Winning the Wireless Future: What Electrical Contractors Must Know About 5G, Wi-Fi 7, IoT Sensors, and AI-Driven Public Safety Systems

The rapid evolution of wireless technologies is creating new revenue streams and service needs for electrical contractors. This session examines the innovations shaping the next decade of connected buildings—from 5G private networking and Wi-Fi 7 performance breakthroughs to dense IoT sensor networks used for asset tracking, indoor air quality, environmental monitoring, and predictive operations. The presentation also reviews modern Public Safety DAS platforms that now incorporate AI capabilities, including gunshot detection and real-time incident intelligence, to enable faster, smarter emergency response. Participants will walk away with a clear understanding of the skill sets, partnerships, and project opportunities emerging from these trends, and how contractors can expand their role in delivering integrated, intelligent wireless infrastructure.

Moderated by Jeff Beavers.