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2025 Somos Summit: POWERING What’s Next in Telecom

Sep 24, 2025

Get the Most Out of Your 2025 Somos Summit Experience!  
Attend the Day One Power Sessions on October 21 starting at 3:30PM ET!

From tackling scam activity across borders and platforms, to advancing enforcement strategies that hold bad actors accountable to exploring how AI and real-time solutions are transforming fraud detection -- this year’s Power Sessions are designed to address the most pressing challenges in telecom security and trust.

Check out a sneak peek of what’s in store on Day 1 at the 2025 Somos Summit:

Power Session #1: Scams Without Borders: Global Trends and the Call for Collective Defense

Scam activity is becoming increasingly sophisticated, spanning borders, platforms and communication channels. Kicking off our first Power Session, Somos’ Joel Bernstein will moderate a panel of leading industry experts to unpack the latest scam trends both in the U.S. and abroad. The discussion will spotlight the industry’s growing momentum around shared intelligence and coordinated responses, offering a closer look at how collaboration is shaping stronger defenses against fraud.

MODERATOR: Joel Bernstein, Somos

PANELISTS:

• Nils Mueller, Global Anti-Scam Alliance

• Liz Buser, AARP

• Greg Williamson, Bank Policy Institute
   

Power Session #2: From Policy to Protection: The Regulatory Front Line of Voice Security

As scammers adapt and grow more sophisticated, federal agencies are evolving their strategies to stay ahead. In this essential Power Session, Somos’ Heather Hendrickson will moderate a timely discussion with regulators from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the latest developments in robocall enforcement, spam mitigation and the expanding role of Do Not Originate (DNO) for voice calls. Get a front-row look at how regulators are shaping the future of voice security and what these changes mean for organizations committed to building trusted communication pathways.

MODERATOR: Heather Hendrickson, Somos

PANELISTS:

• Wesley Platt, FCC, Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau

• Lois Greisman, Federal Trade Commission

• Chris Laughlin, FCC, Wireline Competition Bureau

Power Session #3: Stopping Fraud in the Wild: How Solutions and AI Are Shaping the Future of Telecom Defense

Join Somos’ Kayla Gardner as she moderates a dynamic discussion with industry experts who are driving innovation in the fight against telecom fraud. This Power Session will explore emerging tactics in number misuse and the growing role of AI in spotting risk patterns, offering a closer look at how real-time detection and disruption strategies are evolving to meet increasingly sophisticated threats. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how modern solutions are protecting trust across the telecom ecosystem and strengthening defenses against fraud.

MODERATOR: Kayla Gardner, Somos

PANELISTS:

• Kitboga, Seraph Secure 

• Shawnna Hoffman, Armored Quantum

• Alex Barter, Netcraft

Power Session #4: Behind the Badge: Understanding FCC Enforcement Authority and Its Impact

Enforcement is the backbone of trust in telecom, but how far can regulators go in holding bad actors accountable? In this in-depth session, Somos’ Sanford Williams will moderate a panel of experts exploring the scope of the FCC’s enforcement authority and the implications for the industry. From significant fines to the potential for license revocation, the discussion will provide a candid look at how the FCC is deploying its enforcement tools and how these actions are shaping the future of compliance, accountability and trust in telecom.

MODERATOR: Sanford Williams, Somos

PANELISTS:

• Peter Hyun, Rainfall Stategies, LLC

• Kevin Rupy, Wiley Rein LLP