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Igal Elbaz
Service Provider Keynote – What is the roadmap for the transition to standalone 5G?
AT&T
Masum Mir
Diamond Keynote – No one killer app: Creating a network to support a diverse array of applications
Cisco
Neville Ray
Service Provider Keynote - Accelerating 5G For All
T-Mobile
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Day 1 - Central Time Zone

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10:00am - 10:10am10 mins
The BIG 5G Keynotes
Welcome to the BIG 5G Event
  • Phil Harvey - Editor in Chief, Light Reading
10:10am - 10:25am15 mins
The BIG 5G Keynotes
5G Americas – State of the 5G industry
  • Chris Pearson - President, 5G Americas
10:25am - 10:45am20 mins
The BIG 5G Keynotes
Service Provider Keynote – What is the roadmap for the transition to standalone 5G?
  • Igal Elbaz - Senior Vice President, Wireless & Access Technology, AT&T
10:45am - 11:05am20 mins
The BIG 5G Keynotes
Diamond Keynote – No one killer app: Creating a network to support a diverse array of applications
  • Masum Mir - VP, Product Management, Mobility and Automation, Cisco
11:05am - 11:45am40 mins
The BIG 5G Keynotes
*40 MINUTE NETWORKING BREAK*
    11:45am - 12:25pm40 mins
    The BIG 5G Keynotes
    Keynote panel discussion: A technical survival guide to the 5G rollout
    • Derek Peterson - CTO, Boingo Wireless
    • Caroline Chan - Vice President and General Manager, Network Business Incubator Division, Intel
    • Nivi Thadasina - Vice President of Engineering, Samsung Networks, Samsung Electronics America
    • Jim Hodges - Chief Analyst, Heavy Reading
    12:25pm - 12:45pm20 mins
    The BIG 5G Keynotes
    Service Provider Keynote - Accelerating 5G For All
    • Neville Ray - President of Technology, T-Mobile
    12:45pm - 1:20pm35 mins
    The BIG 5G Keynotes
    *35 MINUTE NETWORKING BREAK*
      1:20pm - 1:35pm15 mins
      5G Applications and Next Gen Innovation Track
      Service Provider Presentation – What does 5G mean for the next generation of smart cities?
      • Michael Zeto - Senior Vice President, Global Strategy and Emerging Businesses, Boingo Wireless
      1:20pm - 1:35pm15 mins
      Cloud Native and Network Transformation Track
      Service Provider Presentation - What does cloud native really mean for a telco?
      • Chris Sharp - Chief Technology Officer, Digital Realty
      1:30pm - 1:50pm20 mins
      5G Transport Track
      Platinum Presentation – 5G Transport Network Evolution: What’s coming next in the 5G Transport Network journey?
      • Mika Heikkinen - Head of Product Line, Transport, Ericsson
      1:35pm - 1:50pm15 mins
      5G Applications and Next Gen Innovation Track
      Platinum Presentation – The possibilities of a highly verticalized approach to 5G
      • Paul Scanlan - CTO, Carrier Network Business Unit, Huawei Technologies
      1:35pm - 1:50pm15 mins
      Cloud Native and Network Transformation Track
      Gold Presentation – Pushing the limits of network automation to unlock new value and efficiencies
      • Rakshit Mehta - Telco Industry Platform Leader, IBM
      1:35pm - 1:45pm10 mins
      Network Security in a 5G World Workshop
      Chairperson’s opening remarks
      • Jim Hodges - Chief Analyst, Heavy Reading
      1:45pm - 2:05pm20 mins
      Network Security in a 5G World Workshop
      The service provider perspective: Promoting security by design in the 5G rollout
      • Sanjay Macwan - CISO & SVP, Engineering & Networks, Vonage
      1:50pm - 2:25pm35 mins
      5G Applications and Next Gen Innovation Track
      Panel Discussion: Is there an opportunity beyond connectivity for MNOs?
      • Jim Brisimitzis - Founder and General Partner, 5G Open Innovation Lab
      • Mohamed Madkour - VP Wireless Networks Marketing & Solutions, Huawei Technologies
      • T. Sean Obrey - Global Head of Sales for Telco, Family & IoT, Avast
      • Jacob Reeb - VP of Wireless and Digital Services, Cambridge Consultants
      • Steve Bell - Principal Analyst, Informa Tech Automotive Group
      1:50pm - 2:25pm35 mins
      5G Transport Track
      Panel Discussion: Disaggregating the 5G X-haul Network
      • Joe Mocerino - Principal Solutions Architect, Fujitsu
      • Bob Everson - Senior Director, 5G Architecture, Cisco
      • Shaji Ravindra Nathan - Vice President, Product Marketing, IP Infusion
      • Hugh Kelly - Vice President of Marketing, Volta Networks
      • Sterling Perrin - Principal Analyst, Optical Networking & Transport, Heavy Reading
      1:55pm - 2:30pm35 mins
      Cloud Native and Network Transformation Track
      Panel Discussion: Virtual Machines or Containers – Is there an obvious choice for operators?
      • James Feger - General Manager - Service Providers, F5
      • Amy LaFebre - Director-Technology, Global Network Management, Verizon
      • Kevin McBride - Principal Architect, SDN & NFV Technologies, CenturyLink
      • Mike Woster - Chief Revenue Officer and Chief Operating Officer, The Linux Foundation
      • Jennifer Pigg Clark - Principal Analyst, Cloud Infrastructure and Edge Computing, Heavy Reading
      2:05pm - 2:25pm20 mins
      Network Security in a 5G World Workshop
      Understanding the additional complexities of securing 5G
      • John Kimmins - Security Strategy Director, Palindrome Technologies
      2:25pm - 2:55pm30 mins
      5G Applications and Next Gen Innovation Track
      *30 MINUTE NETWORKING BREAK*
        2:25pm - 2:50pm25 mins
        5G Transport Track
        *25 MINUTE NETWORKING BREAK*
          2:25pm - 2:55pm30 mins
          Network Security in a 5G World Workshop
          *30 MINUTE NETWORKING BREAK*
            2:30pm - 2:55pm25 mins
            Cloud Native and Network Transformation Track
            *25 MINUTE NETWORKING BREAK*
              2:50pm - 3:10pm20 mins
              5G Transport Track
              Super Platinum Presentation – Bringing 5G to Life: Beyond the Spectrum
              • Andrew Vaz - Vice President, Product Line Management, Juniper Networks
              2:55pm - 3:10pm15 mins
              5G Applications and Next Gen Innovation Track
              Gold Presentation – 5G: Built for the Enterprise
              • Imran Akbar - VP and GM, New Business, Samsung Networks, Samsung Electronics America
              2:55pm - 3:10pm15 mins
              Cloud Native and Network Transformation Track
              Diamond Presentation – The Midas Touch: Transforming your network into an adaptable, monetizable, cloud native asset
              • Bob Everson - Senior Director, 5G Architecture, Cisco
              2:55pm - 3:40pm45 mins
              Network Security in a 5G World Workshop
              Panel discussion: What actions must carriers take to secure 5G?
              • Edward Fox - CTO, MetTel
              • Srilakshmi Valisammagari - Senior Technical Manager - Security Products, Verizon
              • Peter Thermos - CEO, Palindrome Technologies
              • Michael Dennis - Global Business Development Leader, Cloud Security, Cisco
              • Ashley Stephenson - CTO, Corero Network Security
              • Jim Hodges - Chief Analyst, Heavy Reading
              3:10pm - 3:45pm35 mins
              5G Applications and Next Gen Innovation Track
              Panel Discussion: Leveraging 5G for Cable Business Services
              • Jennifer Andreoli-Fang - Distinguished Technologist, CableLabs
              • Jack Burton - Principal, Broadband Success Partners
              • Brian Washburn - Practice Leader, Network Transformation & Cloud, Omdia
              • Matt Davis - Founder and Principal Analyst, Independence Research
              • Alan Breznick - Cable/Video Practice Leader, Light Reading
              3:10pm - 3:45pm35 mins
              Cloud Native and Network Transformation Track
              Panel Discussion: Measuring and Improving Customer Experience in a 5G World
              • Max Silber - Vice President of Mobility, MetTel
              • Jeff Clemow - VP Strategic and Channel Sales NA, Telit
              • Chris Neisinger - Field CTO, Guavus a Thales Company
              • Adnan Khan - Senior Manager – Wireless and Wireline Market Development, Anritsu
              • James Crawshaw - Principal Analyst, Service Provider Operations and IT, Omdia
              3:10pm - 3:45pm35 mins
              5G Transport Track
              Panel Discussion: Strategies and Architectures for 5G Wholesale Providers
              • Mark Gilmour - VP, Mobile Connectivity Solutions, Colt Technology Services
              • Jeff Brown - Director, Global Field Marketing, Calix
              • Yaron Shilo - Strategic Marketing, RAD
              • Sanjay Bhatia - VP, Solutions Marketing & Strategy, Ribbon Communications
              • Sterling Perrin - Principal Analyst, Optical Networking & Transport, Heavy Reading
              3:45pm - 4:45pm60 mins
              Topic Led Speed Networking
                4:45pm - 5:45pm60 mins
                Close of Conference Day One
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