We begin today with the Opening General Session featuring a keynote address from Rob O’Neill, Former SEAL Team Six Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group and New York Times best-selling author, in the Karl Dean Ballroom at Music City Center. Immediately following the General Session is the exhibit hall ribbon cutting, and Rob will be in the APCO Pavilion for a photo opp with attendees.

So much is happening in the exhibit hall this year, including the Career Advancement Center, dog demonstrations, New Products Zone, Presentation Theater and the Network & Recharge Lounge with complimentary charging stations and an afternoon treat. As you make your way through the hall, remember to complete the Expo Quest, your chance to win a full complimentary registration to next year’s conference in Orlando, Florida.

Stop by the APCO Pavilion to check out live demos of APCO IntelliComm®, the next generation criteria-based guidecard software that is supported by IBM Watson Analytics.

While at the Pavilion, take some time to browse the display of public safety artifacts collected by the Historical Committee and talk with staff about membership, training, certification, frequency coordination services, standards and more.

• Join us this morning for a mindful stretching session at 7 a.m., courtesy of the Wellness Program.
• Plan who you will visit in the exhibit hall by taking a look at the floorplan and exhibitor list.
• The Blood Drive is going on today in the exhibit hall from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (walk-ins will be accepted onsite if space is available.)
• Don’t forget to sign up for an ECC Tour at the APCO Information Desk.
• For those who signed up in advance, the second run/walk tour of Nashville takes place this evening at 6 p.m.

Highlights from some of yesterday's sessions:

• Flight School for Communications Training Officers
• Cell Phone Are Listening – And So Are the Hackers
• The Emotionally Effective Communicator
• STAR: How to Dispatch Civilians to 9-1-1 Calls
• Unique Cybersecurity Challenges
• 15 Seconds in July
• Using Waze Data to Improve Emergency Response

APCO chapter presidents met at APCO 2023 in Nashville on Saturday, August 5, to share information and ideas to help our chapters grow in impact.

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