CCA Mobile Carriers Show 2026

Louisville Mariott Downtown - Louisville, KY, United States

Driving Rural Connectivity Innovation at CCA Mobile Carriers Show (MCS) 2026

Join Nokia at the CCA Mobile Carriers Show (MCS) 2026, the key event for advancing connectivity solutions in rural and competitive markets across North America. From April 14th to 16th, 2026, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, we'll showcase how we're enabling robust and reliable rural networks.

Explore the Future of Rural Connectivity

Visit the CCA website for more information: https://www.mobilecarriers.org/
 

Our Nokia speakers

Private Network Capabilities for Enterprise & Rural Applications

Learn how carriers are leveraging 4G and 5G scalability to transform connectivity in underserved environments. We will dive into real-world use cases for automation, remote monitoring, and enhancing digital inclusion in healthcare, agriculture, and public safety.

Date: Thursday, 4/16
Time: 10:30am – 11:20am 
Location: Rose Room
Speaker: 

• Jayasheel Shetty, Nokia

Applying AI to Engineering and Network Operations

This session explores the operationalization of AI at scale. Our experts will share insights on predictive maintenance, intelligent automation, and the ROI of moving AI initiatives from pilot to production.

Date: Thursday, 4/16
Time: 2:30pm – 3:20pm 
Location: Rose Room
Moderator: Howard Sears, NextGen GTA
Speakers: 

• Will Zhou, Nokia
• Alan McIntyre, SouthernCo
• John Hunter, TMobile

VoNR & 5G SA Roaming: Achieving Technical Readiness

As 5G SA roaming becomes a reality, we address the technical complexities of core network upgrades and device compatibility. Join this session for actionable guidance on safeguarding service continuity while enabling seamless interoperability.

Date: Thursday, 4/16
Time: 3:30pm – 4:20pm 
Location: Rose Room
Speakers: 

• Jan Vandenhoudt, Nokia
• Jake Brown, RINA
• Randy Peterson, Comfone

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