Harnessing the Benefits of 5G, IoT and Next-Gen Networks for Public Safety

Emerging wireless and IoT technologies are providing new and innovative solutions for consumers, businesses and for public safety. New technologies and next generation networks have the potential to dramatically improve access to emergency services for the public and to enhance the emergency response capabilities of first responders.

Join Verizon and the Telecommunication Industry Association (TIA) for a luncheon as leading experts discuss how government and industry can work together to ensure consumers and the public safety community are able to benefit from highly resilient and secure networks that will unleash the full potential of next generation technologies.

Program*

Welcome Remarks: Wes Johnston, CEO, TIA

Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Susan W. Brooks, Congressional Next Gen 9-1-1 Caucus

Panel Discussion:

• Patrick Halley, Executive Director, NG9-1-1 Institute
• Nick Nilan, Director, Public Sector Product Strategy, Verizon
• Rohit Bhanot, Public Safety Product Development, Vice President, Public Sector Practice, Nokia
• Karima Holmes, Director of the Washington. D.C. Office of Unified Communications
• Clarence Reynolds, Anchor & Editorial Director, TIA NOW (Moderator)

*Lunch and an opportunity to access the experience area within the Verizon Technology and Policy Center where the various ways that technology and the 5G revolution are transforming the way we all live and work are on display will be begin at noon. Discussion to begin at 12:15 p.m.

TIA’s Policy Forums are exclusive events held in Washington, D.C. that bring together professionals from across the tech and telecommunications industries with members of Congress, policymakers and the news media to engage in an informed dialogue about the importance of accelerating investment and innovation throughout the connectivity supply chain.

Join the conversation online using #TIATalksPolicy. This event is on the record and open to media.

This event, during which lunch will be available, has been designed to comply with the “widely attended event” exception in the House and Senate gift rules. Federal agency employees and Executive Branch appointees are encouraged to consult with their Designated Ethics Officer or Counsel as appropriate.