The 2019 INCOMPAS Show, Louisville Kentucky

« 1 6 » THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 4 - 6, 2019 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration Open Commonwealth Ballroom Lobby Sponsored by 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Deal Center, Expo Hall and Meeting Spaces Open Expo Hall, Commonwealth Ballroom 7:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. C-Suite Networking Breakfast Program: Achieving Successful Network Technology Migration (Open to senior level executives only) Olmsted Ballroom Sponsored by Moderator: David Wuensch, Vice President of Business Development, Axcent Networks Speakers: Brian Kurkowski, Principal Member of Technical Staff, FirstLight Fiber Tina Metivier, Vice President, Emergency Services Operations, Inteliquent Innovation in network technologies is occurring at a rapid pace. Today’s network operators are faced with the challenge of adopting new technologies into existing network environments. While new technologies are creating significant opportunities for network operators, success is not a given. Migrations need to balance plans to deploy new transport, switching, and wireless technologies with the accurate inventory and optimization of current infrastructure all while ensuring continuity in business operations and service availability. In this insightful panel, hear the migration experiences of cross- industry engineering and operations experts. Panelists will share best practices learned and how they are preparing for the challenges of future technology adoption.