Navigating the Wireless Enterprise Revolution: AI, Cloud, WiFi, Private 5G, IoT & Analytics
April 23, 2025
Bellevue, Washington
Location/Venue
Global Innovation Exchange
Steve Ballmer Building
12280 NE District Way
Bellevue, WA 98005
Map and Directions
Featured Speaker
Joseph Williams
State of Washington
Information and Communications Technology Sector Lead
Supporting Organizations
Next-generation infrastructure accelerates digital transformation.
Businesses need to ensure they have the right infrastructure and technology in place before they can begin fully taking advantage of their data and becoming a true data centric enterprise.
In this new era, enterprise networking executives are not just keeping pace with technology but are leveraging it for strategic business advantage. Next generation enterprise wireless networks — including Private 5G, WiFi, Edge and more — are critical to achieve an advantage.
This period demands technical skills and visionary leadership where networks are seen as critical assets in achieving business objectives.
Enterprise network leaders need to plan for these technologies, not just upgrading from current systems but also considering how these advancements can drive business innovation.
This includes reevaluating network design, spectrum management, and security protocols to leverage these new capabilities fully.
These critical issues and more are covered at this Leadership Workshop. Designed for IT, OT and Senior-level enterprise executives who require a next generation network to handle AI workloads, enterprise automation, improved network security and more.
Attend this Half-Day Workshop to:
- Integrate Wi-Fi, Private 5G, NTN, IoT, and other networking solutions
- Develop a purpose-built network to solve real-world challenges in your enterprise, factory, warehouse or campus.
- Understand best practices and learn from early adopters
- Connect with experts and unique ecosystem players
- Meet and Network with Peers in Your Area
Schedule at a Glance:
12:00pm Badge Pickup; Networking
1:00pm Conference Begins
5:00pm Conference Concludes
5:00pm Reception; Free Drinks; Networking
Featured Speakers
Ashish Jain
Co-Founder
Private Wireless PRO
Harpreet Geekee
Cofounder and CTO
Shabodi
Ian Watson
Director of Operations
Aura Wireless
Deborah Simpier
President
Hawk Industries
Mark Houtz
Regional IT Director/Network Engineer
Northeastern Utah Educational Services
Minchul Ho
VP of Business Development
Baicells
Program At a Glance
12:00 pm
Badge Pickup; On-Site Registration; Networking
- Exhibitor Move-in
- Snacks, Coffee and Soda
- Networking, Exhibits Open
1:00 pm
Welcome & Introductions
- Brief overview of the day’s agenda and learning objectives.
- Introduction to our Featured Speakers
- Summary of Sponsors, Exhibitors and Supporting Organizations
Tim Downs, Cofounder, Wireless Enterprise Professionals LLC
1:15 pm
The Blueprint of a New Wireless Enterprise
- Why are enterprise IT/OT teams rethinking their wireless network choices?
- Private Cellular Networks – Why you should be excited & Why NOW
- Strategic role of 5G, IoT, Wi-Fi, and Fiber
- Convincing the value of Private Cellular Networks & its applications to your management
Joseph Williams, State of Washington Information Communications Technology Lead
1:45 pm
Building Blocks of the New Enterprise Wireless Network
- Cellular networks; devices, spectrum, management
- The co-existence of Wi-Fi and Private 4G/5G
- Integration with your automation applications
- Converging OT & IT environments
Ian Watson, Chief Operations Officer, Aura Wireless
Minchul Hu, Vice President, Business Development, Baicells
Moderator: Tim Downs, Wireless Enterprise Professionals
2:15 pm
The Wireless Application Revolution: Unlocking New Use Cases and Innovation in Enterprise
- Industry Use Cases: Deep dive into specific use cases across target industries where private cellular is transforming outcomes
- Manufacturing, Logistics, Warehouses, Transportation
- Rethink digital automation applications: Examples of how programmable networks are creating new business efficiencies
Harpreet Geeke, Cofounder & CTO, Shabodi
Ashish Jain, Cofounder, Wireless Enterprise Professionals
2:45 pm
Networking Break
3:00 pm
Measuring Impact on Enterprise Bottom Line: From Next Generation Network Connectivity, Flexibility, Security and Applications
- Characterizing savings from the network infrastructure, operational automation, and infrastructure modernization
- Understanding how private cellular creates new revenue possibilities
- Case study: A successful deployment of enterprise application using private cellular networks
Ashish Jain, Cofounder, Wireless Enterprise Professionals
3:30 pm
Navigating the Opportunity: Private Cellular/Private 5G
A study of the emergence of cellular, and private cellular networks, in the enterprise, and why manufacturers, industrial enterprises, logistics/supply chain operations, airports/seaports are turning to modern mobile networks.
Deborah Simpier, President, Hawk Industries
4:15 pm
Best Practices & Digital Tools for Network Design, Deployment & Operation
- Next generation digital tools to expedite planning and measure costs.
- Planning and design considerations: Site surveys, spectrum acquisition, network architecture.
- Security and privacy considerations: Implementing robust security measures to protect sensitive data.
- Integration challenges and best practices: Integrating private networks with existing IT/OT systems.
Mark Houtz, Regional IT Director, Northeastern Utah Educational Services
4:45 pm
Closing Remarks: Q&A and Audience Participation
Tim Downs, Cofounder, Wireless Enterprise Professionals