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Leading Telecom Experts POWER-Up the 2023 Somos Summit!

Oct 12, 2023

From driving next-level consumer protection to unlocking the power of numbering intelligence to understanding the role location data plays in accurate call routing, this year’s Power Sessions have been expertly curated to educate, inspire and, of course, emPOWER members of our industry.

Check out a sneak peek of what you can expect on Day 1, October 16, in Washington D.C. at the 2023 Somos Summit:

Power Session #1 - “Reassigning” Future Trust – How the RND is Driving Next Level Consumer Protection 

Join Beth Sprague, Director of RND Administration at SomosGov, for a moderated discussion focused on the objectives, significance and key benefits offered by the Reassigned Numbers database (RND). Specifically, the panel of compliance authorities will highlight the myriad of ways that the RND can provide a strategic value add to businesses. From helping protect consumers and businesses (and their bottom line!) to the latest trends in TCPA enforcement, this session is a must attend for businesses and providers looking to stay ahead of the compliance curve.

MODERATOR:

Beth Sprague, Reassigned Numbers Database

PANELISTS:

Puja Amin, Troutman Amin, LLP 

Daniyal Khan, Somos 

Eric Troutman, Troutman Amin, LLP 

Isaac Shloss, Contact Center Compliance

Power Session #2 - From Numbers to Knowledge: Unlocking the Potential of Telephone Number Data

Join Lloyd Tjom, VP Sales, North America for XConnect, and fellow industry peers as they first, unravel the untapped potential of telephone number intelligence and later, provide a glimpse into what’s next for telecom. From developing caller reputation systems to implementing global fraud lists to establishing mobile devices as tenable forms of identification, the panel will explore the innovative, future-focused approaches to technology that are poised to revolutionize telecom and pave the way for advanced safeguards, improved trustworthiness and more seamless communication experiences.

MODERATOR:

Lloyd Tjom, Somos

PANELISTS:

Eli Katz, XConnect

Mark Harvey, Sekura Mobile

Power Session #3 - The Power of Location Data: Understanding the Data’s Influence and Preventing Its Misuse

Join Jaime Zetterstrom, VP, Product Management, at Somos, and a panel of esteemed telecom experts as they explore location data's role in Toll-Free routing, including its transformative journey into a vital component of modern telecommunications. Additionally, they’ll discuss the nuances of location data, such as commonly used terminology as well as its range of applications. Throughout the conversation, use cases will be presented that highlight the indispensable role coarse location data plays in promoting accurate call routing.

MODERATOR:

Jaime Zetterstrom, Somos

PANELISTS:

Heather Barrows, 800response 

Bruno Tabbi, Ignition Toll-Free 

Justen Davis, Somos

Are you ready to learn from the brightest minds in telecom? This October 16-17, fraud prevention authorities, global thought leaders and more converge in Washington, D.C. for the 2023 Somos Summit! Don’t miss this opportunity to get up to date on the latest trends and technologies, network with other professionals and gain valuable insight from telecom experts!