You are invited to the 2024 INteroperability Conference!
IPSC is excited to host the 2024 INteroperability conference on August 14, 2024 from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. The conference will be held at the Indiana Government Center South (IGCS) Conference Center, located at 302 W. Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Agenda
Morning Sessions (all held in the Auditorium):
| 8:00 - 8:30 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 - 12:00 PM | Radio Tuning and Alignment - IPSC Radio Technicians |
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Welcome - Mike Watkins, IPSC Deputy Director |
| 8:45 - 9:15 AM | Keynote Speaker - Jim Jarvis, Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) |
| 9:15 - 10:30 AM | Fireside Chat - Innovations - Kelly Dignin + Guests Janelle Schmitt, Brad Buechler, Chad Hess, and John Jokantas |
| 10:30- 10:45 AM | Break |
| 10:45 - 11:30 AM | Interoperability Challenges & Opportunities - Andi Baughn, Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC) |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Lunch and Vendor Hall Open - Conference Center Atrium |
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
| 1:30 - 2:15 PM |
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| 2:30 - 3:15 PM |
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| 3:30 - 4:00 PM | Final Thoughts and IPSC 101 - Erin Miller, Adam Philpott, Kolleen Dillingham, and Amanda Smith (Auditorium) |
| 4:15 - 5:00 PM | Vendor Hall - Last chance to meet with vendors |
Meet the Speakers:
Keynote Speaker - Jim Jarvis, Emergency Communications Coordinator, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA):
- Jim Jarvis is a Certified Information Security Manager with over 40 years of experience in the operation, design, and maintenance of communications and data systems. A 21-year veteran of the US Coast Guard and former Tactical Communications Officer with US Customs and Border Protection, Jim has supported a variety of law enforcement, search & rescue, and disaster response missions. In his current role, Jim’s focus is the development of strategic planning that will protect and enhance the resilience of national security and emergency preparedness communication capabilities across the nation.
Speakers and Panelists:
- Andi Baughn Indiana SWIC and Director of Training and Outreach, IPSC
- David Bubb CMCP, Executive Director of Ft. Wayne Allen County 911
- Lieutenant Brad Buechler, Huntingburg Fire Department
- Doug Burris Deputy Director, Hendricks County Communications Center
- Matthew Cain ENP, PEM Director Wayne County Emergency Communications and Wayne County Emergency Management
- Patrick Carmean Operations Manager | Field Services, Hendricks County Communications Center
- Tyler Clements Director of Emergency Response, IPSC
- Kelly Dignin Executive Director, IPSC
- Kolleen Dillingham Training and Outreach Coordinator, North region, IPSC
- Chief Eric Funkhouser Bargersville Community Fire Department
- Rick Glover Disaster Communications Coordinator, IPSC
- Assistant Chief Chad Hess New Carlisle Fire Department
- Lt. Colonel Terry Hyndman Indiana Conservation Officer Department of Natural Resources
- Kyle James Deputy Director Delaware County 911
- John Jokantas Director Hancock County 911
- Erin Miller Deputy Indiana SWIC and Training and Outreach Coordinator, West region, IPSC
- Adam Philpott Lead Trainer and Training and Outreach Coordinator, Central region, IPSC
- Ryan Rather Communications Systems Manager, IDHS
- Barry Ritter ENP, CMCP - Co-founder Ritter Strategic Services, LLC
- Jeff Schemmer Executive Director Statewide 911 Board
- Janelle Schmitt Director of Communications Whitley County Sheriff’s Department
- Amanda Smith Training and Outreach Coordinator, East Region, IPSC
- Matt True Director Jefferson County Emergency Management
- Mike Watkins Deputy Director, IPSC
- Chance Westfall COML, Deputy Director Knox County Emergency Management Agency
We look forward to seeing you on August 14! If you have any questions, please contact Andi Baughn at anbaughn@ipsc.in.gov