September 23, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm MT
Stir Cooking School
1801 Wynkoop St Ste 175
Denver, CO 80202
The telco landscape is evolving fast—driven by VMware shifts, AI adoption, and the need for more agile, secure, and scalable networks. Red Hat and F5 are coming together to help Service Providers modernize infrastructure, accelerate innovation, and simplify complexity.
This exclusive briefing is designed for IT stakeholders in architecture, engineering, and operations roles who want to see how Red Hat and F5 are shaping the future of the Service Provider ecosystem. Expect a full day of strategy, technical insights, and live demos you won’t want to miss.
9:00 – 9:20 AM
Arrival, Light Breakfast & Networking
Kick off the day with refreshments and networking while our welcome deck sets the stage
9:20 – 9:30 AM
Welcome + Why We’re Here
Hear from Red Hat and F5 leaders on the forces shaping SP transformation—VMware exit trends, AI adoption, and what’s next.
9:30 – 10:00 AM
Modernizing the Telco Stack with OpenShift & CNFs
Discover the benefits of CNFs vs. VNFs, real-world OpenShift deployments, and what the future holds.
10:00 – 10:30 AM
BNK and F5's CNFs in the 5G Core
Learn how BIG-IP Next for Kubernetes (BNK) powers acceleration and security at the heart of the 5G Core.
10:30 – 11:15 AM
Simplifying VMware Migration and Securing MCP Workloads
Post-Broadcom realities, practical AI security, and how Red Hat and F5 simplify migration while safeguarding workloads.
11:15 – 11:45 AM
Securing AI MCP Workloads: Red Hat and F5 in Action
Explore how the stacks integrate—architecture walk-throughs, automation workflows, and SP optimization strategies.
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM
Live Demo of BNK
See BNK in action on OpenShift in a live technical demonstration.
12:15 – 3:00 PM – enjoy a cooking class, lunch, and drinks!
Reserve your spot today and be part of the transformation.
Chad Wise
Sr Principal Solutions Engineer
F5
Vernon Wells
Sr Solutions Architect
F5
Paul Fischer
Principal Specialist Solution Architect, Application Platform
Telco, Red Hat
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