We begin today with the Opening General Session featuring legendary football coach and analyst for ESPN, Lou Holtz speaking about his game plan for success. The Opening Session starts at 8:30 a.m. in W Hall B4 on the second level of the convention center and directly followed by the exhibit hall ribbon cutting. Coach Holtz will be in the APCO Pavilion immediately following the session for a photo opp with attendees.

There is a lot going on in the exhibit hall this year, including the Career Advancement Center, Blood Drive, New Products Zone, Presentation Theater, and Attendee Lounge with complimentary Wi-Fi and charging stations. Also, back by popular demand is the Expo Quest where contestants have the chance to win a full complimentary registration to next year’s conference in Denver, CO.

Don’t forget to stop by the APCO Pavilion to talk about membership, frequency coordination, and training and certification. Also, take some time to browse the display of public safety artifacts collected by the Historical Committee.

• Plan who you will visit in the exhibit hall by taking a look at the floor plan or full exhibitor list.
• The Blood Drive is going on today in the exhibit hall from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Walk-ins will be accepted onsite if space is available.)
• Don’t forget to sign up for a PSAP Tour at the APCO Information Desk.
• Stop by the Historical Committee booth inside the APCO Pavilion today to sign a shirt.
• Join us for the Fun Run/Walk tonight at 6:00 p.m. Sign up at the information booth in the West AB Lobby near registration or onsite at the Hyatt Regency lobby.

APCO International is fortunate to have a committee structure that offers all members an opportunity to participate in activities vital to their professional success as well as the continued success of the association. One such group is the Conference and Exposition Committee (CEC).

The National Public Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC), a federation of organizations with a mission to "improve public safety communications and interoperability through collaborative leadership," provided an annual update during APCO 2016 Sunday.

The first business meeting of APCO 2016 was held Sunday afternoon at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. The event offered regulatory updates, insights on APCO’s Project 43 and a speech from second vice president candidate Holly Wayt. It was ceremoniously kicked off with a unanimous vote of approval to make APCO members Charlene Fisk and Ricky Rowell Life Members of the association.