Verizon Business’ award-winning Innovation Sessions head back to the nation’s capital

What you need to know:

• Verizon Business in partnership with Ericsson will host its third Innovation Session of 2024 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on September 17
• The session will feature panel discussions from industry experts at Google, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, NHL, Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Ericsson

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Business is set to bring the latest iteration of its Innovation Sessions tour to Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. on September 17. This event, held in partnership with Ericsson, will showcase innovations changing the business landscape across the public and private sectors.

Attendees will have the opportunity to get a firsthand experience, via on-site demonstrations, of the capabilities of Verizon Frontline’s Rapid Response Connectivity Unit, designed to provide reliable communications in emergencies; the Robotic Emergency Dog, which assists in hazardous environments and the Tactical Human Operations Response (THOR) platform, offering advanced tactical communication solutions. Additional on-site demonstrations and innovations will include: 5G Edge Aerial Inspections and Real-time Communications, Satellite Picocell on Trailer (SPOT), Real-time Communications, 5G connected devices, Sensor Insights, 5G Warehouse Automation, and Verizon Business Assistant.

“Some of the greatest inventions and innovations in history started with an idea and a conversation. That’s the spirit of what our Innovation Sessions are all about,” said Massimo Peselli, Chief Revenue Officer, Global Enterprise & Public Sector, at Verizon Business. “Showcasing the breadth and depth of technological innovation taking place across sectors and how to leverage them to drive the business world forward is what Verizon Business and partners like Ericsson bring to the table. Especially as we look at the public sector, there is no better location than Washington, D.C.”

Attendees will hear from industry and agency leaders from Verizon Business, Google, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Secret Service, the National Hockey League (NHL), and Monumental Sports & Entertainment. These panel discussions will explore the latest trends and innovations transforming business and the public sector, highlighting how these advancements can improve efficiency, responsiveness, and more.