify relevant Next-Gen services such as video, sensors, […]


  • Blueprints for Tomorrow’s Network: Strategies to Plan for the Future of MCV

    This deep-dive discussion will focus on network planning for the next phase of Mission Critical Voice (MCV), a high-priority outcome from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division MCV Virtual Roundtable. Facilitators from NIST PSCR’s MCV Team will moderate a discussion to gather additional information to understand both […]


  • Why Wellness? Identifying upstream solutions to reduce downstream effects

    Many studies show that a career in emergency response can detrimentally affect the health and wellness of public safety professionals. Compared to the general population, first responders experience higher rates of depression, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, and other issues. This panel discussion will explore the conditions and situations driving first responders to face these challenges and […]


  • AI3 Challenge: Shaping the Future of First Responder Situational Awareness with IoT Integration

    This session discusses NIST PSCR’s Artificial Intelligence for IoT Information (AI3) Prize Challenge with representatives from NIST PSCR, Texas A&M, and challenge winners. We will cover the challenge’s inception, execution, and how its outcomes will benefit public safety information gathering.


  • Modernization of Public Safety ICAM

    This campfire session aims to foster a discussion into the implementation of Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) security policy requirements version 5.9.2 and 5.9.3, focusing on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Attributes for authentication and access control. We will talk about real-world examples of how these requirements are being implemented around the country, including current challenges […]