Get ready, Chicago!
Your Verizon Business Innovation Sessions journey has begun.

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Fifth Third Arena, Chicago, IL

11 AM – 4 PM CST
Doors open at 10:45 AM CST

Overview

We’re excited to see you in Chicago for a curated Innovation Sessions event at Fifth Third Arena, official practice home for the Chicago Blackhawks!

Transformation is a journey, and a story. Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise, we’ve crafted a day designed to inspire you as you shape your next chapter.

In addition to conversations with leaders, experts and partners, you’ll go behind the scenes during an exclusive tour of the venue, where you’ll discover how innovation is transforming experiences both on and off the ice.

Session agenda

Time	Segment	Featured Speakers
10:45 - 11:30 AM	Registration Check-in
11:30 - 12:30 PM	Lunch
12:30 - 1 PM	Welcome	Jonathan Nikols, Senior Vice President, Global Enterprise Americas, Verizon Business Hassan Aly, Vice President, Head of Business Development, Ericsson North America Robb Juliano, Vice President, 5G Solution Sales, Verizon Business
1 - 2:15 PM	Intro Session: Accelerate Outcomes with Next-Gen Wireless Networks	Robb Juliano, Vice President, 5G Solution Sales, Verizon Business
1 - 2:15 PM	Intro Session: Small Business Security Toolbox	Jennifer Varner, Associate Vice President, Security Products and Solutions, Verizon Business Tristen O’Brien, Director, Cybersecurity Sales, Verizon Business
2:15 - 3:15 PM	Tour of Facility	Fifth Third Arena Team
3:15 - 3:30 PM	Closing Remarks	Scott Lawrence, Chief Product Officer, Verizon Business
3:30 - 4 PM	Networking, Talent Meet & Greet	Denis Savard, Former Blackhawks Player

Elements of your journey

Start your journey by choosing an intro session curated to address topics that matter to your business.

Accelerate Outcomes with Next-Gen Wireless Networks

Explore next-generation wireless network solutions designed to help deliver on your most ambitious business objectives. Learn how Verizon’s Neutral Host Network delivers 5G public-network connectivity to support your evolving digital strategy, serving as a cost-efficient alternative to distributed antenna systems (DAS) - as well as how our industrial-grade Private Wireless Network solution can help you flexibly and securely achieve your transformation goals.

Small Business Security Toolbox

Shape your innovation story with tools designed to help you stay ahead while helping to keep your assets secure. Join our small business experts to explore key solutions that can help safeguard your network, mobile assets and access points, so you can focus on keeping your stakeholders and employees connected, productive and able to deliver exceptional experiences.

Arena tour

You’ll experience innovation in action during a private tour of Fifth Third Arena, where you’ll discover how Verizon 5G network technology and advanced solutions take reliability, scalability, security, speed and flexibility to the winning goal.

From the practice facility to the training room, communications and control centers to the locker room, you’ll experience the arena as an insider with access to the elements that bring player, game, fan and operation experiences to life.

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This invitation is non-transferable. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. Attendance is free but space is limited. You must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to attend this event.

Verizon is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require accommodations or services to fully participate, please contact [email protected] with the subject line “CHICAGO, IL May 14 event” at least 7 days prior to the event.

Get ready, Chicago!Your Verizon Business Innovation Sessions journey has begun.