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.
HOTEL INFORMATION – DASpedia’s 5G Forum 2025: Convening at The Westin Irving, TX
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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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