IPSC: 2024 Interoperability Conference

August 14, 2024

8:30 AM to 5 PM at the Indiana Government Center South (IGCS) Auditorium

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2024 INteroperability Conference Resources:

Indiana Government Center - Campus Map (shows parking areas, Indiana Government Center North/South building locations, etc.)
Indiana Government Center South (IGCS) Conference Center - Detailed Map (shows where INteroperability conference sessions, vendors, etc. are located within IGCS)
2024 INteroperability Conference - PDF Copy of Agenda (full agenda available below as well)

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	AUXComm - Rick Glover and Ryan Rather Radio ID Management - John Jokantas, Pat Carmean, Matthew Cain, and Chance Westfall Eclipse Planning Success - Lt. Col. Terry Hyndman, Indiana DNR Radio System Training - Adam Philpott, IPSC
2:30 - 3:15 PM	IPSC Next Generation - Mike Watkins, IPSC Cyber Resilient 911 Panel - Jeff Schemmer, Barry Ritter, David Bubb, Doug Burris Tornado Response Panel - Kyle James, Matt True, Chief Eric Funkhouser Radio System Training - Adam Philpott, IPSC
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