📌About the Event

The GCF/TCCA Mission Critical Broadband Services India Workshop 2026, also referred to as the MCS Workshop at Critical Communications India 2026, is a half-day industry workshop focused on the transition from traditional Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems to Mission Critical Broadband Services. Hosted jointly by the Global Certification Forum (GCF) and The Critical Communications Association (TCCA), the workshop will explore MCX certification, interoperability, real-world deployments, technology roadmaps, and the future of mission-critical communication systems used in public safety and other critical sectors.

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ℹ️ Event Details

• Associated Event: Critical Communications India 2026
• Mode: Offline / In-person
• Venue: Shangri-La Eros, 19 Ashoka Road, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110001, India.
• Duration: Half-day workshop.
• Workshop Timing: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST.
• The workshop focuses on the migration from Land Mobile Radio (LMR) technologies to Mission Critical Broadband Services.
• Key topics include:
• GCF certification programme for MCX products and solutions
• MCX Device, Client and Server Certification
• Interoperability and certification of mission-critical systems
• Real-world Mission Critical Services implementations
• Technology roadmaps and expected adoption timelines
• Perspectives from public safety authorities, technology vendors and testing organisations

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📅 Important Dates

• Registration Status: Open
• Registration Deadline: 31 August 2026
• Workshop Date: 3 September 2026
• Workshop Time: 2:00 PM–5:00 PM IST

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🎯 Eligibility & Rules

• Eligibilty:
• The workshop is primarily relevant to professionals and stakeholders working in:
• Public safety and emergency communications
• Mission-critical communications
• Telecom and broadband technologies
• Government and public-sector organisations
• Technology and equipment vendors
• Testing and certification organisations
• Critical infrastructure sectors
• Both GCF/TCCA members and non-members can register; the registration form specifically allows participants to indicate their membership status.
• Participants must register using their company email address.
• Attendance is currently specified as in-person.
• Participants need to complete a separate MCS Workshop registration, even if they are attending Critical Communications India 2026.

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🏆 Benefits for the Participants

• No cash prize is announced because this is a professional workshop, not a competition.
• Participants get an opportunity to learn about the latest developments in Mission Critical Services and MCX certification.
• Attendees can gain insights into:
• Certification frameworks for MCX products
• Real-world deployments
• Device, Client and Server certification
• Technology and adoption roadmaps
• Participants can interact with professionals from the public safety, vendor, testing and mission-critical communications ecosystems.