Know the Issues, Learn the Process, and Make a Difference at 9-1-1 Goes to Washington!
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With a new administration and new Congress taking office in January, the 2017 edition of 9-1-1 Goes to Washington (February 26 - March 1) offers you a unique opportunity to make public safety a priority for our elected and appointed officials. GTW is an interactive forum where you learn about and discuss national 9-1-1 issues and advance those issues on Capitol Hill. This dynamic, hands-on program provides you with increased knowledge of 9-1-1 and homeland security legislative and regulatory topics, as well as critical information on the federal government process and how to work with federal policy makers. It is vital, now more than ever, that 9-1-1 professionals become active participants in the governmental process to advance the goals of our profession and industry.
Top Five Reasons to Attend:
- To be a participant, not a spectator! Attending GTW is a great way to advocate for the national 9-1-1 agenda and let Congress hear the "Voice of 9-1-1."
- To hear from nationally elected Members of Congress, the leadership of the Congressional NextGen 9-1-1 Caucus, and federal policy leaders from the FCC, the National 911 Program Office, and other agencies.
- To participate in informative panel sessions on the nation's pressing 9-1-1 regulatory and legislative issues and other federal government activities impacting emergency communications.
- To learn and share information on emerging 9-1-1 issues with national policy leaders and 9-1-1 professionals from across the country.
- To march the Halls of Congress with fellow 9-1-1 leaders to advance a national 9-1-1 agenda and promote pressing local and state issues from your area.
- **A BONUS REASON TO ATTEND** To enjoy the myriad sights and activities of Washington, D.C.!
