DASpedia 5G Forum

JAN 27 - 28, 2025 - DALLAS, TX - THE WESTIN IRVING

DASpedia’s annual In-Building Wireless Technology 5G Forum is scheduled for January 27–28, 2025. This exclusive, invitation-only event will feature the VZW team, led by Phillip French, as a keynote speaker. Additionally, teams from T-Mobile and AT&T will participate as featured speakers and attendees. This year’s theme is thoughtfully designed for professionals involved in deploying 5G network infrastructure and advancing in-building wireless technologies, including Private Networks powered by CBRS, 5G, LTE, and Wi-Fi. DASpedia’s 5G Forum brings together visionary thought leaders, inspiring speakers, MNO attendees, representatives from diverse enterprise verticals, and wireless industry experts. Join us as we explore how wireless technology, automation, and innovation are reshaping the way we operate in today’s connected world.

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HOTEL INFORMATION – DASpedia’s 5G Forum 2025: 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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Meet Our Speakers

Phillip French
VP of Netwk Eng - Verizon
Melissa Mullarkey
SVP - Boldyn
Carla Shaffer
VP - Wesco
Ana Hemmert
Dir - T-Mobile
Renee Goodman
Sr. Mgr - T-Mobile
Hope Kirkendall
EVP - TDC
Cameron Dunn
AVP In-Building - AT&T
Rick Hornby
AVP In-Building - Verizon
Sinan Akkaya
Dir RAN Eng - AT&T
Rob Kinnick
Sr. Dir - Verizon
Dan Roman
Dir - Verizon
Robb Juliano
VP, 5G Sales - Verizon
Brent Graeser
Dir - Caesars Entertainment
Bill Kern
Dir - Hilton
Graf Reiner
VP, IT - Texas Rangers
Neil Bora
VP - Extenet
Mick Magin
Dir - Amentum
Ken Czosnowski
VP - JMA
Gopal Ghaghada
VP - TDC
Branon Martin
VP, Sales - Commscope
Jim Swantko
Sr. Dir - Wesco
Fernando Perez
VP - JMA
Ahmed Hmimy
Dir - Commscope
Dr. Amr Albanna
CEO - Omega Wireless
Kevin Swank
Dir - Commscope

EVENT AGENDA – Monday | January 27, 2025

3:00 PM – Event Registration & Check-in Open
4:30 PM – Vendor Exhibit Opens
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Opening Networking Reception

Tuesday | January 28, 2025 – Tech Talk Program

7:30 AM – Event Registration & Check-in Open
8:00 AM – Vendor Exhibit Opens
10:00 AM – Tech Talk: Fireside Discussion with Ana Hemmert & Renee Goodman from T-Mobile
10:20 AM – Tech Talk: Presentation by Ahmed Hmimy, CommScope
10:35 AM – Tech Talk: Presentation by Jim Swantko, Wesco
10:50 AM – Tech Talk: Presentation by Dr. Amr Albanna, Omega Wireless
11:05 AM – Tech Talk: Fireside Discussion with Hope Kirkendall (TDC) & Bill Kern (Hilton)
11:25 AM – Tech Talk: Fireside Discussion with Fernando Perez (JMA) & Graf Reiner (Texas Rangers Baseball)

Tuesday | January 28, 2025 – Main Program

11:45 AM – Networking Luncheon & Vendor Exhibit
1:00 PM – Opening Keynote: Phillip French, Verizon Wireless
1:30 PM – Panel Discussion: Verizon Wireless Team
  • Panelists: Rick Hornby, Rob Kinnick, Dan Roman, Robb Juliana
  • Moderator: Phillip French
2:15 PM – Panel Discussion: In-Building Connectivity for Large Venues & Enterprises

Panel Description: Discover how Mobile Network Operators like AT&T collaborate with in-building wireless solution providers such as JMA, Extenet, and Amentum, along with enterprises like Caesars Entertainment, to deliver seamless connectivity and meet the growing demands of end users.

  • Moderator: Ken Czosnowski, JMA Wireless
  • Panelists:
    • Cameron Dunn, AT&T
    • Neil Bora, Extenet
    • Mick Magin, Jacobs – Amentum
    • Brent Graeser, Caesars Entertainment
3:00 PM – Networking Break & Vendor Exhibit
3:40 PM – Panel Discussion: Streamlining In-Building Wireless Deployment for Enterprises

Panel Description: Gain insights into how Boldyn, Wesco, and Tillman Digital Cities work alongside MNOs like T-Mobile to solve the challenges of deploying in-building wireless solutions for enterprise environments.

  • Moderator: Hope Kirkendall, TDC
  • Panelists:
    • Melissa Mullarkey, Boldyn
    • Carla Shaffer, Wesco
    • Renee Goodman, T-Mobile
4:20 PM – Panel Discussion: Increasing Revenue Opportunities by Bringing ORAN Indoors and Transforming Enterprise Connectivity

Panel Description: A discussion on how solution and equipment providers like CommScope and TDC are collaborating with MNOs such as AT&T to adopt ORAN, modernize in-building wireless networks, and enhance scalability for enterprise applications.

  • Moderator: Kevin Swank, CommScope
  • Panelists:
    • Sinan Akkaya, AT&T
    • Gopal Ghaghada, TDC
    • Branon Martin, CommScope
5:00 PM – Networking Reception & Vendor Exhibit
7:00 PM – Event Concludes

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