FirstNet Users Summit 2025 in Indianapolis to examine public safety network challenges
Iain Hoey
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US public safety organisations invited to attend FirstNet Users Summit
The Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) has announced the 2025 Vision FirstNet Users Summit will take place in Indianapolis from 8 to 11 September.
The event will bring together emergency services, government agencies, and technology partners to discuss developments on the FirstNet network in the United States.
According to PSBTA, the event is open to FirstNet primary and extended primary users including police, fire services, hospitals, and emergency management teams.
The summit will be held at The Westin Indianapolis Downtown Hotel & Conference Center.
Workshops, product demonstrations, and keynote sessions will explore how the FirstNet broadband platform is being used in operational environments across the country.
Sessions to cover wellness, connectivity and AI response
The conference programme includes sessions dedicated to responder wellness, real-time AI integration, and interoperable communications.
Dr John Delony from Ramsey Solutions will present on mental and emotional health in emergency services on 8 September.
Sheriff Mark Lamb of Pinal County, Arizona, will deliver a keynote speech on 10 September highlighting how FirstNet supports field operations through network reliability.
Attendees will hear case studies from local and federal agencies on how FirstNet-enabled systems are being applied in rural and urban settings.
Topics include AI-assisted emergency response, inter-agency collaboration, and the use of satellite technology to improve connectivity in remote areas.
FirstNet representatives to provide updates on network coverage and reinvestment
Representatives from FirstNet and AT&T will deliver an update on the state of the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN).
Scott Agnew, President at FirstNet, Built with AT&T, is scheduled to discuss infrastructure improvements, reinvestment status, and planned enhancements to coverage.
Jeffrey Carl, Director of Application Ecosystem at FirstNet, will present on coverage tiers, deployable assets, and always-on priority access for emergency users.
Organisers said the sessions will provide operational clarity for those managing public safety communications during large-scale incidents or in high-risk locations.
Delegates will be able to explore FirstNet’s hardware and software capabilities through hands-on exhibitions and breakout sessions.
Breakout tracks and grant support to address agency needs
The summit will include four modular session tracks aimed at different stakeholder groups.
Tracks are tailored for administrative leadership, unified emergency support functions, technical support teams, and operational end users.
A dedicated grants session is included to help agencies understand federal, state, and local funding opportunities.
Kamala Kuhn, Director of Grants Assistance with PS Grants, will outline approaches to public safety grant applications and share case studies from the St. Louis region.
One-on-one support will be offered to help attendees address specific funding and procurement questions.
Organisers said the programme was designed to reflect the communication priorities of diverse agencies.
Technology providers to demonstrate FirstNet-compatible solutions
A series of Tech Talks will present FirstNet-compatible innovations from private sector partners.
Samsung will discuss how Galaxy AI supports frontline response with field translation and secure deployment.
NextNav will demonstrate an active DAS system with AI gunshot detection for schools.
Ericsson, Siyata, and Emergent are among the technology providers presenting on the role of 5G and connected infrastructure in emergency communications.
Each technology session will include examples of deployments in public safety environments.
The exhibit hall will feature interactive demonstrations and daily networking sessions.
FirstNet Users Summit 2025 in Indianapolis to examine public safety network challenges: Summary
The 2025 Vision FirstNet Users Summit will be held from 8 to 11 September in Indianapolis.
The announcement was made by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association.
The event is aimed at FirstNet primary and extended primary users across emergency services and government.
Sessions will cover responder wellness, broadband coverage, grant funding, and AI applications in public safety.
Speakers include Sheriff Mark Lamb, Scott Agnew, Dr John Delony, and Jeffrey Carl.
Key topics include rural coverage, real-time situational awareness, and inter-agency coordination.
Tracks are targeted at leadership, technical teams, and operational users.
The programme includes product demonstrations and networking sessions.
Technology partners presenting include Samsung, Siyata, NextNav, and Ericsson.
The summit will be hosted at The Westin Indianapolis Downtown Hotel & Conference Center.