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Wednesday, April 16, 2025, Houston, TX
Held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Daikin Park, Houston, TX
Verizon Frontline and Nokia were excited to see you in Houston for a curated Innovation Sessions event at the iconic Daikin Park, home of the Houston Astros!
Transformation is a journey, and a story. We crafted a day designed to inspire you as you shape your next chapter.
Our leaders, experts and partners are ready to help advance and inspire your innovation narrative with conversations that focus on the needs of agencies and organizations like yours.
You can expect:
Please disregard this invitation, if your agency has an open solicitation or is in active negotiations with Verizon for a contract.
Time | Segment | |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 PM | Registration Check-in | |
| 3:15 PM | Intro Sessions | • A New World of Networking: 5G Network Slicing |
| 4:15 PM | Innovation Showcase Featured Demos & Networking | |
| 5:30 PM | Stage Programming | • Executive Insights |
| 6:30 PM | Guest's Choice | Demos, networking, Intro Session discussions, photo opportunity |
Start your journey by choosing an intro session curated to address topics that matter to your agency or organization.
Enter a world of differentiated experiences and enhanced flexibility, security and control. Explore how network slicing can allow agencies to create virtual, isolated networks on a shared physical infrastructure with specific performance characteristics.
Looking to increase automation, enhance security and improve efficiencies? Join us to explore how the next generation of wireless networks can deliver the reliable, low-latency connectivity critical to agile and secure operations. Take a deep dive into how our industrial-grade Private Wireless Network solution can help you achieve specific agency goals.
Join us for an interactive technical session where you’ll gain hands-on experience with Verizon’s Global IoT Orchestration solution and learn how it can help strengthen device connectivity. Explore automation, gain insights into eSIM technology and discover real-time strategies to help optimize roaming data costs. Plus, learn how Verizon’s NTN (Non-Terrestrial-Network) services can help extend IoT connectivity.
Fuel your own innovation story through insights and inspiration from Verizon Business, our partners and featured customer guests.
You took part in hands-on demonstrations, guided by technology experts. Whether you’re looking to enhance productivity, boost insights, explore AI capabilities to drive engagement or improve security, you choose the demo experiences that speak to your needs. Immerse yourself in any (or all) of them.
Designed to support and aid Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operations, this rapidly deployable platform offers access to fast, reliable and secure 4G and 5G networks and multiple satellite backhaul protocols. The trailer is equipped with a large external screen for displaying drone feeds and internal screens for information and applications including TAK, weather tracking and airspace management. It also includes two workstations to support various flight and mapping operations and a roof-mounted, 360-degree camera that can provide first responders with vital situational awareness.
A ruggedized, rapidly-deployable asset designed to provide public sector partners with the full range of Verizon Frontline solutions and technology. It features nine interior screens to display information and data from a variety of sources, making it capable of serving as a situational awareness command and control center. The asset also offers multiple connectivity options, including private 4G & 5G, WiFi, satellite backhaul and more. The Rapid Incident Network Operations vehicle is also Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)-enabled, making it a highly-versatile tool for supporting first responders.
A mobile command center designed for use by first responders and public safety agencies during emergency response operations. This 43-foot-long versatile asset is capable of providing satellite backhaul to deliver vital connectivity and features a 35-foot deployable mast, a conference area and a private office with bunks. It is also climate controlled and generator powered with shore power capabilities. The Tactical Command Trailer has been used across the country during a variety of response operations.
Verizon Frontline’s Tactical Humanitarian Operations Response (THOR) vehicle is a mobile, private 5G Ultra Wideband and private mobile edge compute (MEC) rapid-response command center capable of deploying 5G UW and advanced computing solutions for first responders and the Department of Defense under nearly any conditions.
A towable, rapidly deployable communications trailer that creates a cellular coverage area where wireless coverage is not available.
A ruggedized trailer built to provide public sector partners with the full range of Verizon Frontline technology, including Private Cellular, Mobile Edge Computing, and Radio Interoperability.
First-of-its-kind, industry leading deployable asset provides satellite backhaul ideal in situations where cellular coverage is poor, nonexistent, or required for a dedicated group, custom built to go where others can’t. Built to help provide first responders with mission-critical connectivity under nearly any conditions.
Deliver executive-level reporting while allowing you to quantify risk and potential business impact of cyber threats, risk and vulnerabilities, and their remediation using Verizon’s Cyber Risk Programs.
Connect machines and monitor spaces at scale with Verizon’s Sensor Management SaaS, Sensors and Wireless Gateways.
Verizon Business Assistant provides businesses with an easy to use turnkey chat bot that operates over SMS and utilizes AI to answer frequently asked customer questions.
Intrepid Response is a mobile collaboration solution optimized on the Google Pixel, it is designed to keep remote and mobile teams connected, informed, and ready to act. Combining real-time location sharing, secure messaging, digital media exchange, team mobilization, and dynamic mapping capabilities, Intrepid Response enhances collaboration, safety, and productivity across all industries—whether in daily operations, remote projects, or critical incidents. From coordinating dispersed teams to managing complex situations, Intrepid Response ensures everyone has immediate access to the information they need, exactly when they need it.
Android zero-touch enrollment offers a seamless deployment method for corporate-owned Android devices making large scale roll-outs fast, easy and secure for organizations, IT and employees. Zero-touch makes it simple to configure devices online and have them shipped with enforced management so employees can open the box and get started.
Next-gen situational awareness from above. This Nokia Drone Networks demo showcases a public safety scenario with a blended reality experience. Featuring a drone mockup and immersive AR/VR footage, we present how private wireless and edge computing enables real-time aerial intel for first responders.
Demonstrating powerful private wireless use cases from digital twins and connected workers to machine automation and video analytics. Presenting how edge applications on MXIE are transforming operations across multiple industries.
AI-driven visibility for safer worksites. This demo brings Nokia’s MX Grid architecture to life, featuring the Visual Positioning and Object Detection (VPOD) app in action. It highlights how AI algorithms and camera data can track people and assets, reduce risks, and deliver real-time operational awareness.
Daikin Park
1661 Texas Avenue
Houston, TX 77003
Complimentary parking will be provided
Rideshare drop-off
Via Metro or Bus
Verizon is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require accommodations or services to fully participate, please contact [email protected] with the subject line “HOUSTON, TX April 16 event” at least 7 days prior to the event.
This invitation is non-transferable. Light appetizers and beverages will be served. Attendance is free but space is limited. You must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age to attend this event.
Please note that refreshments and appetizers will be provided at no charge to attendees, please enjoy as your ethics rules allow. If you are subject to any restrictions on accepting these items, you are under no obligation to accept them. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected] with the subject line “Houston Innovation Sessions.”
Verizon is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require accommodations or services to fully participate, please contact [email protected] with the subject line “HOUSTON, TX April 16 event” at least 7 days prior to the event.
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