Broadband Nation Expo 2024: Full Schedule

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2:00pm EDT

Keynote - The Merits of FWA to Bridge the Digital Divide

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT

Woodrow Wilson B

Speakers

Claude Aiken

Chief Strategy & Legal Officer, NextLink Internet

Claude Aiken is the Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Legal Officer for Nextlink Internet, the premier provider of fixed-wireless and fiber Internet and phone services across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois and Iowa. He leads the company’s work on strategic market development... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B

Track: Wireless Innovation

2:20pm EDT

Fireside Chat - The Future of Convergence: Matching Experience with Brand

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm EDT

Woodrow Wilson B

- Converged services has been a vital tool for providers over the past several years, allowing operators of all sizes to rapidly release new offerings and enter new markets.

- As operators continue to evolve their offerings to meet consumer demands and claim market share, it is critical that they assess how convergence should impact and feel for these end-users; if your solution has two bills, two systems
and two support teams, it isn’t truly converged.

- In this fireside chat Wavelo’s CEO, Justin Reilly, and industry expert, John Puskar, will discuss the next frontier of converged services, what convergence really means, and how operators can ensure that white labeled services not
only look like brand-owned assets, but that they feel and act like their brand too.

Moderators

John Puskar

Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Foxhound Advisors

John Puskar is a corporate affairs executive, specializing in strategic communications, marketing, and government affairs. He currently serves as Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Foxhound Advisors, the go-to advisory firm for tech and telecom businesses. He helps companies tell... Read More →

Speakers

Justin Reilly

Wavelo, CEO

Justin Reilly is an industry veteran with deep experience in telecom, SaaS and consumer products. He is passionate about building systems that support the next generation of consumers.As CEO of Wavelo, Justin is focused on helping operators maximize value from their networks and enhance... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B

Track: Wireless Innovation

2:40pm EDT

Panel - The Wireless Competitive Advantage

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:40pm - 3:10pm EDT

Woodrow Wilson B

Scenarios in which wireless should be the preferred option to connect communities.
Cost-benefit analysis of mmWave and FWA technology.

Moderators

Jonathan Chaplin

Lead Analyst, News Street Research

Speakers

David Eckard

VP Broadband Partners, Nokia

David Eckard is currently the Vice President of Broadband Partners at Nokia, overseeing the company’s response to the historical influx of capital from the various federal and state funding programs that aims to close the digital inequities in our country. Since 1999, David has... Read More →

Sandip Bhowmick

Vice President of Infrastructure and State Broadband Director, Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)

Sandip Bhowmick currently serves as the Vice President of Infrastructure and State Broadband Director at the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). He is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout Arizona. Prior to his current... Read More →

Carl Guardino

Vice President of Government Affairs & Policy, Tarana Wireless

Rebecca Dilg

Director, Utah Broadband Center

Thursday October 10, 2024 2:40pm - 3:10pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B

Track: Wireless Innovation

4:00pm EDT

Fireside Chat with AT&T

Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT

Woodrow Wilson B

Moderators

Liz Coyne

Editor in Chief, Fierce Network

Liz is editor in chief of Fierce Network. Previously, she was the managing editor for Silverlinings. She made her debut on the telecom stage back when writing 3,000 word articles about Class 5 switches was still a thing that people wanted to read. She honed her skills at Telephony... Read More →

Speakers

Angela Wilkin

Assistant Vice President - Product Management and Development, AT&T

Angela Wilkin is a dynamic leader serving as the Assistant Vice President of Product Management and Development within AT&T’s Mass Markets Organization, where she spearheaded the launch, management and growth of AT&T Internet Air, AT&T’s 5G fixed wireless product.With a rich and... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B

Track: Wireless Innovation

4:20pm EDT

Panel - Lasers, mmWave, FWA...Exploring the Flavors of Wireless

Thursday October 10, 2024 4:20pm - 5:00pm EDT

Woodrow Wilson B

Assessing all the different options of wireless technology available to carriers.
Cost implications and appropriate deployment strategies.
Network evolution and futureproofing.

Moderators

Sue Marek

Editorial Director, Ookla

Sue Marek is Ookla’s editorial director and part of the company’s analyst team. She oversees the company’s thought leadership and editorial content. Sue is a journalist with more than 30 years of experience covering the telecom industry and her work has appeared in Fierce Network... Read More →

Speakers

Zev Suissa

Chief Growth Officer, X-Lumin

Zev Suissa, M.B.A., Chief Growth Officer at X-lumin Corporation, is leading the Sales and Marketing departments.Zev brings 25 years of experience to X-lumin, having specialized in emerging markets, new channel development,and strategic partnerships across three industries.In the pioneer... Read More →

Mike Dienhart

Vice President, Engineering and Network Operations, UScellular

As vice president of engineering and network operations for UScellular, Mike is responsible for ensuring the superior quality of UScellular’s high-speed network so that customers have the world’s best wireless experience. He also leads engineering teams across the country and... Read More →

Thursday October 10, 2024 4:20pm - 5:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B

Track: Wireless Innovation