WGC EMEA – Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting our Digital World
Please click on each day below to see the full agenda for the Working Sessions or Conference Programme.
8:30 AM
Pre-Conference Registration & Coffee
9:00 AM
Executive Plenary Session
9:00 AM
CEO Opening Address
CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
Wi-Fi Innovation Connecting Our Digital World
- What are the key emerging business drivers for enterprise, operators and government organizations in 2025+
- What are the key developments in Wireless standards and how will they support opportunity and growth
- How can organizations take advantage and what is needed to make it happen
9:10 AM
Enterprise Speaker
Enterprise Speaker
9:20 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Cisco
9:40 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Intel Corp
10:00 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Airties
10:00 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Boingo Wireless
10:20 AM
Coffee & Networking
10:40 AM
Next Gen Wireless Broadband and Strategies for Growth
11:05 AM
Introduction and Welcome
Moderator
11:10 AM
Next Generation Residential Broadband
Operator Address
11:40 AM
Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi
Reserved for Gold Sponsor, RUCKUS Networks
12:05 PM
Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz - Strategies for Telco Growth
Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
12:25 PM
OpenRoaming Unveiled - Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi
WBA Address or sponsor
12:35 PM
New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise
PANEL
1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Residential Broadband and Smart Home
1:55 PM
Moderator Introduction
Moderator
2:00 PM
Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+
Operator Address
2:15 PM
Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
2:35 PM
New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing
Presentation (Gold Sponsor), Cognitive Systems
2:55 PM
Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home
Presentation (PANEL)
3:20 PM
Coffee & Networking
3:55 PM
Innovation and Operation for Enterprise Wireless
4:00 PM
Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
Presentation (Enterprise)
4:15 PM
Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity
Gold sponsor
4:35 PM
Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi
Presentation/Sponsor (Bronze)
4:45 PM
Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
5:05 PM
Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases
PANEL
5:30 PM
WBA INDUSTRY AWARDS (Hall 7.3)
6:15 PM
WBA Networking Drinks (VIP & Speakers' Lounge, Hall 7.3)
8:00 PM
End of Day 1
8:30 AM
Pre-Conference Registration & Coffee
9:00 AM
Executive Plenary Session
9:00 AM
CEO Opening Address
CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
Wi-Fi Innovation Connecting Our Digital World
- What are the key emerging business drivers for enterprise, operators and government organizations in 2025+
- What are the key developments in Wireless standards and how will they support opportunity and growth
- How can organizations take advantage and what is needed to make it happen
9:10 AM
Enterprise Speaker
Enterprise Speaker
9:20 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Cisco
9:40 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Intel Corp
10:00 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Airties
10:00 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Boingo Wireless
10:20 AM
Coffee & Networking
10:40 AM
Next Gen Wireless Broadband and Strategies for Growth
11:05 AM
Introduction and Welcome
Moderator
11:10 AM
Next Generation Residential Broadband
Operator Address
11:40 AM
Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi
Reserved for Gold Sponsor, RUCKUS Networks
12:05 PM
Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz - Strategies for Telco Growth
Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
12:25 PM
OpenRoaming Unveiled - Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi
WBA Address or sponsor
12:35 PM
New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise
PANEL
1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Residential Broadband and Smart Home
1:55 PM
Moderator Introduction
Moderator
2:00 PM
Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+
Operator Address
2:15 PM
Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
2:35 PM
New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing
Presentation (Gold Sponsor), Cognitive Systems
2:55 PM
Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home
Presentation (PANEL)
3:20 PM
Coffee & Networking
3:55 PM
Innovation and Operation for Enterprise Wireless
4:00 PM
Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
Presentation (Enterprise)
4:15 PM
Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity
Gold sponsor
4:35 PM
Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi
Presentation/Sponsor (Bronze)
4:45 PM
Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
5:05 PM
Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases
PANEL
5:30 PM
WBA INDUSTRY AWARDS (Hall 7.3)
6:15 PM
WBA Networking Drinks (VIP & Speakers' Lounge, Hall 7.3)
8:00 PM
End of Day 1
8:30 AM
Pre-Conference Registration & Coffee
9:00 AM
Executive Plenary Session
9:00 AM
CEO Opening Address
CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
Wi-Fi Innovation Connecting Our Digital World
- What are the key emerging business drivers for enterprise, operators and government organizations in 2025+
- What are the key developments in Wireless standards and how will they support opportunity and growth
- How can organizations take advantage and what is needed to make it happen
9:10 AM
Enterprise Speaker
Enterprise Speaker
9:20 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Cisco
9:40 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Intel Corp
10:00 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Airties
10:00 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Boingo Wireless
10:20 AM
Coffee & Networking
10:40 AM
Next Gen Wireless Broadband and Strategies for Growth
11:05 AM
Introduction and Welcome
Moderator
11:10 AM
Next Generation Residential Broadband
Operator Address
11:40 AM
Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi
Reserved for Gold Sponsor, RUCKUS Networks
12:05 PM
Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz - Strategies for Telco Growth
Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
12:25 PM
OpenRoaming Unveiled - Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi
WBA Address or sponsor
12:35 PM
New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise
PANEL
1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Residential Broadband and Smart Home
1:55 PM
Moderator Introduction
Moderator
2:00 PM
Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+
Operator Address
2:15 PM
Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
2:35 PM
New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing
Presentation (Gold Sponsor), Cognitive Systems
2:55 PM
Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home
Presentation (PANEL)
3:20 PM
Coffee & Networking
3:55 PM
Innovation and Operation for Enterprise Wireless
4:00 PM
Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
Presentation (Enterprise)
4:15 PM
Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity
Gold sponsor
4:35 PM
Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi
Presentation/Sponsor (Bronze)
4:45 PM
Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
5:05 PM
Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases
PANEL
5:30 PM
WBA INDUSTRY AWARDS (Hall 7.3)
6:15 PM
WBA Networking Drinks (VIP & Speakers' Lounge, Hall 7.3)
8:00 PM
End of Day 1
8:30 AM
Pre-Conference Registration & Coffee
9:00 AM
Executive Plenary Session
9:00 AM
CEO Opening Address
CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
Wi-Fi Innovation Connecting Our Digital World
- What are the key emerging business drivers for enterprise, operators and government organizations in 2025+
- What are the key developments in Wireless standards and how will they support opportunity and growth
- How can organizations take advantage and what is needed to make it happen
9:10 AM
Enterprise Speaker
Enterprise Speaker
9:20 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Cisco
9:40 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Intel Corp
10:00 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Airties
10:00 AM
Reserved for Charter Speaker
Boingo Wireless
10:20 AM
Coffee & Networking
10:40 AM
Next Gen Wireless Broadband and Strategies for Growth
11:05 AM
Introduction and Welcome
Moderator
11:10 AM
Next Generation Residential Broadband
Operator Address
11:40 AM
Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi
Reserved for Gold Sponsor, RUCKUS Networks
12:05 PM
Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz - Strategies for Telco Growth
Reserved for Platinum Sponsor
12:25 PM
OpenRoaming Unveiled - Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi
WBA Address or sponsor
12:35 PM
New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise
PANEL
1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Residential Broadband and Smart Home
1:55 PM
Moderator Introduction
Moderator
2:00 PM
Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+
Operator Address
2:15 PM
Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
2:35 PM
New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing
Presentation (Gold Sponsor), Cognitive Systems
2:55 PM
Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home
Presentation (PANEL)
3:20 PM
Coffee & Networking
3:55 PM
Innovation and Operation for Enterprise Wireless
4:00 PM
Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
Presentation (Enterprise)
4:15 PM
Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity
Gold sponsor
4:35 PM
Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi
Presentation/Sponsor (Bronze)
4:45 PM
Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
5:05 PM
Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases
PANEL
5:30 PM
WBA INDUSTRY AWARDS (Hall 7.3)
6:15 PM
WBA Networking Drinks (VIP & Speakers' Lounge, Hall 7.3)
8:00 PM
End of Day 1
Wi-Fi Innovation – Connecting Our Digital World
9:15 AM
WGC Welcome and CEO Introduction
Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:30 AM
Connecting Citizens in Chicago
Derek Underwood, Regional VP Americas, Cambium
Dwayne Douglas, CEO, Quilt
9:45 AM
Developing a Resilient Infrastructure with Mission Critical and Emergency Services
Sri Gundavelli, Principal Engineer, Cisco
Mark Grayson, Cisco Fellow, Cisco
10:30 AM
Connected Communities Forum: Smart Wireless Infrastructure as the Catalyst for Urban Transformation
Vincent DePalo, CEO, The Telecom Company
Derek Underwood, Regional VP Americas, Cambium
Dwayne Douglas, CEO, Quilt
Sri Gundavelli, Principal Engineer, Cisco/Mark Grayson, Cisco Fellow, Cisco
11:00 AM
JOINT COFFEE & NETWORKING
Enterprise Connectivity Re-invented for Hospitality, Retail and Venues
11:30 AM
Moderator Introduction
Steve Namaseevayum, VP Industry Engagement, Wireless Broadband Alliance
11:35 AM
Fireside Chat: Scaling Secure Wi Fi Across Hotel Properties: Identity, Policy, and the Path to Operational Excellence
Marc Charney, Senior Principal Consulting Engineer, HPE
Rodney Linville, Head of IT Infrastructure, Nobu Hotels
Jeff Parker, VP Property Technology, Sage Hospitality Group
11:55 AM
Role of Wi-Fi for Itau – Brazil’s Largest Retail Bank
Diego Turi Oliveira, Itau Unibanco
12:10 PM
From Managed Wi-Fi to Continuous Compliance: Turning Networks into Operational Systems
Diwakar Kasibhotla, CTO, Eleven Software
12:30 PM
PANEL: Enterprise Connectivity Re-invented for Hospitality, Retail and Venues
Hannah Greenberg, CEO, Eleven Software
Jeff Parker, VP Property Technology, Sage Hospitality
Mark Grayson, Cisco Fellow, Cisco
1:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
Enterprise Networks: Open, Secure and Automated
2:10 PM
Moderator Introduction
Pedro Mouta, Senior Progam Manager, Wireless Broadband Alliance
2:15 PM
Enhancing the Guest Experience Inflight
Chip LaCorte, Head of Distribution Strategy and Strategic Partnerships, AT&T
2:30 PM
Self-Driving Enterprise Networks are Real and Here
Mittal Parekh, Senior Director, Product and Solutions Marketing, HPE
2:50 PM
The Security Layer Wi-Fi Never Had
Taylor Swanson, Advisor, IronWifi
3:10 PM
PANEL: Connecting the fabric and architecture for Enterprise Technology Innovation 2030
Vaseem Kazia, Silicon Labs
Bradley Kalgovas, Senior Manager, Detecon
Tracey Holmquist, Director of Sales Engineering, Campus & Branch, HPE
3:40 PM
Wi-Fi Halow – Real World Delivery, Real World Performance
Paul Lai, Founder & CEO, AsiaRF
3:55 PM
Coffee & Networking
Innovation Forum: Visioning the Future
4:30 PM
CTO Welcome and Introduction to Innovation Forum
Bruno Tomas, CTO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
4:35 PM
Operator Address: AI & Autonomous Networks
Dr Jennifer Yates, Assistant Vice President – Inventive Science, Network and Service Automation, AT&T
4:50 PM
Analyst Address: Wireless Trends and Impacts for the Wi-Fi Industry
Ruth Brown, Principal Analyst Mobile Analyst, Omdia
5:10 PM
PANEL: Innovation Forum by CTO Group
Interactive Industry Roundtable/Q&A – Audience Participation Invited
Dr. Derek Peterson, CTO, Boingo
Matt MacPherson, Wireless CTO, Cisco
Dr Necati Canpolat, Snr Staff Wireless Systems Architect, Intel Corp
Ruth Brown, Principal Analyst Mobile Analyst, Omdia
Moderator: Bruno Tomas, CTO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
6:00 PM
End of Day 1
WGC Americas and Network X Americas
Joint Keynotes
8:45 AM
Informa Welcoming Address
Informa
8:50 AM
Chair’s Welcome Address
Phil Harvey, Editor-in-Chief, Light Reading
9:00 AM
Building America’s Future: A Service Provider’s Network Evolution Strategy
Yigal Elbaz, SVP – Technology & Network Services, Network CTO, AT&T
9:15 AM
NTIA Address
Tricia J. Paoletta, Senior Advisor for Spectrum, NTIA
9:30 AM
Convergence in Action – Competing, Scaling and Winning in the AI-Driven Connectivity Market
Keynote Panel Discussion
Dr Derek Peterson, CTO, Boingo Wireless
Tim Fell, VP, Network Technology & Services DevOps, Telus
Josh Goodell, VP, Broadband and Converged Product Development, AT&T
Moderator: Ruth Brown, Principal Analyst, GTM Telecom Insights and Advisory, Omdia
10:00 AM
WBA Keynote – OpenRoaming: The Global Standard for Seamless Connectivity
Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
10:15 AM
Technology Evolution for Multi-Purpose Networks
Elad Nafshi, Chief Network Officer and EVP, Comcast
10:30 AM
PANEL: AI-Powered Enterprise: Scaling B2B Services in the Age of AI
Lamont Copeland, Senior Director – Federal Solutions Architecture, Verizon Business Group, Verizon Business
Shawn Hakl, SVP, Business Product & Pricing, AT&T
Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
Moderator: Karim Taga, Managing Partner and Global Head Functional Practises, Arthur D Little
11:00 AM
Coffee & Networking
Executive Plenary
Wi-Fi Innovation – Connecting our Digital World
11:30 AM
CEO Welcome to WGC Americas
Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
11:40 AM
The Next Era of Wireless: Convergence at Global Scale
Dr. Derek Peterson, CTO, Boingo Wireless
12:00 PM
State of Wireless 2026: What It Means for Your Network
Matt MacPherson, Wireless CTO, Cisco
12:20 PM
Inside the Experience Economy: How Software Is Redefining Home Wi-Fi
Dr. Sarper Gokturk, VP Innovation, Airties
12:40 PM
Fireside Chat: Value Acceleration of IoT Connectivity with Edge AI
Irvind Ghai, Vice President, Silicon Labs
Moderator: Tiago Rodrigues, CEO – Wireless Broadband Alliance
1:00 PM
LUNCH & NETWORKING
Operator Perspectives for Smarter Homes and Smarter Networks
2:00 PM
Moderator Introduction
Steve Andrews, Board Advisor and NED, Wireless Broadband Alliance
2:05 PM
Universal Access Management
NetExperience: Your Competitive Edge in Modern Wi-Fi
Jack Raynor, President, NetExperience
2:25 PM
A Neutral Exchange for Wi-Fi Offload
Mark Carter, Chief Operating Officer, Uplink
Bruno Tomas, CTO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
2:40 PM
Delivering Standards for WI-Fi 8 and 9 and Impacts for Tomorrow’s Consumers
Robert Stacey, IEEE 802.11 Working Group Chair, IEEE
2:55 PM
PANEL: What does Smarter Homes and Smarter MDU Networks Mean in 2026
Hannah Greenberg, CEO, Eleven Software
David Hand, Operations Manager, Granite Communications
Dr. Sarper Gokturk, VP Innovation, Airties
Jack Raynor, President, NetExperience
Moderator: George Hechtman, Principal, Hechtman Ventures
3:40 PM
Coffee & Networking
Wireless Technology Innovation and Standards 2030
4:00 PM
Moderator Introduction
Bruno Tomas, CTO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
4:05 PM
Connectivity’s Next Decade Depends on 6 GHz Wi-Fi®
Jeff Platon, VP of Marketing, WiFi Alliance
4:20 PM
Maximizing 6 GHz Standard Power: Intelligence-Driven Wi-Fi for Real-World Deployment
Vijay Venkateswaran, Strategy and Business Development Executive, C3Spectra Inc.
Derek Ferro, Director of Engineering, Sercomm
4:40 PM
Operator Perspectives on Wi-Fi Roaming Quality Metrics
Shawn Bausman, Associate Director – Inbuilding Solutions, AT&T
4:55 PM
Certified Wi-Fi Performance
Troy Martin, Director Product Marketing, Ookla
5:05 PM
Fireside Chat: Impacts and Importance of Wi-Fi Design Standards to Delivering Next Gen Performance
Troy Martin, Director Product Marketing, Ookla
Brad Howell, Senior Sales Engineer, Wyebot
Rie Morgan, CEO, NC Expert
Bruno Tomas, CTO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
5:25 PM
PANEL: Wireless Technologies – Unlocking new revenue streams for Service Providers and Enterprises
Akshay Agarwal, Director, Tech Partnerships, Google
JR Wilson, Chief of Networks & Spectrum, AST SpaceMobile
Joost Rietman, Key Account Manager, Deutsche Telekom
Derek Underwood, Regional VP Americas, Cambium Networks
6:05 PM
Event Close – Closing Remarks
Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
6:00 PM
WGC AND NETWORK X AMERICAS NETWORKING DRINKS AND CANAPES
6-7pm – Networking Drinks on the Exhibition Show Floor
7pm – Networking Drinks and Snacks – Bar Louis
8:15 AM
Welcome Note & PMO Updates
WBA PMO
9:00 AM
WBA Board Applications
AT&T, Boingo Wireless, Reliance JIO, Turk Telekom
9:40 AM
PMO Recognition Awards
WBA PMO
10:10 AM
Networking coffee-break
10:30 AM
Operator Managed Wi-Fi
Airties, Nokia, PRPL, QA Cafe
11:10 AM
Mission Critical & Emergency Services
Cisco
11:50 AM
5G & Wi-Fi Convergence
Cisco, CableLabs
12:30 PM
Lunch Time
1:40 PM
MDU Smart Living
HVD, Silicon Labs, PRPL, Pavlov Media
2:30 PM
RADIUS Compliance
JISC, InkBridge Networks
3:10 PM
Testing & Interoperability WG
Single Digits, AT&T,HPE, Ruckus Networks
3:50 PM
Networking coffee-break
4:10 PM
Enterprise Security for P5G Networks
Cisco, HPE
4:40 PM
Wi-Fi Design Standard
Ookla, NC-Expert, Home Depot
5:20 PM
E2E Wi-Fi QoS
Airties, CableLabs, Intel, Meta
6:00 PM
Closing of Working Sessions DAY 1
WBA PMO
7:00 PM
Members Dinner
8:15 AM
Policy & Regulatory Affairs WG
Cisco
8:50 AM
AIML for Wi-Fi
Intel, Airties, Cisco, HPE
9:20 AM
Wi-Fi 8 – Ultra-High Reliability
Intel, CableLabs, Cisco
10:00 AM
Networking coffee-break
10:20 AM
WBA OpenRoaming Technical Standards
Cisco, Intel, IronWiFi
11:40 AM
Roaming Work Group
AT&T, Boldyn Networks, Single Digits
11:30 AM
DLT for Roaming
Single Digits, Helium, IronWiFi, Roam, Cisco
12:00 PM
Access Network Metrics + Demo
CableLabs, Helium, Ruckus Networks, Single Digits
1:00 PM
Lunch Time
2:10 PM
6G & Wi-Fi Requirements
Turk Telekom, BT, Cisco
3:00 PM
Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT Applications
Morse Micro, Nexcomm, Newracom
3:50 PM
Networking coffee-break
4:10 PM
Prioritizing Wi-Fi Calling
Charter, Boingo Wireless, CableLabs
4:50 PM
Post Quantum Cybersecurity
NC-Expert, Boingo, HPE, AT&T
5:30 PM
Closing of Working Sessions Dallas 2026
Wireless Broadband Alliance