After more than 50 years of groundbreaking work in public safety communications, Dr. Walt Magnussen, founder of Internet2 Technology Evaluation Center (ITEC), now the Center for Applied Communications and Networks (CACN), is retiring. 

 

From his early days in the U.S. Air Force to founding the ITEC at Texas A&M, Dr. Magnussen has been a visionary leader in advancing NG911, 5G, and Mission Critical Push-to-Talk technologies. His legacy continues as CACN evolves to meet the future of secure, interoperable communications. 

 

Walt will be honored at the Interop Gala Luncheon with the CACN Lifetime Achievement in Public Safety Communications Award. 

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Event Details

Date:    Tuesday, Nov 18th, 2025  

Time:    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM 

Venue:  Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center 

Dress:   Professional

Tickets: Individual $50