WGC EMEA 2025
Wi-Fi Innovation:
Connecting Our Digital World
Uniting over 500 leaders and experts from the Wi-Fi industry with network operators, enterprises, and municipalities to exchange insights, cultivate learning, foster networking opportunities, and facilitate business transactions – that encapsulates the essence of WGC EMEA.
Wireless Global Congress
EMEA 2025
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) is delighted to be co-locating with Network X for the fourth year running to bring Wireless Global Congress (WGC) EMEA, the home of the largest Wi-Fi technology event, to Paris. This year we are focused on Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting Our Digital World.
WBA Members Only Working Sessions – October 13-14 – Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo
WGC EMEA Open Congress – October 15-16 – Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Network X brings together the worlds of broadband, cellular and cloud, and the WBA are proud to bring the world of Wi-Fi to the world’s most comprehensive B2B telecommunications industry event. Everyone that joins will hear directly from enterprises, operators, device manufacturers, service providers and the expert organizations that serve them.
EMEA 2025 Sponsors
EMEA 2024 Sponsors
Event Partners
Co-Host
OpenRoaming Broker
Event Partners
EMEA 2025 Agenda at a Glance
Event: Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting Our Digital World
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
Please click on each day below to see the full agenda for the Working Sessions or Conference Programme.
EMEA 2025 Agenda at a Glance
Event: Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting Our Digital World
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France
KEYNOTES STAGE
Wi-Fi Innovation - Connecting our Digital World
Executive Plenary
9:00 AM
Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO - Wireless Broadband Alliance
CEO Welcome & Address
9:10 AM
Tiago Rodrigues & Enterprise Guest
Fireside Chat
9:25 AM
Matthew MacPherson, Wireless CTO - Cisco
10:05 AM
Dr. Derek Peterson, CTO - Boingo Wireless
10:25 AM
Metin Taskin, CEO - Airties
10:45 AM
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK & EXPO
ENTERPRISE CONNECTIVITY
Enterprise Connectivity: On the move, on the pause, offices & venues
– Delivering AI-Aware Converged Solutions in Hospitality
– Inflight, Connected Vehicle and Smart Transportation
– Enterprise Security for Wi-Fi Networks
– The Ultimate Guest Experience with OpenRoaming
– OpenRoaming, SIM and Identify federation
11:15 AM
Moderator Introduction
11:20 AM
Enterprise Guest Speaker
11:35 AM
Reserved for Platinum Sponsor Address
11:55 AM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
12:15 PM
PANEL: Enterprise Connectivity Forum
Wi-Fi Monetization, Customer Loyalty and ROI
12:45 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH AND EXPO
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Wireless Technology Innovation - 2030
– Wi-Fi 7 Technical features, use cases & deployment strategies
– Spectrum & regulation - financial impact and growth
– AI Native Networking
– API and Network Connectivity
– 5G/6G and road to Wi-Fi 8
– Wi-Fi Optimization, Operation and Predictive Maintenance
– Role of Satellite in Next Gen Networks
13:45 PM
Moderator Introduction
13:50 PM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
14:10 PM
Guest speaker (Spectrum/Regulatory)
14:25 PM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
14:45 PM
WBA Guest Speaker
15:00 PM
PANEL: Shaping the path for 6G and Wi-Fi 8
Convergence and Next Gen Connectivity
15:30 PM
NETWORKING COFFEE AND EXPO
ENTERPRISE CONNECTIVITY
Evolving Technology Innovation in Enterprise Wi-Fi
– In-flight- Satellite and Wi-Fi - from Gate to Gate connectivity
– Wi-Fi Halow - delivering enterprise IoT Solutions
– Wi-Fi Sensing in the Enterprise
– Seamless and Interoperable Services - Convergence and Co-existence of Wireless Technologies
– Importance of Analytics to deliver top class performance and user experience
– Best practise for security, cloud-managed networking in the enterprise
15:55 PM
Moderator Introduction
16:00 PM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
16:20 PM
WBA Guest Speaker
16:35 PM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
16:55 PM
PANEL: Designing Wi-Fi for Enterprise Grade Performance
17:25 PM
WBA Annual Industry Awards Ceremony
Sponsored by: IronWifi
18:15 PM
WGC Networking Drinks Reception
Sponsored by Boingo Wireless and Cisco Networks
OPERATOR & CARRIER WI-FI
In Home, Smart Buildings and MDU
– Delivering E2E Wi-Fi QoS and QoE
– IoT Smart Home & Wi-Fi Halow
– Addressing Churn & RoI
– Emerging Sensing Applications
– MDU Centralized Connectivity
– Wi-Fi Offload. Secure Authentication and Accounting
9:30 AM
Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO - Wireless Broadband Alliance
CEO Welcome - Day 2 WGC EMEA
9:35 AM
Operator Guest Speaker
9:50 AM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
10:10 AM
WBA Guest Speaker
10:25 AM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
10:45 AM
PANEL: Intelligent Home Networks - Wi-Fi, Sensing & IoT Integration
How homes are becoming smarter, safer and more responsive
11:25 AM
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK & EXPO
SMART CITIES
Smart Cities, Smart Networks and Connecting the Unconnected
– Smart transportation for the next decade
– OpenRoaming - the Missing Link to Connect the Unconnected
– Mission Critical and Emergency Services
– Role of Satellite to connect Rural and Urban communities
12:00 PM
Moderator Introduction
12:05 PM
Guest Speaker
12:20 PM
Reserved for Sponsor Address
12:30 PM
Guest speaker
12:45 PM
PANEL: Connected Communities Forum
Connectivity for Good, Sustainability and Social Impact
13:15 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH AND EXPO
Technology Workshops
14:00 PM
Wireless Workshops
Wireless Broadband Alliance Program Workshops
15:00 PM
EVENT CLOSE
KEYNOTES STAGE
Wi-Fi Innovation - Connecting our Digital World
Executive Plenary
9:00 AM
Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO - Wireless Broadband Alliance
CEO Welcome & Address
9:10 AM
Tiago Rodrigues & Enterprise Guest
Fireside Chat
9:25 AM
Matthew MacPherson, Wireless CTO - Cisco
10:05 AM
Dr. Derek Peterson, CTO - Boingo Wireless
10:25 AM
Metin Taskin, CEO - Airties
10:45 AM
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK & EXPO
ENTERPRISE CONNECTIVITY
Enterprise Connectivity: On the move, on the pause, offices & venues
– Delivering AI-Aware Converged Solutions in Hospitality
– Inflight, Connected Vehicle and Smart Transportation
– Enterprise Security for Wi-Fi Networks
– The Ultimate Guest Experience with OpenRoaming
– OpenRoaming, SIM and Identify federation
11:15 AM
Moderator Introduction
11:20 AM
Enterprise Guest Speaker
11:35 AM
Reserved for Platinum Sponsor Address
11:55 AM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
12:15 PM
PANEL: Enterprise Connectivity Forum
Wi-Fi Monetization, Customer Loyalty and ROI
12:45 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH AND EXPO
TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Wireless Technology Innovation - 2030
– Wi-Fi 7 Technical features, use cases & deployment strategies
– Spectrum & regulation - financial impact and growth
– AI Native Networking
– API and Network Connectivity
– 5G/6G and road to Wi-Fi 8
– Wi-Fi Optimization, Operation and Predictive Maintenance
– Role of Satellite in Next Gen Networks
13:45 PM
Moderator Introduction
13:50 PM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
14:10 PM
Guest speaker (Spectrum/Regulatory)
14:25 PM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
14:45 PM
WBA Guest Speaker
15:00 PM
PANEL: Shaping the path for 6G and Wi-Fi 8
Convergence and Next Gen Connectivity
15:30 PM
NETWORKING COFFEE AND EXPO
ENTERPRISE CONNECTIVITY
Evolving Technology Innovation in Enterprise Wi-Fi
– In-flight- Satellite and Wi-Fi - from Gate to Gate connectivity
– Wi-Fi Halow - delivering enterprise IoT Solutions
– Wi-Fi Sensing in the Enterprise
– Seamless and Interoperable Services - Convergence and Co-existence of Wireless Technologies
– Importance of Analytics to deliver top class performance and user experience
– Best practise for security, cloud-managed networking in the enterprise
15:55 PM
Moderator Introduction
16:00 PM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
16:20 PM
WBA Guest Speaker
16:35 PM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor Address
16:55 PM
PANEL: Designing Wi-Fi for Enterprise Grade Performance
17:25 PM
WBA Annual Industry Awards Ceremony
Sponsored by: IronWifi
18:15 PM
WGC Networking Drinks Reception
Sponsored by Boingo Wireless and Cisco Networks
OPERATOR & CARRIER WI-FI
In Home, Smart Buildings and MDU
Delivering E2E Wi-Fi QoS and QoE IoT Smart Home & Wi-Fi Halow Addressing Churn & RoI Emerging Sensing Applications MDU Centralized Connectivity WI-Fi Offload. Secure Authentication and Accounting
9:30 AM
Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO - Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO Welcome - Day 2 WGC EMEA
9:35 AM
Operator Guest Speaker
9:50 AM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
10:10 AM
WBA Guest Speaker
10:25 AM
Reserved for Gold Sponsor
10:45 AM
PANEL: Intelligent Home Networks - Wi-Fi, Sensing & IoT Integration How homes are becoming smarter, safer and more responsive
11:25 AM
NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK & EXPO
SMART CITIES
Smart Cities, Smart Networks and Connecting the Unconnected
Smart transportation for the next decade OpenRoaming - the Missing Link to Connect the Unconnected Mission Critical and Emergency Services Role of Satellite to connect Rural and Urban communities
12:00 PM
Moderator Introduction
12:05 PM
Guest Speaker
12:20 PM
Reserved for Sponsor Address
12:30 PM
Guest speaker
12:45 PM
PANEL: Connected Communities Forum Connectivity for Good, Sustainability and Social Impact
13:15 PM
NETWORKING LUNCH AND EXPO
TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS
14:00 PM
Wireless Workshops Wireless Broadband Alliance Program Workshops
15:00 PM
EVENT CLOSE
Registration & Passes
WGC EMEA will be held in Paris on Oct 13-16 2024. WBA Members-Only Working Sessions are on Oct 13-14; The Open Congress Sessions, including the WBA Industry Awards are on Oct 15-16 and are open to everyone. Register Now!
This year the WBA are delighted to be co-locating WGC EMEA at Network X, meaning that WGC participants have the option to participate in the Exhibition as well as experience Broadband World Forum, 5G World and Telco cloud at a discounted rate. Check your ticket options.
We look forward to seeing you in person. If you’re interested in speaking, sponsoring, or exhibiting at the event, please contact WBA’s Events team.
Venues
Key Themes and Topics
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