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