MWC Las Vegas Summits

Join us as we delve into the role of 5G and connected technology in enabling the transformation of traditional manufacturing facilities into intelligent, connected ecosystems. During these sessions we will discuss how connectivity is facilitating the collection, transmission, and analysis of massive volumes of data in real-time, enabling predictive analytics, AI-driven insights, imperative for driving automation and robotics in the manufacturing process. We will also look at how these connected technologies are propelling Industry 4.0 ambition forward with the use of IoT-enabled sensors, robotics, AI and automation, to optimize manufacturing operations and workforce management, increasing productivity and safety, and providing faster delivery of customized, on-demand products to market. 

5G is enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected – including passenger cars, public transit, freight and logistics (long-distance, middle-mile, and local delivery), service and maintenance vehicles, airports, mining and farming.

Car manufacturers increasingly provide connected car infotainment, safety, and utility services to create new digital revenue streams and enhanced customer experiences. Fleet managers and start-ups are leveraging IoT/Cellular plans to deliver new data services to vehicles-in-operation.

All stakeholders in the emerging hyper-connected automotive and transportation ecosystem will gain a future-view of the road ahead at the Connected Car Summit at MWC Las Vegas and how the mobile technology ecosystem will serve the entire transportation sector with the innovation that delivered the mobile and smartphone revolution.

Over the last decade there have been significant tech developments in the aviation industry, for instance, cutting edge avionics, AI-driven predictive maintenance systems, smart airports and advanced air mobility solutions, all of which will lead the way towards a smarter, safer and more sustainable aviation and airport system. At the heart of this transformation is the essential role of robust and pervasive private wireless connectivity. This connectivity underpins the seamless flow of actionable data from various sensors and systems, facilitating proactive decision-making and operational enhancements through layered AI. This evolution not only benefits direct stakeholders but significantly improves the travel experience for billions of passengers, navigating them through a vastly more efficient and user-friendly environment. 

The Sports & Entertainment industry has always been big business, but that business is now working hand in hand with the connected world. As a CIO in the industry, you have seen advancements such as mobile edge computing, C-band expansion, and private networks over the past few years. This has had a huge impact on many areas including content creation and distribution, enabling the building of smart venues and arenas, and has created safer and quicker frictionless payments on site.  

Join the experts and your peers to discuss what's next when it comes to building of a more immersive world-class fan experience, improving fan engagement and delivering more lucrative and personalized experiences. 

The US Government’s digital modernization strategy is the focus of the Dept. of Defense 5G Summit at MWC Las Vegas. Working with DOD 5G and Future G leadership, this day-long series of educational sessions focuses on powerful, open, reliable and secure communications networks that will provide the foundation for adoption of AI, Cloud, XR and other technologies. 5G and future G are the foundation.

Industry and government attendees will learn more from Dept. of Defense leadership about their vision, objectives, standards and applications of advanced wireless systems will improve preparedness and value for service members and to communicate in mission-critical operations anytime, anywhere.

As the demands for network speed, low latency and security continue to grow in enterprise environments, so too does the interest in Private Networks.  During this summit, we look to explore how Private Networks differ from traditional cellular networks, offering enhanced security, low latency, high bandwidth, and network slicing capabilities. We will also discuss the relationship with edge computing to digitally transform enterprise operations and industry 4.0. This tech can, and will enable secure critical communications and seamless connectivity in challenging environments, including indoor spaces, remote locations, and areas with high network traffic. Let’s explore! 

The campus is no longer defined by physical space. The campus is moving to an environment where learning requires a multi-dimensional interactive and immersive network infrastructure. The new education network is a high-performance private wireless network augmenting a fiber connection to provide access to immersive virtual spaces where students can meet, collaborate and learn, anywhere on or off campus. School CTOs and campus facility managers are turning to private cellular networks as a next generation platform that provides more than just connectivity. The Connected Campus Summit at MWC Las Vegas offers information and insight to help the educational CTO, CIO and IT team understand the value in 5G, Edge Compute and Private Wireless Networks.

As traditional terrestrial networks face limitations in coverage, capacity, and scalability, we look for a new path, a path that can help overcome these confines. Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), including satellite, aerial, and stratospheric platforms, can offer innovative solutions to bridge these connectivity gaps and enable seamless communication in remote, underserved, and challenging environments. While 2022 and 2023 were spent on LEO constellation service performance trials, along with making distribution deals between satellite groups and mobile operators, 2024 will see a transition to commercial launches and services. With this, we should finally begin to gain an understanding of how impactful satellite broadband can be to end users and operators, alike, however, the stakes are higher than ever before and competitive dynamics will shift into overdrive as the market finally becomes real.

The integration of AI in the enterprise sector has proven to be a game-changer, elevating operational efficiencies, enhancing customer interactions, and driving unprecedented services and product innovation across industries. However, as enterprises are continuously advancing AI in business, the challenge of implementing and scaling these solutions sustainably and ethically becomes increasingly critical. 

Join us at the Enterprise AI Summit, where we convene industry leaders, CIOs, Chief Data Officers, AI pioneers, and business strategists from across the globe to dissect the impact of AI in the enterprise world. This session will provide a deep dive into successful case studies, address the challenges associated with AI adoption in the business landscape, and cover the essential infrastructures required for successful AI implementation. Furthermore, we will also discover how the use of AI has the potential to revive telco revenue streams, helping them find their seat within the value chain.  

As mobile communication technology has become a critical link for all consumer and commercial utilities and services around the world, Cybercriminals have become more aggressive than ever before. With this, vulnerabilities in enterprises are being exposed daily and vendors are responding with new technologies to counteract! Join us as we take a look into the current landscape of network security and the multifaceted challenges facing modern enterprises in safeguarding their critical assets against a relentless barrage of cyber threats. We will bring together CIOs, IT professionals, cybersecurity experts, AI innovators, and more to exchange knowledge on the best practices, risk management strategies, and the latest advancements in security technologies to fortify your enterprise's network against network threats. 

Today, telcos collect vast amounts of data related to devices and network operations; and with the aid of Network APIs, access to this valuable resource can be opened up, removing the complexities and fostering collaboration, innovation and monetization of this evolving landscape.  

Come and join our Open Gateway & DevCon Summit, designed to inspire innovation, spark creativity, and open the doors to the transformative potential of Network APIs. It’s a gathering of developers, by developers, for developers and attendees can expect to gain valuable insights, practical knowledge, and a clear understanding of how to enhance and deploy services more quickly across carrier networks via a single point of access to the world’s largest connectivity platform. 

The value delivered by digital transformation is massive and well-understood: productivity, operational efficiency, customer experience and service velocity gains, but it comes at a cost: energy consumption. This doesn’t mean that Sustainability is something enterprises can ignore. To the contrary it only escalates its strategic importance.   

Join us at the Enterprise Sustainability Summit, featuring an esteemed speaker panel including CIOs, Chief Digital Officers, Chief Network Architects, and the key stakeholders who are driving the digital revolution in enterprises. This summit will delve into the critical question: Why must enterprises embed sustainability strategies into their digital transformation journey? While we examine the impact of circularity initiatives and new network architecture, attendees will gain valuable insights as our speakers provide CXO-level guidance on incorporating sustainable practices into enterprise digital transformation to pave the way to foster a more resilient and responsible business landscape.   

Cryptographically relevant Quantum computers will be able to break the encryption commonly used to protect networks and customer data. The telco industry needs to prepare for the Quantum era and plan for the transition towards post Quantum cryptography. This process affects the entire telecom supply chain and ecosystem: Operators, network and IT vendors, integrators, standards and open-source communities.

This open Seminar will provide perspectives from Operators, Vendors, Standardisation Bodies and Governments on the following areas: Eco-system update – focussing on progress, challenges and new developments, the steps which need to be taken by network operators to prepare for migration to post Quantum cryptography and a perspective on the key dependencies, new product and service opportunities.

As the market builds out a consumer metaverse value proposition, enterprise applications have an advantage – ROI tied to real world demands. At the same time, against the backdrop of nascent uptake, any enterprise investing in the Metaverse needs to understand key dynamics.

• Progress: How is the industry advancing in bringing the Metaverse to enterprises?
• Verticals: Which verticals are seeing the most success? In which can the Metaverse be most impactful?
• Devices: Are the current crop of devices capable of solid Metaverse experiences?
• Leaders: Who are the industry’s enterprise Metaverse leaders and what can they teach us.