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1:00–1:20 pm - CTIA Everything Policy Program Keynote
Alan Davidson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, Communications & Information & NTIA Administrator
1:20–2:10 pm - Panel: The National Spectrum Strategy & U.S. Leadership
This discussion will feature updates from key Federal and industry stakeholders on implementation of the National Spectrum Strategy, including key bands such as the lower 3 GHz and 7/8 GHz bands. Panelists will discuss actions being taken to support both near-term and long-term spectrum outcomes and improve Government coordination, with a focus on steps needed to secure U.S. policy leadership in 5G and beyond.
Tom Power, Senior Counsel, CTIA
Luciana Camargos, Head of Spectrum, GSMA
Shiva Goel, Senior Spectrum Advisor, Office of the Assistant Secretary, NTIA
Will Johnson, SVP, Federal Regulatory & Legal Affairs, Verizon
Ira Keltz, Acting Chief Engineer, Office of Engineering & Technology, FCC
Joe Kochan, CEO, National Spectrum Consortium
Jeff Marks, VP, Government & Policy, Ericsson
2:10–2:25 pm - CTIA Everything Policy Program Keynote
Brendan Carr, Commissioner, FCC
2:25–2:35 pm - Break
2:35–3:25 pm - Panel: Empowering Investment in 5G and Beyond
Leaders from Government and industry will explore critical policy issues that impact the ability of wireless providers and equipment manufacturers to innovate and invest in the domestic and international 5G marketplace, including existing and emerging methods of spectrum allocation. Panelists will discuss opportunities to promote the U.S. economy, national security, and global competitiveness through wireless policy, such as the development of a robust spectrum pipeline of licensed mid-band spectrum, harmonization, and restoration of the FCC’s auction authority.
Scott Bergmann, SVP, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA
John Kuzin, VP, Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Counsel, Qualcomm
Susannah Larson, Assistant Bureau Chief, Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, FCC
Jayne Stancavage, VP, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Intel
Michele Thomas, VP, Regulatory, Government Affairs, T-Mobile
David Zylka, CTO, Carolina West Wireless
3:25–4:10 pm - Panel: Wireless Leadership on the Hill
Legislative staffers and Government Affairs experts are at the forefront of the development of Federal positions that can facilitate wireless build-out. This panel will include discussion of some of the top legislative priorities this year and what we can expect with the upcoming election.
Sarah Versaggi, VP, Government Affairs, CTIA
Jennifer Epperson, Chief Counsel, U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Communications & Technology
John Lin, Senior Counsel, U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Communications & Technology
Betsy McIntyre, Senior Counsel, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, Subcommittee on Communications
Arielle Roth, Policy Director, U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation