Event Overview

The 5G-OT Alliance Connect event will take place December 2–3, 2025, at the Miami Airport Marriott in Florida. This members-only gathering brings together network owners, operational technology (OT) leaders, and private 5G/LTE practitioners to share real-world experiences and deployment strategies across manufacturing, logistics, utilities, airports, and industrial sectors.

Unlike typical vendor showcases, the event is peer-led and use-case driven, focusing on what’s actually working in industrial and mission-critical connectivity. Participants can expect a collaborative environment that promotes candid conversations, lessons learned, and best practices for scaling secure and interoperable private networks.

Why It Matters

Private 5G and LTE are transforming operational environments — but successful deployment depends on cross-functional collaboration between IT, OT, and network engineering teams. 5G-OT Alliance Connect creates a space where these stakeholders can meet, learn, and build frameworks for the next generation of digital operations.

The sessions emphasize real deployments over theoretical roadmaps, helping participants navigate complex topics such as:

• Architecting private 5G/LTE networks for industrial use
• Security, zero trust, and compliance across OT systems
• Device interoperability and multi-vendor integration
• Scaling connectivity from pilot to production
• Sharing insights from leading industrial and enterprise adopters

Agenda Highlights

Day 1 & Day 2 feature a full schedule of panels, workshops, and roundtables designed around member experiences and practical knowledge exchange.

Key agenda themes include:

• Architecture & Deployment: Designing resilient, scalable, and interoperable private 5G/LTE networks for OT.
• Security & Zero Trust: Frameworks for managing identity, segmentation, and monitoring across industrial assets.
• Interoperability & Standards: Leveraging open frameworks and testing strategies to ensure long-term flexibility.
• Use Case Deep-Dives: Real deployments from manufacturing, energy, utilities, ports, and airport operations.
• Scaling & Lifecycle Management: Strategies for moving from pilots to large multi-site deployments with measurable ROI.
• Spectrum & Policy: Enterprise approaches to spectrum ownership, licensing, and CBRS models.

Networking sessions throughout the event are designed to encourage one-on-one collaboration and peer mentorship between alliance members.

Featured Speakers

The speaker lineup reflects deep, cross-industry expertise — from industrial leaders to spectrum specialists and connectivity innovators.

Confirmed speakers include:

• Maurice Jenkins, Chief Innovation Officer, Miami International Airport
• Johnathan Lewis, Division Director – Innovation, Miami International Airport
• Jason Wallin, Principal Architect, John Deere
• Mark Lewellen, Manager of Spectrum Advocacy, John Deere
• Stefan Garrard, Principal Enterprise Technology Engineer, bp
• Steven Werbrouck, Network Connectivity Expert, BASF Antwerp
• Robert Greiner, Director of Platform Engineering, Cargill
• Robert Malally, Senior Enterprise Architect, Georgia-Pacific
• Jennifer McCarthy, Regulatory Consultant, 5G-OT Alliance
• Samuel Ingalls, Principal, Barich Inc.
• Dean Bubley, Founder & Director, Disruptive Analysis
• Dave Mor, CEO & Co-Founder, OneLayer
• Peter Capiello, CEO, Future Technologies Venture

Together, these experts will share first-hand perspectives on deploying, managing, and governing private wireless systems across critical infrastructure and industrial environments.

Who Should Attend

• Network Owners & Operators in manufacturing, utilities, logistics, and aviation adopting private 5G/LTE.
• OT & IT Leaders driving convergence, automation, and connected infrastructure initiatives.
• Enterprise Architects designing or scaling industrial private networks.
• Solution Providers & Integrators seeking to understand the practical challenges faced by network owners.

The event is especially valuable for decision-makers shaping private network strategy, interoperability roadmaps, and cybersecurity frameworks within operational environments.

Location & Logistics

• Venue: Miami Airport Marriott, 1201 NW Le Jeune Road, Building A, Miami, Florida
• Dates: December 2–3, 2025
• Format: Two days of member-only sessions, panels, and workshops
• Eligibility: Participation is exclusive to 5G-OT Alliance members and invited guests

Key Takeaways

5G-OT Alliance Connect is where industrial reality meets private 5G innovation. Attendees will gain actionable insights into architecture, integration, and governance — directly from peers who are already executing large-scale OT connectivity programs.

From hands-on case studies to interactive peer discussions, the event promises high-value learning for organizations serious about advancing digital operations through private wireless networks.