SHOW.INCOMPAS.ORG 15 THE INCOMPAS SHOW 9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. The Transformative Power of AI Florida Ballroom There has been a groundswell of focus on artificial intelligence (AI) this year, as ChatGPT, Microsoft Bing and other AI applications dominate the headlines. Much like these are reinventing the way we uncover new insights in our world, AI is transforming the communications industry. In this keynote session, industry executives will share how operators are infusing AI across their business to improve their operations, reduce costs and enhance customer experience. They also will discuss how AI is reinventing voice services, optimizing networks to ensure peak performance in the face of the growing demand for high-speed data, and helping carriers better understand customer preferences and behaviors to deliver better, more targeted services. Moderator: Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS Speakers: Dan Davis, CEO, Arcadian Infracom Rick Lievano, CTO of Worldwide Telecommunications Industry, Microsoft Bill Long, Chief Product Officer, Zayo Kevin Shatzkamer, Managing Director, Engineering GCP Cloud AI & Industry Solutions, Google 10:30 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. Risk and Reward: A Look at the Future of AI in Communications Florida Ballroom Innovations in AI are revolutionizing the communications sector. A tidal wave of new products and services are coming to market, using AI to optimize networks and automate processes. While AI has the potential to unlock unlimited possibilities, many are concerned that this progress also carries a greater responsibility and is not without risk. During this session, speakers will discuss the debate around proposals for licensing, certification and standards setting for AI solutions, and address the potential roadmap to best protect critical infrastructure, products and services. Speakers: Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS Dave Stehlin, CEO, Telecommunications Industry Association 10:50 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. The X Factor in Infrastructure Funding: Private Equity Florida Ballroom When it comes to infrastructure funding, most of the focus has been on money being made available by government programs. But there is another important factor in the financing equation: private equity firms. In this keynote panel, hear from leading private equity firms about their role in funding broadband deployment, facilitating competition and bringing new entrants to market. Moderator: Chip Pickering, CEO, INCOMPAS Speakers: Jonathan S. Adelstein, Managing Director, Head of Global Policy and Public Investment, DigitalBridge Investment Management Chad Crank, Managing Director, Grain Management Ajit Pai, Partner, Searchlight Capital 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Expo Open Grand Ballroom 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Exhibit Hall Grand Ballroom
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