UPCOMING EVENTS

Where to Find Westnet in 2026

Westnet participates in key fire service, ARFF, and public safety industry events throughout the year. These conferences and trade shows give departments, agencies, and partners an opportunity to connect with our team, see our solutions in action, and talk through real-world operational needs.

Below is a current list of upcoming events where you can find Westnet on the show floor or at scheduled meetings. Event details will be updated as plans are finalized.

40th Annual Aviation Issues Conference

Aviation leadership conference focused on airport operations, safety, and regulatory issues impacting airport and ARFF environments.
Dates: January 11–15, 2026
Location: Big Island, HI
Venue: Fairmont Orchid

Airport Planning, Design & Construction Symposium (APDC)

A technical symposium focused on airport planning, design, construction, and infrastructure modernization.
Dates: March 4–6, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Venue: Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium

FDIC International 2026

The largest fire and rescue conference and exposition, bringing together firefighters, command staff, and industry partners from around the world.
Dates: April 20–25, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, IN

98th Annual AAAE Conference & Exposition

AAAE’s flagship event bringing together airport executives, operations leaders, and technology partners across the aviation industry.
Dates: May 3–5, 2026
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Venue: Los Angeles Convention Center

Metro Fire Chiefs Conference 2026

A leadership-focused conference for senior fire service executives addressing operational strategy, governance, and emerging challenges.
Dates: June 7–11, 2026
Location: Milwaukee, WI

APCO Conference 2026

A leading public safety communications conference focused on 911 operations, dispatch, and mission-critical communications technology.
Dates: August 2026 (exact dates TBD)
Location: TBD

Fire-Rescue International (FRI) 2026

IAFC’s flagship conference for fire service leadership, education, and innovation across fire and emergency response operations.
Dates: August 12–14, 2026
Location: Kansas City, MO
Venue: Kansas City Convention Center

Airport Operations & Technology Symposium

A conference focused on modern airport operations, technology adoption, and operational readiness.
Dates: Summer 2026 (exact dates TBD)
Location: TBD (potentially San Diego)

Russell Hoyt National Airports Conference (NAC)

A national conference for airport leaders and stakeholders focused on governance, operations, and emerging airport challenges.
Dates: September 27–29, 2026
Location: New Orleans, LA
Venue: Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Planning to Attend One of These Events?

If you’ll be attending one of these conferences and would like to connect with the Westnet team, we’re happy to coordinate time in advance. Meetings, demos, and follow-up conversations can be scheduled based on availability.