Phil Mason is joined by Darryl Keen and Matt Leat to reflect on BAPCO 2026

In this episode of the Critical Communications Today podcast, BAPCO Journal Editor Phil Mason sits down with Darryl Keen (Vice-Chair & Trustee, BAPCO) and Matt Leat (Trustee, BAPCO) for a wrap-up discussion at the close of BAPCO 2026. 

Recorded live at the event, this conversation reflects on two busy days of networking, innovation, and insight across the public safety communications sector. The discussion explores key themes from the exhibition, including the growing momentum behind ESN, the importance of collaboration, and the increasing focus on wellbeing and people within a technology-driven environment.

The episode also highlights the value of global partnerships, emerging technologies, and the role of BAPCO in supporting and developing professionals across the sector. This is the first episode in a new live podcast series recorded at BAPCO 2026, with more conversations and insights to come.

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Phil Mason is joined by Darryl Keen and Matt Leat to reflect on BAPCO 2026
In this episode of the Critical Communications Today podcast, BAPCO Journal Editor Phil Mason sits down with Darryl Keen (Vice-Chair &amp; Trustee, BAPCO) and Matt Leat (Trustee, BAPCO) for a wrap-up discussion at the close of BAPCO 2026.&nbsp;
Recorded live at the event, this conversation reflects on two busy days of networking, innovation, and insight across the public safety communications sector. The discussion explores key themes from the exhibition, including the growing momentum behind ESN, the importance of collaboration, and the increasing focus on wellbeing and people within a technology-driven environment.
The episode also highlights the value of global partnerships, emerging technologies, and the role of BAPCO in supporting and developing professionals across the sector. This is the first episode in a new live podcast series recorded at BAPCO 2026, with more conversations and insights to come.
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The CCT Podcast is the official podcast from Critical Communications Today, hosted by editor Philip Mason.

Each episode brings together voices from across the critical communications, public safety and technology sectors to explore the ideas, innovations and real-world challenges shaping modern communications and emergency response.

Featuring industry leaders, emergency services professionals and technology experts, The CCT Podcast covers the trends, experiences and developments influencing mission-critical communications and the wider world of connected technology, resilience and public safety.

With insightful conversations and expert perspectives, The CCT Podcast provides a platform for the people driving change across the sector, whilst also offering a wider look at how technology, communication and innovation continue to shape the world around us.

The CCT Podcast is the official podcast from Critical Communications Today, hosted by editor&nbsp;Philip Mason.
Each episode brings together voices from across the critical communications, public safety and technology sectors to explore the ideas, innovations and real-world challenges shaping modern communications and emergency response.
Featuring industry leaders, emergency services professionals and technology experts, The CCT Podcast covers the trends, experiences and developments influencing mission-critical communications and the wider world of connected technology, resilience and public safety.
With insightful conversations and expert perspectives, The CCT Podcast provides a platform for the people driving change across the sector, whilst also offering a wider look at how technology, communication and innovation continue to shape the world around us.