Opening General Session
Get ready to kick things off with an exciting and energizing opening session! Spark your curiosity with a dynamic keynote and plenty of inspiration to set the stage for an unforgettable event.
Monday, July 28 | 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Baltimore Convention Center Ballroom
Open to all conference attendees and exhibitors. Badge needed for admission.
Keynote Presentation
Brett Culp
Acclaimed Filmmaker and Storyteller Inspiring Performance and Potential in Work and Life
Brett Culp is an award-winning documentary filmmaker whose work inspires audiences to embrace and accept change, empower others, and spark innovation. Through his groundbreaking documentary work, Brett has pioneered the art of creating “mini-movements” in organizations and communities.
Passionate and energetic, Brett encourages audiences to discover the possibilities within themselves and others, empowering the path to “everyday leadership.” His insights on collaboration, mentorship, and creating engaging experiences help organizations navigate times of change and renew their determination to make an impact together.
Recognitions
Emergency Communications Center Awards Program Winners
Director of the Year
Jeffery Troyer, Kalamazoo County Consolidated Dispatch Authority, Kalamazoo, MI
Telecommunicator of the Year
Matthew Palfy, Jeffcom 911, Golden, CO
Trainer of the Year
Rylee Legreide, Jeffcom911, Golden, CO
Information Technologist of the Year
Shawn Gibbons, Summerville Emergency Communications, Summerville, SC
Line Supervisor of the Year
Jamie Luz, NRV911 Emergency Communications Regional Authority, Christiansburg, VA
Radio Frequency Technologist of the Year
Levi Robertson, City of Amarillo, Amarillo, TX
Team of the Year
Atlanta 911, Atlanta, GA
Technology in Leadership - Large Agency
Office of Unified Communications, Washington, D.C.
Technology in Leadership - Small Agency
Hawkins County 911, Rogersville, TN
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