September 10-11, 2025
Dallas

AI & Automation: Powering the Future Telco

10 - 11September

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Innovate Americas

AI & Automation: Powering The Future Telco

The rapid evolution of AI and Automation is already pivotal across every industry in the Americas. Embarking on an AI journey can be daunting and you’re not alone.

From September 24-25, 2024 in Dallas, over 900 Telecommunications leaders convened at Gilley's Dallas to work together to build practical roadmaps with innovation toolkits and partnership explorations tailored to the unique needs of organizations venturing into the realm of AI.

They connected at powerful roundtable discussions, decode sessions, and turned ideas into action to drive real-world impact on America’s future telco.

Focus. Connect. Take Action.

Content on Demand

You can catch the many revolutionary sessions, continue learning or recap your favorite topics via our On Demand playlist.

Explore the Innovate Americas Agenda

The alend of CxO-led panels, keynotes, and case studies, all emphasizing the real-world impact and innovation driven by AI and automation in the telecommunications industry.

Speakers Taking the Stage:

Rich Baich

Senior Vice President, Chief Information Security Officer

AT&T

Andy Markus

SVP, Chief Data Officer

AT&T

Stephanie Ormston

AVP - MVNx Ecosystem

AT&T

Vishok Persaud

CEO

E-Networks

Asad Nabi

Chief Information Officer

Liberty Latin America

Jeremy Villalobos

CEO

Orchest

Pamela Snively

Chief Data & Trust Officer

TELUS

Kalyani Sekar

Chief Data and AI Officer

Verizon

Kamran Ziaee

SVP Technology Strategy, Global Infrastructure & Security

Verizon

David Sedlock

Chief Data Officer - SVP Data, AI & Analytics

Zayo

Agenda Themes

Explore the themes of Innovate Americas designed to address timely topics, emerging AI trends, and pressing issues facing telecom professionals.

Transitioning To An AI DNA

Explore how to achieve AI readiness to become an AI-powered organization.

Designing For AI

Uncover the essential components to crafting a strategy that effectively harnesses the capabilities of AI.

Deploying AI

Discover how the industry is deploying AI and preparing to seize future opportunities for enhanced efficiency, agility, and scalability.

Connect with the Hub of the Ecosystem

Telecoms Carriers: Major carriers in North America and South America with revenues over $100m and 500+ employees are making major shifts towards AI-Native and Innovate America is hub for them to find solutions.

Cable / MSO: The cable sector has seen growth driven by the demand for highspeed internet and the expansion of broadband services. Cable companies compete with traditional telecom operators and new entrants from the tech industry offering streaming and directto-consumer services.

Mobile Satellite: The America’s Mobile Satellite Services Market is expected to grow, driven by the demand for reliable connectivity in remote regions and the integration of satellite services with 5G networks.

Hardware / Software: Enhancing cloud capabilities and developing new edge computing solutions.

Consultancy: Vital for helping telcos evolve, innovate, and remain competitive in a fast-paced and everchanging industry.

Event Venue:

Gilley's Dallas

This iconic venue, rich in culture, elevates the event beyond a conference; it becomes an immersive experience and a driving force for revolutionizing the telecom industry throughout America.