Airvine

Alvaria, Inc

Applied Power Technolgies, Inc.

Reed Todd is a distinguished expert in power management and energy efficiency solutions,currently serving as Principal Owner of Applied Power Technologies, Inc. in Charlotte, NorthCarolina. With over 25 years of industry experience, he has established himself as a thoughtleader in developing comprehensive integration strategies for commercial and industrialfacilities across the United States. His expertise in power distribution, energy monitoringsystems, and digital power solutions has been instrumental in helping organizations achievesignificant operational efficiencies and cost reductions while enhancing their sustainabilityinitiatives through connected ecosystems.Throughout his career, Reed has led teams within the energy sector, previously serving as SalesDirector of Digital Power and National Sales Manager at Schneider Electric. At Applied PowerTechnologies, he is now driving the companys overall strategy, business development, andmarket expansion across the United States. His extensive background in engineering,manufacturing, and sales leadership positions has enabled him to lead the organizationsgrowth through a unique consultative approach to client engagements and a deepunderstanding of complex power infrastructure challenges within healthcare, industrialmanufacturing, data center infrastructure, and multi-site commercial building applications todrive long-term financial improvements for clients both at the regional and national level.

BioIntelliSense

James Mault, MD, FACS, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer ofBioIntelliSense, a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) platform company, deliveringbreakthrough medical-grade biosensor technology with unique clinicalintelligence for scalable remote patient monitoring. Prior to BioIntelliSense,Dr. Mault served as Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer ofQualcomm Life for over five years, where his leadership responsibilitiesincluded Strategic Planning and Business Development, Mergers andAcquisitions, New Product Innovation, Clinical Program and RegulatoryOversight, Health Policy and Government Affairs, Global Spokesperson and Public Relations. Dr.Mault came to Qualcomm Life through its 2013 acquisition of HealthyCircles, a Care Coordinationand Remote Patient Monitoring Platform Company founded and led by Dr. Mault in 2009. Prior tostarting HealthyCircles, he was the Medical Director of the Health Solutions Group at Microsoft aswell as the CEO of Microlife.Dr. Mault has more than 35 years of experience in senior executive positions in the Health IT andMedical Device industry as well as clinical medicine. He has founded five Health IT and medicaldevice companies, raising over $150 million in working capital and leading these companies todevelop novel devices and software technologies, FDA approvals, strategic partnerships with Fortune500 companies, culminating in M&A or IPO exit transactions. He is the named inventor of over 80issued and pending patents for a variety of novel health IT and medical device innovations. He hasbeen board-certified in both General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery, having specialized in heartand lung transplantation, thoracic oncology and critical care. He has conducted academic medicalresearch under grant awards from the NIH, American Cancer Society, and others. He is the author ofmore than 60 scientific articles, chapters and books in the published medical literature. Dr. Maultreceived his B.S. in Biology and Medical Degree from the University of Michigan and conducted hisGeneral Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery residency training at Duke University Medical Center.Dr. Mault provides global thought-leadership on the future of technology and healthcare delivery,serving on numerous Boards and leadership positions, and is a member of the Board of IndustryLeaders for the Consumer Technology Association’s (CTA) and Chairman Emeritus of the CTA Health& Fitness Technology Board.

Campbells Soup Company

Consumer Technology Association

Mike leads association work on cybersecurity and internet standards at CTA. He has beenin the electronics industry for more than 30 years, in memory chip design, wirelesscommunications and digital multimedia. He has two patents in semiconductor design andhas contributed to various industry standards. He is a member of Commerce’s IoT AdvisoryBoard and numerous cyber and internet technology groups.

Coral Gables

Technical professional with over two decades of expertise in Information Assurance, Innovation &and Technology management. Holds an undergraduate Degree in Technical Management, Master’sDegree in Information Assurance, CISSP certified since 2012, PCIP, CEH, and continuously engagesin formal executive certificates at accredited universitiesCurrently serving as Assistant Information Technology Director & CISO for the City of Coral Gablesas well as the Local Agency Security Officer for the Coral Gables Police Agency. During my career Ihave focused on architecting, designing, securing, modernization and maintaining complexmunicipal networks. Written Policies, Procedures, strategies and spearhead several ongoingcompliance programs to maintain the municipality and the agency in continuous compliance withFBI/FDLE/ PCIDSS/DHHSPlayed a crucial role in the design-built and modernization of the City’s award-winning Smart Cityand Smart Policing environment. Familiar with managerial process of public government includingprocurement and obtaining grants. Played a key role in obtaining grants to upgrade and modernizethe City’s 911 PSAP for the last 3 refresh cycles. Represented the City in technical conferences as akeynote speaker and written several articles.

CORIS Monitoring

Over 35 years management experience in leading edge technology companies. Founded and sold several technology companies. Raised over $150MM in venture capital, built companies valued at over $4B. Advisor to various federal, state and local governmental agencies (NYC, FCC,U.S. Congress, FBI, others). Ernst & Young U.S. Entrepreneur of the Year finalist 2000. Implemented trading network for NY Stock Exchange. Consultant to IBM, Nortel, AT&T, Verizon, Siemens, Citibank, Chase Bank PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Gartner Group. Implemented remote video surveillance for Homeland Security (CORIS was spinoff of that project). Granted two patents on IOT network security, used by CORIS Speaker at technology industry conferences.

Crossfire Media

CSLC Technology

Data Trails

Datablaze

Cameron Powell, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Datablaze since 2004, is a drivingforce behind the companys wireless innovation journey. As the CTO, Powell has played a pivotalrole in shaping the companys trajectory. His leadership has been instrumental in the design anddevelopment of Datablazes flagship connectivity and endpoint management platform,VOYAGER, and TechTrack, a GPS tracking platform. With a career dedicated to pushingtechnological boundaries, Powell continues to lead Datablaze into the forefront of the wirelessconnectivity industry.

DataTrails

Steve Lasker is the Director of Ecosystem at DataTrails, a leader for providing provenanceas-a-service, with a particular emphasis on AI data supply chain security. Steve focuses onbuilding an ecosystem of partners while developing international standards such as SCITTand vCons under the IETF. Steve’s extensive experience at Microsoft running cloudservices, developing open-source standards and developer tooling is just some of the greatexperiences of the DataTrails team which is pioneering next-gen transparency ledgertechnologies. DataTrails aims to empower businesses to manage multi-party data riskswhile fostering responsible, open, and trustworthy digital ecosystems.

Detectix

Dickinson Wright PLLC

A partner in Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, GlennRichards has a distinguished track record in communications law. Hispractice encompasses a diverse clientele, including VoIP and cloudcommunications service providers, satellite and wireless carriers,broadcasters, equipment manufacturers, and trade associations. Hebrings extensive experience in navigating transactional matters andrepresenting clients before regulatory bodies such as the FCC andstate public utilities commissions.In addition to his regulatory work, Glenn is highly regarded for his workin negotiating complex global telecommunications service contracts onbehalf of large corporations. He is sought after for his experience inadvising investors on managing regulatory risks associated withmergers, acquisitions, IPOs, and financings within thecommunications sector. By offering comprehensive guidance andstrategic counsel, Glenn empowers clients to make informed decisionsand mitigate potential challenges, thereby maximizing opportunities forsuccess in an ever-evolving industry landscape.

Digital Global Systems

Pat Rudolph has over 30 years of experience in executive sales, marketing, and technicalmanagement, spanning mobile applications, carrier infrastructure, IP telephony applications, anddata networking. With experience selling to government and commercial organizations, Pat hasbeen instrumental in expanding market share in key areas.Pat previously served as the vice president of global sales for Ventureforth (an Oracle ISV thatPrometheus Group acquired), the vice president of technology for 3Com Corporation, and atechnology manager for GE Capital.More recently, Pat has formed relationships with trusted partners to expand DGS’s footprint in theprivate wireless and critical asset protection markets and has managed DGS’s participation in theNational Spectrum Consortium (NSC) and Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP).Pat holds a bachelors degree from Hendrix College and a Master of Business Administration fromNorthern Illinois University.

FedEx

Gadgeon Systems Inc

Ajith Krishnan is a seasoned leader in digital transformation, specializing in IoTsolutions and smart manufacturing. As the Director of the IoT Platform at Gadgeon, hespearheads the development and deployment of innovative IoT solutions, leveragingconnected devices and cloud-based technologies to drive operational efficiency anddeliver enhanced business outcomes.With nearly two decades of experience in the software development lifecycle (SDLC) atSiemens, Nokia Networks, NCR Corporation, Ciena, and Verizon, Ajith has designedand implemented critical IoT platforms across industries such as manufacturing, energy,and telecommunications. His deep expertise in IIoT platforms, system architecture, andcloud integration makes him a sought-after thought leader in the digital transformationspace.At the IoT Evolution Expo and Industrial IoT Conference 2025, Ajith will explore thetransformative potential of Digital Twins, demonstrating how they extend beyond simplealarm monitoring to improve operations, reduce downtime, and optimize businessprocesses.

GetWireless

Terra Bastolich is the Chief Marketing Officer with responsibility for corporate business development and marketing communications. Terra is a true advocate for IoT technology and has held strategic leadership roles in sales and marketing for key hardware providers in IOT. She is an industry veteran and has been recognized by numerous industry publications for her thought leadership in the wireless industry; including Connected World’s “Women of M2M” and “IOT Now Magazine”. Terra also takes a personal role in a notable non-profit (Safe Haven Foster Shoppe) raising awareness and funding for essentials and clothing for foster children.

Google

GXC

Allen Proithis is chief executive officer of GXC, a leading provider of an award-winning, private enterprise 5G networks, and the world’s only provider of private cellular mesh technology. In this capacity, he is responsible for all corporate strategy, product development, go-to-market activities and operations. Before joining GXC, he founded Capstone Partners, a strategic advisory firm for clients interested in Digital Transformation enabled by mobile, IoT, software and managed solutions. Among his successes at Capstone was the creation of 5G optimized applications for one of the first US Department of Defense private 5G network deployments. Prior to Capstone, Allen was president of Sigfox North America, where he formed a high-performance team that built a successful IoT business with top enterprises while providing wireless coverage for over 70M people across the US. In addition, Allen created Convida Wireless, a $155M IoT joint venture with Sony & InterDigital, serving as chairman. Before that, he oversaw the commercialization of IoT, Wi-Fi, shared spectrum and video content management solutions for InterDigital, and led strategy and business development for HP’s global Smartphone & Tablet division, which included the launch of HP’s first mobile app store.

Halliburton

Mr. Kapoor has over 12 + years of experience in the Oil and Gas industry. He has worked with companies such as Halliburton, Schlumberger, etc., to offer data-based insight to companies increasing operational efficiency. Currently Mr. Kapoor works with Halliburton offering digital cloud engineered solutions to the Oil and Gas domain. He has worked with multiple clients and organizations to have progressive learning opportunities. He completed his academics from reputed institutes like University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), India and has published research articles at various International and National Conferences. He believes in contributing to industry and society with better technologies for overall development.

Infineon Technologies

Steve Hanna is a Distinguished Engineer at Infineon Technologies. On a global basis, he is responsible forIoT security strategy and technology.As a security expert, Steve is a leader in many standards groups.• Within the Matter Working Group in the Connectivity Standards Alliance, he is the Vice Lead ofthe Threat Model Tiger Team, the Lead of the Security Design Tiger Team, and the Lead of theSecurity Use Cases Tiger Team. He is also Director on the Alliance’s Board and the Chair of theProduct Security Working Group.• Within the Trusted Computing Group, he co-chairs the IoT Work Group.• Within the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF), he is a member of the Security AreaDirectorate.Mr. Hanna has a deep background in information security, especially in software and systems. He is aninventor or co-inventor on 48 issued patents, the author of innumerable standards and white papers,and a regular speaker at industry events. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science fromHarvard University.

Innofide

Kajeet

Greg is responsible for technology strategy, product development, and innovation. Prior toKajeet, Greg was the CIO, Global Products and Services at Laureate Education, the world’slargest higher education company. Prior to Laureate, he served as the CTO for Inovalon, anindustry leader in Healthcare Information Technology, and previously as the Vice Presidentof Enterprise Applications at Sprint Nextel.Greg earned his B.S. in Information Systems from James Madison University, and his M.S.Management Information Systems from American University. Greg has significantinternational experience, having performed work in over 20 countries. He also lived in Spainfor three years where he became fluent in Spanish.

KORE

In his role at KORE, Steven leads the pre-configured solutions teams in delivering KORE’s Healthcare,Fleet, Industrial, and Business Internet solutions. Over his 40-year, telecommunications career, Stevenhas specialized in wireless and optical network technologies and has filled individual and leadershiproles spanning product, marketing, sales, and engineering. Steven has authored multiple cellular andoptical network patents during his career.In his role at KORE, Steven leads product management in delivering KOREs Licensed and Unlicensed IoT Connectivity Service offerings, Platform and Data Services, and Healthcare vertical solution enablement. Over his 30 year telecommunications career, Steven has specialized in wireless and optical network technologies and has filled individual and leadership roles spanning product management and marketing, sales and business development, and software engineering. Steven has authored multiple cellular and optical network patents during his career and holds a BA in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas.

LifePod Solutions (VCTH LLC)

Alan Bugos brings over 30 years of hands-on engineering, product and IT leadership experience in medical devices, health care technology and platforms, mobile, voice, telecommunications, data solutions, IoT), software and hardware development, systems integration. Currently supporting LifePod Solutions (VCTH LLC) as Chief Technology Officer and COO, Alan is responsible for expanding the company’s overall technology and innovation vision, leading the engineering and development of its digital platform, health tech devices, and operational services. He has held executive management roles at Health Recovery Solutions (CTO), MedMinder Systems (CTO), LifePod Solutions, Philips Healthcare, Vonage, iBasis, Inc., MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and GTE Laboratories (now Verizon Innovation Center). He is the recipient of GTE’s highest technical merit award, the Warner Award for Technical Achievement for pioneering DSL data networks, has published over 45 technical papers, holds several patents, and is a member of Eta Kappa Nu and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). In his free time, Alan enjoys family, bicycling and is an avid pilot who holds both FAA ATP and Flight Instructor certifications.

MarketVines

Brad Canham Dr. Brad is a Digital Transformation growth and leadership expert, with decades of practical leadership experience applying market intelligence and growing technology firms. Previously he served in leadership roles in SaaS, IoT, and AI firms internationally and in Silicon Valley including Aisera (Series D), Cassia Networks (Series C), Allot Communications (exit to NASDAQ), and ADC Telecommunications (ADCT, acquired by CommScope). He is an executive presence and experienced speaker on the intersection of markets and emergent technology at events like CES, AI & Big Data Expo, IoT Evolution, IPVM, Pubcon, and Sensors Expo, as well as broadcast media /podcasts including IoT Now, Democratic Visions, EPLN, Next Curve, Transforma Insights, and Conversations in Applied AI. Dr. Brad is a Corporate Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas (UST), Minneapolis-OPUS College of Business teaching in the Masters of Management Science program, serves as a mentor in the Community Entrepreneurship Program and a member of the AI Faculty Learning Community. Since 2007, Dr. Brad has served as the Founder & CEO of MarketVines, a strategic growth agency and consultancy working with hundreds of emergent tech scaleups, unicorns, and Fortune 100 enterprises. He is author of The Vision Stack a strategic mindset and knowledge-to-value framework for avoiding digital transformation project stalls and failures. His doctoral work into successful AI, SaaS, and IoT companies Navigating Complexity in an Internet of Things Era: A Case Study of Entrepreneurial Leadership in a Silicon Valley IoT Startup (available here) ranks in the top 8% of ResearchGates new 2023 research.

MCCI Corporation

Terry has over 50 years in the physical technology industry and has spent the last 25 as CEO of MCCI. Over the course of his career, he’s had the pleasure of working with some of the most well-known companies in the world, including Microsoft, Apple, Google, and Global Manufacturing, Retail, & Logistics Organizations. As CEO of MCCI, he’s helped several companies create innovative and practical products. He holds 18 hardware and software patents, and began deploying IoT systems in 2016. Terry is an engineer, and educator, and passionate about the progress of technology.

MetaWorldX

The Power to energize teams, audiences and build globalrelationships, Raza Jafri regularly keynotes at Universities andTechnology Summits. He brings a knowledgeable andexperienced touch that has helped propel his career as anaccomplished Technology leader, Public Speaker and GlobalBusiness figure. Based in Canada, his ability to build sustainablesolutions continues to inspire all ages and business sectors alike.3X Founder of clean-tech companies. Raza has also beenselected as Island Innovation Ambasador.

NVIDIA

Joseph Boccuzzi (Member, IEEE) received the B.S. in E.E. from Polytechnic University of N.Y., M.S. in E.E. fromFlorida Atlantic University, FL. and Ph.D. in E.E. from New York University, Polytechnic school of engineering,N.Y. He was employed by Motorola, AT&T Bell Labs, Cadence Design Systems, Morphics Technology (Purchased byInfineon Technologies), Broadcom, Mindspeed Technologies and Intel (Architect of Look-a-Side solution). He wasan Adjunct Professor at NYU – Polytechnical School of Engineering where he created the “Wireless Digital CellularCommunications” graduate course. He is with NVIDIA Corporation, Santa Clara, CA, responsible for End-to-End System Architecture for the AerialAI-RAN 5G & 6G Wireless Platform (Architect of In-Line solution). The System Architect creating SW-Defined 5Gsolutions supporting AI/ML applications as well as defining network architectures used in the definition of 6G. UsingO-RAN and AI-RAN Alliance to create Open reference designs and proposed E2E Network Design & Verificationmethodology for 4T4R SU-MIMO and 64T64R MU-MIMO scenarios. Architected FH timing solutions based on PTPand SyncE, integrated various O-RUs, switches and devices into the NVIDIA Innovation Lab. He drivesrequirements,specifications and deliverables utilizing ecosystem components such as GPUs, DPUs, Switches, COTS servers, TestEquipment, O-RUs, Timing Grand Masters, etc. He has authored & co-authored several books: Signal Processing for Wireless Communications (McGraw Hill,2009), Femtocells: Design & Application (McGraw Hill, 2010), and Chapter Author: A Guide to the WirelessEngineering Body of Knowledge (John Wiley & Sons, 2009), Multiple Access Techniques for 5G Wireless Networksand Beyond (Springer, 2018). His research interests include E2E Wireless Communications. Dr. Boccuzzi has filedmore than 50 Patent applications.

Oracle

Cole Edmundson is a highly accomplished IoT expert with a deep passion for driving innovation and creating cutting-edge solutions. With a strong background in technology and a comprehensive understanding of IoT, Cole has firmly established himself as a thought leader in the industry.Throughout his career, Cole has successfully implemented IoT strategies that optimize business processes, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional user experiences. His ability to identify emerging trends and transform them into tangible business opportunities has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a forward-thinking and results-driven trusted advisor.With extensive experience spanning various industries including manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, transportation, retail, public safety, and energy, Cole has consistently provided strategic guidance and implementation expertise, helping organizations unlock the full potential of end-to-end IoT solutions. His unwavering commitment to excellence positions him as a leading authority within the IoT ecosystem. Coles relentless drive to push the boundaries of whats possible continues to shape the future of IoT, generating meaningful data-based outcomes for individuals and enterprises alike.

Orthogone Technologies

Olivier Allaire is a key Team Manager at Orthogone Technologies, where he specializes in embedded software, hardware acceleration, and real-time processing. His work impacts various industries, including automotive, medical, and aerospace. Olivier leads with a collaborative approach, valuing and integrating his teams insights to transform challenges into effective solutions. This leadership style has strengthened Orthogones reputation as a reliable partner among global technology leaders.At the IoT Evolution Expo 2025, Olivier will share his teams expertise, focusing on the future of sensor technology and making complex concepts more accessible. His participation reflects Orthogone’s commitment to innovation, promising valuable takeaways for attendees.

RAD-INFO, Inc.

Peter Radizeski worked as a Novell VAR in 1996, before switching to a career intelecom as an agent in 1999. On top of being an Agent, Radizeski has helped manyservice providers with sales training, markeOng, channel development andbusiness strategy. He is a trusted source of knowledge about the telecom sector.His honest and direct approach make him a refreshing speaker at industry events.

Radix IoT

Luke Dalske oversees the company’s daily operations, working closely withthe executive team to design and implement business operations to promoteRadix IoT nationally and globally. Previously as Vice President of BitBox USADeployment and Integration, Dalske led the monitoring platform’sdeployment, integration, monitoring, and maintenance of distributedinfrastructure from the core to the edge. A thought leader in data visualizationand management with over 18 years’ experience in power monitoring,generator control systems, PLC, and SCADA, Dalske was previously withSchneider Electric’s professional services division where he led salesengineering, data center systems design, and implementation. Prior to that,he served as Senior Project Engineer and Engineer for Banks IntegrationGroup and Syllogistix, respectively.

Radix IoT

Michael Skurla is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in connected technologies and smart building solutions. As a product and marketing leader, he has led the development of products and services within the critical infrastructure, residential, hospitality, and alternative energy sectors. An IoT thought leader, and global industry events speaker on outcome-based analytics driven by data, he’s active within ASHRAE, IES, USGBC, Infrastructure Masons, and IoTSF. He has appeared in CBS News, IoT For All, Facility Executive, Network World, IoT World Today, RTInsights, LEDs Magazine, and LD+A among others.

RIoT

RIoT

Tom is Executive Director of RIoT, supporting Internet of Things anddisruptive technology industry growth. Under Tom’s leadership, RIoThas launched the RIoT Accelerator Program, RIoT Studios, whichincludes the RIoT Underground Podcast, and RIoT’s ED series. Hehas grown RIoT from a Research Triangle focused organization to onewith international reach.In his spare time, Tom co-instructs Product Innovation Lab, a Forbesaward winning multidisciplinary course in Innovation andEntrepreneurship at NC State. Prior to joining RIoT, Tom held anexecutive leadership role at the ASSIST Center, a National ScienceFoundation sponsored effort to create wearable electronics forhealthcare monitoring. Previously, he spent two decades in productdevelopment and technology incubation for multinational technologycompanies.He’s passionate about creating and fostering collaborations acrossdisciplines, markets and cultures. He enjoys the outdoors,woodworking, board games, big crowds, craft beer and ideas that arejust crazy enough to work.

Senzary

Originally known as a pioneer in the VOIP world and with over 30 years of technology, telecom and industry experience, Eric Schummer Is now the CEO of Senzary. Senzary solves several problems for enterprises and distributors by minimizing or even eliminating the barriers to deployment through its plug-and-play, pre-staged solutions in close partnership with hardware and platforms required to convert ideas into IOT insights and outcomes. An example of this is predictive maintenance: When any business has unplanned machine stops and relies on expert analysts, its expensive and doesnt provide real-time monitoring and diagnostics, which can devastate their business. Senzary provides automated cloud-based predictive maintenance solutions to ensure peak operational efficiency. Our clients enjoy peace of mind with real-time monitoring and diagnostics without needing an expert analyst or costly, time-consuming implementations. Our clients are up and monitoring in minutes!

SIP Forum

Richard Shockey is the Principal of Shockey Consulting LLC, a private firm inNorthern Virginia advising telecommunications companies, technology suppliers,the investment community and national regulatory agencies on any number ofissues related to Voice over IP, PSTN Transition, Network Design andArchitecture, Peering, Robocalls, Caller ID spoofing, Numbering and Signaling.www.shockey.usMr. Shockey is also Chairman of the Board of Directors of the SIP Forum, an IPcommunications industry association that engages in numerous activities thatpromote and advance SIP-based technology. Among its activities is producing aconference on Call Authentication technology and the use of Rich Call Data toenable Branded Calling.https://www.sipforum.org/https://www.sipforum.org/news-events/sipnoc-2024-overview/

Snapsonic

Somos

Sridhar (Sri) Ramachandran currently serves as Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer ofSomos, Inc, a telecom data and secure identity services company. Sri is an accomplished globalexecutive with a broad spectrum of experiences in public and private companies in securecommunications and cloud services. He brings deep domain expertise in mobile security,Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud services, as well as general management experience leadingcross-functional and global teams.Over the last 25 years, Sri has brought his technical vision and leadership to several leadingtechnology companies. Prior to Somos, he served as VP and Americas Head of IoT & Mobility atG&D Mobile Security, a global security company. He also held CTO roles at Numerex/SierraWireless, and the Interconnection division of Telcordia Technologies (now iconectiv). He wasthe co-founder and CTO of NexTone, a pioneer in the VoIP industry. Sri is also currently theChair of the IoT M2M Council (IMC), a leading industry association of 29,000 IoT adopters.Sri has received numerous accolades for his technical vision and is named as an inventor on 16patents. Additionally, he serves as a strategic advisor to several technology companies forproduct, technology and go-to market strategy.Sri has a MS in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineeringfrom the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

Soracom

Kenta Yasukawa is CTO and Co-Founder of Soracom, where he has led deployment of the industry’s most advanced cloud-native telecom platform, designed specifically for the needs of connected devices. Before co-founding Soracom, Kenta served as a Solutions Architect with AWS and conducted research for connected homes and cars at Ericsson Research in Tokyo and Stockholm. Kenta holds a PhD in Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology, with additional studies in Computer Science at Columbia Universitys Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Strolid

Strolid

David Walsh is a seasoned serial entrepreneur and accomplished executive with a proven trackrecord of founding, scaling, and successfully exiting five high-growth SaaS, CPaaS, and UCaaScompanies. With over 24 years of experience, he has relentlessly innovated across industries,driving record-breaking revenue, profit, market share, and shareholder value.David began his entrepreneurial journey as Co-Founder and President of Global Capacity, a$300M data networking services company acquired by a publicly traded firm in 2006. He thenfounded Net Source Communications, an award-winning master channel partner and contactcenter for AT&T/SBC, which was successfully sold. His next venture, StarView Solutions,became an award-winning UCaaS platform, achieving profitability within two years andculminating in the sale of two business units and the spin-off of a third.As the Founder and CEO of Shango, David created an API-driven platform enabling rapidonboarding of third-party applications and IoT services, securing eight patents. His leadershipcontinued as CEO of VoIP Innovations, where he spearheaded a digital transformation, globalexpansion, and strategic acquisition, leading to a $46M exit to Sangoma, a publicly tradedcompany, in 2019.David’s expertise extends beyond corporate leadership. He has served as a trusted advisor onboards, mentored startups through Capital Factory and Galvanize, and led strategic initiativessuch as the City of Austin’s Smart Cities program. His innovative approach to productization,digital transformation, and strategic partnerships has consistently driven market-leading solutionsand long-term growth.An Arizona State University graduate and former Division I athlete, David combines strategicvision, operational expertise, and a passion for mentoring to create lasting impact in the tech andtelecommunications sectors.When he’s not innovating in the tech world, David enjoys spending his weekends with his familyand playing live music as a musician in and around Austin, Texas. His creative energy extendsbeyond the boardroom, blending his love for business, music, and community into a trulybalanced and impactful life.

The Besen Group

Alex Besen is the Founder & CEO of The Besen Group LLC. He provides strategic advisory, business development, market research and training services in the mobile data industry. He has over 30 years of hands-on experience in the mobile industry working for operators and vendors in North America and Europe in numerous roles including business development, marketing, project management and finance. He has been working with mobile network operators in developing their digital transformation strategies, advising MVNOs and enterprises to launch their mobile and mobile data services. Previously, he worked at Ericsson with mobile operators on MVNO and UMTS projects in the EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) region. He was also responsible for identifying potential partners and hosting workshops at Ericsson Mobility World (a mobile data laboratory) where developers create, optimize and commercialize mobile applications. Prior to this position, he was employed at T-Mobile USA (formerly known as Omnipoint Communications) where he was responsible for partnerships, and joint ventures and provided billing, customer care, marketing and vendor financing solutions to mobile operators. He began his mobile career with Pocket Communications based in Washington, DC where he managed the company’s auction activity for C-block spectrum licenses as well as other activities associated with market research, market segmentation, pricing plans and market distribution strategies. He holds a BS degree in Management from the University of Tampa and an MBA degree in International Business from the American University. He is fluent in French, Turkish and proficient in Italian.

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Thynk Forward

Transforma

Matt is a well-respected commentator and technology industry expert with over 25 years experience at the cutting edge of technology research and consulting. He is a thought-leader in Telecommunications, Digital Transformation and the Internet of Things. He is widely quoted in trade publications and frequent speaker at conferences. Matt is currently Founding Partner at Transforma Insights, the leading advisors on IoT, AI and Digital Transformation. Previously he was Founder and CEO of Machina Research, which was acquired by Gartner in 2016. Prior to founding Machina Research Matt was a technology industry analyst, working at firms including Analysys Mason and Yankee Group.Matt holds an MSc in Telecoms from University College London.

True North Software Solutions

Bill Pugh - is Co-founder of Smart Connections Consulting LLC, a firm that focuses on strategies and solutions for Cities, Utilities and other municipalities. Bill is also the Co-founder of True North Software Solutions LLC, a SaaS company that builds and manages solutions for global customers. These solutions include Digital Twins, Audit Trails for trust and transparency and many Real Time operational dashboards. Bill has over 25 years of experience in developing, deploying and managing technologies for several private and public companies, and holds several technology patents. For the past 12yrs, Bill has had a significant focus on building both companies as Employee Owned and ensuring that Equity and Community are core to the culture and solution offerings

Unified Office

Michael has been finding novel ways to solve problems with technology for 35 years. Hiscurrent role is with Unified Office of Nashua, NH, as Principal Software Engineer. Prior toUnified Office, Michael helped bring to life Amazons Alexa, focusing on audio processing forthe Echo Show product line, for Amazons Alexa Devices group in Cambridge,Massachusetts. Michaels current focus is on creating an AI Agent framework for Unified Officethat can analyze communications in order to find valuable business insights.

USCellular

Doug Wilson is an Internet of Things subject matter expert, charged with growing IoT and Mobilitypartnerships with new and emerging IoT companies and is an evangelist for Internet of Things solutions.He has successfully brought several new IoT solutions to market through partnerships he has developed.Doug has had an extensive career in wireless and wireline voice and data communications sales andengineering with numerous enterprise class organizations including UScellular, Verizon, NEC, and Avaya.In his current role with UScellular, the 4th largest post-paid Mobile Operator and the 5th largest towercompany in the USA, he is focused on the unique commercial, architecture and technology enablementneeds of large wholesale clients within the IoT, MVNO, Private Cellular Network and Fixed WirelessAccess market verticals. Doug started off his technical career by serving our country in the US Air Forceas a Communications Specialist and was Honorably Discharged achieving the Outstanding Team Chiefaward for his role at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

USCellular

As the IoT Client Director at UScellular, I leverage my extensive product knowledge, development and management experience to introduce new technology solutions, products, and services that deliver ROI and increased revenue. I have been leading the development of the Wholesale IoT organization, infrastructure, team, and platform.My core competencies include building relationships through business development, pre/post sales engineering, consultant/solution selling, sales acumen, organizational development, sales team coaching and training, presentation, and negotiation skills. I have a strong technical background with the ability to clearly articulate technology solutions to C-level audiences. All while being passionate about enabling IoT solutions that enhance the lives and businesses of our customers, such as tracking, logistics, meters, telematics, wearables, security, automation, monitoring, routers, and much more. I have successfully increased the revenue stream over $170M and 5+M connections in less than three years with UScellular.

Well Done Foundation

For the past 30+ years, Curtis has passionately focused his extensive public service and private sector careers on Oil & Energy in the Pacific Northwest and the Mid-Continent. After nearly 20 years in the public sector, Curtis joined Red River Oilfield Services, Inc. in Williston, North Dakota as Vice President of Business Development and went on to take the role of President of Red River Oilfield Services, managing the company during the strong economic headwinds of the market downturn that drove a focus on optimization, strategic partnerships and customer service initiatives. Curtis helped to pioneer the Port of Vancouver USA’s Williston Field Office in Williston, North Dakota that created important economic development and supply chain connections through such key initiatives as the “Advantaged Supply Chain” and the “Vancouver Energy Project”.Curtis’ first job in the oil & gas industry was in the summer of 1982 where he took a position of “Roustabout” on Alaska’s North Slope.

AdJumps

A pioneering technology executive with 30 years of Internet experience, Claude was instrumental in establishing the first U.S. Internet Service Provider. As a subject matter expert in IP communications, SIP, VoIP, and video technologies, he led the largest IVR installation in the United States. Claude’s expertise spans worldwide sales, market research, product development, and strategic technology management across the entire product lifecycle.

Crossfire Media

Grain Management

Mr. Freyer is Senior Vice President, Business Development, working across the team on industryoutreach, investment origination, and in supporting firm-wide branding and marketing efforts.Previously, Mr. Freyer was an executive at Communications Management working exclusively withthe Grain investment team and Grain portfolio companies on distribution, pricing, and related goto-market strategies. He has been an executive in the telecommunications industry for over 20years, working in prior roles at Comcast, MCI, Level 3 Communications, and TelCove. Mr. Freyerbegan his career with AT&T Solutions supporting managed network services.

LifePod Solutions (VCTH LLC)

Alan Bugos brings over 30 years of hands-on engineering, product and IT leadership experience in medical devices, health care technology and platforms, mobile, voice, telecommunications, data solutions, IoT), software and hardware development, systems integration. Currently supporting LifePod Solutions (VCTH LLC) as Chief Technology Officer and COO, Alan is responsible for expanding the company’s overall technology and innovation vision, leading the engineering and development of its digital platform, health tech devices, and operational services. He has held executive management roles at Health Recovery Solutions (CTO), MedMinder Systems (CTO), LifePod Solutions, Philips Healthcare, Vonage, iBasis, Inc., MIT Lincoln Laboratory, and GTE Laboratories (now Verizon Innovation Center). He is the recipient of GTE’s highest technical merit award, the Warner Award for Technical Achievement for pioneering DSL data networks, has published over 45 technical papers, holds several patents, and is a member of Eta Kappa Nu and Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). In his free time, Alan enjoys family, bicycling and is an avid pilot who holds both FAA ATP and Flight Instructor certifications.

MarketVines

Brad Canham Dr. Brad is a Digital Transformation growth and leadership expert, with decades of practical leadership experience applying market intelligence and growing technology firms. Previously he served in leadership roles in SaaS, IoT, and AI firms internationally and in Silicon Valley including Aisera (Series D), Cassia Networks (Series C), Allot Communications (exit to NASDAQ), and ADC Telecommunications (ADCT, acquired by CommScope). He is an executive presence and experienced speaker on the intersection of markets and emergent technology at events like CES, AI & Big Data Expo, IoT Evolution, IPVM, Pubcon, and Sensors Expo, as well as broadcast media /podcasts including IoT Now, Democratic Visions, EPLN, Next Curve, Transforma Insights, and Conversations in Applied AI. Dr. Brad is a Corporate Fellow and Adjunct Professor at the University of St. Thomas (UST), Minneapolis-OPUS College of Business teaching in the Masters of Management Science program, serves as a mentor in the Community Entrepreneurship Program and a member of the AI Faculty Learning Community. Since 2007, Dr. Brad has served as the Founder & CEO of MarketVines, a strategic growth agency and consultancy working with hundreds of emergent tech scaleups, unicorns, and Fortune 100 enterprises. He is author of The Vision Stack a strategic mindset and knowledge-to-value framework for avoiding digital transformation project stalls and failures. His doctoral work into successful AI, SaaS, and IoT companies Navigating Complexity in an Internet of Things Era: A Case Study of Entrepreneurial Leadership in a Silicon Valley IoT Startup (available here) ranks in the top 8% of ResearchGates new 2023 research.

Optum Services

I am a Senior Software Engineer with 10 years of experience in the tech industry,specializing in DevOps practices. With a strong background in software development, Ihave spent the past several years focused on building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines,automating infrastructure, and fostering collaboration between development andoperations teams. Expertise in cloud technologies, containerization (Docker,Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible hasenabled me to help organizations streamline software delivery, improve systemscalability, and reduce operational overhead. Known for my problem-solving skills andcommitment to continuous improvement, I am passionate about drivinghigh-performance engineering cultures and helping teams adopt modern DevOpspractices to accelerate innovation and enhance operational efficiency.

RAD-INFO INC

Peter Radizeski worked as a Novell VAR in 1996, before switching to a career intelecom as an agent in 1999. On top of being an Agent, Radizeski has helped manyservice providers with sales training, markeOng, channel development andbusiness strategy. He is a trusted source of knowledge about the telecom sector.His honest and direct approach make him a refreshing speaker at industry events.

RIoT

True North Software Solutions

Bill Pugh - is Co-founder of Smart Connections Consulting LLC, a firm that focuses on strategies and solutions for Cities, Utilities and other municipalities. Bill is also the Co-founder of True North Software Solutions LLC, a SaaS company that builds and manages solutions for global customers. These solutions include Digital Twins, Audit Trails for trust and transparency and many Real Time operational dashboards. Bill has over 25 years of experience in developing, deploying and managing technologies for several private and public companies, and holds several technology patents. For the past 12yrs, Bill has had a significant focus on building both companies as Employee Owned and ensuring that Equity and Community are core to the culture and solution offerings