Networked: The 5G Future

Future Pastime

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Christina Warren explores the future of sports through the lens of data and technology. She’ll speak with the Chief Information Officer of the NFL about how Verizon 5G-connected stadiums could lead to exciting new ways of experiencing sports.

Episode Notes

What does the future of live sports look like? Hear from Matthew Ball, Managing Partner of Epyllion Industries, about how we could use technology like Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband to recreate the missing connections between fans and players. Then we’ll talk to Nancy Hensley, Chief Marketing and Product Officer at Stats Perform, an analytics firm specialized in sports, about how sports analytics will evolve over time. Hear from Sanyogita Shamsunder, VP of Technology Development and 5G Labs at Verizon, about the potential impact of 5G connectivity on the way live sports are broadcast. Finally, we’ll talk to Michelle McKenna, Chief Information Officer for the NFL, about the future of football.