A customer showcase, live demo and networking reception in Warwick, Rhode Island.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Time: 3:00 to 5:30 PM
Location: Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
INVITATION-ONLY CUSTOMER EVENT
A candid conversation with the agency running
drone detection across Rhode Island.
RIEMA runs a statewide drone detection program, and on December 3 they’re sitting down with a small group of public safety and critical infrastructure leaders from across the region. Because it’s invitation-only and off the record, they can speak openly about the drone activity they’re seeing, how they funded and launched the program, and the value they're getting.
Straight answers from a peer agency. Hear what it actually takes to fund, staff and run a drone detection program.
How RIEMA got it funded. Learn how they secured grant funding without a budget line and what the application required.
The people you’d call in an incident. Meet the regional public safety and infrastructure leaders you’d coordinate with.
John Washburn Jr.
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
John leads coordination between RIEMA, local law enforcement, neighboring state agencies, and federal partners during major incidents and large public events.
Alex Potts
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency
Alex runs RIEMA's drone detection program day to day and is one of the most advanced users of the SkySafe platform, working directly with flight history and pattern data across the state.
Melissa Swisher
Chief Revenue Officer, SkySafe
Melissa leads revenue and go-to-market at SkySafe, working with critical infrastructure operators, public safety agencies, and federal customers on airspace security programs nationwide.
