Policy and Tech Take Center Stage at CCA 2018 Convention Next Week

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Competitive Carriers Association’s (CCA) 2018 Annual Convention will host policy makers and technology leaders who will shape decisions impacting competitive carriers, infrastructure providers, and consumers. CCA’s Annual Convention will take place at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, October 1-3, 2018. Some keynotes and panels include:

Tuesday, October 2
12:00 – 12:15 p.m. ET – Keynote: FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr will focus on closing the digital divide with unleashing more spectrum for mobile use and desperately needed infrastructure reform.

12:15 – 12:30 p.m. ET – Keynote: David J. Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information, Department of Commerce, will address the Administration’s focus on broadband through a range of issues including access to spectrum, broadband mapping, and rural deployment.


12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon Seminar: The Evolution & Revolution of a New Mobile Era; IMS and VoLTE

  • William “Bill” Levy, VP of Sales, Huawei Technologies USA
  • Han Schiet, IMS product management director, Nokia
  • Jan Söderström, VP and head of technology office Silicon Valley, Ericsson
  • Josh Wigginton, VP of product management, Interop Technologies
  • Sean Kinney, editor-in-chief, RCR Wireless – moderator

Wednesday, October 3
8:40 – 9:00 a.m. ET – Keynote: Sharon Lessard, firmwide retail practice area leader, senior associate at Gensler

9:00 – 9:35 a.m. ET – CEO Roundtable, What’s Next for Regional and Small Carriers? This will explore what’s next for regional and small carriers and the expected impact of next generation of wireless innovation including 5G, IoT, and narrowband.

  • Michael Prior, president & CEO, ATN International
  • Craig Sparks, Chief Innovation Officer, C Spire
  • Patrick Riordan, chief strategy officer, Nsight
  • Ron Smith, president, Bluegrass Cellular
  • Mike Dano, editor-in- chief, FierceWireless – moderator

For the full schedule, click here.

September 28, 2018