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Session Description
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.
1:00-1:05 pm | Welcome Remarks
1:05–1:15 pm | Policymaker Keynote: Commissioner Anna Gomez
Federal Communications Commission
1:15–1:55 pm | Panel: The Future Wireless Network is Now
This discussion will feature insights on how commercial wireless networks are improving connectivity and enhancing spectrum efficiency in the United States and worldwide. Panelists will discuss use cases and consumer benefits of network slicing, Open and Virtualized RAN technologies, and the role that Artificial Intelligence plays in today’s wireless ecosystem, as well as the need to balance regulations that safeguard critical systems without hampering innovation.
Panelists:
- Svetlana Matt, Director, Public Policy, EchoStar
- Becky Tangren, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, North America, Nokia
- John Kuzin, Senior Vice President, Spectrum Policy & Regulatory Counsel, Qualcomm
1:55–2:10 pm | Policymaker Keynote: Commissioner Olivia Trusty
Federal Communications Commission
2:10–2:50 pm | Panel: Securing the Wireless Future
This discussion will feature updates from key industry stakeholders on the wireless industry’s role in countering foreign adversaries and protecting consumers from evolving threat actors. This panel will address the importance of a whole-of-government approach and supply chain resiliency to ensure American leadership in critical technologies.
Panelists:
- Alana Scott, Director, Security Frameworks, Ericsson
- Eric Tamarkin, Senior Director and Public Policy Counsel, Samsung