Special Events
Events
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FirstNet Goes to Washington – Lunch and Learn
FeaturedDirksen United States Senate Office Building, B-48 50 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC, United StatesThe Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) is proud to host the FirstNet Goes to Washington: Lunch and Learn series, a set of congressional briefings that highlight the transformative impact of FirstNet on public safety communications. Born from the tragedy of 9/11, FirstNet was established by Congress in 2012 and has since become a global benchmark, enabling first responders to communicate and coordinate effectively, saving lives across America every day.
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FirstNet Goes to Washington – Lunch and Learn
FeaturedU.S. House of Representatives, Rayburn Building, Room 2042 45 Independence Ave SW, Washington, United StatesJoin us for a timely Congressional Lunch and Learn focused on the critical role of FirstNet and advanced communications technology in public safety. Hosted by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA) in conjunction with the National Sheriffs’ Association 2026 Annual Winter Conference, this session will feature a panel of three sitting Sheriffs discussing how secure, interoperable communications directly support county operations, emergency response, and community safety. The discussion will explore interoperability, emerging technologies, facial recognition, and artificial intelligence, followed by an interactive Q&A with congressional staff. The event is offered at no cost, and lunch will be provided. The Lunch and Learn will be held February 3, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 P.M. at the U.S. House of Representatives, Rayburn Building, Room 2042, and provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from law enforcement leaders on the future of public safety communications across America.
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FirstNet Goes to Washington – Lunch and Learn
FeaturedUnited States House of Representatives 340 Cannon House Office Building 340 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC, United StatesJoin us for a timely Congressional Lunch and Learn focused on the critical role of FirstNet and advanced communications technology in public safety during natural disasters. Hosted by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA). The event is offered at no cost, and lunch will be provided. The Lunch and Learn will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 P.M. at the U.S. House of Representatives, 340 Cannon House Office Building.
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FirstNet Goes to Washington – Lunch and Learn
FeaturedSR 198 Russell Senate Office Building , United StatesJoin us for a timely Congressional Lunch and Learn focused on the critical role of FirstNet and advanced communications technology in public safety. Hosted by the Public Safety Broadband Technology Association (PSBTA). The event is offered at no cost, and lunch will be provided. The Lunch and Learn will be held Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 P.M. at the SR 198 Russell Senate Office Building.
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The Inaugural Howard C. Liebengood Foundation Symposium: The Evolving Law Enforcement Landscape & the First Responder Mental Health Crisis
Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC, United StatesLaw enforcement is operating in one of the most demanding environments in modern history. Shifting public expectations, critical incidents, and ongoing organizational pressures have reshaped the profession, and the impact on officer health and agency stability has never been greater. This inaugural symposium convenes law enforcement leaders, mental health and health care experts, researchers, and bipartisan policymakers to explore practical, evidence-informed solutions. Grounded in research and lived experience, this symposium focuses on translating knowledge into action.
Over two days, participants will examine the evolving policing landscape, confront the profession’s mental health crisis—including elevated rates of suicide, PTSD, depression, and anxiety—and identify strategies to strengthen resilience, crisis response, and organizational leadership.