WGC AMERICAS 2026
Wi-Fi Innovation:
Connecting Our Digital World
Bringing together 500+ leaders and experts from across the Wi-Fi industry alongside network operators, enterprises and cities to share knowledge, to learn, to network and do business – that’s what WGC Americas is all about.
Wireless Global Congress
Americas 2026
This two-day conference will be open to everyone and will provide ample opportunities to discover what opportunities and possibilities Wi-Fi will bring to their business; to understand the latest Wi-Fi technology developments and how they will align with other wireless technologies. Attendees will learn about technical standards, real-life trials and deployments, best practices, and industry guidelines.
The conference will complement our two-day Members Working Sessions and will provide ample opportunities to meet leaders from the Wireless Broadband Alliance membership, including AT&T, Charter, Comcast, BT, and many more who will lead the technical programs within the WBA.
May 18-19 – WGC Americas Open Conference
May 20-21 – WBA Members Working Sessions
If you are interested in Speaking, Sponsoring or Exhibiting, Register your interest or contact us.
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Americas 2026 Sponsors
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OpenRoaming Broker
Get your tickets now!
WGC Americas will take place May 18-21, 2026. The event begins with a two-day Open Conference on May 18-19, open to everyone interested in the Wi-Fi industry, followed by two days of Members-Only Working Sessions on May 20th and 21st exclusively for WBA members.
Ticket options include WBA Member Passes, which provide access to both the Members-Only Working Sessions and the Open Conference, and General Passes, which provide access to the Open Conference only. Register now to secure your place, connect with industry leaders, and explore the latest Wi-Fi innovations shaping enterprises across the APAC region.
Early registration is now open — secure the best available rates.
Register early to take advantage of discounted pricing, with passes starting from $549.
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WGC Americas Agenda at a Glance 2026
Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting our Digital World
8:30 AM
REGISTRATION
9:00 AM
Wi-Fi Innovation - Connecting our Digital World
Introducing the Wi-Fi Innovations and Impacts to Expect of Wi-Fi in 2026
9:45 AM
Smart Cities and Smarter Communities
Enhanced Connectivity, Technology Innovation and Convergence
- Connecting the unconnected: Citywide Wi-Fi 6/7, public hotspots, and outdoor mesh networks expanding affordable access and closing the digital divide.
- Inclusive, high-capacity access: High-density Wi-Fi with optimized RF design delivering reliable connectivity in underserved neighborhoods and public spaces.
- Resilient community networks: QoS-aware wireless architectures supporting mission-critical services, public safety, and emergency communications.
- Wi-Fi as the smart city backbone: Wireless access and backhaul enabling IoT sensors, smart mobility, and digital citizen services.
- Intelligent, self-optimizing infrastructure: AI-driven RF management, spectrum optimization, and self-healing networks improving performance and coverage.
- Secure and trusted access: WPA3, OpenRoaming, and zero-trust models enabling safe, seamless connectivity for all users."
11:00 AM
COFFEE & NETWORKING
11:30 AM
Enterprise Connectivity Re-invented for Hospitality, Retail and Venues
- Guest-centric, frictionless connectivity: Enable loyalty and personalized engagement through seamless, secure connectivity across properties.
- Always-on performance with AI intelligence: Deliver uninterrupted service and rapid issue resolution using AI-driven QoE monitoring, real-time analytics, and predictive maintenance to reduce operational costs.
- Next-generation security and compliance: Protect guest data with advanced security frameworks and compliance-ready architectures.
- Advanced Wi-Fi for high-density environments: Leverage Wi-Fi 7 innovations (multi-link operation, ultra-low latency, high throughput) and prepare for Wi-Fi 8’s promise of ultra-reliable connectivity.
- Differentiated, AI-powered services: Use AI-driven QoS orchestration and in-venue analytics to enable hyper-personalized experiences and service differentiation.
- Foundation for digital ecosystems: Position Wi-Fi as the backbone for omnichannel retail, hospitality platforms, AR experiences, edge-enabled recommendations, and IoT-driven automation.
- Future-ready hybrid architectures: Support seamless roaming with OpenRoaming and build hybrid enterprise solutions combining Wi-Fi, private 5G, edge, and cloud-native architectures for proactive performance and cost efficiency.
13:15 PM
LUNCH & NETWORKING
14:00 PM
Enterprise Networks: Open, Secure and Automated
- Ultra-reliable, future-ready connectivity: Combine Wi-Fi 7/8, private 5G, and edge computing to support mission-critical enterprise workloads.
- AI-driven performance assurance: Enable dynamic QoS orchestration and redefine SLAs through intelligent automation.
- Cloud-native agility and efficiency: Use elastic, cloud-native frameworks for scalable operations and cost optimization.
- Edge intelligence and real-time insights: Prepare for MEC and real-time analytics to power next-generation applications.
- Zero-downtime operations: Leverage AI-based predictive maintenance and self-healing networks to minimize outages.
- Open ecosystems for innovation: Drive adoption of open standards (e.g., Matter, OpenRoaming) and APIs/SDKs to accelerate enterprise innovation and seamless connectivity.
- End-to-end, next-gen security: Implement AI-powered threat detection, automated remediation, Wi-Fi 8 security frameworks, and quantum-safe encryption across Wi-Fi, 5G, and edge—balancing performance, sustainability, and user experience.
16:00 PM
COFFEE & NETWORKING
16:30 PM
Innovation Forum Visioning the Future
- Growth and Market Adoption of Wi-Fi 7
- Impacts of Wi-Fi 8 and key milestones for 2026
- AI and the Impacts of Quantum Computing
- 6G and AFC
17:45 PM
END OF DAY 1
8:30 AM
REGISTRATION
8:45 AM
WGC Americas and Network X Americas Joint Keynotes
- Building America’s Future: A Service Provider’s Network Evolution Strategy
- Beyond the AI Surge: Designing for the Zettascale Traffic Era
- WBA Keynote - Driving the Forefront of Wireless Communications
- Technology Evolution for Multi-Purpose Networks
- PANEL: AI-powered enterprise: Scaling B2B services in the age of AI
11:00 AM
COFFEE & NETWORKING
11:30 AM
Executive Plenary
- Enterprise & Edge Wireless — Digital Transformation with Converged Wireless Infrastructure
- From Fast to Deterministic: Redefining Wireless for the Next Decade
- Inside the Experience Economy: How Software Is Redefining Home Wi-Fi
- When Compute Meets Connectivity: Powering the Wireless-First, AI-Driven World
13:00 PM
LUNCH & NETWORKING
14:00 PM
Smarter Home Smarter Networks
- From Connectivity to Experience – AI-driven QoE
- Smarter Home Wi-Fi – Managed, Self-optimizing Networks for Work, Entertainment, and IoT
- Challenges and Opportunities in Multi-dwelling Units and Mixed Use Buildings
- AI in Live Networks – Automation Reducing Faults, Truck Rolls, and Operating Costs
- Fixed–Mobile Convergence – Wi-Fi and Cellular Working Together for Seamless Performance
- Security by Default – Zero-trust, Device Identity, and Privacy Built into Home Networks
- Operator–Vendor Co-Innovation – Open Platforms Accelerating Real-World Deployment
- Efficiency & Sustainability – Smarter Networks Cutting Energy Use and OPEX
- Ready for What’s Next – Laying the Groundwork for Wi-Fi 8, 5G Advanced, and Edge Services
15:30 PM
COFFEE & NETWORKING
16:00 PM
Wireless Technology Innovation 2030
- How Wi-Fi 7/8, private 5G/6G, satellite and edge are merging into a seamless access fabric by 2030
- Role of L4S in today's and tomorrow's networks - from best-effort to guaranteed outcomes
- Evolution of Wi-Fi and cellular toward ultra-reliable, low-latency, deterministic performance
- Why future wireless standards are being designed for autonomous, self-optimizing operations from day one
- Spectrum as a Strategic Asset– New models for shared, unlicensed, and lightly licensed spectrum shaping global innovation
- Security, Identity & Trust at Scale: zero-trust, device identity, and post-quantum readiness in wireless standards
- Edge-Powered Experiences: How tight integration of radio, edge compute, and cloud unlocks XR, digital twins, and real-time automation
- Energy efficiency and carbon awareness core sustainability metrics of next-generation wireless technologies
- Balancing open ecosystems, interoperability, and rapid evolution without fragmentation
18:00 PM
NETWORKING DRINKS & CANAPES
Please note, timings are estimates until full agenda is confirmed
For the full agenda of each day, please see below:
Venue: Whitacre Tower, 208 South Akard Street,
Dallas, Texas, USA
Venue: Dallas Marriott Downtown, 650 North Pearl Street,
Dallas, Texas, USA
Registration & Passes
General Passes provided access to WGC Americas on May 21–22, which featured the main Executive Plenary and showcases on Wi-Fi technology and industry verticals. These included the Enterprise Connectivity Forum, In-Home and Operator Session, Connected Communities Forum, and the Innovation Forum. Pass holders also had access to the Exhibition area and the Networking Drinks reception.
WBA Members passes, exclusively for confirmed WBA Members, granted access to the above, as well as Members Working Sessions on May 19–20 and the OpenRoaming Plugfest.
It was great seeing you all in Dallas. If you’re interested in speaking or sponsorship opportunities for WBA’s other 2025 events, please contact WBA’s Events team.
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