FEB 17-18, 2026 | DALLAS, TX • THE WESTIN IRVING

DASpedia 2026 is an invitation-only, executive-level business development event focused on In-Building Wireless Technology. The event is curated for senior leaders and decision-makers, fostering collaboration through thought leadership, strategic networking, and high-value discussions with top industry experts. The program is carefully structured to maximize meaningful engagement for sponsors, exhibitors, and select attendees.

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DASpedia 2026

DASpedia 2026 is an invitation-only executive forum scheduled for February 17–18, 2026, at The Westin Irving in Dallas, TX. Headline participants include teams from Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile.

This year’s theme is curated for professionals driving 5G deployments, in-building wireless innovation, and private wireless networks powered by 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi.

DASpedia 2026 will bring together industry executives, visionary thought leaders, inspiring speakers, MNO attendees, enterprise representatives, and wireless technology experts. Join us as we explore how wireless technology, automation, and innovation are transforming the way enterprises, venues, and service providers connect in today’s digital world.

HOTEL INFORMATION – DASpedia 2026: Convening at The Westin Irving, TX

Dallas, TX stands as a prominent hub for 5G deployment activities led by major mobile network operators (MNOs). The strategic location of The Westin Irving places it in close proximity to key hubs of T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon, offering an ideal setting for those deeply engaged in the dynamic landscape of wireless technologies.

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DASpedia 2026 Executive Speakers

Phillip French
VP of Netwk Eng - Verizon
Rob Kinnick
Sr. Dir - Verizon
Dan Roman
Sr. Dir - Verizon
Navjot Sidhu
Assoc Dir - Verizon
Dan Huffman
DMTS - Verizon
Cameron Dunn
AVP In-Building - AT&T
Sinan Akkaya
Dir RAN Eng - AT&T
Chris Quarve
Dir - AT&T
Chad Archer
AVP - AT&T
Shannon Corcoran
Dir - AT&T
Darla Braun
Head of Global Sales - Andrew
Ken Sandfeld
CEO - Revells
Carla Shaffer
VP - Wesco
Slavko Djukic
VP - SOLiD
Hope Kirkendall
EVP - TDC
Branon Martin
VP, Sales - Commscope
Dr. Amr Albanna
CEO - Omega Wireless
Gilberto Brizzi
CTO, MNO - JMA Wireless
Akhil Gokul
Head of Tech - Ericsson
Shaney Zaidi
Dir of Tech - Samsung
Ben Cardwell
CCO - JMA Wireless
Michiel Lotter
CEO - Nextivity
Amit Jain
SVP & GM - Airspan
Bernie Vaysenberg
Dir - Wesco
Carlos Hernandez
Dir - Matsing
Mike Meagher
CEO - Tempest
Subbu Meiyappan
CEO - ECSite
Jonathan Lester
CTO - Airwavz
Josh Hughes
Sales Exec - AT&T
Dean Fresonke
VP - CTS

Monday | February 16, 2026

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Registration Open & Exhibitor Setup - Location: Harmony Foyer & Harmony AB

Tuesday | February 17, 2026

9:00 AM – Registration & Check-In Open - Location: Harmony Foyer
10:00 AM – Vendor Exhibits & Morning Coffee - Location: Harmony AB
11:45 AM – Networking Luncheon - Location: Melody Ballroom
1:00 PM - Tech Talk - Gilberto Brizzi/JMA Wireless - Location: Harmony CDEF
1:15 PM - Tech Talk - Carlos Hernandez/Matsing - Location: Harmony CDEF
1:30 PM - Tech Talk - Dr. Amr Albanna/Omega Wireless - Location: Harmony CDEF
2:00 PM - Wesco Presentation - Carla Shaffer/Wesco; Darla Braun/Andrew; & Dean Fresonke/CTS - Location: Harmony CDEF
2:45 PM - Networking Break/Vendor Exhibits - Location: Harmony AB
3:30 PM - AT&T Team Headliner - Cameron Dunn - Location: Harmony CDEF
3:45 PM - AT&T Team Presentation - Cameron Dunn; Sinan Akkaya; Chris Quarve; & Shannon Corcoran - Location: Harmony CDEF
4:45 PM - Vendor Exhibits & Networking
6:00 PM - JMA Wireless Product Launch Party - Location: Bar Louie - Music Factory

Wednesday | February 18, 2026 

8:00 AM – Registraion & Event Check-in Open - Location: Harmony Foyer
8:30 AM – Vendor Exhibits & Morning Coffee - Location: Harmony AB
9:00 AM – Fireside Chat - Michiel Lotter/Nextivity & Josh Hughes/AT&T- Location: Harmony CDEF
9:20 AM – Fireside Chat - Subbu Meiyappan/ECSite & Jonathan Lester/Airwavz- Location: Harmony CDEF
9:40 AM – Tech Talk - Bernie Vaysenberg/Wesco - Location: Harmony CDEF
9:55 AM – Tech Talk - Mike Meagher/Tempest - Location: Harmony CDEF
10:10 AM – Tech Talk - Amit Jain/Airspan - Location: Harmony CDEF
10:35 AM - JMA Team Presentation - Redefining In-Building Connecvity with O-RAN - Location: Harmony CDEF

Redefining In-Building Connectivity with O-RAN

11:20 AM - Boingo Presentation - Mike FInley- Location: Harmony CDEF
11:45 AM – Networking Luncheon - Melody Ballroom
1:00 PM – Keynote by Verizon Wireless - Phillip French -Location: Harmony CDEF
1:30 PM – Verizon Wireless Presentation - Phillip French; Rob Kinnick; Dan Roman; Navjot Sidhu & Dan Huffman - Location: Harmony CDEF
2:30 PM - Tillman Digital Cities Presentation - Hope Kirkendall/TDC; Michiel Lotter/Nextivity; Ken Sandfeld/Revells; Slavko Dukic/SOLiD; and Branon Marton/Andrew - Location: Harmony CDEF
3:15 PM - Vendor Exhibits & Networking
6:00 PM - Event Concludes

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