Speaker Bio
Mari Silbey is a telecom and wireless specialist at nonprofit US Ignite where she leads the $100 million Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) program and acts as Executive Director of Programs for the National Spectrum Consortium (NSC). In her role with PAWR, Mari is responsible for strategy and oversight across multiple wireless testbeds, as well as coordinating with government agencies and engaging with academic and industry research communities. At NSC, she heads up initiatives to accelerate research and prototyping of spectrum-related technologies.
Prior to her work at US Ignite, Mari was a broadband and telecom journalist for many years, covering everything from video network infrastructure to smart cities and telecom regulation. Before that, she worked as an independent analyst and writer for several companies including Motorola and the content delivery network company Limelight Networks.