Radio communications for safety

Mission-critical radio networks and beyond

The 2026 edition of the conference will offer a direct discussion on the most strategic topics in safety radio communications: from the systems supporting the recent Milan-Cortina Olympics to updates on national programs in today’s complex geopolitical scenario. Concrete applications will be presented, including the use of drones in synergy with PMR networks, the evolution of mission-critical networks, and the inevitable integration with 5G systems, while also considering the most advanced international experiences. This event is a key reference point for institutions, public decision-makers, users, and operators tasked with defining strategies, investments, and practical operational models for safety communications in the near future.

CONFERENCE PROGRAM

13:15 – Registration

14:00 – Institutional Greetings
Avv. Claudio Sgaraglia | Prefect, Prefecture of Milan

14:10 – Opening Keynote
Sen. Alessio Butti | Undersecretary for Technological Innovation, Presidency of the Council of Ministers

14:30 – Overview of the Day’s Topics
Prof.ssa Sonia Leva | Scientific Committee of the Conference, Politecnico di Milano

14:40 – Updates on National Programs in the Field of Radio Communications for Security
Dr. Eligio Iafrate | Director of the Telecommunications Service, Central Directorate of Technical, Logistics and Asset Management Services, Ministry of the Interior
Gen. C.A. Giovanni Gagliano | Ministry of Defence, Italian Army

15:25 – Milan Cortina 2026: Performance and Results of Mission-Critical Communications by Leonardo
Ing. Milco Fabiani | SVP Police Forces & Homeland Security LoB, Cyber & Security Solutions Division, Leonardo S.p.A.

15:40 – New Frontiers in Radio Communications for Security
Ing. Lorenzo Spadoni | Motorola Solutions Italia S.r.l.

15:55 – The Growing Use of Drones in Emergency and Security Applications
Ing. Christian Mazzucco | Chief Innovation Officer, Polus Tech LTD.

16:10 – Coffee Break

16:50 – 5G Networks for Mission-Critical Applications and the Evolution of Standards
Ing. Riccardo Mascolo | Ericsson Telecomunicazioni S.p.A.
Ing. Guillaume Declerck | Nokia Solutions and Networks Italia S.p.A.
Moderator: Ing. Martino De Marco | Scientific Committee of the Conference

17:30 – Digital and Communication Infrastructures Supporting Emergency and Security
Ing. Valter Chiovini | Head of Pre-Sales Central & Local Government Market, TIM Enterprise

17:45 – Réseau Radio du Futur: The French Experience
Ing. Lionello Ginelli | Airbus Italia S.p.A.

18:00 – Closing of the Conference

Participation is free.

The conference will take place in person, subject to registration confirmation through the registration form on the website: www.retiradio.polimi.it

 

When

20 April 2026

Time

2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Where

Carassa e Dadda Main Hall
BL28 Building
Politecnico di Milano
Campus Bovisa
Via Lambruschini, 4
20156 MILANO

Program

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Agenda

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