FirstLight, a provider of reliable, world class connectivity, IT solutions and data management solutions to enterprise and SMB customers throughout the northeast, announced today that its President and Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Van Wagenen, will speak on the 2018 INCOMPAS Show Keynote panel, “Leading the Bandwidth Revolution,” moderated by Chip Pickering, CEO of INCOMPAS. The panel is scheduled for 9:30 a.m to 10:30 a.m. on Tues., Oct. 30.

Mr. Van Wagenen’s panel will discuss how the demand for bandwidth and innovative services presents opportunities for service providers of all sizes - from large national carriers to smaller, specialized regional operators. At the heart of these business models is fiber - driving greater bandwidth to homes and businesses, and serving as the critical backbone for 5G. During this roundtable led by Mr. Pickering, Mr. Van Wagenen and fellow panelists will discuss the competitive landscape, the latest trends impacting deployment, the importance of the fiber infrastructure ecosystem to today’s market and what the future holds. Fellow panelists include: Mark Boxer, Applications Engineering Manager for OFS; Bill Cook, CEO for SummitIG; Clint Heiden, Chief Revenue Officer for QTS Data Centers; and Richard Rosmarin, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer for LOGIX Fiber Networks.

The INCOMPAS 2018 show takes place Oct. 29 to Oct. 31 at the Aria Resort in Las Vegas.

The 2018 INCOMPAS Show offers attendees access to critical networking opportunities, combined with a comprehensive, industry-relevant education program that features top-quality presenters and speakers, such as Mr. Van Wagenen. Buyers and sellers can also connect and do business through The INCOMPAS Show Buyers Forum.

Source: FirstLight media announcement