TCCA Unveils Packed Global Events Calendar for 2026

From MWC Barcelona to Critical Communications World in London, the TETRA and Critical Communications Association has a busy schedule ahead.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The TETRA and Critical Communications Association (TCCA) has outlined a packed first half of 2026, scheduling a series of conferences, exhibitions, workshops, and summits for critical communications professionals across the globe. The program highlights the sector's expansion and the increasing integration of mission-critical communications with technologies like 5G, artificial intelligence, and smart mobility.

Why it matters

The TCCA's extensive calendar of events underscores the growing need for collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the critical communications sector as it adapts to new technologies and evolving operational demands. The convergence of these technologies—5G, AI, and smart mobility—will likely require significant investment in training and infrastructure to ensure public safety and emergency response capabilities keep pace.

The details

The TCCA is reminding organizations and individuals in the critical communications field that the deadline to submit entries for the International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs) is February 27, 2026. Several key events are planned throughout the spring and summer of 2026, including the Global 5G Alliances Summit in Barcelona, the GSMA Smart Mobility Summit, IWCE 2026 in Las Vegas, the BAPCO Annual Event in Coventry, UK, the EENA Conference and Exhibition in Riga, Latvia, and the launch of a new regional event, Critical Communications Asia (CC Asia), in Hong Kong. Further events are planned for Wellington, New Zealand and London, UK with Critical Communications World, as well as Critical Communications India in New Delhi.

  • The deadline to submit entries for the International Critical Communications Awards (ICCAs) is February 27, 2026.
  • The Global 5G Alliances Summit will be held in Barcelona on March 4, 2026.
  • IWCE 2026 will be held in Las Vegas from March 16–19, 2026.
  • The BAPCO Annual Event will take place March 25–26, 2026, in Coventry, UK.
  • The EENA Conference and Exhibition will be held in Riga, Latvia from April 15–17, 2026.

The players

Tero Pesonen

TCCA Board vice-chair.

Kevin Graham

TCCA CEO.

TCCA

The TETRA and Critical Communications Association, a global industry body dedicated to advancing critical communications for a safer, more connected world, representing manufacturers, operators, users, and stakeholders.

Global 5G Alliances

An organization hosting a summit in Barcelona.

GSMA

The GSM Association, a trade body that represents the interests of mobile network operators worldwide.

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What’s next

The TCCA is also launching a new regional event, Critical Communications Asia (CC Asia), in Hong Kong on April 22–23, 2026. A workshop co-hosted by TCCA and the Global Certification Forum (GCF) will follow on April 24, 2026, at the same location. Further events are planned for Wellington, New Zealand (May 27–28, 2026) and London, UK (June 16–18, 2026) with Critical Communications World. A 'Save the Date' announcement has been made for Critical Communications India, to be held September 2–3, 2026, in New Delhi.

The takeaway

The TCCA's packed calendar of global events highlights the critical communications sector's rapid evolution and the need for industry stakeholders to collaborate on integrating emerging technologies like 5G, AI, and smart mobility to enhance public safety and emergency response capabilities worldwide.