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Public Safety Services and Fiber

Monday, May 18, 2026

2:10 PM - 2:50 PM ET

Location: Smart Community Theater (Expo Hall) (Exhibit Hall / Level 1)

Moderator(s)

Keely Portway

Editor
Fibre Systems
Cambridge, United Kingdom

Panelist(s)

Nicole Cottle

Deputy Director, General Counsel and Director of Gov’t Affairs
Utopia Fiber
Murray, Utah, United States
Drew Pappas

Director of Business Development
Bonfire
Levi Schrepfer

COO
Cherry Capital Connection
Williamsburg, Michigan, United States

Fire, EMS, law enforcement, and emergency management -- rely on fast, resilient fiber networks to power modern Smart Commumity solutions. From real-time situational awareness and connected sensors to seamless interagency communication, fiber enables quick response times and safer neighborhoods. This session will explore how next-generation fiber infrastructure strengthens public safety operations and supports community resilience. Attendees will discuss best practices, deployment strategies and insights for partnering with public safety leaders to build safer, smarter, and more connected communities.