Overview

May 20
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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Fragmented cross-agency communication is one of the biggest challenges for ensuring public safety.

Join us for a brief lunch-and-learn webinar on how 5G-powered networks can eliminate delays and keep voice, video and data moving during critical incidents. You’ll walk away with practical, actionable strategies to immediately enhance situational awareness and response.

What you’ll learn:
· Why disconnected systems slow multi-agency response and impact operations
· How 5G and Ericsson Secure Connect provide secure, scalable, real-time interoperability across agencies
· Practical steps to improve coordination, visibility, and outcomes across agencies

Who should attend:
· Public safety leaders and practitioners (police, fire, EMS, emergency management)
· Policymakers and association representatives
· Procurement and technology leaders evaluating communications solutions
· Analysts and consultants focused on public safety communications

Speakers

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Sean McDevitt

Partner USA TIME (Telecommunications, Information technology, Media, and Electronics) Practice, Arthur D. Little

Sean McDevitt is a leading decision-maker, advisor, and thought leader in the telecommunications industry with three decades of international management consulting and operations experience spanning several global markets. Based in Boston, Sean is a Partner at global consultancy Arthur D. Little. Sean's clients - telecom operators, suppliers, private equity, infrastructure funds, and lenders – turn to his expertise for critical business decisions regarding investment due diligence, commercial / market assessments, business plan review, strategic growth initiatives, and portfolio value creation.

In October 2023, the United States Commerce Secretary appointed Sean to serve on the Board of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet), the USA’s nationwide public safety broadband network that equips first responders to save lives and protect U.S. communities. In 2024, Sean was reappointed to the FirstNet Authority Board for a three-year term and named Chair of the Finance & Investment Committee, overseeing nearly $40BB in network investment.

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Joel Bach

Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Ericsson

Joel Bach is the Senior Product Marketing Manager for Vehicle and IoT at Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions. With over 14 years of experience in mobile networks and technology, Joel combines his expertise in sales and product marketing to offer a distinctive perspective that informs his innovative marketing strategies. Previously, he held various positions at AT&T, including retail management, B2B sales, brand management, and product marketing management, where he received prestigious accolades such as the AT&T Summit and AT&T Diamond Club awards.

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Sean McSpaden — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government.

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