IN-BUILDING WIRELESS AND SCHOOL SAFETY TECH CONFERENCE

September 16-17, 2025, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

In-Building Wireless and School Safety Tech Conference

September 16-17, 2025. Fort Lauderdale

This special SBC two-day event explores the Challenges, Solutions, Technologies, and Best Practices associated with in-building wireless connectivity and school safety.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
ERCES: Code Compliance Deep Dive
PCTEL Training: Testing and Certification (Separate Registration)
Manufacturer Panel: Trends in In-Building Wireless
Keynote: Harris County Fire Marshal & Region 4 Emergency Management
Gunshot Detection in Schools: Michigan Case Study
WiFi Leveraged for Public Safety: A New Approach
Panel: Alyssa’s Law, Indoor Mapping, and Future Compliance

Watch Highlights from our Sold Out Dallas Event

Speakers

Lori Alhadeff

Lori Alhadeff

Founder, Make Our Schools Safe

John Foley

John Foley

Managing Director, Safer Buildings Coalition

Alan Perdue

Chief Alan Perdue (Ret.) CFO, FM

Executive Director, Safer Buildings Coalition

Eric Toenjes

Eric Toenjes

National Market Manager, Wireless Solutions,
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Seth Buechley

Seth Buechley

Founder, Safer Buildings Coalition
Owner, Cathedral Consulting Group

Where

The Downtown Event Center
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

416 NE 1st Street,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

When

September 16-17, 2025
Day 1: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Day 2: 8:15AM - 3:00PM

Attend

Join PCTEL on site at the Safer Buildings Coalition Fort Lauderdale In-Building Wireless Seminar for a special PCTEL Public Safety Tester training.

Attend the SBC seminar on September 16th, then come back the next day for the specific PCTEL training. This session will be held at the same venue as the SBC seminar, but in a different building.

Attend Either or Both Days!

Day One focuses on ERCES - Emergency Responder Communication Enhancement Systems - The technology that enables public safety communications inside structures.

Day Two focuses on School and Campus Safety - Ensuring that students, teachers, staff, and others have the best available communications when they need it most.

Also: Special Companion Event Available on Day 2
PCTEL Training Class

Agenda:

      • Conducting a Grid based Inbuilding Coverage Test that Complies with Code
      • PCTEL Certification for Demonstrating Competence after Conducting a Test
      • Using SeeHawk® Central to Interact with Jurisdictions (AHJs and Radio Systems)
      • Overview of Uplink Monitoring and Testing
      • Best Practices - Testing for BDA Commissioning
      • PRICING: $495 per student 

Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm - Limit 20 - When responding please indicate if you will be bringing a PCTEL Test Kit

Two Day Pass: September 16th: ERCES and September 17th: School Safety

One Day Pass: September 16th: ERCES ONLY

One Day Pass: September 17th: School Safety ONLY

PCTEL Test Equipment Training - September 17th Only

Support the Mission - Connect with the Community

Sponsorship Opportunites

Download our prospectus to see the ways your organization can participate in this outstanding event 

  • Lead Event Sponsor - $5,995
  • Parking Sponsor - $4,495
  • Day 2 - Morning Refreshment & Keynote Sponsor - $2,495
  • Day 2 - Luncheon Sponsor - $2,495
  • Day 2 - Break Sponsor - $995
  • Day 1 and/or Day 2 Table-Top Exhibitors - $750 to $999 (Based on Annual Seminar Sponsorship Tier) (over 50% Sold!)
  • Full Event Silver Sponsor Recognition - $495
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Housing

HOTEL BLOCK REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Special Rates available to Super Regional Dallas Attendees

Safer Buildings Coalition is pleased to announce that we have secured a special rate at a hotel near the venue.

DETAILS

  • A select number of rooms have been held for Monday September 15th, Tuesday September 16th, and Wednesday September 17th
  • Special SBC online rate reservations are live and can be made by clicking on the hotel booking link below.
    • After the respective hotel cut-off date, reservations made will be based on a space and current rate available basis 
    • All reservations must be secured with your individual credit card.

Home2 Suites/Tru by Hilton Fort Lauderdale Downtown 

315 NW 1st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 

  • https://www.hilton.com/SaferBuildingsRoomBlock 
  • Parking $35/ night reduced to $15/night
  • Complimentary Hot Breakfast Daily 6:30 AM-9:30 AM
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout Hotel
  • Rooftop Pool/bar Open 5:00 PM-9:00 PM 
  • Cutoff Date 8/14/25 
  • The Downtown Event Center is a 14-minute walk from the hotel, it is walkable, however there is a company called Ride Circuit that goes around the city and works like Uber but is completely free. 

 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Fort Lauderdale Downtown/Las Olas 

30 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301 

  • Book your group rate for SBC Room Block Sept 2025 
  • Fairfield: $129 + 13% tax per night 
  • Parking is $30.00+7% tax per vehicle per night reduced to $20.00+7% for our group. 
  • Free breakfast 
  • Free Wi-Fi 
  • Pool, Business Center, Fitness Center 
  • Cutoff date 8/15/25 
  • The Downtown Event Center is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. 

Support the Mission - Connect with the Community

Sponsorship Opportunites

Download our prospectus to see the ways your organization can participate in this outstanding event 

  • Lead Event Sponsor - $5,995
  • Parking Sponsor - $4,495
  • Day 2 - Morning Refreshment & Keynote Sponsor - $2,495
  • Day 2 - Luncheon Sponsor - $2,495
  • Day 2 - Break Sponsor - $995
  • Day 1 and/or Day 2 Table-Top Exhibitors - $750 to $999 (Based on Annual Seminar Sponsorship Tier) (over 50% Sold!)
  • Full Event Silver Sponsor Recognition - $495
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Same Day Bonus Event

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