Join us for 5G Innovation Sessions
Discover 5G solutions
that can transform
your business.

Held on December 6, 2022

  • Overview

  • You were invited to join Verizon and Ericsson for an exclusive, invitation-only event exploring the transformative impact of 5G and 5G Edge inside the Phoenix Suns’ state-of-the-art Footprint Center.

    Come for an exclusive look at this cutting-edge 5G arena and engage in thought-provoking conversations with technology leaders and product experts who are driving the next wave of business innovation. You heard firsthand from customers who are using these technologies to elevate their businesses, and together we explored how you can do the same for your business.

    You had the opportunity to network with other business leaders and experience a number of dynamic demos that leverage edge computing, fixed wireless access, private 5G networks and advanced security services to showcase real-world solutions.

  • Footprint Center
    201 E. Jefferson St.
    Phoenix, AZ 85004

  • Tuesday, December 6, 2022
    5:00 - 7:30 PM MST

  • *Attendance is free but space is limited. You must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to attend this event.

  • Session agenda

  • Segment   Speakers
    Verizon's Commitment to 5G  

    TJ Fox, SVP & President, Industrial IoT & Automotive Practice, Verizon Business

    Ericsson's Commitment to 5G  

    Mitch Cooper, Vice President of Sales, Verizon Account, Ericsson North America

    Fireside Chat: 5G in Government and Public Safety  

    Maggie Hallbach, President, Verizon Frontline
    Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix

    Panel Discussion: Creating Innovative 5G Solutions  

    Kurt Schwartzkopf, EVP/Co-Head of Sports, NBA & NHL Arenas, Ticketmaster
    Danny Johnson, Director, Product Marketing, Verizon Business
    Peter Linder, Head of 5G Marketing, Ericsson North America
    Kara Kalkbrenner, Retired Fire Chief, City of Phoenix
    Anil Lalwani, Principal Product Sr. Manager, Amazon Web Services
    Cory Davis, Assistant Vice President, Public Safety, Verizon Frontline

    Fireside Chat: The Power of Partnership  

    Michael Ruhnke, Group Vice President, US Corporate Enterprise Accounts, Verizon Business
    Dan Costello, Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer, Phoenix Suns
    Steve Reese, Chief Information Officer, Phoenix Suns

    How We Can Work Together  

    David Hickey, Vice President West Business Markets, Verizon Business

    Wander / Explore  

     

Guest speakers

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  • Footprint Center

    201 E. Jefferson St.
    Phoenix, AZ 85004


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  • Complimentary parking at Footprint Center Garage

    • Enter “201 S. 1st St. Phoenix, AZ 85004” into Google Maps
    • Enter the Footprint Center Garage at S. 1st and E. Madison St.
    • Upon entering the garage, provide the parking attendant with your name and let them know you are here for the Verizon 5G Event
    • Park in any available spot on levels 2, 3, and 4 (including reserved spots)
    • Take the elevator down and exit the garage on S. First St. 
    • Turn right and walk toward the corner of 1st and Jefferson
    • Enter the building through the Footprint Center’s Main Pavilion doors


    Rideshare

    • Enter “201 S. 1st St. Phoenix, AZ 85004” into Google Maps
    • Drop off at Footprint Center Pavillion Plaza Near S. 1st and E. Jefferson St.
    • Enter the building through the Footprint Center’s Main Pavilion doors
     
  • Our goal is to create an environment that is as safe as possible.

    Verizon recommends following the CDC and state of Arizona guidelines for masks or face coverings.

     


     

See first hand how 5G solutions have the potential to transform your business.

  • Accelerated Access

    Keep the line moving with fast-lane access.

    Wicket offers opt-in facial recognition technology that, when paired with the incredibly low lag times and cloud-based processing power of Verizon 5G Edge, could quickly identify season ticket holders, employees, and others so they can quickly pass through checkpoints.

    Accelerated
    Access

    Keep the line moving with fast-lane access.

    Wicket offers opt-in facial recognition technology that, when paired with the incredibly low lag times and cloud-based processing power of Verizon 5G Edge, could quickly identify season ticket holders, employees, and others so they can quickly pass through checkpoints.

  • 5G Edge Crowd Analytics

    Monitor crowd movements to help reduce congestion.

    By using LiDAR-based technologies to analyze crowd patterns, venue operators can make immediate decisions to help improve the flow of people.

    5G Edge Crowd Analytics

    Monitor crowd movements to help reduce congestion.

    By using LiDAR-based technologies to analyze crowd patterns, venue operators can make immediate decisions to help improve the flow of people.

  • Industry Solutions

    This digital touch screen city highlights the interconnectedness of the systems, networks, solutions, and society that utilizes our technology across multiple industries and customer use cases.

    Industry Solutions

    This digital touch screen city highlights the interconnectedness of the systems, networks, solutions, and society that utilizes our technology across multiple industries and customer use cases.

  • Autonomous Shopping

    Autonomous stores allow customers to purchase packaged snacks, beverages and merchandise without a cashier, thanks to cameras connected via 5G to an AI-powered, computer vision application hosted on 5G Edge.

    Autonomous Shopping

    Autonomous stores allow customers to purchase packaged snacks, beverages and merchandise without a cashier, thanks to cameras connected via 5G to an AI-powered, computer vision application hosted on 5G Edge.

  • Fixed Wireless Access

    As millions continue to wait for reliable home broadband, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is an efficient and scalable alternative to wired connections, accelerated by 5G. With smart and targeted deployments, our studies show that the investment typically pays off in less than two years.

    Fixed Wireless Access

    As millions continue to wait for reliable home broadband, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is an efficient and scalable alternative to wired connections, accelerated by 5G. With smart and targeted deployments, our studies show that the investment typically pays off in less than two years.

  • Private 5G

    A next-generation, private network, tailored to drive Industry 4.0, the modernization and digitalization of infrastructures and business process operations.

    Private 5G

    A next-generation, private network, tailored to drive Industry 4.0, the modernization and digitalization of infrastructures and business process operations.

  • Mission Critical Networks

    Mission critical communications and applications deliver next generation, high performing, resilient and secure mission critical mobile broadband communication services empowering digital transformation for Public Safety agencies and Critical Infrastructure industries.

    Mission Critical Networks

    Mission critical communications and applications deliver next generation, high performing, resilient and secure mission critical mobile broadband communication services empowering digital transformation for Public Safety agencies and Critical Infrastructure industries.

  • Time Critical Communications

    Virtual racecar driving over simulated latencies of 3G, 4G and 5G networks. Visitors can experience how minimal changes in latency have a major affect on driving performance. Autonomous and remote driving will rely heavily on the lowest network latency possible. This demo shows how important low latency will be in mission critical communications.

    Time Critical Communications

    Virtual racecar driving over simulated latencies of 3G, 4G and 5G networks. Visitors can experience how minimal changes in latency have a major affect on driving performance. Autonomous and remote driving will rely heavily on the lowest network latency possible. This demo shows how important low latency will be in mission critical communications.