FedInsider and Carahsoft Co-Host Carahsoft’s Fourth Annual 5G Summit in Reston, Va., on Aug. 25, 2026

RESTON, Va., Aug. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider^®, today announced that it will be co-hosting Carahsoft’s fourth annual 5G Summit with FedInsider, in Reston, Virginia, on August 25, 2026. The event will bring together thought leaders in Government and industry to explore emerging opportunities, key technical advancements and the major initiatives shaping the future of 6G connectivity.

LEARN:

This year’s theme is “NextGen Cellular Networks: 6G Coming Into Focus.” Over the course of three sessions, speakers will discuss the role of open source Open RAN technologies in reducing vendor lock-in and creating more flexible, software-defined wireless infrastructure, explore how Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) could transform mobile networks into radar-like sensing platforms for new real-time applications and examine how AI can maximize the value of current 5G investments while laying the foundation for 6G.

Featured speakers include:

• Amanda Toman, Director, Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund, NTIA
• Anthony Lawson, Field Chief Technology Officer, Ericsson
• Brian Vu, Cybersecurity & Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Architect, GSA
• Dr. David Kirkwood, Program Manager, OCUDU, OUSW R&E FutureG
• Eric Wyonarski, Integration, Deployable Connectivity Section Chief, USCG
• Ilya Portnik, Director, 5G Systems, Dell Technologies
• CW4 Reginald Oliver, Chief Digital Transformation Officer, Capability Program Executive Aviation, U.S. Army
• Scott Robohn, Co-Founder & CEO, Solutional
• Tyrell Junius, Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer, Tiami Networks
• Victor Spahic, Executive Leader, T-Mobile Secure Federal Operations

ATTEND:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Rd Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190
Directions

ENGAGE:

The event will feature three sessions: OCUDU – The Search for Open Source Hardware, Turning Mobile Devices into Radar and Maximizing 5G While Waiting for 6G – the Role of AI.

Attendees will gain practical guidance on evaluating their existing network infrastructure, preparing for open source hardware and ISAC-enabled devices, integrating AI into next-generation wireless networks and developing a roadmap that ensures current technology investments support future 6G adoption and mission objectives.

Carahsoft partners sponsoring the event include:

• Dell
• Ericsson
• Tiami Networks
• T-Mobile

Attendees are eligible to earn up to three Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits in Business Management & Organization. Participants interested in receiving CPE credit can find additional eligibility requirements and information on the event website.

NETWORK WITH CARAHSOFT:

Attendees are invited to Carahsoft’s networking reception from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center in Reston, Va.

Carahsoft Conference & Collaboration Center
11493 Sunset Hills Rd Suite 100
Reston, Va. 20190
Directions

JOIN TODAY!

For additional information and to register for the event, click here. To learn more about Carahsoft’s presence at the event and participate in this opportunity for accelerated innovation and discovery, visit Carahsoft’s 5G Summit event page or contact Sonia Bahou at (571) 662-4992 or Sonia.bahou@carahsoft.com.

About Carahsoft
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator^® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for 5G, Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com.

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Mary Lange
(703) 230-7434
PR@carahsoft.com