WGC AMERICAS 2025
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.
For those that attended we have sent you an email and would very much appreciate you completing the survey which will take less than 2 minutes – after which you will be able to download the presentations from the event. The full presentations and event replay will be on general release in 2 weeks for those not able to attend – so don’t miss out!
Wireless Global Congress
Americas 2025
This two-day conference will be open to everyone and will provide ample opportunity to discover what opportunities and possibilities Wi-Fi can bring to your business; understand the latest Wi-Fi technology developments and how they will align with other wireless technologies. Attendees will also hear 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 opportunity to meet leaders from the Wireless Broadband Alliance membership, including AT&T, Charter, Comcast, BT, and many more who will be leading the technical programs within the WBA.
19-20 May – WBA Members Working Sessions
21-22 May – WGC Americas Open Conference
If you are interested in Speaking, Sponsoring or Exhibiting, Register your interest or contact us.
Americas 2025 Sponsors
Event Partners
Co-Host
OpenRoaming Broker
Event Partners
Co-Host
OpenRoaming Broker
8:30 AM
PMO Onboarding to New Members
Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:00 AM
Welcome Note & PMO Updates
Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:40 AM
Testing & Interoperability Work Group
Single Digits, AT&T, HPE Aruba
10:40 AM
Networking coffee-break
11:00 AM
Passpoint Features & Profile Format
CableLabs, GlobalReach, Boingo Wireless, CommScope, Charter
11:40 AM
OpenRoaming Work Group
Cisco, Intel
12:40 PM
Lunch Time
2:00 PM
Wi-Fi Security - Workshop
NC-Expert, AT&T, Boldyn Networks, Single Digits
3:00 PM
Access Network Metrics - Demo
CableLabs, Helium Networks, Single Digits, CommScope
4:00 PM
Networking coffee-break
4:20 PM
Roaming Work Group
AT&T, Boldyn Networks, Single Digits
4:20 PM
Operator Managed Wi-Fi
Airties, NOKIA, Prpl Foundation, Deutsche Telekom
5:30 PM
6G & Wi-Fi Requirements
6:00 PM
End of Working Sessions DAY 1
WBA PMO
8:30 AM
WBA Board Candidates
8:45 AM
PMO Recognition Awards
WBA
9:00 AM
Wi-Fi 7 - Workshop
Intel, CableLabs, Broadcom, Cisco
10:40 AM
AI/ML for Wi-Fi
Intel, WBA Special Board Advisor, Boingo Wireless, Cisco, Airties
11:10 AM
Networking coffee-break
11:30 AM
Mission Critical & Emergency Services
Cisco, Peraton Labs
12:30 PM
Wi-Fi Sensing
CableLabs, Telus
13:00 PM
Lunch Time
2:00 PM
E2E Wi-Fi QoS – QoS Mgmt, L4S & EDCA
Intel, Airties, Charter
2:45 PM
MDU Centralized Connectivity
HVD, Pavlov Media, Prpl Foundation, Reliance JIO
3:30 PM
Enterprise Security for P5G Networks
Cisco HPE Aruba Boingo Wireless
4:00 PM
Networking coffee-break
4:20 PM
Wi-Fi Monetization & Business Models
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Deutsche Telekom, Turkcell, C-DOT, Cisco
4:50 PM
Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT Applications
Morse Micro, Newracom, Methods2Business
5:20 PM
Policy & Regulatory Affairs Work Group
Broadcom, Cisco
6:00 PM
End of Working Sessions DAY 2
Wireless Broadband Alliance
8:50 AM
Chairs Welcome and Analyst Opening Remarks
Executive Keynote Stage Network X & Wireless Global Congress Americas
9:00 AM
Delivering a robust, converged, nationwide network
AT&T
9:15 AM
FirstNet Address
Office of Operations and CTO, FirstNet Authority
9:25 AM
Diamond Sponsor Presentation
9:40 AM
CEO Address
Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:55 AM
Fireside chat: Is Fixed-Mobile Convergence Becoming a Reality
Arthur D Little Boingo Wireless AT&T
10:10 AM
PANEL: Ushering a new era of customer experience and accelerating network monetization
Altice - USA MetTel WBA representative
10:40 AM
Coffee & Networking
Executive Plenary Wi-Fi Innovation:Connecting our Digital World
Moderator, Dean Bubley, Founder and Director, Disruptive Analysis
11:10 AM
Moderator and CEO Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
11:15 AM
6G - What impact will the next 'G' make and how can industry benefit
Operator Address, AT&T
11:25 AM
Fireside Chat - Impact of convergence in the home and enterprise - near and mid term
Airties Boingo Wireless
11:55 AM
Optimizing Enterprise Wi-Fi Networks for Connected Spaces
Enterprise/Operator Address
12:05 PM
Fireside Chat: How do current Wireless trends transition in real terms for end users and customers
Intel Cisco
12:35 PM
Lunch & Networking
Next Gen Wi-Fi & In Home Quality of Service
Moderator, Steve Andrews, Chairman - G NetworkCommunications & WBA Board Adviser
1:35 PM
Moderator Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
1:40 PM
In-Home Revolution - Delivering Exceptional Quality of Service
Operator Keynote
1:55 PM
Innovating Connectivity: AI, Wi-Fi 7 and Sensing Technologies for Smarter Homes and Communities
RUCKUS Networks
2:15 PM
AI: Transforming the In-Home Connectivity Landscape
Operator Keynote
2:30 PM
Connectivity Convergence: Uniting Technologies for a Flawless Consumer Experience
Intel
2:50 PM
PANEL: Unlocking Reliable In-Home Connectivity for the Modern Consumer
3:20 PM
Coffee & Networking
Smart Cities, Connected Communities and IoT Enhanced Connectivity, Technology Innovation and Convergence
3:55 PM
Moderator Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
4:05 PM
Public Wi-Fi and Connected Cities with OpenRoaming
Guest Speaker
4:20 PM
Enabling Smarter Buildings and Urban Ecosystems with Advanced Connectivity and AI
Sponsor address
4:40 PM
Smart Cities and Enterprise - Edge AI for Wi-Fi IoT
Silicon Labs
5:00 PM
PANEL: Connected Communities Forum
Ruckus + 2 positions
5:30 PM
Wi-Fi Halow - Enabling IoT Innovation and Low Power Connectivity
Sponsor address
5:40 PM
PANEL: Enabling IoT Connectivity in the Rural and Urban Environment Moderator: Steve Namaseevayum
Asia RF Silicon Labs
6:10 PM
End of Day 1 – Wrap Up
Wireless Broadband Alliance
6:15 – 8:00 PM
Drinks and Canape's - WGC Networking Reception
Executive Keynote Stage Network X Americas and Wireless Global Congress Americas
Tiago Rodriges, CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:00 AM
Moderator Welcome
Chetan Sharma, Chetan Sharma Consulting
9:05 AM
Service Provider Keynote
T Mobile
9:20 AM
Super Platinum Sponsor, TBC, Wavelo
9:35 AM
Fireside Chat: Funding the Next Generation of Infrastructure
Arthur D Little Telecommunications Industry Association
9:50 AM
WBA Keynote, Wireless Broadband Alliance
10:05 AM
Sponsor Address
10:20 AM
Service Provider Address: Boost Mobile
AT&T Reliance Jio WBA Speaker
10:30 AM
PANEL: Transforming Customer Engagement with Telco-Grade Gen AI
Mark Austin, VP Data Science, AT&T Aayush Bhatnagar, SVP, Reliance Jio TBC, Wavelo, (WBA Speaker)
10:50 AM
Coffee & Networking
Enterprise: Vertical market Applications and Use Cases and Future Solutions
Wireless Broadband Alliance
11:20 AM
Moderator and CEO Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
11:30 AM
Healthcare Connectivity:Transforming patient care through Wi-Fi and Private 5G
Wi-Fi Alliance
11:45 AM
The Future of the Guest Experience in Hospitality
Eleven Software
12:05 PM
Next Gen Hospitality: Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences and Operational Excellence
ITAU Unibanco
12:20 PM
Refining IoT with Ultra Low Power Wi-Fi
Silicon Labs
12:40 PM
PANEL: Enterprise Connectivity Forum Wi-Fi 7, OpenRoaming and AI - Revolutionizing Enterprise Connectivity
1:00 PM
Lunch
Enterprise Innovation and Next Generation Connectivity
2:00 PM
Moderator Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
2:05 PM
What can the industry expect from Wi-Fi 8
IEEE 802.11 WG and Intel
2:20 PM
Unlocking the enterprise opportunity through OpenRoaming and Advanced Connectivity
Cisco
2:40 PM
Smart Venues: Implementing secure high density Wi-Fi in manufacturing, campuses,arenas & malls
Sponsor Address
3:00 PM
PANEL: Innovation Forum - Seamless Connectivity - Convergence of Wi-Fi, Broadband and Satellite - Wireless Security in an AI World"
Enterprise Guest Cisco Intel Boingo
3:45 PM
CEO Closing Remarks
Wireless Broadband Alliance
End of Day 2
8:30 AM
PMO Onboarding to New Members
Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:00 AM
Welcome Note & PMO Updates
Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:40 AM
Testing & Interoperability Work Group
Single Digits, AT&T, HPE Aruba
10:40 AM
Networking coffee-break
11:00 AM
Passpoint Features & Profile Format
CableLabs, GlobalReach, Boingo Wireless, CommScope, Charter
11:40 AM
OpenRoaming Work Group
Cisco, Intel
12:40 PM
Lunch Time
2:00 PM
Wi-Fi Security - Workshop
NC-Expert, AT&T, Boldyn Networks, Single Digits
3:00 PM
Access Network Metrics - Demo
CableLabs, Helium Networks, Single Digits, CommScope
4:00 PM
Networking coffee-break
4:20 PM
Roaming Work Group
AT&T, Boldyn Networks, Single Digits
4:20 PM
Operator Managed Wi-Fi
Airties, NOKIA, Prpl Foundation, Deutsche Telekom
5:30 PM
6G & Wi-Fi Requirements
6:00 PM
End of Working Sessions DAY 1
WBA PMO
8:30 AM
WBA Board Candidates
8:45 AM
PMO Recognition Awards
WBA
9:00 AM
Wi-Fi 7 - Workshop
Intel, CableLabs, Broadcom, Cisco
10:40 AM
AI/ML for Wi-Fi
Intel, WBA Special Board Advisor, Boingo Wireless, Cisco, Airties
11:10 AM
Networking coffee-break
11:30 AM
Mission Critical & Emergency Services
Cisco, Peraton Labs
12:30 PM
Wi-Fi Sensing
CableLabs, Telus
13:00 PM
Lunch Time
2:00 PM
E2E Wi-Fi QoS – QoS Mgmt, L4S & EDCA
Intel, Airties, Charter
2:45 PM
MDU Centralized Connectivity
HVD, Pavlov Media, Prpl Foundation, Reliance JIO
3:30 PM
Enterprise Security for P5G Networks
Cisco HPE Aruba Boingo Wireless
4:00 PM
Networking coffee-break
4:20 PM
Wi-Fi Monetization & Business Models
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, Deutsche Telekom, Turkcell, C-DOT, Cisco
4:50 PM
Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT Applications
Morse Micro, Newracom, Methods2Business
5:20 PM
Policy & Regulatory Affairs Work Group
Broadcom, Cisco
6:00 PM
End of Working Sessions DAY 2
Wireless Broadband Alliance
8:50 AM
Chairs Welcome and Analyst Opening Remarks
Executive Keynote Stage Network X & Wireless Global Congress Americas
9:00 AM
Delivering a robust, converged, nationwide network
AT&T
9:15 AM
FirstNet Address
Office of Operations and CTO, FirstNet Authority
9:25 AM
Diamond Sponsor Presentation
9:40 AM
CEO Address
Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:55 AM
Fireside chat: Is Fixed-Mobile Convergence Becoming a Reality
Arthur D Little Boingo Wireless AT&T
10:10 AM
PANEL: Ushering a new era of customer experience and accelerating network monetization
Altice - USA MetTel WBA representative
10:40 AM
Coffee & Networking
Executive Plenary Wi-Fi Innovation:Connecting our Digital World
Moderator, Dean Bubley, Founder and Director, Disruptive Analysis
11:10 AM
Moderator and CEO Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
11:15 AM
6G - What impact will the next 'G' make and how can industry benefit
Operator Address, AT&T
11:25 AM
Fireside Chat - Impact of convergence in the home and enterprise - near and mid term
Airties Boingo Wireless
11:55 AM
Optimizing Enterprise Wi-Fi Networks for Connected Spaces
Enterprise/Operator Address
12:05 PM
Fireside Chat: How do current Wireless trends transition in real terms for end users and customers
Intel Cisco
12:35 PM
Lunch & Networking
Next Gen Wi-Fi & In Home Quality of Service
Moderator, Steve Andrews, Chairman - G NetworkCommunications & WBA Board Adviser
1:35 PM
Moderator Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
1:40 PM
In-Home Revolution - Delivering Exceptional Quality of Service
Operator Keynote
1:55 PM
Innovating Connectivity: AI, Wi-Fi 7 and Sensing Technologies for Smarter Homes and Communities
RUCKUS Networks
2:15 PM
AI: Transforming the In-Home Connectivity Landscape
Operator Keynote
2:30 PM
Connectivity Convergence: Uniting Technologies for a Flawless Consumer Experience
Intel
2:50 PM
PANEL: Unlocking Reliable In-Home Connectivity for the Modern Consumer
3:20 PM
Coffee & Networking
Smart Cities, Connected Communities and IoT Enhanced Connectivity, Technology Innovation and Convergence
3:55 PM
Moderator Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
4:05 PM
Public Wi-Fi and Connected Cities with OpenRoaming
Guest Speaker
4:20 PM
Enabling Smarter Buildings and Urban Ecosystems with Advanced Connectivity and AI
Sponsor address
4:40 PM
Smart Cities and Enterprise - Edge AI for Wi-Fi IoT
Silicon Labs
5:00 PM
PANEL: Connected Communities Forum
Ruckus + 2 positions
5:30 PM
Wi-Fi Halow - Enabling IoT Innovation and Low Power Connectivity
Sponsor address
5:40 PM
PANEL: Enabling IoT Connectivity in the Rural and Urban Environment Moderator: Steve Namaseevayum
Asia RF Silicon Labs
6:10 PM
End of Day 1 – Wrap Up
Wireless Broadband Alliance
6:15 – 8:00 PM
Drinks and Canape's - WGC Networking Reception
Executive Keynote Stage Network X Americas and Wireless Global Congress Americas
Tiago Rodriges, CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
9:00 AM
Moderator Welcome
Chetan Sharma, Chetan Sharma Consulting
9:05 AM
Service Provider Keynote
T Mobile
9:20 AM
Super Platinum Sponsor, TBC, Wavelo
9:35 AM
Fireside Chat: Funding the Next Generation of Infrastructure
Arthur D Little Telecommunications Industry Association
9:50 AM
WBA Keynote, Wireless Broadband Alliance
10:05 AM
Sponsor Address
10:20 AM
Service Provider Address: Boost Mobile
AT&T Reliance Jio WBA Speaker
10:30 AM
PANEL: Transforming Customer Engagement with Telco-Grade Gen AI
Mark Austin, VP Data Science, AT&T Aayush Bhatnagar, SVP, Reliance Jio TBC, Wavelo, (WBA Speaker)
10:50 AM
Coffee & Networking
Enterprise: Vertical market Applications and Use Cases and Future Solutions
Wireless Broadband Alliance
11:20 AM
Moderator and CEO Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
11:30 AM
Healthcare Connectivity:Transforming patient care through Wi-Fi and Private 5G
Wi-Fi Alliance
11:45 AM
The Future of the Guest Experience in Hospitality
Eleven Software
12:05 PM
Next Gen Hospitality: Delivering Exceptional Guest Experiences and Operational Excellence
ITAU Unibanco
12:20 PM
Refining IoT with Ultra Low Power Wi-Fi
Silicon Labs
12:40 PM
PANEL: Enterprise Connectivity Forum Wi-Fi 7, OpenRoaming and AI - Revolutionizing Enterprise Connectivity
1:00 PM
Lunch
Enterprise Innovation and Next Generation Connectivity
2:00 PM
Moderator Welcome
Wireless Broadband Alliance
2:05 PM
What can the industry expect from Wi-Fi 8
IEEE 802.11 WG and Intel
2:20 PM
Unlocking the enterprise opportunity through OpenRoaming and Advanced Connectivity
Cisco
2:40 PM
Smart Venues: Implementing secure high density Wi-Fi in manufacturing, campuses,arenas & malls
Sponsor Address
3:00 PM
PANEL: Innovation Forum - Seamless Connectivity - Convergence of Wi-Fi, Broadband and Satellite - Wireless Security in an AI World"
Enterprise Guest Cisco Intel Boingo
3:45 PM
CEO Closing Remarks
Wireless Broadband Alliance
End of Day 2
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
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 will provide access to WGC Americas on May 21–22, featuring the main Executive Plenary and showcases on Wi-Fi technology and industry verticals. These will include the Enterprise Connectivity Forum, In-Home and Operator Session, Connected Communities Forum, and the Innovation Forum. Pass holders will also have access to the Exhibition area and the Networking Drinks reception.
WBA Members passes, exclusively for confirmed WBA Members, will grant 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.
Event Venue
The Westin Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas is the recommended hotel for the WGC Americas. NetworkX Americas, in partnership with Convention Housing Partners (CHP) are able to offer you convenient and affordable options for your trip. Please note the exclusive rates end on April 28.
Venues
Sessions & Themes
Business Showcase – Wi-Fi Innovation And Digital Transformation
– Wi-Fi in the Enterprise
– Smart Home
– Smart Cities
– Rural Wi-Fi And Digital Divide
– Wi-Fi And Sustainability – The Road Ahead
Technology Showcase
– Wi-Fi 7
– Private 5G & 6GHz Wi-Fi
– Wi-Fi Convergence
– OpenRoamingTM
– Operator Managed Wi-Fi – Enhancing Quality
of Service/Experience
– Artificial Intelligence And Machine Learning
– Wi-Fi Security
Exhibition
– Leading Wi-Fi Companies Exhibition
– Wi-Fi Technology in Action
WGC Show Highlights
– Enterprise Connectivity Forum
– Innovation Forum
Networking Drinks Reception