IoT Community and Verizon to Host IoT Slam Live 2026 at Verizon Innovation Lab in San Francisco
Industry leaders to explore the rise of Connected Edge Intelligence and the convergence of AI, edge computing, and advanced networks
March 24th 2026, San Francisco, CA – The Internet of Things Community® (IoT Community), the world’s largest CxO-led IoT ecosystem, today announced that IoT Slam Live 2026 will be hosted at the Verizon Innovation Lab in San Francisco on June 10, 2026, in collaboration with Verizon, a global leader in connectivity, edge infrastructure, and enterprise solutions.
This flagship event will convene senior business leaders, technologists, and industry practitioners from across the IoT, AI, and edge computing landscape to explore how organizations are evolving from connected systems to real-time, intelligent, AI-driven operations.
A Defining Moment for IoT, AI, and Edge Convergence
As enterprises accelerate investments in AI, private 5G, and edge computing, the focus is rapidly shifting from connectivity alone toward operational intelligence at scale—where data is captured, processed, and acted upon in real time.
IoT Slam Live 2026 will serve as a critical convergence point for this transformation, bringing together ecosystem leaders to share real-world deployment strategies, lessons learned, and scalable architectures powering next-generation digital operations.
This convergence described as GenAIoT by IoT Community, is where connected assets combine with AI-driven reasoning and automation to create more adaptive and intelligent operational environments.
IoT Slam Live 2026 will explore how these technologies are being applied across industries including manufacturing, logistics, utilities, retail, mobility, and public safety.
Hosted at the Verizon Innovation Lab
Taking place inside the Verizon Innovation Lab, the event will provide a unique, immersive environment showcasing the infrastructure enabling modern connected systems, including:
- Private 5G and MEC (Multi-access Edge Compute) environments
- Distributed edge computing architectures
- Secure, resilient connectivity frameworks
- Real-time data and AI-driven operational systems
Verizon’s leadership in enabling low-latency, high-reliability, mission-critical environments positions the lab as an ideal venue to demonstrate how connected intelligence is deployed in practice across industries. https://iotslam.com/venue/
Dr. Tom Bradicich, Chair of IoT Community Advisory Board and Chief Product Officer & CTO Arete Advisors, added: “The next chapter of digital transformation is being defined by systems that can acquire, analyze, and act — closer to physical world sources of data and control. Bringing this conversation to the Verizon Innovation Lab affords an ideal forum to examine how AI, edge, and advanced networks are converging into a new class of operational and security infrastructures.”
Brian Rudy, Senior Director, Strategic Orchestration, Cellular Connectivity Practice, Verizon Business Group, said: “Verizon is pleased to host IoT Slam Live 2026 at the Verizon Innovation Lab in San Francisco. We see tremendous momentum around the convergence of advanced networks, edge computing, and AI as organizations work to build more responsive, resilient, and intelligent operations. This event creates an important opportunity for industry leaders to come together, exchange practical insights, and explore how connected infrastructure is enabling the next generation of operational innovation.”
A Curated Gathering of Industry Leaders
IoT Slam Live 2026 is designed as a compact, high-signal gathering of practitioners, innovators, and ecosystem partners working across the connected technology stack including expert contributions from Verizon, Oracle, KMS Technology, Trilliant and other leading lights from across the IoT Community.
What to Expect at IoT Slam Live 2026
The event will feature a curated, executive-level program designed to deliver actionable insight across key domains, including:
- AI for IoT (AIoT): From data to decision intelligence
- Edge computing and distributed architectures
- Private 5G, MEC, and next-generation connectivity
- Cybersecurity and trust in connected environments
- Industrial, public sector, and smart infrastructure use cases
- Operationalizing IoT at scale across enterprises
Attendees will gain practical, experience-led perspectives from industry leaders actively deploying solutions across sectors including manufacturing, utilities, public safety, transportation, and smart cities.
Audience and Participation
IoT Slam Live 2026 is designed for:
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
- Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
- Chief Data & AI Officers (CDAOs)
- Digital transformation and innovation leaders
- OT and industrial systems executives
- IoT, AI, and edge solution providers
The event will be delivered as a hybrid experience, combining in-person engagement at the Verizon Innovation Lab with global virtual participation.
The program will feature:
- Executive keynotes from industry leaders
- Expert panel discussions and practitioner case studies
- Innovation demonstrations and architecture deep-dives
- Networking with enterprise and technology leaders
The event will also include an Executive Advisory Board Dinner on June 9, bringing together senior industry executives for a curated discussion on the future of connected infrastructure and operational intelligence.
Registration and Participation Opportunities
Registration is now open for in-person and virtual attendees, with opportunities available for:
- Speakers and panel contributors
- Corporate sponsors and ecosystem partners
- Industry practitioners and enterprise leaders
Learn more and register: https://iotslam.com
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About IoT Community®
The Internet of Things Community® is the world’s largest CxO-led IoT ecosystem, bringing together over 50,000+ members, including enterprise adopters, technology providers, and industry experts. The community is dedicated to accelerating the adoption of IoT, AI, and edge technologies through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and real-world implementation. Learn more: https://iotcommunity.net
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, delivering advanced connectivity, private networks, edge computing, and enterprise solutions that enable organizations to operate with greater agility, intelligence, and resilience in a digital-first world.
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