October 3, 2023
InnovX™: Engineering & Innovation Summit
Valmont Valley Campus
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Speakers
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David Stehlin
CEO, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Mital Chavda
Director of Engineering, Valmont Telecom
Christopher Wright
Operations Management Manager, Ericsson
Victor Allen
TARP Engineering Manager at AT&T
Michael Oglesby
Director of Sales Engineering, Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors
Dale Heath
Director of Commercial Initiatives, Valmont Telecom
Tom Bell
Sr. Director Interference Products, ConcealFab
Joseph Trimble
Senior Design Engineer, Valmont Site Pro 1
Matt Branagan
Owner, Branagan Engineering Services, LLC
Javier Vargas
Quality Manager, SBA Communications
Brandon Chapman
InnovationLab™ Engineering Director, Valmont Telecom
Luke Ferguson
Applications Engineering Manager, Valmont Site Pro 1
Join us before the TIA TR-14 committee meetings for Telecom’s premier innovation and engineering summit.
Expand your TIA TR-14 event experience and join us on October 3rd for InnovX™, the premier convergence of industry experts and engineers from across the globe, taking place for one exciting day in Valley, Nebraska. This exclusive event promises to immerse attendees in the forefront of engineering innovation and development, bringing to life the future of wireless infrastructure.
Our exclusive event will showcase thought-provoking panels, hands-on workshops and exhibits where leading voices share insights on pressing industry topics and offer opportunities to network with peers from around the world. Attendees will be able to:
- Earn PDH hours while learning and engaging.
- Hear from a variety of subject matter experts.
- Witness live, on-site test validations.
- Engage in a Live PIM Workshop
- Enjoy interactive exhibits, games, contests, and more.
- Network with breakfast, lunch, and refreshments served.
InnovX™ Summit is not just an event, it's an adventure into the future of engineering. Discover, learn, connect, and experience engineering in a new dimension. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to ignite conversations and inspire new perspectives. Register now to secure your place at this landmark event.
About TIA’s TR-14 Engineering Committee & Event
The TIA TR-14 Engineering Committee is responsible for structural standards for communication structures. The committee has developed and continues to update ANSI/TIA-222 and ANSI/TIA-322, among other standard which are followed by companies that deploy mobile networks in the United States and around the world. They are continually improved to ensure alignment with industry knowledge from applicable reference documents, standards, and codes.
TR-14 is having an in-person meeting in Omaha, NE, on October 4-5, 2023. On the 4th, there is a full committee meeting; on the 5th, individual ad hoc committee meetings will be held. Register and learn more about this event by clicking here.
*InnovX™ is an independent event and is not associated with the TIA or the TR-14 engineering committee.
Schedule
Embassy Suites by Hilton
GeneralVenue Shuttle Departure
All attendees are requested to gather at the designated pickup point for prompt shuttle departure to the venue. Ensure you have all necessary items for the day's activities, and enjoy the brief and comfortable ride to the venue.
Classrooms 1-3
NetworkingNetworking: Meet & Greet with Light Breakfast
Step into the venue and experience a friendly atmosphere at our morning meet and greet! Enjoy a light breakfast with beverages served prior to the event commencement.
Classrooms 1-3
GeneralEvent Commencement
Join us as we commence our event with an 'Event Kickoff' led by the Director of Commercial Initiatives at Valmont Telecom, Dale Heath, preparing us for the exciting activities ahead.
Dale Heath
Director of Commercial Initiatives, Valmont Telecom
Classrooms 1-3
KeynoteKeynote: State of the Industry
In this keynote, Dave Stehlin will kick off the InnovX™ event by discussing the regulatory outlook, and state of the industry.
David Stehlin
CEO, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Classrooms 1-3
PanelThe Fundamentals of Mount-to-Tower Interaction
To ensure the maximum integrity of a structure, it's critical that engineers analyze the connection point between a mount and tower. In this panel, we will discuss the importance of the localized effects that appurtenance mounts apply to structures.
Victor Allen
TARP Engineering Manager at AT&T
Michael Oglesby
Director of Sales Engineering, Phoenix Fabricators and Erectors
Joseph Trimble
Senior Design Engineer, Valmont Site Pro 1
Dale Heath
Director of Commercial Initiatives, Valmont Telecom
Classrooms 1-3
PanelModern Approaches to Cable Support Systems
On wireless sites, effective cable management is not only essential for streamlined installation and maintenance but also for faster future development. It's crucial for overall tower optimization. Join us in this insightful panel as we delve into the latest industry trends and developments on this topic.
Christopher Wright
Operations Management Manager, Ericsson
Matt Branagan
Owner, Branagan Engineering Services, LLC
Javier Vargas
Quality Manager, SBA Communications
Luke Ferguson
Applications Engineering Manager, Valmont Site Pro 1
Campus Hall
NetworkingNetworking Lunch Reception
Enjoy a catered lunch while networking with industry colleagues.
Outdoor Atrium
ExhibitionOpen Exhibition & Workshops
Outdoor campus is open, visit a variety of booths, exhibits and workshops. Refreshments served throughout the day.
- Sector Frame Assembly
- Rooftop Mount Assembly
- Wireless Site Components
- Concealment Products
- Towers & Monopoles
- Small Cell
- Passive Intermodulation (PIM)
- UAS Drones
- Coatings
- Virtual Reality Exhibit
- Games & Giveaways
Campus Test Site
TestingLive Testing: Mount-to-Pole Interaction
Join our team at the outdoor campus test site for live mount to pole interaction testing. Discussion will follow in the campus auditorium.
- Collar Pretension & Stress Monitoring
- Load Stress on Structure to Include Pole Deformation
- Analytical Validation & Verification
Brandon Chapman
InnovationLab™ Engineering Director, Valmont Telecom
Classrooms 1-3
WorkshopPIM: New Performance Criteria for RF Equipment Supports
Join Tom Bell of ConcealFab for this interactive workshop.
Tom Bell
Sr. Director Interference Products, ConcealFab
Classroom 1-3
WorkshopUnlocking the Secrets of Structural Design & Vibration Mitigation
Join us for our structural design workshop and gain an understanding about the art and science of designing monopoles and towers. We’ll also explore new vibration damper technology.
Mital Chavda
Director of Engineering, Valmont Telecom
Carl J. Macchietto
V.P. Product Development & Management, Valmont
Campus Auditorium
WorkshopMount-to-Pole Interaction Discussion
Join us for a group discussion and analysis of the live mount-to-pole interaction testing from earlier in the afternoon.
Joseph Trimble
Senior Design Engineer, Valmont Site Pro 1
Brandon Chapman
InnovationLab™ Engineering Director, Valmont Telecom
Campus Parking Area
GeneralShuttle to Host Hotel
Complementary shuttle to the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market. Please note that shuttles will be running to and from the hotel throughout the day.
Embassy Suites by Hilton
NetworkingTIA Reception, Presented by Valmont Telecom
Join us at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market for a networking reception with hors d’oeuvres served.
Venue
Valmont Valley Campus
Located in Valley, Nebraska, the 360+ acre Valmont Valley Campus serves as the backdrop to our InnovX™ 23 event.
This state-of-the-art venue accommodates numerous activities, housing a vast manufacturing facility for poles and irrigation products, a facility for galvanizing and coatings services, high-tech classrooms, breakout areas, a media production studio, an auditorium, and much more - an ideal locale for courses, workshops, presentations, and events.
Valmont Valley Campus
28800 Ida St.
Valley, NE 68064
Hotel & Travel
Host Hotel & Discounted Room Rates
Centrally located in Omaha's Old Market district, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Omaha Downtown Old Market is within easy reach of key attractions like the Durham Museum and Holland Performing Arts Center.
Take advantage of the special room rates by clicking below to reserve your room. You must use the link below to take advantage of the discounted rates.
Embassy Suites by Hilton
555 S 10th St.
Omaha, Nebraska, 68102
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Complimentary Shuttle Service
We will be offering complementary shuttle service to and from the host hotel all day on October 3, 2023.
The initial shuttle departure to the event venue will be at 7:40 AM on October 3, 2023.
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Registration is limited for this event, act now to reserve your seat.
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