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
Carol Ansley
Senior Lead Architect
Cox Communications
Simon Clement
Director, Technology Strategy
Liberty Global
Mahmoud ElMeligui
Principal Designer
Rogers Communications
Tommy Fad
Vice President, WiFi
Charter Communications
Rahil Gandotra
Lead Architect, Wireless Technology
CableLabs
Hans Geerdes
Principal Strategist
CableLabs
Dr. Robert Howald
Fellow
Comcast
Loay Kreishan
Charter Communications
Filip Liharik
VP, Wireless Strategy & Product Planning
Comcast
Pratyusha Malladi
Director of Wireless Products
Charter Communications
Sanjay Patel
Sr. Director Strategy
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
Colleen Szymanik
Distinguished Engineer
Comcast
Haynes Taylor
VP, Strategy
Cox Communications
Rikin Thakker
Chief Technology Officer
NCTA
Dorin Viorel
Distinguished Technologist
CableLabs
Ian Wheelock
CTO Europe
Vantiva
Roy Williams
Integrator
Rogers Communications
Track Sessions
- All timing - Atlanta Time Zone
