GSMA Announces Additional Keynotes, Programs and Participating Companies for 2017 GSMA Mobile World Congress Americas, in Partnership with CTIA

Leaders from AT&T, Federal Communications Commission, Mighty Networks, Pandorabotsand UnityConfirmed to Keynote

Atlanta: The GSMA provided further updates for the upcoming Mobile World Congress Americas, including several recently confirmed keynote speakers, new programs and events, and additional exhibitors and partners. Mobile World Congress Americas will take place September 12-14, 2017 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.

We have just under two months left to go before the mobile world congregates in San Francisco for our inaugural Mobile World Congress Americas, said Michael O'Hara, Chief Marketing Officer, GSMA. We have an amazing event lined up, from the conference headlined by industry luminaries, to the exhibition with cutting-edge technologies, products and experiences, to a vast array of programs and activities designed to inform, educate and engage. We're looking forward to showcasing the innovation that is the hallmark of the Americas mobile industry.

New Keynote Speakers Confirmed

The GSMA announced several newly confirmed keynote speakers, with executives representing a wide range of organizations across the mobile ecosystem, including:

Thaddeus Arroyo, CEO, Business Solutions and International, AT&T

Gina Bianchini, Founder and CEO, Mighty Networks

Lauren Kunze, CEO and Co-Founder, Pandorabots

Ajit Pai, Chairman, United States Federal Communications Commission

John Riccitiello, CEO, Unity

The latest executives join previously announced keynote speakers:

Carlos Slim Domit, CEO and Chairman, Am rica M vil

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman, Bharti Enterprises and Chairman, GSMA

Meredith Atwell Baker, President and CEO, CTIA

Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA

George Kliavkoff, CEO and President, Jaunt

Rajeev Suri, President and CEO, Nokia

Dan Schulman, President and CEO, PayPal

Marcelo Claure, President and CEO, Sprint and Chairman, CTIA

Juan Perez, Chief Information and Engineering Officer, UPS

Ronan Dunne, Executive Vice President and Group President, Verizon Wireless

The GSMA also announced several additional speakers participating in the Everything Policy track, a two-day program of panel discussions with leading policymakers and industry experts focused on key wireless issues. Among the topics that will be addressed in the policy track are spectrum auctions, wireless infrastructure, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) innovations, public safety, unmanned aerial services and more. Speakers recently added to the agenda include:

Jeff Stewart, Assistant Vice President, External & Legislative Affairs, Global Public Policy Wireless, AT&T

Jared Carlson, Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, Ericsson

John Godfrey, Senior Vice President, Public Policy, Samsung

Charles McKee, Vice President Government Affairs, Federal and State Regulatory, Sprint

Mignon Clyburn, Commissioner, United States Federal Communications Commission

Rachael Bender, Acting Wireless Advisor, Office of Chairman Ajit Pai, United States Federal Communications Commission

Melissa Tye, Vice President, Policy, Verizon

For more information on the conference program, including the agenda and speakers, visit www.mwcamericas.com/conference/.

New Summits Focus on Innovation and Investment in Latin America and China

The GSMA introduced two new programs for Mobile World Congress Americas: the Latin America Investment Summit, which will be held Tuesday, September 12, and the China - US Innovation and Investment Summit, which will be held on Thursday, September 14.

The Latin America Investment Summit will take a deep dive into start-ups, innovation and investment opportunities in the Latin America mobile ecosystem. Confirmed speakers include:

Rodrigo Diehl, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, Millicom

Eduardo Henrique, Co-Founder and Partner, International Business Development, Movile

Gabriela Ruggeri, Founding Partner, Patagonia Ventures

Alejandro Botero, Foreign Investment Representative, ProColombia

Az l Ogaz n, Deputy Trade and Investment Commissioner, ProMexico

Jackie Hyland, Director, Latin America, Silicon Valley Bank

Fabiola Bonelli, Director of Strategy, Innovation and Business Development, Telecom Argentina

Ana Segurado, Global Director, Telef nica Open Future

Further information on the Latin America Investment Summit is available at: www.mwcamericas.com/start-here/agenda/latin-america-investment-summit/.

The China - US Innovation and Investment Summit will examine a range of topics driving innovation and investment in the Chinese mobile market, including developments in areas such as 5G and IoT, as well as high-growth tech segments such as microprocessors, drones and automotive. For more information on the China - US Innovation and Investment Summit, visit: www.mwcamericas.com/start-here/agenda/china-innovation-and-investment-summit/.

The GSMA also provided further details on the Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Enterprise Summit, which is scheduled for Wednesday, September 13. This event will explore the potential of augmented reality and virtual reality for applications beyond gaming and entertainment, in sectors such as manufacturing, medicine, automotive, education, industrial, workplace and beyond. For more information on the Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in the Enterprise Summit, visit www.mwcamericas.com/start-here/agenda/augmented-reality-and-virtual-reality-in-the-enterprise-summit/.

New Exhibitors and Sponsors Sign On for Mobile World Congress Americas

The GSMA announced several new exhibitors and sponsors for the Mobile World Congress Americas, including Aricent Technologies, Cisco, IConectiv, IQmetrix, Meta and Rural Wireless Association. Brazil and Greece will also host country pavilions at Mobile World Congress Americas, alongside other pavilions from Canada, China, India and Korea. Additional

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