Speakers and Brands

Meet the Speakers & Brands
at MWC Las Vegas

Kaela Loffler, VP of Global Marketing, Accedian

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Sub-second performance visibility as a driver for the success of Private 5G deployments

Why it's important:

The stringent performance requirements of 5G and private networks require the checks and balances of sub-second performance visibility and monitoring to deliver on experience expectations

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

The combination of granular performance visibility and service assurance with powerful automation and orchestration platforms has the power to change operator efficiency, scale and agility tremendously.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How can we push automation further, faster, for large-scale, 'massive-multi' networks?

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Joining the exceptional speakers from MWC stages that have come before and meeting partners and customers!

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Alejandro Pulido, eSIM Product Manager, Valid

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

eSIM

Why it's important:

eSIM in general is a key topic in cellular connectivity, specially in the IoT and Consumer verticals

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Artificial Intelligence is taking an incredible momentum right now, also Virtual, Augmented and Mixed realities are hot topics

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Now more than ever the ethical and impacts of the different new technologies on the human daily lifes and works.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

eSIM segment related companies and all telecom in general.

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Kristie Swanson, Senior Vice President, Connected Health, Americas, KORE

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

eSIM and its crucial role in Connected Health adoption.

Why it's important:

Connected Health is at a pivotal point right now where there is huge demand but complexities are high.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

IoT is a crucial technology segment that will see explosive growth in the next five years and enable future technologies, like AI and edge.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Security and privacy, especially in the connected health segment, but broadly across all technology sectors. Data will become personal identifiers and should be secured, protected, and regulated.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

I am looking forward to learning more on the immersive use cases that 5G technology will deliver and the impact it will have on improving patient experience and better health outcomes.

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Lukasz Balczewski, eSIM M2M & IoT Product Manager, IDEMIA

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

eSIM Summit "Unleashing digital horizons to connect people & objects, today & tomorrow"

Why it's important:

eSIM has finally taken off and it is transforming the consumer and business landscapes

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

5G IoT devices will bring new use-case and open great amount of business opportunities for all actors

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Magdalena Draniewicz, Consumer eSIM Product Manager, IDEMIA

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

eSIM Summit "Unleashing digital horizons to connect people & objects, today & tomorrow"

Why it's important:

eSIM technology propels connectivity's digital shift, benefiting consumers, IoT, operators, and enterprises, while reducing costs, enhancing experiences and enabling innovation.

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Winston Ma CFA, Executive Vice Chairman, Virtual-Q

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

"The Hunt of Unicorn" (title of my recent book)

Why it's important:

After the mobile internet revolution last decade, we need new killer apps for the age of 5G cloud

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

IOT - (a lot) more connected things to come than connected humans, with thousands of new applications on the horizon

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

“New Digital Divide” – The boom of 5G, cloud and AI may lead to even more disparities than in the mobile internet economy last decade.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

To gather actionable insights into the future of connectivity

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Phil Kippen, Head Of Industry - Telecommunications, Snowflake

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

5G and IoT: Too much data to handle?

Why it's important:

Massive data growth from 5G and IoT services, has the potential to become a boat anchor, or a sustainable competitive advantage for TelecomSPs - the outcome will necessarily be determined by the speed of transformation and their ability to embrace data growth

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

AI driven network resource/service automation & optimization. The net impact to an Operators cost structure has the potential reinvent their business model

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Data Collaboration. We're only scratching the surface of what's possible today

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Returning home - We all know what a grind MWC is each year :). Jokes aside, it's all about connecting with the innovation our partners and customers showcase each year at the event. Always amazing.

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John Tomik, Managing Director Slalom Strategy and Founder of Element Laboratories, Slalom

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Can AI do Everything we do?

Why it's important:

Education and discussions around practical use cases for AI is a very key discussion with executives now.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

I believe that AI generally will and potentially blockchain. Those are fundamentals that have the ability to impact everything.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How can we use these technologies to solve huge world problems now? With the right focus, these can be solved.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Facilitating the panel on "Can AI do everything we do" and sharing insists from my panelists

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Eddy Zervigon, CEO, Quantum Xchange

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Quantum computing and post-quantum security

Why it's important:

Ransomware and AI grabs the headlines, but a break in cryptography would be catastrophic. Organizations are taking a wait and see attitude vs. action when it comes to migration their legacy crypto to quantum-safe algorithms. This is flawed thinking.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Quantum computing

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Ensuring their network infrastructure is quantum-safe.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

First time attending. Looking forward to networking with connectivity providers

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Sanjay Kumar Misra, Associate Vice President - Telecom, Media and Entertainment (TME) Sales, HCL Technologies Limited

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Connection Density Issues and Solutions

Why it's important:

Predicting and managing connection density issues is critical to fuel growing explosion in 5G adoption, whilst maximizing customer experience.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Automation are two of the biggest technologies that will reshape industries globally in next 5 years.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Accelerating sustainable technologies, building more trust in AI, and robots becoming more human in capability – are critical technology conversations today.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Experiencing newest ideas that will transform industries globally and create a better future for human lives over next 5 years

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Elena Fersman, VP, Head of Global AI Accelerator, Ericsson

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Telecom AI

Why it's important:

Telecom AI increases productivity and customer experience, allows for faster development and energy savings.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

AI

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SM Hasan, Senior Manager - Connected Health & AI, GE Research - Healthcare

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

How AI and 5G can transform the healthcare industry

Why it's important:

Healthcare industry is going through a rapid transformation right now to provide personalized care both inside and outside of the hospitals. AI & 5G are key to enable this.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

5G, AI, Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Robotics

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How the powerful combination of AI & 5G can reshape healthcare by driving innovation, improving patient outcomes, and delivering unprecedented levels of operational excellence.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Learning about the latest technologies and connecting with companies and technology/business leaders

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Scott "DJ Skee" Keeney, Chief Metaverse Officer, TSX Entertainment

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Creating The Worlds Biggest Moments

Why it's important:

Everyone is trying to figure out how to stand out amongst all the noise.

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Carmen Fontana, IEEE Member & VP Operations @ Augment Therapy, IEEE/Augment Therapy

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Can AI do Everything we do?

Why it's important:

Generative AI has made AI’s capabilities more visible to the general public. New tech begs the question – how will this disrupt, for both the better and the worse?

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

AI is gaining momentum thanks to advancing hardware, larger training sets, and smarter algorithms. Couple that with the growing number of clever and useful applications, AI is, and will continue, to have a global impact.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

New tech begs the question – how will this disrupt, for both the better and the worse? How can we learn from past mistakes (such as Social media and crypto) to lean towards the better?

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

I had the opportunity to speak at MWC Barcelona, and really enjoyed hearing from different industry leaders. There is so much disruption and advancement in tech right now, and learning from others’ perspectives is invaluable in navigating the change

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Gloria Washington, Associate Professor, Howard University

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Session – Should we put a Pause in AI Developments?

Why it's important:

Many experts in AI expressed concern that we are moving too fast in AI developments without guardrails for protection of citizens. They also expressed that legislatures both Federal need to start thinking out policy to address the AI that is being created to protect citizens.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Deepfake technology that mimics human voices and faces

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Policy to protect citizens and transparency and liability should deepfake technologies intentionally harm groups.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Meeting persons to dive into the intricacies surrounding AI and protections, along with future policy considerations

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Lionel Ohayon, CEO & Founder, ICRAVE; Chief Creative Officer, Journey, ICRAVE

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Entertainment and Collective Experiences in real life, in a post digital world.

Why it's important:

Our trust in digital content is broken. This is placing even more importance on live experiences. As we journey back from a digital world into the real world, we see a new world. We are anywhere but here.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Authentication, anything building trust in systems and communities.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

At what threshold do we lose the human touch? How can we harness the power of technology for a greater purpose and a more equitable society.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

I’m excited to see what other topics and POVs are explored at the conference relating to the future of human experiences

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Vince Lynch, CEO, IV.AI

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

AI

Why it's important:

It's important that we educate the business community and public on how AI is built to ensure we can collaborate and reduce bias for the future impact this powerful technology will make

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

AI

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Bias management and validation of impact from AI

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Connecting with all the great human

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Katy Milner, Partner, Hogan Lovells LLP

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

AI Development

Why it's important:

Artificial intelligence is changing our world. Now is the time to align on principles for deployment to ensure AI’s promise is realized.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

AI! From government systems to consumer decisions, AI will make an impact.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How to encourage responsible deployment of game-changing technologies and letting innovation flourish

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Connecting with friends and colleagues across companies in the US and around the world, and learning about the future of mobility technology from experts

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Stephen Douglas, Head of Market Strategy, Spirent

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Can AI Accelerate the Drive to a Carbon Neutral Future

Why it's important:

We need to harness technology innovations, like AI, earlier rather than later to help prevent a climate catastrophe.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Non Terrestrial Networks bridging the digital divide and connecting the unconnected.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How to help high emitting industries enable green outcomes through the use of advanced connectivity technology.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Meeting old and new friends while collaborating on innovation and application of advanced connectivity technologies for the benefit of society

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Juan Carlos Garcia, SVP Technology Innovation and Ecosystems, Telefonica

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

How Open Should our Networks be?

Why it's important:

Connectivity revenues are stagnating. 5G and FTTH offer extraordinary capabilities for a new wave of applications but require open models to be sustainable and monetizable

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Data/AI and Cloud/Edge related technologies are transforming all sectors, including the Telco industry

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How Computing and Data technologies are going to be embedded in the Networks as a critical component, and how to benefit from them for revenue, cost and experience optimization

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Technology progress in NaaS (APIs), Slicing, Edge and Automation/AI

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Ian Matthews, President & CEO, WMC Global

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Combatting industry abuse by leveraging cyber threat intelligence, increased collaboration, and data sharing.

Why it's important:

Threat actors aren’t bound by red tape. They’re collaborating 24/7 to stay ahead of us. And that’s why they’re effective.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Generative AI abused by threat actors and nation states for purposes like social engineering attacks or creation of misinformation campaigns.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How do we break through the red tape to work together to combat abuse.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Attending and participating in the FinTech Summit, the most important emerging GSMA initiative.

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Ellen Boehm, SVP IoT Strategy, Keyfactor

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Cybersecurity: Are you on their Radar: Cybersecurity's High Value Targets

Why it's important:

I talk about embedded device / IoT cybersecurity, Post Quantum & cryptography, Generative AI & authentication/verification to establish trust & prove origin of content

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Generative AI, quantum computing, connectivity

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Cybersecurity at all levels of infrastructure & connectivity

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Great conversations and idea sharing with experts in the community

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Bryan Helmick, Product Manager, Rohde & Schwarz

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

NTN & 5G RedCap

Why it's important:

Non-Terrestrial-Networks (NTN) bring connectivity even when out of terrestrial coverage. 5G RedCap brings high performance connectivity to the C-IoT ecosystem.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Non-Terrestrial-Networks (NTN) make it possible to be connected everywhere. What can have more impact than that?

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

What are the technologies and end user applications that make a difference for the consumer?

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Networking with industry experts and getting a glimpse into the future of wireless

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Russ Ernst, CTO, Blancco

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

How AI can accelerate the drive to a carbon neutral future

Why it's important:

AI and Sustainability are being assessed at every business today. This session delves into how AI can accelerate sustainable practices.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Within the last year, generative AI has rushed forward as a disruptive technology that will continue to impact businesses globally.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Increased adoption of AI is prompting new conversations, and new data. We need to consider impacts to the data lifecycle.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Exciting content and conversations! Mobile is how we all do business today and MWC is the leading platform for bringing this content and contributors together

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Michaela Vanderveen, Principal 5G Security Architect, The MITRE Corporation

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Targets for cyber-attacks

Why it's important:

Cyber attacks using telecommunications networks are becoming more prevalent - ranging from warfare to financial fraud

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Cloud migration

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

What to do about security and energy efficiency

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Connecting with members of the telecom ecosystem interested in cybersecurity

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Lilac Ilan, Global Head BD Telco – AI Powered Operations, NVIDIA

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

How is AI Elevating the Customer Experience

Why it's important:

Generative AI transform telecom-customer interaction, delivering personalized suggestions, faster resolution, innovative services, amplifying customer engagement and new engagement powered by human-digital.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

AI has the potential of revolutionizes every business unit in Telcom. From optimizing network management, enabling predictive maintenance, enhancing customer service, boost employee productivity and foster new innovative services.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Current discussion should focus on how telcos must invest in robust infrastructure, data management, talent acquisition, and regulatory compliance to enable AI's transformative potential effectively.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Learn how Telcos are adopting Generative AI, the business challenge they are solving for and impact to their business.

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Richard Suls, Security & Risk Management Consultant, WithSecure

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Are you on their Radar: Cybersecurity's High Value Targets

Why it's important:

In our interconnected world, protecting against cyber threats is urgent, with vital data and infrastructure under escalating and sophisticated risks.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Artificial Intelligence will change the lives of everyone, in far-reaching ways which cannot be entirely predicted.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

To ensure technology benefits society equitably and responsibly ethical implementation of AI, addressing bias, privacy, and accountability, is necessary.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Learning from a range of my peers

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Romil Bahl, President and CEO, KORE

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

Digital transformations are table stakes for enterprises today. IoT can and should be a critical part of success.

Why it's important:

As technology continues to reshape our world, enterprises must digitally evolve. Business success now thrives on IoT's transformative potential. As we ignite the new dawn for IoT adoption, we are propelling industries toward limitless possibilities and unmatched outcomes.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

Without a doubt, IoT is set to wield unparalleled influence in the next 5 years. We stand at the precipice of widespread IoT adoption, positioning companies across an increasingly connected globe to capture incredible results, fuel ingenious use cases and applications, and usher in a wave of brilliant opportunities.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

Gone are the days of juggling 10+ providers for one IoT application. It is time to forge a path where we all become IoT stakeholders, collaborating to democratize enterprise IoT adoption. Progress has begun, but the dialogue must continue to develop that narrative.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

This is a particularly exciting year as we see further development of 5G, AI, edge computing, and a host of other transformative forces. I am looking forward to the visionary insights that industry thought leaders will unveil, shaping not just this year, but driving us into a future beyond imagination.

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Jeff Unterreiner, President, U.S. Connected Living, Assurant

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

How AI is elevating the customer experience.

Why it's important:

AI is evolving at an incredible speed. If harnessed the right way, it can revolutionize the mobile customer experience.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

AI and AI/ML-enabled automation have the potential to transform the customer experience and increase sustainability in the mobile industry.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How can we continue to empower the consumer to control their mobile experience from device purchase through trade-in?

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

Having conversations with our partners on the next innovations to come that will elevate the mobile customer experience.

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Maryam Rofougaran, Founder and CEO, Movandi

I'll be speaking on the topic of:

How Will AI Power the Next Wave of 5G Innovation

Why it's important:

AI revolutionizes our lives; 5G ensures its success by providing fast, boundaryless access to vast data. It's AI's essential pipeline.

What technology do you think will have greatest impact globally in next 5 years?

AI/ML, 5G mmWave, AR/VR devices, and advanced 3D sensing will redefine global tech, driving interconnected innovations.

What is a critical conversation the technology community should be having right now?

How can we expedite advanced technologies and deployments, innovate beyond tech, challenge status quo, and enhance lives through new business models.

What are you most looking forward to at MWC Las Vegas 2023?

I am very much looking forward to listen to other experts and leader’s views in the wireless market and roadmap and also see colleagues that come from around the world and network with them and discuss these topics with them.

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