The Wireless Global Congress is Wi-Fi’s leading event taking place in US and Europe every year. Attracting over 400 people from the operator, service providers, technology & software vendor community and organizations that are focused on supporting and delivering the best Wi-Fi solutions globally
We are delighted to announce the Wireless Global Congress Webinar Series – kicking off on Monday, June 16th with WBA members-only Working Sessions and concluding on Wednesday, July 29th, we will be hosting 9 exclusive webinars designed to bring you up-to-date on the latest possibilities that Wi-Fi can bring to your business, with presentations from industry leaders and experts:
Monday, June 16 – WBA Members-Only Working Sessions
Tuesday, June 17 – Wi-Fi Connects the World: Executive Plenary demonstrating the power of Wi-Fi in the 5G era
Wednesday, June 18 – Wi-Fi 6 & 6 GHz: A Step Change in Technology
Thursday, June 19 – The evolution of Wi-Fi Roaming: OpenRoaming
Wednesday, July 1 – Smart Home and IoT
Wednesday, July 8 – The Public Wi-Fi Story: Next Chapter
Wednesday, July 15 – Cybersecurity & Identity in Wi-Fi Networks
Wednesday, July 22 – Smart Transportation
Wednesday, July 29 – IoT for Enterprise and Consumers
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
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, WBA’s previously-planned WGC event in Chicago has unfortunately been postponed. However, we will be holding a series of 9 exclusive webinars designed to bring you up-to-date on the latest possibilities that Wi-Fi can bring to your business, with presentations from industry leaders and experts. This series of webinars will begin on Monday, June 16 (WBA Members-Only Working Sessions) and conclude on July 29, 2020. Please see below for the full schedule:
Monday, June 16 – WBA Members-Only Working Sessions
Tuesday, June 17 – Wi-Fi Connects the World: Executive Plenary demonstrating the power of Wi-Fi in the 5G era
Wednesday, June 18 – Wi-Fi 6 & 6 GHz: A Step Change in Technology
Thursday, June 19 – The evolution of Wi-Fi Roaming: OpenRoaming
Wednesday, July 1 – Smart Home and IoT
Wednesday, July 8 – The Public Wi-Fi Story: Next Chapter
Wednesday, July 15 – Cybersecurity & Identity in Wi-Fi Networks
Wednesday, July 22 – Smart Transportation
Wednesday, July 29 – IoT for Enterprise and Consumers
The Wireless Global Congress Webinar Series will highlight the following topics:
- Wi-Fi Connects the World: Executive Plenary demonstrating the power of Wi-Fi in the 5G era
- Wi-Fi 6 & 6 GHz: A Step Change in Technology
- The Evolution of Wi-Fi Roaming: OpenRoaming
- Smart Home and IoT
- The Public Wi-Fi Story: Next Chapter
- Cybersecurity & Identity in Wi-Fi Networks
- Smart Transportation
- IoT for Enterprise and Consumers
WBA members and Wi-Fi Alliance members can attend the Wireless Global Congress Webinar Series free of charge. For non-members, a one-time fee of $99 USD will get you access to all 8 webinars that are open to the public (please note that the webinar on Monday, June 16 are Working Sessions for WBA members only).
All attendees of the WGC Webinar Series will receive access to webinar recordings in August, after all of the webinars have been completed. Additionally, attendees will receive access to downloadable PDF versions of all available presentations in August 2020, following the completion of all 8 webinars.
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 for our face-to-face events.
No – your registration to the Wireless Global Congress Webinar Series will give you access to the full series of webinars (with the exception of the Members-Only Working Sessions on June 16 if you aren’t a WBA member).
The Working Sessions are open to WBA Members only and will take place on June 16, 2020. If you have any questions regarding these sessions please contact pmo@wballiance.com
As well as registering to attend the event, there are a limited number of opportunities to sponsor, speak, and otherwise promote your company. To find out more, email events@wballiance.com
Cancellation of Event
If the Wireless Global Congress in Chicago is cancelled due to the Coronavirus outbreak situation and you had purchased tickets, you may contact WBA Events at events@wballiance.com to avail the following options:
- Re-register your attendance for Wireless Global Congress in Barcelona – Oct 25-29, 2020.
- Cancel your ticket and retain its value in credit, and apply for future Wireless Global Congress events within 12 months.
- Cancel your ticket for a full refund via original mode of payment (less 5% admin charges).
Cancelling your event registration
Several countries have imposed travel and immigration restrictions due to Coronavirus outbreak. You are requested to check all relevant travel advisories from and to the countries to which you are travelling. This is a dynamic situation and it is your responsibility to ensure there are no entry restrictions at your travel destination. If you have purchased a pass, and are no longer able to travel due to your country’s travel advisory, you may contact WBA Events at events@wballiance.com to avail the following options:
- Re-register your attendance for Wireless Global Congress in Barcelona – Oct 25-29, 2020.
- Cancel your ticket and retain its value in credit, and apply for future Wireless Global Congress events within 12 months.
- Cancel your ticket for a full refund via original mode of payment (less 5% admin charges).
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.
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