Since 2010, PSCR has held an Annual Public Safety Broadband Stakeholder Meeting that brings together representatives from public safety, federal agencies, industry, and academia. Participants hear from PSCR engineers and researchers about testing updates, upcoming R&D efforts, and opportunities to get involved, as well as industry leaders and public safety partners on cutting-edge technology findings, features, and functionalities.
Starting in 2023, PSCR partnered with the First Responder Network Authority to host 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit. 5x5 is a gathering place to make voices heard and drive public safety communications forward. Whether you're a public safety professional, an academic, a government official, or an industry leader, 5x5 is an opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary.
Every year, attendees are able to:
5x5―the confirmation of a strong and clear signal.
NIST PSCR and FirstNet Authority brought together stakeholders from public safety, government, academia, and industry. 5x5 revolutionized the way innovators from industry approach public safety communications and technology with a lineup of influential speakers, keynotes, hands-on demos, and invaluable networking opportunities. Read our Highlights from the first 5x5: The Public Safety Innovation Summit.
By connecting stakeholders, PSCR ensures the inclusion of unique requirements and diverse perspectives in communications technology R&D. View past meeting materials in our Resource Center to learn more.
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