Name
Using AI to Solve NextGen Fiber Network Readiness
Speakers
Peter Fretty - Endeavor Business Media (Session Chair)
Tracy Winnitoy - UCL Swift Americas (Panel Moderator)
Mike Grice - Patriot Broadband Technologies
William Kurtz - Norvado Inc.
Thomas Baltay - Vertex Field AI
Robert Petruk - Commtech Solutions
Chad Dillon - Twin Lakes
Tracy Winnitoy - UCL Swift Americas (Panel Moderator)
Mike Grice - Patriot Broadband Technologies
William Kurtz - Norvado Inc.
Thomas Baltay - Vertex Field AI
Robert Petruk - Commtech Solutions
Chad Dillon - Twin Lakes
Date & Time
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location Name
Room 207AB (Level 2)
Description
What happens when human-led network operations can no longer keep up?
As fiber networks expand and SDN architectures become more complex, operators are overwhelmed with data but stuck in reactive workflows. This session moves beyond AI hype to provide a practical roadmap for transforming operations—using AI to unify siloed data, predict degradation, and prevent outages before the truck roll.
Learn how to:
- Combine optical physics with AI analytics to reduce errors.
- Apply predictive workflows for faster, first-time-right installs.
- Build a roadmap that integrates data science with real-world network operations.