The Wireless Global Congress is the world’s leading 4 day event on next generation wireless service opportunities, bringing together the leading players from carriers and connected cities ecosystems’ all under one roof with 700+ senior-level attendees and over 60 high-level speakers and panellists.
The WBA Wireless Global Congress provides an opportunity to hear, not only from industry leaders around the key topics that are impacting Wi-Fi globally, but also insights, research and workshops: from the developments that the WBA and its members have completed to new projects they are actively working on, including Next Gen Wi-Fi, Connected Cities Blueprint, Dynamic roaming to support the Internet of Things and of course where next with Wi-Fi and 5G. Gain access to thought-leaders, hear about the topics that impact your business, be involved with building the Wi-Fi of today and tomorrow and raise your business profile whilst taking advantage of the Executive level networking opportunities.
With 2020 on the horizon, we’re already looking ahead towards the next decade, which is shaping up to be one of incredible growth and innovation for the wireless industry. Frankfurt will bring together WBA members, our industry partners, and the wider wireless ecosystem for the world’s leading Wi-Fi event, Wireless Global Congress, comprised of:
- 2-day open conference with plenary keynotes, three unique conference tracks, workshops, industry forums and more, followed by,
- 2 days of WBA members-only working sessions
Frankfurt’s hot topics will include:
- Enterprise wireless: innovation, operation and disruptive growth
- Wi-Fi evolution and monetization: creating the next generation user experience for carriers, cities, enterprise and consumers
- In-Flight Wi-Fi – opportunities and monetization strategies
- IoT – powering the next generation revenue opportunities
- Wi-Fi 6 for enterprise verticals
- Powering the In-Home Wi-Fi experience
- IoT and connected vehicles
- Spectrum, spectrum, and more spectrum
- And more!
The Wireless Global Congress is aimed at any company or city that has an interest in any part of the wireless ecosystem, including mobile and fixed line operators, service providers, roaming hubs & partners, system vendors, device and chipset manufacturers, infrastructure providers, network integrators, IoT vendors, consultants, analysts, media and senior city and Government officials.
This is the only event you attend that will give you the ability to meet and work with WBA members and executives from our wider network who are already engaged in programmes that are setting best practices and solving business problems for service providers, driving improvements in end-user experience, and leading acceleration and adoption of technologies across the wireless ecosystem. The event allows you to learn as well as influence developments that will drive solutions to shape your short and long term business strategy.
Types of Companies include:
- Technology providers
- Start-up/investors/venture capitals
- Solution providers
- Roaming hub/ providers
- Network providers
- Media/ analysts
- Device manufacturers
- City/ governments
- Associations
From:
- Mobile Operators
- Fixed and Converged Operators
- Wi-Fi Operators and aggregators
- Suppliers and other partners
Audience profile:
C-Level executives, Senior Directors, EVPs/VP/GMs, Technical Managers, Business Development Managers.
For connected cities delegates: CIOs, City Managers, City Officials, Urban Planners, Mayors
The event will take place at The Westin Grand Frankfurt from 30 September – 3 October, 2019. The event spans across 4 days; the 30th September – 1st October is the Conference Programme and is open to all parties. 2nd-3rd October is dedicated to Working Sessions that are only open to WBA members.
Frankfurt’s hot topics will include:
- Enterprise wireless: innovation, operation and disruptive growth
- Wi-Fi evolution and monetization: creating the next generation user experience for carriers, cities, enterprise and consumers
- In-Flight Wi-Fi – opportunities and monetization strategies
- IoT – powering the next generation revenue opportunities
- Wi-Fi 6 for enterprise verticals
- Powering the In-Home Wi-Fi experience
- IoT and connected vehicles
- Spectrum, spectrum, and more spectrum
- And more!
WBA members receive an allocation of free passes, which can be claimed by contacting your WBA point-of-contact (e-mail events@wballiance.com if you need further assistance). For non-members, click here for current pass pricing.
To register for the event, click here.
*Note to WBA Members
WBA members are allotted a number of free passes according to their respective membership category. Please get in touch with your primary WBA contact for an access code for these free passes. If you’re not sure who your primary contact is, e-mail events@wballiance.com
The Congress typically gathers 400-500 attendees.
No – your WGC Frankfurt pass gives you access to all sessions that take place during the event, including Workshops, Roundtables, etc.
Please note: if you purchase a Networking pass, you will only have access to the Exhibition area.
They Keynotes on the main stage during the plenary sessions on both mornings will capture the full audience of the Congress. The Conference Tracks will host around 100 delegates per Track who come from a background relevant to the subject of the Track. The Workshops and Roundtables will be more intimate with around 50-75 attendees on average.
Yes – we provide the option to attend the Exhibition at a very reduced rate which also enables you to arrange meetings and network with colleagues and potential customers. But you will miss out on the great learning opportunities and access that comes from the Plenary sessions, workshops and master classes.
For 2 or more attendees – please email events@wballiance.com for rates.
The Working Sessions are open to WBA Members only and will take place on 2-3 October. If you have any questions regarding these sessions please contact pmo@wballiance.com
To receive a Letter of Invitation you must first register for the conference and pay in full, before a Letter of Invitation will be issued.
Please send the following information to events@wballiance.com so that we can create a letter of invitation for you to support your visa application purposes. The process takes three working days.
- Surname (as it appears on passport):
- First Name (as it appears on passport):
- Email Address:
- Date of Birth:
- Nationality:
- Passport Number:
- Issue Date:
- Expiry Date:
- Place of issue:
- Full Company Name:
- Position in your company:
Please note that the Letter of Invitation does not necessarily guarantee a successful visa application.
The Letter of Invitation does not financially obligate the conference organisers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference, the registration and the attendance are the sole responsibility of the delegate.
Visa requirements
It is the sole responsibility of the delegate to take care of his/her visa requirements. Delegates who require an entry visa must allow sufficient time for the application procedure. Delegates should contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate timing of their visa applications.
Embassies and Consulates-general are independent decision-making agencies for visas. Though you, at very specific circumstances, may appeal against the rejection of a visa application; the Wireless Broadband Alliance cannot intervene on your behalf in case of a rejection or to speed up the procedure.
Delegate registration details will be shared with the immigration authorities if necessary to assist in the immigration process. However, the conference organisers and/or the Wireless Broadband Alliance will not contact embassies and consulates on behalf of visa applicants.
The registration fee minus a handling fee of USD 150, will be refunded after the conference if the visa was applied for in time and proof is shown that a visa could not be granted even though all requested documents were submitted. Refund requests must be made in writing and sent to the Wireless Broadband Alliance at contactus@wballiance.,com, by email, no later than September 15, 2019, the date after which requests for such refunds cannot be taken into consideration.
As well as registering to attend the event, there are a limited number of opportunities to sponsor, speak, exhibit and promote your company. To find out more email events@wballiance.com
Please click here for deadlines, rates, and other registration information. Only your conference delegate badge will allow you entry into the Conference and Exhibition Hall.
- WBA members will receive the early bird member rate.
- WBA members who have not completed FY2016 membership payment will receive the regular non-member rate.
- Non-members will receive the early bird non-member rateor can purchase a 2016 membership.
If you register for the conference after April 16, 2016:
- WBA members will receive the regular member rate.
- WBA members who have not completed FY2016 membership payment will receive the regular non-member rate.
- Non-members will receive the regular non-member rateor can purchase a 2016 membership.
Please note that 2016 membership will automatically be renewed and its fees due on January 1st. Membership fee payment must be completed to enjoy membership benefits.
If you have a question about your membership status, please email andreia@wballiance.com
Delegate registrations are transferable and substitution are possible at any time.
- SURNAME (as it appears on passport)
- NAME (as it appears on passport)
- EMAIL ADDRESS
- DATE OF BIRTH (DD / MM / YYYY)
- NATIONALITY
- PASSPORT NUMBER
- ISSUE DATE (DD / MM / YYYY)
- EXPIRY DATE (DD / MM / YYYY)
- PLACE OF ISSUE
- FULL COMPANY NAME
- POSITION IN YOUR COMPANY
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