As Europe accelerates the shutdown of 2G/3G networks, a new and urgent reality is emerging, as in some cases, people are losing the ability to reach emergency services, particularly while roaming. These failures often stem from incompatibilities between smartphones and 4G/5G voice services for emergency communications. The result is a risk that is both foreseeable and unacceptable: when citizens need 112 most, the network path to help may not work. At the same time, large-scale outages and disruptions are putting renewed focus on operational continuity: what happens when the expected channels fail, and what redundancy is in place?
At the 2026 EENA Conference, we will explore how emergency communications can remain dependable in this changing landscape, connecting technical realities with practical resilience planning and lessons from the field.
Our conference programme will explore these topics in depth, including:
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Tackling problems in emergency communications over IMS: Why 112 calls can fail in 4G/5G environments, what this means for citizens and responders, and where solutions must be implemented.
- Keeping 112 operational – Multi-channel approaches and satellite-enabled resilience: How PSAPs and stakeholders can strengthen availability by combining channels, reducing single points of failure and using satellite-enabled connectivity to complement terrestrial networks and support continuity when coverage or infrastructure is compromised.
- Building resilience in PSAPs: Operational strategies to maintain service during disruptions, from planning and procedures to flexible capacity and continuity measures.
Register now to join the discussion at EENA 2026!
There’s still time to get the early bird tickets!
To benefit from the early bird price, register before 31 January! More information on pricing and tickets can be found on our website.
