MSB – Mission Critical Communications Expo 2024

The security policy situation and Sweden’s investments in total defence

Time: 09.00–10.15

Speakers: Carl-Oskar Bohlin, Minister for Civil Defence, Ministry of Defence
Mikael Frisell, Director General, MSB

Conflicts in the space domain

Time: 13.30–14.30

Space is today a domain that is used during peace, crisis and war. How does the Swedish Armed Forces define the space domain and what ambitions are there to meet the future developments?

Speaker: Lieutenant-Colonel (Lt. Col.) Johan Nyström, Head of Space Planning and Development and Army Space Coordinator, Swedish Armed Forces

Global developments and challenges for the PPDR sector

Time: 16.10–16.50

Standardization and regulations affecting public protection and disaster relief (PPDR) actors.

Speakers: Tero Pesonen, Board Vice Chair and Chair of Critical Communications Broadband Group, TCCA & Nina Myren, TCCA Board Member and Chair of the Legal and Regulatory Working Group (LRWG)

Moderator

Ronny Harpe, Deputy Director, Cybersecurity and Secure Communications Department, MSB

Time: 11.00–11.40

Status of Sweden’s 4G/5G investment: Migration period is approaching

All Rakel users need to prepare for the transition to the next generation communication system. In this seminar you will get recommendations and advice on preparation, both from MSB and from user organizations that have started their preparations.

Speakers:
Anita Galin, Senior Advisor, MSB
Janis Lövgren, Technical Advisor, MSB
Christian Bohlin, IT infrastructure strategist, Region Västra Götaland
David Högberg, Business Developer, Fire Engineer, SOS Alarm

SDK and SGSI: What is the difference?

Digg and MSB offer different types of services for secure communication between public authorities. How do these services differ and how are both security and accessibility ensured in the public sector?

Speakers:
Fredrik Rask, Product Owner SGSI, MSB
Anna Ekengren, Product Specialist, Agency for Digital Government
Stina Hedlung, Product Owner, Agency for Digital Government

Support to command-and-control

MSB supports municipalities, regions and authorities in creating secure, robust and resilient command-and-control centers. During the seminar, we will explain the different types of command-and-control centers that MSB can support and provide examples of measures.

Speakers:
Niklas Andrén, Head of Section, Secure Communications and Command Center Section, MSB
Johan Mellstig, Project Manager, Secure Communications and Command Center Section, MSB

Time: 12.30–13.10

Rakel in practice: How the Swedish Transport Administration uses Rakel

The Swedish Transport Administration uses Rakel in its daily work. But they also use Rakel in other situations that few know about, for example in their emergency response organization. Here they talk about both how they organize and plan their use of Rakel in their daily work and how they act before the more extraordinary events.

Speaker:
Kenneth Gyld, Rakel Liasion Officer, Swedish Transport Administration

Incident management: Having a plan, or several

Every week there are reports of companies, municipalities or public authorities being exposed to cyber-attacks. How should we work to become more resilient, and less vulnerable? Karin Lindström from CERT-SE, Sweden's national CSIRT (Computer Security Incident Response Team) talks about the importance of preparing and having a plan, or several, in place before the incident occurs.

Speaker:
Karin Lindström, Operational Coordinator, CERT-SE, MSB

Finland’s roadmap towards a modern communication system

In this seminar, we will follow Finland's journey towards a modern communication system that is interoperable with their current Tetra system. Key processes such as different types of subscriptions, terminals and services are also discussed.

Speaker:
Kari Junttila, Development Manager, Erillisverkot

The seminar will be held in English.

Time: 15.00–15.40

Preparedness through space services

At a time when satellite communications and other space services are central to everything from weather forecasting to emergencies, it is important to follow the rapid developments underway to increase Swedish capabilities. We will tell you about MSB's space work and how we work to ensure that Swedish actors have access to the secure space services made available by the EU and other actors. You will also learn about a case where a Swedish actor has started to develop space services; the Swedish Transport Administration and Saab's satellite project VDES In Orbit Demonstrator.

Speakers:
Kristoffer Hultgren, Space Security Officer, MSB
Andreas Fredmer, Project Manager, VDES, Saab Surveillance

WIS – strengthening its position in civil preparedness through increased collaboration and new functionality

WIS is an application for effective crisis management where you can easily collect, share and visualize information in real time. We will tell you about cross-border collaboration. You will get a special insight into the features for maps and for visualizing situational awareness in WIS.

Speakers:
Mikael Krona, Product Owner WIS, MSB
Henrik Lundqvist, Project Leader BrandGIS, The County Administrative Board, Jönköping County
Bjørn Morten Skudsveen, Head of Section, The Norwegian Directorate for Civil Protection (DSB)
Fredrik Lott, Development Manager WIS, MSB
Ina Johansson, Marketing Manager WIS, MSB
Ida Kullgren, Acting Head of Section, Crisis Response Management Development Section, MSB
Patrik Lind, UX-Designer, Afry

Information security from a management perspective

If you are a leader who wants to get involved in your organization's work on information and cybersecurity, you will receive advice and recommendations that can make a big difference for employees, results and society.

Speaker:
Margareta Palmqvist, Senior Advisor, MSB

Secure communications and total defence in the Nordics

Time: 10.20–10.50

In today’s challenging geopolitical landscape, secure communications are vital for the total defence. The importance of cooperation between the Nordic countries cannot be overstated. This panel will explore the strategic challenges and opportunities in secure communications within the Nordic countries, focusing on cross-border cooperation, technological advancements, and the role of multilateral frameworks.

Panellists:
Jarmo Vinkvist, Chief Operation Officer, Erillisverkot
Eline Palm Paxal, Director of the Department of Emergency and Preparedness Communication, DSB
Magnús Hauksson, Chief Operation Officer, Neyðarlínan
Kristina Bram, Head of Strategy and Monitoring Section, MSB

Nordic Cross-Border Communication project status update

Time: 11.00–11.40

The Nordic Cross Border Communication project aims to ensure that the service for Finland, Norway and Sweden, enabling three country cooperation through common talk groups and migration between Virve, Nødnett and Rakel, will be provided also during and after respective countries transition to new technology PPDR-networks. Considerations for future possibilities to include Denmark and Iceland in the future technical solution is also part of the project.

Speakers:
Jessica Penther Ryttberg, Project leader, MSB
Kari Junttila, Development Manager, Erillisverkot
Matilde Brown Megård, Senior Advisor, DSB

User organization panel on cross-border collaboration + showcasing interconnectivity

Time: 12.30–13.15

In the Nordics, we have had longstanding cross-border collaboration, which is crucial for effective emergency services. This user-oriented panel will explore how cooperation has been formalized and its real-world applications, while examining the role of the ISI connection in enhancing these collaborative efforts.

Panellists:
Harri Virtanen, Development Manager, Erillisverkot
Bjørn Langrud, Senior Advisor, Norwegian Customs Authority
Henrik Gustafsson, Expert with area responsibility for Rakel, Swedish Customs Authority

User organization panel on the transition from TETRA to Broadband

Time: 14.40–15.30

As we embark on the journey from TETRA to broadband, this user-oriented panel will focus on national broadband projects, discussing how end-users are preparing for migration and the challenges they face during this transition. We’ll also explore end-users’ visions for mission-critical communication in 2030 and beyond.

Panellists:
Timo Vihervaara, Finnish Police Authority
Bjørn Nuland, Response leader Health / Paramedic, Oslo University Hospital
Fredrik Ryberg, Inspector / National Project Leader Rakel G2, Swedish Police Authority

Moderator

Anton Engström, Systems Architect, MSB

• AddSecure Smart Rescue Nordic
• Advenica/ T-Kartor Geospatial
• Airbus
• Alecom
• Amtele Communication
• Arista Networks Sweden
• Celab Communications
• Centre of Emergency Communication (CFB)
• Combitech
• Comex Electronics
• Critical Communications Finland (CCF)
• Critical Communication Sweden/SKEF
• Cryptify
• Crystal Alarm
• CS Suite
• Direktoratet for samfunnssikkerhet og beredskap (DSB)
• Ericsson
• Erillisverkot
• Evam
• Expando
• Försvarsmakten/Flygstaben
• GraphAware
• GroupTalk Sweden
• Hexagon
• Invisio
• Leonardo Spa – Cyber & Security Solutions Division
• link22
• Luftfartsverket
• MAFI Group/Scanmast
• Maven Wireless
• Mentura Group
• MIC Nordic
• Motorola Solutions
• Myndigheten för digital förvaltning – Digg
• Netnod
• Network Innovations
• Neyðarlínan
• Northcom
• Post- och telestyrelsen
• S.V.B Radiocom
• Saab
• Sectra Communications
• Senop Oy
• Sepura Limited
• SOS Alarm Sverige
• Standby
• Statens inköpscentral vid Kammarkollegiet
• Stokab
• Sveriges Kommuner och Regioner
• Swedish Space Corporation
• TC Connect Sweden
• Telia
• Teracom
• Tietoevry
• Trafikverket
• 3M Svenska
• Tutus