CTIA’s Everything Policy Program – Day 1

Overview.  On Tuesday and Wednesday, October 14 and 15, the Everything Policy Program will feature remarks from leaders across government and industry who are working at the intersection of wireless technology and policy to strengthen America’s position as the global leader in wireless, advance our economic competitiveness, and create jobs.  Driven by the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and FCC Chairman Carr’s Build America Agenda, this year’s program will include conversations with stakeholders on increasing access to spectrum resources to support continued investment in our wireless future, expediting wireless deployment, unleashing innovation through deregulation, and securing our wireless networks.  With two days of in-person programming and social events, Everything Policy Program attendees can engage in meaningful conversations on how innovative wireless technologies are enhancing our nation’s economy and daily lives.

1:00-1:10 pm | Welcome Remarks: Ajit Pai

President & CEO, CTIA

1:10-2:00 pm | Panel: Implementing America’s Renewed Spectrum Roadmap

This discussion will feature key industry stakeholders discussing how the U.S. will realize Congress’s and the Administration’s spectrum policy vision in the One Big Beautiful Bill for 5G and beyond.  Panelists will discuss the next steps for making additional mid-band spectrum available for full-power, licensed commercial use, including the Government coordination and evaluation needed to repurpose key Federal airwaves.  Panelists will also discuss the economic and national security benefits of American leadership in wireless and its role in driving international standardization efforts.

Panelists:

• Raquel Noriega, Assistant Vice President, Federal Regulatory, AT&T
• Jeff Marks, Vice President, Government and Policy, Ericsson
• Jayne Stancavage, Vice President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Intel
• Tom Dombrowsky, Vice President, Engineering and Technology Policy, T-Mobile
• Will Johnson, Senior Vice President, Federal Regulatory and Legal Affairs, Verizon

2:00-2:10 pm | Policymaker Keynote: Arielle Roth

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information and NTIA Administrator

2:10-2:50 pm | Panel: Unleashing Wireless Innovation and Deployment Through Deregulation

This discussion will feature experts from across the wireless industry to discuss Federal agency efforts to remove regulations that are standing in the way of wireless investment, innovation, and infrastructure deployment in the United States.

Panelists:

• Anisa Latif Green, Director, Federal Regulatory, Chief of Staff, AT&T
• Jennifer Schneider, Head of DC Office, American Tower
• Holly Henderson, External Affairs & Compliance Director, Southern Linc
• Melanie Tiano, Director, Federal Regulatory Affairs, T-Mobile