Washington, D.C. - As anticipation mounts for the upcoming Mobile Carriers Show (MCS), CCA today announced an impressive lineup of keynote speakers set to take the stage including FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez and executives from Ericsson, Nokia, Syniverse, and T-Mobile. CCA’s Mobile Carriers Show will take place April 16-18 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Springs, California. All keynotes will be livestreamed.

Renowned for convening industry leaders and innovators to foster meaningful dialogue within the telecommunications sphere, MCS has once again curated a roster of speakers who represent expertise and vision in the field. 

On Wednesday, April 17, CCA President and CEO Tim Donovan will open the keynote program at 8:30 am PT, followed by the Fierce Network Executive Panel, “Wireless: The Next Frontier,” at 8:45 am PT. 

Keynote speakers on Wednesday, April 17 will include:

• 9:30 am PT, FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez 
• 9:45 am PT, Ankur Kapoor, SVP, Network Strategy and Evolution, T-Mobile US
• 10:00 am PT, Leslie Shannon, Head of Trend & Innovation Scouting, Nokia

On Thursday, April 18 the keynote program will include: 

• 9:15 am PT, Bob Chiodo, Senior Vice President, Syniverse, “Unlocking the Opportunities International Roaming Can Bring to Rural Carriers”
• 9:30 am PT, Mischa Dohler, VP Emerging Technologies, Ericsson, “A Glimpse of a Digital Future: Where Future Meets Reality”

“We are delighted to welcome FCC Commissioner Gomez to the keynote stage, along with a roster of distinguished speakers, who will offer invaluable perspectives on the challenges and opportunities shaping the mobile carrier landscape,” said Tim Donovan, President and CEO of CCA. “Attendees can expect to gain actionable insights, forge strategic partnerships, and explore cutting-edge solutions driving the industry forward.”

About Competitive Carriers Association

CCA is the leading association for competitive wireless providers and stakeholders across the United States. Members range from small, rural carriers serving fewer than 5,000 customers to regional and nationwide providers serving millions of customers, as well as vendors and suppliers that provide products and services throughout the wireless communications ecosystem. CCA’s Mobile Carriers Show will take place April 16-18 in Palm Springs, California. CCA’s 2024 Annual Convention will take place September 9-11 in Amelia Island, FL. Visit ccamobile.org and on X, @CCAMobile and #MCS2024.