If you’ve spent any amount of time in the public safety community, you know that APCO’s annual conference is more than just another trade show. For many of us, it’s a yearly touchpoint. A chance to catch up with old colleagues, hear about what’s working (and what’s not), and see how technology is evolving to support the critical work of emergency communications.
I’ve been attending APCO for years, and every time I walk away, reminded of why this work matters. We at NextNav have spent many years working alongside public safety agencies, technology partners, and first responders. APCO is always an opportunity to reaffirm those relationships — and this year was no different.
For two full days, our team was on the ground in Baltimore, meeting with telecommunicators, technology leaders, public safety officials, and fellow APCO members. We showcased NextNav 3D, our recently deployed visualization tool, talked through current real-world use cases (see our newest deployment announcement with NCT 9-1-1), and had some great conversations about the future of mission-critical 3D PNT.
There was a lot of interest in the topic of resilient terrestrial PNT—how it works, how it integrates, and most importantly, how it can help dispatchers and first responders do their jobs more effectively. The feedback was consistent: the more reliable and accurate the x, y, and z-axis location data, the better the outcomes for the communities we all serve.

One of the highlights of the week for us wasn’t on the show floor—it was in a beautiful space overlooking Camden Yards.
On Monday night, NextNav hosted a reception to thank the public safety community. It was our way of showing appreciation for the people who put in the hard work, day in and day out. We shared stories, toasted to the progress we’ve made together, and enjoyed some well-earned downtime with the folks who make this industry what it is.

As a small token of our thanks, we handed out Camden Yards glasses and NextNav challenge coins. The glasses were a nod to the night in the host city. The coins are more symbolic. They represented our ongoing commitment to public safety, not only in words, but in the work we do every day to support them with the tools they need.

If APCO 2025 reinforced anything, it’s that the public safety community isn’t standing still. It’s constantly adapting, and the technology they rely on must keep up.
At NextNav, we’re proud to be a part of that evolution. Whether it’s delivering accurate vertical location data, supporting integration with partners’ platforms, or advocating for policies that prioritize resiliency, we’re here for the long haul — continuing the mission we’ve been on with our public safety partners for years.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the booth, shared your insights, or joined us Monday night. We appreciate you, and we look forward to continuing the conversation.