Wireless & Convergence

Track Sponsor

The Future of Always-On Connectivity

Seamless connectivity requires more than just multiple access network types—it demands true convergence. This track examines how operators can integrate O-RAN, multi-access technologies, network slicing, and Wi-Fi advancements to create intelligent, unified networks that deliver uninterrupted service and operational efficiency. As networks evolve, convergence will be the key to delivering a frictionless, high-performance user experience.

Track Speakers

Rob Alderfer

Vice President of Technology Policy
Charter Communications

Don Annett

Principal Strategist
Rogers Communications

Carol Ansley

Senior Lead Architect
Cox Communications

Ramneek Bali

Senior Director, Emerging Technology, R&D
Charter Communications

Charles Cheevers

Chief Technology Officer
Vantiva

Simon Clement

Director, Technology Strategy
Liberty Global

David Debrecht

VP, Wireless Technologies
CableLabs

Tim Dyer

VP of Market Development
RUCKUS

Mahmoud ElMeligui

Principal Designer
Rogers Communications

Tommy Fad

Vice President, WiFi
Charter Communications

Rahil Gandotra

Lead Architect, Wireless Technology
CableLabs

Dr. Hans Geerdes

Principal Strategist
CableLabs

Diana Goovaerts

Executive Director, Cloud and AI
Fierce Network

Dr. Robert Howald

Fellow & TPX Connect Network Services
Comcast

Samian Kaur

Vice President, Wireless Network Engineering
Comcast

Loay Kreishan

Principal Engineer III, Mobile Engineering
Charter Communications

Filip Liharik

VP, Wireless Strategy & Product Planning
Comcast

Pratyusha Malladi

Director of Wireless Products
Charter Communications

Sanjay Patel

Sr. Director Strategy
CableLabs

Mark Poletti

Sr. Director of Wireless
CableLabs

Josh Redmore

Principal Architect
CableLabs

Chris Ross

Manager, Systems Engineering
RUCKUS Networks

Lakhbir Singh

Principal Engineer III
Charter Communications

Chris Stengrim

VP, Technology Strategy
CableLabs

Madalina Suceveanu

Managing Director – Mobile and Cloud
Liberty Global

Roy Sun

Principal Architect
CableLabs

Colleen Szymanik

Distinguished Engineer
Comcast

Rikin Thakker

Chief Technology Officer
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association

Dorin Viorel

Distinguished Technologist
CableLabs

Barry Weber

Senior Director, Product Management
Technicolor

Track Sessions​

Agenda Tabs
Wireless & Convergence

Track Keynote: Building the Converged Future: Fixed + Mobile + Cloud

1:00 PM
- 1:20 PM
Moderator
Diana Goovaerts
Executive Director, Cloud and AI
Fierce Network
Madalina Suceveanu
Managing Director – Mobile and Cloud
Liberty Global
Wireless & Convergence

Analyzing, Managing, and Maximizing Wireless Networks

1:20 PM
- 2:15 PM
Mark Poletti
Sr. Director of Wireless
CableLabs
Roy Sun
Principal Architect
CableLabs
Rahil Gandotra
Lead Architect, Wireless Technology
CableLabs
Wireless & Convergence

The Reliability Revolution in Wi-Fi

2:30 PM
- 3:45 PM
Moderator
Josh Redmore
Principal Architect
CableLabs
Charles Cheevers
Chief Technology Officer
Vantiva
Loay Kreishan
Principal Engineer III, Mobile Engineering
Charter Communications
Carol Ansley
Senior Lead Architect
Cox Communications
Chris Ross
Manager, Systems Engineering
RUCKUS Networks
Colleen Szymanik
Distinguished Engineer
Comcast
Wireless & Convergence

Redefining the Wireless Edge

4:00 PM
- 5:15 PM
Mahmoud ElMeligui
Principal Designer
Rogers Communications
Dorin Viorel
Distinguished Technologist
CableLabs
Dr. Robert Howald
Fellow & TPX Connect Network Services
Comcast
Wireless & Convergence

Converging Networks, Expanding Horizons

12:30 PM
- 1:45 PM
Moderator
Chris Stengrim
VP, Technology Strategy
CableLabs
Dr. Hans Geerdes
Principal Strategist
CableLabs
Filip Liharik
VP, Wireless Strategy & Product Planning
Comcast
Simon Clement
Director, Technology Strategy
Liberty Global
Roy Williams
Integrator
Rogers Communications
Wireless & Convergence

Seamless by Design: Innovative Paths to Scalable, Always-On Networks

2:00 PM
- 3:15 PM
Moderator
Dr. Hans Geerdes
Principal Strategist
CableLabs
Moderator
Sanjay Patel
Sr. Director Strategy
CableLabs
Moderator
David Debrecht
VP, Wireless Technologies
CableLabs
Don Annett
Principal Strategist
Rogers Communications
Madalina Suceveanu
Managing Director – Mobile and Cloud
Liberty Global
Ramneek Bali
Senior Director, Emerging Technology, R&D
Charter Communications
Tommy Fad
Vice President, WiFi
Charter Communications
Wireless & Convergence

Spectrum Innovation: Advancing Wireless Frontiers

3:30 PM
- 4:45 PM
Moderator
Rikin Thakker
Chief Technology Officer
NCTA – The Internet & Television Association
Tim Dyer
VP of Market Development
RUCKUS
Lakhbir Singh
Principal Engineer III
Charter Communications
Rob Alderfer
Vice President of Technology Policy
Charter Communications
Samian Kaur
Vice President, Wireless Network Engineering
Comcast