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title: "Big 5G Event"
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# Big 5G Event

*2021-08-31 – 2021-09-02 · Denver, CO — Colorado Convention Center · In-Person*

## Visit Us at Booth #400

Attracting over 3,000 5G professionals, you won’t find a better opportunity to hear from C-suite innovators, network with the industry and restart your business in a safe, smart and seamless environment.

Don’t miss out on this unique experience which will enable the telco industry to connect, engage and explore the future of 5G together again in a safe way.

Plus, join us virtually or in-person for our 5G 5K!

- Virtual: August 30 – September 5

- In-person: September 2

[Register for the 5K](https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Denver/Cradlepoint5K)

## Speakers

- Keynote Panel Discussion: The enterprise perspective: What do end-users want, need and expect from 5G services? — <h5>Featuring</h5>

<ul>
<li>Donna Johnson, VP Product & Solutions Marketing, Cradlepoint</li>
<li>Tyler Svitak, Executive Director, Colorado Smart Cities Alliance </li>
<li>George J. Balasko, Radio System Administrator & Auxiliary Police Commander, Parma Police Department </li>
<li>Carl Van Dusen, Chief Operating Officer & Key Technology Partner of the PGA TOUR, Safari Solutions </li>
<li>Moderator: Chris Pearson, President, 5G Americas</li>
</ul>
- Panel Discussion: An in depth break down of the technical requirements for effective private network deployments — <h5>Featuring</h5>

<ul>
<li>Lisa Guess, Cradlepoint Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Engineering — Cradlepoint</li>
<li>Peri Subrahmanya, Principal Engineer, Operations Platforms — Bayer</li>
<li>Charles Stallings, Senior Manager, Innovative Product Development & Incubation — Lumen</li>
<li>Richard Piasentin, Chief Marketing & Chief Strategy Officer — Accedian</li>
</ul>

<h5>Moderator:</h5>

<ul>
<li>Moderator: Pablo Tomasi, Principal Analyst, Private Networks — Omdia</li>
</ul>
- On the Edge of Glory? Understanding Enterprise Computing Needs at the Edge(s) of 5G — <span style="font-size: 1.125rem; color: #333f48;">Super Platinum Sponsor Keynote Address by Todd Krautkremer, Chief Marketing Officer — Cradlepoint</span>
- Keynote Panel Discussion: Solving the curious case of 5G monetization — <h5>Panelists:</h5>

<ul>
<li>Todd Krautkremer, Chief Marketing Officer — Cradlepoint</li>
<li>William Stovall, Vice President of Mobility & IoT — AT&T</li>
<li>Jai Thattil, Marketing Director, Service Provider Strategy — Juniper Networks</li>
</ul>

<h5>Moderator:</h5>

<ul>
<li>Evan Kirchheimer, Research VP, Telco & Service Provider — Omdia</li>
</ul>
- Public Safety Presentation: Saving lives in emergency situations with the support of 5G — <h5>Featuring</h5>

<ul>
<li>Jonathan Fischer, Vice President of Carrier Business Development — Cradlepoint</li>
<li>Ed Mills, Public Safety Engagement & Technology Solutions Manager — Colorado Governor's Office of Information Technology</li>
</ul>

[Event site](https://tmt.knect365.com/big-5g-event/)