Schedule

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9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Smart Cities Week at Connect (X)
Location: Barrel Spring
Separate Registration Required
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Connect (X) Annual Golf Tournament
Location: Hawks Landing Golf Club
Sponsors: EBI Consulting General Dynamics M-Communications NB+C Sitetracker ZenFi Networks
11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Partner Program

Graybar Fiber Installation Training at Connect (X)
Location: Celebration 7-8
Open to All Pass Holders
Sponsor: Graybar
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Infrastructure Developers Forum Meeting
Location: Celebration 1-2
By Invitation Only
3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
TEC Workshop: Spectrum Fundamentals: One Band at a Time and Social Q&A
Location: Blue Spring
Separate Registration Required
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Launch Party
Location: Taverna Opa – Pointe Orlando
Open to VIP Pass Holders or By Invitation Only
Sponsors: American Tower Crown Castle Jacobs Telecommunications Inc. SBA Communications T-Mobile Vertical Bridge
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Member Lounge
Location: Regency Foyer
Open to WIA and HetNet Forum Members
Sponsor: McGriff Insurance
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
VIP Lounge
Location: Regency Lounge
Open to VIP Pass Holders Only
Sponsor: Tessco
8:00 am - 8:50 am

Breakout Sessions

Federal Funding Impacts on Wireless Infrastructure Investing​
Location: Celebration 1-2
Sponsor: VIKOR
The Business of Infrastructure: Macro, Micro & Fiber
Designing Small Cell Infrastructure to be Scalable and Standardized
Location: Celebration 7-8
Sponsor: CitySwitch
Site Services & Solutions
Securing CBRS Priority Access Licenses in the Secondary Market
Location: Celebration 9-10
Sponsor: Cambridge Consultants
Enterprises, Integrators & Property Owners
Policy Meets Reality: An Update on Frontline Activity in Network Replacement
Location: Celebration 14-15
Rural: Carriers, Governments & Schools
The Outlook for Wireless Infrastructure M&A​
Location: Celebration 3-4
Sponsors: Houlihan Lokey Cowen
Capital, Finance & Investors
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Smart Cities Week at Connect (X)
Location: Barrel Spring
Separate Registration Required
9:00 am - 9:50 am

Breakout Sessions

The Infrastructure Co: New Shared Network Models for the Open 5G Era​
Location: Celebration 1-2
Sponsor: VIKOR
The Business of Infrastructure: Macro, Micro & Fiber
Digital Site Deployment Faster, More Accurate Than Traditional Network Rollout
Location: Celebration 7-8
Sponsor: CitySwitch
Site Services & Solutions
What 5G Means For In-Building Connectivity
Location: Celebration 9-10
Sponsor: Cambridge Consultants
Enterprises, Integrators & Property Owners
Is Fixed Wireless a Viable Alternative to Wired Broadband?
Location: Celebration 14-15
Rural: Carriers, Governments & Schools
Harmonizing Policy at the State Level: Updates on Broadband, Wireless and Local Infrastructure​
Location: Blue Spring 1
Policy & Regulation
Broadband Accelerator: The Case for Diverse Suppliers
Location: Bayhill 22
Workforce Development
10:00 am - 10:15 am

General Session

Welcome Remarks: Jonathan Adelstein, President & CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association
Location: Windermere Ballroom
10:15 am - 10:40 am

Keynote

Keynote Speech: Neville Ray Neville Ray President of Technology T-Mobile
Location: Windermere Ballroom
Sponsor: Morrison Hershfield
10:40 am - 11:05 am

General Session

The Future is Now – Smarter Buildings and Transportation Through Connectivity
Location: Windermere Ballroom
11:05 am - 11:45 am

Keynote

Fireside Chat: Harry Dewhirst, CEO of Linksys
Location: Windermere Ballroom
11:45 am - 12:05 pm

General Session

Fireside Chat with Anand Nandakumar, Founder & CEO of Halo
Location: Windermere Ballroom
12:05 pm - 12:30 pm

Keynote

Keynote Speech: Azita Arvani, General Manager, Rakuten Mobile Americas
Location: Windermere Ballroom
12:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Regency Ballroom
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm

Breakout Sessions

A Realistic View of LEOs and HAPs vs. Terrestrial Networks
Location: Celebration 1-2
Sponsor: VIKOR
The Business of Infrastructure: Macro, Micro & Fiber
Open RAN: Impact on Towers, Sites and Backhaul​
Location: Celebration 7-8
Sponsor: CitySwitch
Site Services & Solutions
WiFi 6 and 5G: Assessing the Future of Enterprise Connectivity ​
Location: Celebration 9-10
Sponsors: Cambridge Consultants In Partnership with Wi-Fi Alliance
Enterprises, Integrators & Property Owners
Fixed Wireless: Designing Networks Beyond fiber for the New Normal​
Location: Celebration 14-15
Rural: Carriers, Governments & Schools
Fireside Chat with Marc Ganzi, President and Chief Executive Officer, DigitalBridge
Location: Celebration 3-4
2pm-2:25pm
Capital, Finance & Investors
Impact of C-Band Auction on Buildout ​
Location: Celebration 3-4
2:30m-3:15pm
Sponsor: Houlihan Lokey
Capital, Finance & Investors
What about RDOF? How can Wireless Interests Participate in the RDOF Buildout Guidelines?
Location: Blue Spring 1
Policy & Regulation
New to Wireless: Training the Next Generation of Wireless Workers
Location: Bayhill 22
Workforce Development
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Breakout Sessions

Best Practices in Managing Small Cell Buildouts in Municipal Jurisdiction
Location: Celebration 1-2
Sponsor: VIKOR
The Business of Infrastructure: Macro, Micro & Fiber
Automation in Infrastructure Deployment and Operations​
Location: Celebration 7-8
Sponsor: CitySwitch
Site Services & Solutions
Understanding Private Wireless Networks
Location: Celebration 9-10
Sponsor: Cambridge Consultants
Enterprises, Integrators & Property Owners
5G Network Security: Technology, Risks and Regulatory Issues​
Location: Celebration 14-15
Rural: Carriers, Governments & Schools
Deals and Deal-Making Trends in the Middle Market​
Location: Celebration 3-4
Sponsors: Houlihan Lokey Alpina Capital, LLC
Capital, Finance & Investors
FCC and Regulatory Update
Location: Blue Spring 1
Policy & Regulation
Stop Waiting for Workers to Come to You: Building an Apprenticeship Pipeline
Location: Bayhill 22
Workforce Development
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

General Session

Architecting and Deploying the Largest Private 5G Wireless Deployment
Location: Windermere Ballroom
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
HetNet Forum Reception
Location: Silver Spring
Sponsor: Davis Wright Tremaine
5:00 pm - 5:20 pm

Keynote

Keynote Speech: Mo Katibeh, SVP – AT&T Network Infrastructure and Build
Location: Windermere Ballroom
Sponsor: Jacobs Telecommunications Inc.
5:20 pm - 5:40 pm

Keynote

Keynote: Extending America’s 5G Leadership
Location: Windermere Ballroom
Sponsor: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Opening Reception
Location: Regency Ballroom
Open to All Pass Holders
Sponsors: ExteNet Systems Bay Communications Zinwave
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Annual Music Movement & Connect (X) Charity Concert Featuring Lee Brice
Location: Howl At The Moon, Orlando FL
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Member Lounge
Location: Regency Foyer
Open to WIA and HetNet Forum Members
Sponsor: McGriff Insurance
8:00 am - 7:00 pm
VIP Lounge
Location: Regency Lounge
Open to VIP Pass Holders Only
Sponsor: Tessco
8:30 am - 9:30 am

Breakout Sessions

Prepping Fiber Networks for 5G
Location: Celebration 1-2
Sponsor: VIKOR
The Business of Infrastructure: Macro, Micro & Fiber
Monetizing the Tower 5G Edge​
Location: Celebration 9-10
Sponsor: Nexius
RAN to EDGE Innovation
Monetizing Alternative Small Cell Sites: Billboards, Street Infrastructure, Retail​
Location: Celebration 7-8
Sponsor: CitySwitch
Site Services & Solutions
Network in a Box: CBRS Plus Virtual Core Equals Private 5G​
Location: Celebration 14-15
Rural: Carriers, Governments & Schools
State Wireless Associations – Grassroots Outreach at the State and Local Levels
Location: Blue Spring 1
Policy & Regulation
MSIs: Accelerators of Broadband and 5G Outreach and Education
Location: Bayhill 22
Workforce Development
Automation in Small Cell Deployment: The Global Opportunity in 5G Deployment
Location: Celebration 3-4
Sponsor: Houlihan Lokey
Capital, Finance & Investors
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Smart Cities Week at Connect (X)
Location: Barrel Spring
Separate Registration Required
9:35 am - 10:00 am

Keynote

Keynote Speech: Dave Mayo, Executive Vice President, Network Development, Dish
Location: Windermere Ballroom
Sponsor: American Tower
10:00 am - 10:40 am

General Session

The View from the Top
Location: Windermere Ballroom
Sponsor: NB+C
10:40 am - 11:15 am

Keynote

Keynote Speech: Robin Harwani, Head of Global Telecom Industry Solutions, Amazon Web Services
Location: Windermere Ballroom
11:15 am - 11:50 am

General Session

Minority Chambers of Commerce: Accelerators of Broadband 5G Outreach and Deployment
Location: Windermere Ballroom
11:50 am - 12:15 pm

Keynote

Keynote Speech: Dennis Ong, 5G C-V2X Leader, Verizon
Location: Windermere Ballroom
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Exhibit Hall Open
Location: Regency Ballroom
1:00 pm - 1:50 pm

Breakout Sessions

A New Look at the Neutral Host Network Model
Location: Celebration 1-2
Sponsor: VIKOR
The Business of Infrastructure: Macro, Micro & Fiber
Open RAN from Trials to Commercialization
Location: Celebration 9-10
Sponsor: Nexius
RAN to EDGE Innovation
Location Matters: Putting the Geospatial in 5G​
Location: Celebration 7-8
Sponsor: CitySwitch
Site Services & Solutions
Fiber Plus CBRS: The New Economic Development Model for Cities, School Districts, and Higher Education ​
Location: Celebration 14-15
Rural: Carriers, Governments & Schools
Maximizing Value in Private Wireless Tower Sales
Location: Celebration 3-4
Sponsors: Houlihan Lokey Pinpoint Capital Advisors
Capital, Finance & Investors
Q&A: What Does the Infrastructure Bill Mean for Infrastructure Owners and Developers?
Location: Blue Spring 1
Policy & Regulation
Response to COVID’s Impact on Women in Telecom
Location: Bayhill 22
Workforce Development
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Breakout Sessions

Public Private Partnerships: Managing Municipalities for 5G, Small Cells and IoT
Location: Celebration 1-2
Sponsor: VIKOR
The Business of Infrastructure: Macro, Micro & Fiber
Navigating the New World of Edge Computing and the Cloud
Location: Celebration 9-10
Sponsor: Nexius
RAN to EDGE Innovation
Drones and the Future of Wireless Networks
Location: Celebration 7-8
Sponsor: CitySwitch
Site Services & Solutions
Leading State Broadband Expansion Programs
Location: Celebration 14-15
Rural: Carriers, Governments & Schools
An Updated Look at the DAS Industry
Location: Celebration 3-4
Sponsors: Houlihan Lokey RBC Capital Markets
Capital, Finance & Investors
Designing Resilient Networks and Restoring Infrastructure After Disasters
Location: Blue Spring 1
Policy & Regulation
Expanding Opportunity for Women-owned and Women-led Businesses in Telecom
Location: Bayhill 22
Workforce Development
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Supplier Diversity Summit Matchmaking Meetings
Location: Celebration 12-13
Sponsors: American Tower Boingo Wireless Crown Castle Ericsson Hewlett Packard Enterprise Phoenix Tower International Investments LLC SBA Communications T-Mobile Vertical Bridge Vision Technologies
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm

Breakout Sessions

Solving the Rural Broadband Coverage Gap
Location: Celebration 14-15
Rural: Carriers, Governments & Schools
Spectrum Essentials and Trivia
Location: Celebration 3-4
Sponsor: Houlihan Lokey
Capital, Finance & Investors
Unlocking the Power of 5G: From Entertainment to Safety
Location: Virtual Platform
Sponsor: VIKOR
The Business of Infrastructure: Macro, Micro & Fiber
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Strategic Venue Partners Reception
Location: Regency Foyer
Open to All Pass Holders
Sponsor: Strategic Venue Partners
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Supplier Diversity Summit Reception
Sponsor: American Tower
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
President’s Reception
Location: Orchid Room
Invitation Only
Sponsor: The Lyle Company
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
WWLF Reception featuring The Band Plan
Location: Garden Terrace
Separate Registration Required
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Open for Committee Meetings

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Smart Cities Week at Connect (X)

Smart Cities Week explores a new horizon with thousands of fellow smart city policy-makers and practitioners with hybrid production (in-person and virtual.) The Smart Cities Council has partnered with Connect[X] to produce the 2021 Smart Cities Week in Orlando, Florida from October 4 through 6. Learn more.

Location

Barrel Spring

Graybar Fiber Installation Training at Connect (X)

Graybar is offering fiber optic training to/from the headend, tower and small cell via our multi-manufacturer Graybar Training Alliance. This 3-hour workshop is complimentary and attendees with any Connect (X) pass type are welcome to attend. Simply check the box for the Graybar workshop when registering for Connect (X) to confirm your participation.

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 7-8

Federal Funding Impacts on Wireless Infrastructure Investing​

The Biden Administration as well as other agencies within the federal government (including the FCC) have pledged billions of dollars in digital components of the nation’s infrastructure. This session presents a comprehensive view of the current and expected funding initiatives and explores the impact this money has on M&A, new builds, and new investments. What strings are attached to these funds, and how are private organizations maneuvering to use, or not use, the investment? ​

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 1-2

Moderator:
Speakers:
Ajit Pai

Ajit Pai
Partner Searchlight Capital Partners

Dr. Ronald Johnson

Dr. Ronald Johnson
Chairman, Board of Directors Multicultural Media, Telecom, and Internet Council

The Outlook for Wireless Infrastructure M&A​

The increasing demand for bandwidth offers new investment, acquisition and merger opportunities for mid-tier tower owners seeking to expand their footprint into fiber networks, edge computing sites, in-building neutral hosts and small cells. This panel discusses the market opportunities, capital sources and investment scenarios at play in the wireless infrastructure community, and offers examples on how tower owners can finance, acquire or exit their existing asset business. ​

Sponsors:

Location

Celebration 3-4

Moderator:
Colby Synesael

Colby Synesael
Managing Director, TMT - Communications Infrastructure, Telecom Services Cowen

Speakers:
Bob Paige

Bob Paige
Senior Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions Vertical Bridge

Smart Cities Week at Connect (X)

Smart Cities Week explores a new horizon with thousands of fellow smart city policy-makers and practitioners with hybrid production (in-person and virtual.) The Smart Cities Council has partnered with Connect[X] to produce the 2021 Smart Cities Week in Orlando, Florida from October 4 through 6. Learn more.

Location

Barrel Spring

The Infrastructure Co: New Shared Network Models for the Open 5G Era​

Today, the big question is: Why do carriers even need to own their networks? MNOs are showing a willingness to “lease versus own” more parts of their networks. The main driver is the substantial capital expenditure needed to build and operate large-scale networks especially as wireless service revenues remain flat. What does this mean for the infrastructure sector? Shared RAN, Shared Spectrum, Shared Wholesale Network – the business of infrastructure sharing is moving beyond towers and sites. 

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 1-2

Moderator:
Speakers:
Rod Hanson

Rod Hanson
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer Cityside Networks

Andy Penley

Andy Penley
Senior Vice President, Wireless Solutions ZenFi Networks

Is Fixed Wireless a Viable Alternative to Wired Broadband?

The Covid-19 pandemic put a spotlight on the need for ubiquitous broadband connectivity. There are numerous government funding programs that are directing millions of dollars to bridging the digital divide. Is fixed wireless service a strong contender for these funds? Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T all over some form of fixed wireless broadband service, and there are hundreds of wireless ISPs that also deliver fixed wireless to areas of the U.S.  This panel will look at the viability of fixed wireless as an effective broadband service and also look at what some of the challenges are in terms of bandwidth, interference and coverage.

Location

Celebration 14-15

Moderator:
Speakers:
Piyush Raj

Piyush Raj
Managing Director, Connected Venues SBA Communications

Harmonizing Policy at the State Level: Updates on Broadband, Wireless and Local Infrastructure​

Broadband is always a top issue in state houses across the U.S.  31 States have passed small cell bills, paving the way for greater deployment, but States have also considered numerous bills this year affecting the wireless infrastructure industry.  At this session, you will hear from experts who have been involved in these debates and learn more about what to expect during next year’s legislative sessions.

Location

Blue Spring 1

Moderator:
Speakers:
Jake Lopes

Jake Lopes
Attorney, Government Affairs American Tower

Open RAN: Impact on Towers, Sites and Backhaul​

Current RAN technology is offered as an integrated platform that combines both software and hardware. But Open RAN’s goal is to disaggregate (or separate the hardware from the software) to allow for a multi-supplier RAN environment with open interfaces and virtualization. This allows software to control and update the networks. But how will Open RAN impact infrastructure owners? Will increase competition in the RAN supplier market result in new opportunities for towers, small cells and site development?

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 7-8

Moderator:
Speakers:

Richard Wank
Director of Global Product Management for Mobile Transport DZS

WiFi 6 and 5G: Assessing the Future of Enterprise Connectivity ​

There is an intense debate around Wi-Fi 6 and 5G as these technologies unlock unprecedented performance in terms of throughput, capacity and low latency. As organizations make their investment decisions, they are increasingly asking the question “which technology will prevail?” This session addresses the 5G vs Wi-Fi rivalry; discusses the strengths of each technology, and the use cases both technologies enable. ​

Sponsors:

Location

Celebration 9-10

Moderator:
Speakers:
Marcus Burton

Marcus Burton
Cloud and Wireless Architect in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer Extreme Networks

Fixed Wireless: Designing Networks Beyond fiber for the New Normal​

Fixed wireless access is taking its turn in the spotlight, now that the government and the private sector are moving to invest, deploy and operate next generation gigabit networks to serve rural and under-served markets. This session discusses FWA against fiber, and details multiple use cases and business models that can be leveraged off of a FWA network, including last mile access; private LTE backhaul and enterprise mobility.​

Location

Celebration 14-15

Moderator:
Kyung Mun

Kyung Mun
Principal Analyst Mobile Experts, Inc.

Speakers:
Julie McGowan

Julie McGowan
SVP Business Development and Sales Xtreme Enterprises

Impact of C-Band Auction on Buildout ​

Wireless operators shelled out billions of dollars in the C-Band wireless spectrum auction completed earlier this year. Verizon acquired 3,500 licenses for $45.5 billion, while AT&T picked up more than 1,600 licenses for $23.4 billion. T-Mobile, which already has a strong spectrum portfolio, spent more than $9 billion for 142 licenses. This session explores the impact on network buildout and investments in 2022 and beyond due to the massive investment in C-band spectrum.​

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 3-4

Moderator:
Speakers:
Colby Synesael

Colby Synesael
Managing Director, TMT - Communications Infrastructure, Telecom Services Cowen

What about RDOF? How can Wireless Interests Participate in the RDOF Buildout Guidelines?

Congress and the FCC have allocated billions of dollars to reach unserved and underserved areas.  However, these programs have varied criteria and requirements.  Our panel of experts will fill you in on the details and what the next steps will be from the various Federal government agencies that disperse these funds. ​

Location

Blue Spring 1

Moderator:
Corian Zacher

Corian Zacher
Policy Counsel for State and Local Initiatives Next Century Cities

Speakers:
Automation in Infrastructure Deployment and Operations​

Automation promises significant opportunities to streamline and automate indoor and outdoor wireless cell site deployment. There are several tools that are being offered that improve site development efficiency and reduce manual operations but at the same time there are always going to be certain tasks that have to be done manually. This panel will explore different automation tools that promise to streamline existing processes.

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 7-8

Speakers:
5G Network Security: Technology, Risks and Regulatory Issues​

5G networks will unleash a new series of high-speed services across billions of devices and the internet of things, or IoT, including high-definition video devices, self-driving cars and smart cities. Although these services are expected to evolve in multiple stages over the next decade, mobile networks will not be 5G-ready unless the necessary security capabilities are built in by design. Although these improvements will yield revenue opportunities for operators, the explosion of low-cost, low-power, unsecured IoT/sensors will also pose increased security risks for both operators and end users. Establishing the right security approach for the emerging 5G networks is critical.​

Location

Celebration 14-15

Moderator:
Speakers:
Bill Malik

Bill Malik
VP of Infrastructure Strategies Trend Micro

Deals and Deal-Making Trends in the Middle Market​

There are over 100 cell tower companies with headquarters in the United States. They range from the largest publicly traded tower companies to small operators with under 10 assets. With rollout of 5G networks and promise of next-generation advanced networks and services, the value of towers is expected to rise. But is that true with the low and mid-tier asset owners? This session examines the business of the private independent tower owner and their opportunities for maximizing lease revenues, merging and exit strategies.​

Sponsors:

Location

Celebration 3-4

Moderator:
Mike Dano

Mike Dano
Editorial Director, 5G & Mobile Strategies Light Reading

Speakers:
Monetizing the Tower 5G Edge​

To deliver on the high speeds and low latency that is promised by 5G, service providers have to move more compute and storage resources to the network’s edge.  But the edge also presents a big opportunity for operators to make money.  Many 5G use cases —cloud gaming, video streaming, virtual reality/augmented reality and autonomous automobiles — are reliant upon edge computing.  Plus, there are opportunities for operators to deliver services and applications to the enterprise using their edge networks coupled with the cloud. But operators will need to figure out how to translate these new capabilities into business models that will work for consumers and enterprises.  This panel will identify new edge use cases and look at some of the obstacles to developing and monetizing the 5G edge.

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 9-10

Moderator:
Speakers:
Dr. George Aguilera

Dr. George Aguilera
Systems Architect, Technology Strategy Corporate Development and Strategy Crown Castle

Monetizing Alternative Small Cell Sites: Billboards, Street Infrastructure, Retail​

Putting small cells on billboards, street infrastructure, retail businesses or other alternative locations can present unique challenges. This panel will discuss different techniques that can be leveraged to keep the cell site process on track so it meets cost requirements and the desired timeline. The panel will also provide tips for working with large utilities and portfolio property owners.

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 7-8

Moderator:
Speakers:
Bob Glosson

Bob Glosson
SVP Real Estate Solutions Vertical Bridge

Jenine Renaud

Jenine Renaud
National Cell Site Services Director Pyramid Network Services, LLC

Terry Cope

Terry Cope
Managing Partner The Toro Blanco Group

Network in a Box: CBRS Plus Virtual Core Equals Private 5G​

Enterprises that want control, dedicated services and data resiliency see the value in the deployment of a private LTE network as encouraging. Setup, network deployment and integration are details that some enterprise IT executives may not be ready for. This session examines the network-in-a-box trend, where RAN, virtualized Core and a self-commissioning and self-configuring network setup is an option.

Location

Celebration 14-15

Moderator:
Speakers:
Todd Gore

Todd Gore
VP of Sales for Service Provider Celona

Smart Cities Week at Connect (X)

Smart Cities Week explores a new horizon with thousands of fellow smart city policy-makers and practitioners with hybrid production (in-person and virtual.) The Smart Cities Council has partnered with Connect[X] to produce the 2021 Smart Cities Week in Orlando, Florida from October 4 through 6. Learn more.

Location

Barrel Spring

Location Matters: Putting the Geospatial in 5G​

5G networks require a much greater density of cell sites and fiber to meet the anticipated data traffic demands. To make sure sites are being deployed in the most efficient manner without obstructions that can block signals, network planners will need to use accurate geospatial location data to determine where to place infrastructure and cell sites. This session will look at the role geospatial planning plays in 5G networks.

Sponsor:

Location

Celebration 7-8

Moderator:
Randall René

Randall René
Industry Solutions Specialist – Telecommunications Esri

Speakers:
Fiber Plus CBRS: The New Economic Development Model for Cities, School Districts, and Higher Education ​

As 5G moves toward adoption, virtualization of the RAN emerges and CBRS powered private LTE networks proliferate, the opportunities for the fiber transport carrier move beyond the traditional applications of backhaul, transport and fronthaul. Suddenly, enterprises of all sizes see 5G, network slicing and Private LTE offering new opportunities in application development and service enablement. This session discusses the combination of CBRS and fiber transport to add new value from services, computing and communications.​

Location

Celebration 14-15

Moderator:
Kurt Jacobs

Kurt Jacobs
Vice President, Federal Markets JMA Wireless

Speakers:
Jim Jacobellis

Jim Jacobellis
VP of Technology Partners and Business Development Geoverse

Q&A: What Does the Infrastructure Bill Mean for Infrastructure Owners and Developers?

Since the beginning of President Biden’s term, the White House and Congress have been negotiating a multi-trillion dollar package to fund infrastructure improvements throughout the country.  At least $65B of this total will be dedicated to expanding broadband access and deployment projects.  During this panel discussion, you will hear from the key Congressional staffers who have been negotiating where the broadband dollars will go, and you’ll find out what it means for your business.

Location

Blue Spring 1

Speakers:
Matt Mandel

Matt Mandel
Vice President, Government and Public Affairs WIA