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SUMMARY:2025 Marconi Awards Gala Driving Innovation and Global Impact in ICT
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Marconi Society invites you to the 2025 Marconi Awards Gala\, Institute Forums\, and Academic Forum — a two-day celebration of innovation\, collaboration\, and global impact in Information and Communications Technology (ICT). \nJoin visionary leaders from industry\, academia\, and policy as we explore bold ideas and groundbreaking solutions to today’s most urgent challenges in ICT. \n  \nUCLA Luskin Conference Center\n425 Westwood Plaza\nLos Angeles\nCA\, 90095\, \nph:855-522-8252 \n  \nThe event will culminate in a special evening at the Marconi Awards Gala\, where we will honor Nick McKeown\, the 2025 recipient of the Marconi Prize\, and Martin Cooper\, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. We’ll also celebrate the inspiring contributions of our Paul Baran Young Scholars\, whose work is shaping the future of global connectivity.\nWebsite: https://marconisociety.org/2025-marconi-awards-gala-and-institute-forums/ \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact events@marconisociety.org \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n							\n						Honorees						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n\n	  \nJoin the Marconi Awards Gala — an evening dedicated to honoring the pioneers shaping the future of information and communications technology. \nThis inspiring gathering brings together visionaries\, trailblazers\, and thought leaders from across the ICT landscape to celebrate extraordinary achievements that are driving global progress. Be part of a night where innovation takes center stage and the next generation of breakthroughs begins. \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Nick McKeown\n2025 Marconi Fellow\nRecognized for his fundamental contributions to high-performance switches and routers and to software-defined networking\, and for transferring these contributions into widespread practice. \n  \n\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Nick McKeown 		\n			\n	\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Martin Cooper\nLifetime Achievement Award\nRecognized for his lifetime of leadership in wireless communications\, entrepreneurship\, and public service and for inspiring others through his work\, mentorship\, and commitment to improving lives through technology. \n  \n\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Martin Cooper		\n			\n	\n\n							\n						Registration						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Reserve your Seat		\n			\n	\nOur Sponsors and Partners
URL:https://wca.org/event/2025-marconi-awards-gala-driving-innovation-and-global-impact-in-ict/
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SUMMARY:WCA’s 26th Annual What’s Hot (and What’s Not) VC and M&A Panel
DESCRIPTION:Smarter\, Faster\, Greener – How AI and Energy Innovation Shape the Future of IoT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				\n\n\n	What’s Hot (and What’s Not) – The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming manufacturing through smart\, connected technologies that drive efficiency and better decisions. With Big Data\, companies can collect and analyze real-time information from IIoT devices to gain valuable insights. Artificial intelligence builds on this by enabling predictive maintenance\, automated decision-making\, and adaptive learning on the factory floor. \nEmerging tools like 5G\, 6G\, and edge computing ensure fast\, reliable connections between devices\, making real-time responsiveness possible. Together\, these innovations help industries reduce downtime\, streamline operations\, and stay competitive. \nDon’t miss our 26th annual Center Stage VC Panel\, where top experts will explore what’s next for IIoT\, AI\, and connected systems. Learn how “Connected Everything” is changing the way businesses operate\, manage supply chains\, and serve customers. \nThe panel will also look ahead to 2026 and beyond—unpacking how AI and next-gen connectivity are reshaping industries\, creating new business models\, and redefining success in a fast-moving digital world. \n  \n\n\n							\n						Moderator and Panel						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Moderator:\nLisa Oshima (Lisa Whelan)\n \nFounder and Managing Consultant \, Socialize Mobilize\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Tricia Salinero\n \nSenior Vice President | Senior Wealth Strategist | Wealth Management\, Northern Trust\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Lauren Shoemaker\n \nAssociate – DNX Ventures\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Mark Bagley\n \nManaging Director – Woodside Capital Partners\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Michael Meisterling\n \nManaging Partner – Wild Tree Ventures\n \n\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Lisa Oshima		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Tricia Salinero		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Lauren Shoemaker		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Mark Bagley		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Michael Meisterling		\n			\n	\n\n							\n						Registration						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	  \nRaffle\nWe give away a set of Oven Gloves\, including 932°F heat-resistant gloves\,\nCut-Resistant Grill Gloves\, Non-Slip Silicone BBQ Gloves\, and Kitchen Safe gloves. \nYou must be present during the webinar to be eligible to win.  \n\nOur Sponsors and Partners
URL:https://wca.org/event/wcas-26th-annual-whats-hot-and-whats-not-vc-and-ma-panel/
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