WGC EMEA 2024

PARIS, FRANCE • OCT 07 – OCT 10

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.

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The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) is delighted to be co-locating with Network X for the third 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 7-8 – Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo
WGC EMEA Open Congress – October 9-10 – 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.

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EMEA 2024 Agenda

Event: Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting Our Digital World
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France

EMEA 2024 Agenda

Event: Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting Our Digital World
Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, France

Agenda at a Glance: Day 1 – October 9, 2024

Time (CET)

SESSION

08:30am

PRE-REGISTRATION

09:00am

EXECUTIVE PLENARY
Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting our Digital World

10:40am

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

11:30am

NEXT GEN WIRELESS BROADBAND AND STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH

  • Introduction and Welcome
  • Next Generation Residential Broadband
  • Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz – Strategies for Telco Growth
  • OpenRoaming Unveiled – Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi

PANEL
New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise

12:40pm

LUNCH & NETWORKING

13:40pm

RESIDENTIAL BROADBAND AND SMART HOME

  • Moderator Introduction
  • Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+
  • Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
  • New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing

PANEL
Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home

15:10pm

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

15:30pm

INNOVATION AND OPERATION FOR ENTERPRISE WIRELESS

  • Smart Transportation for 2025+
  • Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity
  • Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi
  • Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise

PANEL:
Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases

17:00pm

WBA INDUSTRY AWARDS

18:00pm

WGC EMEA NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION

Agenda at a Glance: Day 2 – October 10, 2024

Time (CET)

SESSION

08:30am

PRE-REGISTRATION

09:00am

WI-FI IN THE SMB AND ENTERPRISE

  • CEO Opening Remarks
  • OpenRoaming: Revolutionizing Retail and Hospitality customer engagement
  • What does a great customer experience look like and what is needed to deliver it
  • Unleashing the potential of OpenWi-Fi – Innovation, Security and Growth
  • Driving Innovation in Wi-Fi user experience

PANEL
Enterprise Connectivity Forum

11:00am

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

10:50am

CONNECTED COMMUNITIES FORUM

  • Bridging the Gap: Wi-Fi Enabled Smart City Innovations for Under-Served Communities

PANEL
Connecting Communities: Wi-Fi Empowerment for the Under-Served

11:35am

LUNCH & NETWORKING

12:30pm

INNOVATION FORUM

  • Developing the Next Gen Wi-Fi Roadmap
  • Evolution of Wireless Generations and Fixed Network Synergies
  • New network management and device capabilities
  • OpenRoaming and Convergence

13:45pm

THANK YOU AND EVENT CLOSE

14:00pm

WGC EMEA EVENT CLOSE

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Agenda at a Glance: Day 2 - October 10, 2024

Time (CET)

SESSION

08:30am

PRE-REGISTRATION

09:00am

WI-FI IN THE SMB AND ENTERPRISE

  • CEO Opening Remarks
  • OpenRoaming: Revolutionizing Retail and Hospitality customer engagement
  • What does a great customer experience look like and what is needed to deliver it
  • Unleashing the potential of OpenWi-Fi - Innovation, Security and Growth
  • Driving Innovation in Wi-Fi user experience

PANEL
Enterprise Connectivity Forum

11:00am

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

10:50am

CONNECTED COMMUNITIES FORUM

  • Bridging the Gap: Wi-Fi Enabled Smart City Innovations for Under-Served Communities

PANEL
Connecting Communities: Wi-Fi Empowerment for the Under-Served

11:35am

LUNCH & NETWORKING

12:30pm

INNOVATION FORUM

  • Developing the Next Gen Wi-Fi Roadmap
  • Evolution of Wireless Generations and Fixed Network Synergies
  • New network management and device capabilities
  • OpenRoaming and Convergence

13:45pm

THANK YOU AND EVENT CLOSE

14:00pm

WGC EMEA EVENT CLOSE

11th June - Whitacre Tower, 208 South Akard Street, Dallas, Texas, USA (CDT) - BST - 6 hr; EST +1

WBA Members-Only Working Sessions

TIME

PRESENTATION

Road to Wi-Fi 7: Next Generation Capabilities with Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7

8:30 AM

Board Candidates Presentations

Loay Kreishan, Charter

8:50 AM

WBA Recognition Awards

All WBA Members

9:20 AM

Operator Managed Wi-Fi

Sarper Gokturk, Airties; Pedro Santos, Deutsche Telekom; David Barr, MaxLinear; Tom Van Driessche, NOKIA

10:00 AM

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

10:30 AM

Mission Critical & Emergency Services

Sri Gundavelli, Cisco; Subir Das, Peraton Labs

11:10 AM

Wi-Fi Sensing

Dan Bugos, Origin AI; Josh Redmore, CableLabs

11:30 AM

Policy & Regulatory Affairs Work Group

Burhan Masood, Broadcom; Andy Gowans, Cisco

12:10 PM

AFC Task Group

Bruno Tomás, WBA

12:30 PM

LUNCH

2:00 PM

Enterprise Security for Private 5G Networks

Gino Corleto, Cisco

2:30 PM

IoT & Smart Home

Wael Guibene, Reliance JIO; Fatemeh Fazel, Intel

3:00 PM

Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT Applications

Zac Freeman, Newracom; Marleen Boonen, Methods2Business; Prakash Guda, Morse Micro

3:45 PM

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

4:05 PM

Access Network Metrics

Josh Redmore, CableLabs; Mark Hamilton, CommScope; Michael Sym, Single Digits

4:45 PM

E2E Wi-Fi QoS & L4S

Ganesh Venkatesan, Intel; Mehmet Sukru Kuran, Airties; Enis Akay, Meta; Loay Kreishan, Charter

11th June - Whitacre Tower, 208 South Akard Street, Dallas, Texas, USA (CDT) - BST - 6 hr; EST +1

WBA Members-Only Working Sessions

TIME

PRESENTATION

Road to Wi-Fi 7: Next Generation Capabilities with Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7

8:30 AM

Board Candidates Presentations

Loay Kreishan, Charter

8:50 AM

WBA Recognition Awards

All WBA Members

9:20 AM

Operator Managed Wi-Fi

Sarper Gokturk, Airties; Pedro Santos, Deutsche Telekom; David Barr, MaxLinear; Tom Van Driessche, NOKIA

10:00 AM

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

10:30 AM

Mission Critical & Emergency Services

Sri Gundavelli, Cisco; Subir Das, Peraton Labs

11:10 AM

Wi-Fi Sensing

Dan Bugos, Origin AI; Josh Redmore, CableLabs

11:30 AM

Policy & Regulatory Affairs Work Group

Burhan Masood, Broadcom; Andy Gowans, Cisco

12:10 PM

AFC Task Group

Bruno Tomás, WBA

12:30 PM

LUNCH

2:00 PM

Enterprise Security for Private 5G Networks

Gino Corleto, Cisco

2:30 PM

IoT & Smart Home

Wael Guibene, Reliance JIO; Fatemeh Fazel, Intel

3:00 PM

Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT Applications

Zac Freeman, Newracom; Marleen Boonen, Methods2Business; Prakash Guda, Morse Micro

3:45 PM

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

4:05 PM

Access Network Metrics

Josh Redmore, CableLabs; Mark Hamilton, CommScope; Michael Sym, Single Digits

4:45 PM

E2E Wi-Fi QoS & L4S

Ganesh Venkatesan, Intel; Mehmet Sukru Kuran, Airties; Enis Akay, Meta; Loay Kreishan, Charter

Time (CET) Session
8:30AM PRE-REGISTRATION
9:00AM EXECUTIVE PLENARY Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting our Digital World
Column 1 Value COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK
Column 1 Value NEXT GEN WIRELESS BROADBAND AND STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH
  • Introduction and Welcome
  • Next Generation Residential Broadband
  • Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz – Strategies for Telco Growth
  • OpenRoaming Unveiled – Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi
PANEL New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise
Column 1 Value LUNCH & NETWORKING
Column 1 Value RESIDENTIAL BROADBAND AND SMART HOME
  • Moderator Introduction
  • Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+
  • Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
  • New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing
PANEL Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home
Column 1 Value 7 COFFEE & NETWORKING
Column 1 Value 8 INNOVATION AND OPERATION FOR ENTERPRISE WIRELESS
  • Smart Transportation for 2025+
  • Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity
  • Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi
  • Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise
PANEL: Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases
Column 1 Value 9 WBA INDUSTRY AWARDS
Column 1 Value 10 WGC EMEA NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Column 1 Value 11 Column 2 Value 11
Time (Paris)SessionCompanySession titleOutline description
8:30 AMPre-Conference Registration & Coffee
 Moderator Executive Plenary Session
9:00 AMCEOWireless Broadband AllianceCEO Opening AddressWi-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 AMEnterprise SpeakerEnterprise Speaker 
9:20 AMReserved for Charter SponsorCisco 
9:40 AMReserved for Charter SponsorIntel Corp 
10:00 AMReserved for Charter SponsorAirties 
10:15 AMReserved for Charter SponsorBoingo Wireless 
10:20 AMCoffee & Networking
10:40 AMModerator: Next Gen Wireless Broadband and Strategies for Growth
11:05 AMModeratorModeratorIntroduction and Welcome 
11:10 AMOperator AddressOperator AddressNext Generation Residential BroadbandConsumer demand driving growth in capacity and devices - how will it be met?
11:25 AM    
11:40 AMReserved for Gold SponsorRuckus NetworksBeyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-FiLeveraging AI//ML to improve bandwidth allocation and predict network failures
Role of AI in security to identify detect and automate threat response
12:05 PMReserved for Platinum SponsorReserved for Platinum SponsorWi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz - Strategies for Telco GrowthEnhanced Network capacities significantly increase network bandwidth and reduce latency for improved customer experience.
Efficient use of 6 GHz spectrum via AFC optimizing spectrum sharing and reducing inteference.
Meeting the needs and demands of the next generation consumer and enterprise
12:25 PMWBA Address or sponsorPresentationOpenRoaming Unveiled - Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-FiOpenRoaming - delivering a seamless and secure Wi-Fi experience, addressing MAC randomization and delivering business and operational benefits
Increasing user engagement, satisfaction and reduced customer queries
12:35 PMPANELPANELNew Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and EnterpriseRevolutionizing connectivity - technical advantages with Wi-Fi and 6 GHz
Transformative application in residential and enterprise environments
Challenges, adoption and Real World implementation
1:00 PMLUNCH & NETWORKING
 Moderator Residential Broadband and Smart Home
1:55 PMModeratorModeratorModerator Introduction 
2:00 PMOperator AddressOperator AddressOperator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+Operator Managed Wi-Fi - Key Considerations managing Wi-Fi performance - QoS and QoE
Role of AI and ML to manage, maintain and enhance the customer experience.
2:15 PMGold sponsorReserved for Gold SponsorOperator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital AgeIoT in the connected Home
Assessing critical aspects of security in a connected home
Streamlining the services and multi-device connectivity for smart media consumption
2:35 PMPresentation (Gold Sponsor)Cognitive SystemsNew applications and monetization with Wi-Fi SensingMonetization strategies via Wi-Fi Sensing
Innovative use cases and applications for Sensing
Challenges and considerations in implementation.
2:55 PMPresentation (PANEL)PANELAddressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected homeOpportunities and challenges delivering internet services to MDU's and Homes
Best practise for in-home security and connected devices
Delivering on consumer expectations
3:20 PMCoffee & Networking
3:55 PMModerator Innovation and Operation for Enterprise Wireless
4:00 PMPresentation (Enterprise)Enterprise SpeakerSmart Transportation for 2025+Smart Transportation
Opportunities and challenges in delivering enhanced in-transit connectivity solutions
4:15 PMGold sponsorReserved for Gold Sponsor Convergence and future of Enterprise ConnectivityWhat do enterprises need in future
How is convergence developing in the enterprise space
What role does Wi-Fi have in private 5G Networks
4:35 PMPresentation/Sponsor (Bronze)PresentationDriving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-FiEnhanced connectivity for IoT Devices key for automation and process optimization
Deterministic performance essential for throughput and latency on advanced systems
Advanced predictive maintenance and real time monitoring for quality control and continuity
4:45 PMReserved for Gold SponsorReserved for Gold SponsorComing of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the EnterpriseUnderstanding Wi-Fi Halow Technology - overview, benefits and application
5:05 PM PANELWi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use CasesOpportunities and adoption of Wi-Fi HaLow
Key highlights from the WBA Wi-Fi HaLow trial report.
Applications and use cases and industries that benefit most from HaLow technology
Understanding the sectors and use cases and the new opportunities they present
5:30 PMWBA INDUSTRY AWARD (Hall 7.3)
6:15 PMWBA Networking Drinks (VIP & Speakers' Lounge, Hall 7.3)
8:00 PMEnd of Day 1
Time (CET) Session
8:30AM PRE-REGISTRATION
9:00AM EXECUTIVE PLENARY Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting our Digital World
Column 1 Value COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK
Column 1 Value NEXT GEN WIRELESS BROADBAND AND STRATEGIES FOR GROWTH
  • Introduction and Welcome
  • Next Generation Residential Broadband
  • Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz – Strategies for Telco Growth
  • OpenRoaming Unveiled – Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi
PANEL New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise
Column 1 Value LUNCH & NETWORKING
Column 1 Value RESIDENTIAL BROADBAND AND SMART HOME
  • Moderator Introduction
  • Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+
  • Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age
  • New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing
PANEL Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home
Column 1 Value 7 COFFEE & NETWORKING
Column 1 Value 8 INNOVATION AND OPERATION FOR ENTERPRISE WIRELESS
  • Smart Transportation for 2025+
  • Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity
  • Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi
  • Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise
PANEL: Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases
Column 1 Value 9 WBA INDUSTRY AWARDS
Column 1 Value 10 WGC EMEA NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
Column 1 Value 11 Column 2 Value 11
Time (Paris) Session Company Session title Outline description
Time (Paris) Session Company Session title Outline description
8:30 AM Pre-Conference Registration & Coffee
Moderator Executive Plenary Session
9:00 AM CEO Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO Opening Address 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 Sponsor Cisco
9:40 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Intel Corp
10:00 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Airties
10:15 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Boingo Wireless
10:20 AM Coffee & Networking
10:40 AM Moderator: Next Gen Wireless Broadband and Strategies for Growth
11:05 AM Moderator Moderator Introduction and Welcome
11:10 AM Operator Address Operator Address Next Generation Residential Broadband Consumer demand driving growth in capacity and devices - how will it be met?
11:25 AM
11:40 AM Reserved for Gold Sponsor Ruckus Networks Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi Leveraging AI//ML to improve bandwidth allocation and predict network failures Role of AI in security to identify detect and automate threat response
12:05 PM Reserved for Platinum Sponsor Reserved for Platinum Sponsor Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz - Strategies for Telco Growth Enhanced Network capacities significantly increase network bandwidth and reduce latency for improved customer experience. Efficient use of 6 GHz spectrum via AFC optimizing spectrum sharing and reducing interference. Meeting the needs and demands of the next generation consumer and enterprise
12:25 PM WBA Address or sponsor Presentation OpenRoaming Unveiled - Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi OpenRoaming - delivering a seamless and secure Wi-Fi experience, addressing MAC randomization and delivering business and operational benefits Increasing user engagement, satisfaction and reduced customer queries
12:35 PM PANEL PANEL New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise Revolutionizing connectivity - technical advantages with Wi-Fi and 6 GHz Transformative application in residential and enterprise environments Challenges, adoption and Real World implementation
1:00 PM LUNCH & NETWORKING
Moderator Residential Broadband and Smart Home
1:55 PM Moderator Moderator Moderator Introduction
2:00 PM Operator Address Operator Address Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+ Operator Managed Wi-Fi - Key Considerations managing Wi-Fi performance - QoS and QoE Role of AI and ML to manage, maintain and enhance the customer experience.
2:15 PM Gold sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age IoT in the connected Home Assessing critical aspects of security in a connected home Streamlining the services and multi-device connectivity for smart media consumption
2:35 PM Presentation (Gold Sponsor) Cognitive Systems New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing Monetization strategies via Wi-Fi Sensing Innovative use cases and applications for Sensing Challenges and considerations in implementation.
2:55 PM Presentation (PANEL) PANEL Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home Opportunities and challenges delivering internet services to MDU's and Homes Best practise for in-home security and connected devices Delivering on consumer expectations
3:20 PM Coffee & Networking
3:55 PM Moderator Innovation and Operation for Enterprise Wireless
4:00 PM Presentation (Enterprise) Enterprise Speaker Smart Transportation for 2025+ Smart Transportation Opportunities and challenges in delivering enhanced in-transit connectivity solutions
4:15 PM Gold sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity What do enterprises need in future How is convergence developing in the enterprise space What role does Wi-Fi have in private 5G Networks
4:35 PM Presentation/Sponsor (Bronze) Presentation Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi Enhanced connectivity for IoT Devices key for automation and process optimization Deterministic performance essential for throughput and latency on advanced systems Advanced predictive maintenance and real time monitoring for quality control and continuity
4:45 PM Reserved for Gold Sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise Understanding Wi-Fi Halow Technology - overview, benefits and application
5:05 PM PANEL Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases Opportunities and adoption of Wi-Fi HaLow Key highlights from the WBA Wi-Fi HaLow trial report. Applications and use cases and industries that benefit most from HaLow technology Understanding the sectors and use cases and the new opportunities they present
5:30 PM WBA INDUSTRY AWARD (Hall 7.3)
6:15 PM WBA Networking Drinks (VIP & Speakers' Lounge, Hall 7.3)
8:00 PM End of Day 1
Time (Paris) Session Company Session title Outline description
8:30 AM Pre-Conference Registration & Coffee
Moderator Executive Plenary Session
9:00 AM CEO Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO Opening Address 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 Sponsor Cisco
9:40 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Intel Corp
10:00 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Airties
10:15 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Boingo Wireless
10:20 AM Coffee & Networking
10:40 AM Moderator: Next Gen Wireless Broadband and Strategies for Growth
11:05 AM Moderator Moderator Introduction and Welcome
11:10 AM Operator Address Operator Address Next Generation Residential Broadband Consumer demand driving growth in capacity and devices – how will it be met?
11:25 AM
11:40 AM Reserved for Gold Sponsor Ruckus Networks Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi Leveraging AI//ML to improve bandwidth allocation and predict network failures
Role of AI in security to identify detect and automate threat response
12:05 PM Reserved for Platinum Sponsor Reserved for Platinum Sponsor Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz – Strategies for Telco Growth Enhanced Network capacities significantly increase network bandwidth and reduce latency for improved customer experience.
Efficient use of 6 GHz spectrum via AFC optimizing spectrum sharing and reducing inteference.
Meeting the needs and demands of the next generation consumer and enterprise
12:25 PM WBA Address or sponsor Presentation OpenRoaming Unveiled – Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi OpenRoaming – delivering a seamless and secure Wi-Fi experience, addressing MAC randomization and delivering business and operational benefits
Increasing user engagement, satisfaction and reduced customer queries
12:35 PM PANEL PANEL New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise Revolutionizing connectivity – technical advantages with Wi-Fi and 6 GHz
Transformative application in residential and enterprise environments
Challenges, adoption and Real World implementation
1:00 PM LUNCH & NETWORKING
Moderator Residential Broadband and Smart Home
1:55 PM Moderator Moderator Moderator Introduction
2:00 PM Operator Address Operator Address Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+ Operator Managed Wi-Fi – Key Considerations managing Wi-Fi performance – QoS and QoE
Role of AI and ML to manage, maintain and enhance the customer experience.
2:15 PM Gold sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age IoT in the connected Home
Assessing critical aspects of security in a connected home
Streamlining the services and multi-device connectivity for smart media consumption
2:35 PM Presentation (Gold Sponsor) Cognitive Systems New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing Monetization strategies via Wi-Fi Sensing
Innovative use cases and applications for Sensing
Challenges and considerations in implementation.
2:55 PM Presentation (PANEL) PANEL Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home Opportunities and challenges delivering internet services to MDU’s and Homes
Best practise for in-home security and connected devices
Delivering on consumer expectations
3:20 PM Coffee & Networking
3:55 PM Moderator Innovation and Operation for Enterprise Wireless
4:00 PM Presentation (Enterprise) Enterprise Speaker Smart Transportation for 2025+ Smart Transportation
Opportunities and challenges in delivering enhanced in-transit connectivity solutions
4:15 PM Gold sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor  Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity What do enterprises need in future
How is convergence developing in the enterprise space
What role does Wi-Fi have in private 5G Networks
4:35 PM Presentation/Sponsor (Bronze) Presentation Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi Enhanced connectivity for IoT Devices key for automation and process optimization
Deterministic performance essential for throughput and latency on advanced systems
Advanced predictive maintenance and real time monitoring for quality control and continuity
4:45 PM Reserved for Gold Sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise Understanding Wi-Fi Halow Technology – overview, benefits and application
5:05 PM PANEL Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases Opportunities and adoption of Wi-Fi HaLow
Key highlights from the WBA Wi-Fi HaLow trial report.
Applications and use cases and industries that benefit most from HaLow technology
Understanding the sectors and use cases and the new opportunities they present
5:30 PM WBA INDUSTRY AWARD (Hall 7.3)
6:15 PM WBA Networking Drinks (VIP & Speakers’ Lounge, Hall 7.3)
8:00 PM End of Day 1
Time (Paris) Session Company Session title Outline description
8:30 AM Pre-Conference Registration & Coffee
  Moderator   Executive Plenary Session
9:00 AM CEO Wireless Broadband Alliance CEO Opening Address 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 Sponsor Cisco  
9:40 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Intel Corp  
10:00 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Airties  
10:15 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor Boingo Wireless  
10:20 AM Coffee & Networking
10:40 AM Moderator:   Next Gen Wireless Broadband and Strategies for Growth
11:05 AM Moderator Moderator Introduction and Welcome  
11:10 AM Operator Address Operator Address Next Generation Residential Broadband Consumer demand driving growth in capacity and devices – how will it be met?
11:25 AM        
11:40 AM Reserved for Gold Sponsor Ruckus Networks Beyond the Hype: Role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Wi-Fi Leveraging AI//ML to improve bandwidth allocation and predict network failures
Role of AI in security to identify detect and automate threat response
12:05 PM Reserved for Platinum Sponsor Reserved for Platinum Sponsor Wi-Fi 7 and AFC & 6 GHz – Strategies for Telco Growth Enhanced Network capacities significantly increase network bandwidth and reduce latency for improved customer experience.
Efficient use of 6 GHz spectrum via AFC optimizing spectrum sharing and reducing inteference.
Meeting the needs and demands of the next generation consumer and enterprise
12:25 PM WBA Address or sponsor Presentation OpenRoaming Unveiled – Revolutionizing Public and Guest Wi-Fi OpenRoaming – delivering a seamless and secure Wi-Fi experience, addressing MAC randomization and delivering business and operational benefits
Increasing user engagement, satisfaction and reduced customer queries
12:35 PM PANEL PANEL New Possibilities with Wi-Fi 7 and 6 GHz in Residential and Enterprise Revolutionizing connectivity – technical advantages with Wi-Fi and 6 GHz
Transformative application in residential and enterprise environments
Challenges, adoption and Real World implementation
1:00 PM LUNCH & NETWORKING
  Moderator   Residential Broadband and Smart Home
1:55 PM Moderator Moderator Moderator Introduction  
2:00 PM Operator Address Operator Address Operator perspective: delivering and managing a great customer experience in 2025+ Operator Managed Wi-Fi – Key Considerations managing Wi-Fi performance – QoS and QoE
Role of AI and ML to manage, maintain and enhance the customer experience.
2:15 PM Gold sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor Operator Wi-Fi and Consumer smarts: Driving Connectivity in the Digital Age IoT in the connected Home
Assessing critical aspects of security in a connected home
Streamlining the services and multi-device connectivity for smart media consumption
2:35 PM Presentation (Gold Sponsor) Cognitive Systems New applications and monetization with Wi-Fi Sensing Monetization strategies via Wi-Fi Sensing
Innovative use cases and applications for Sensing
Challenges and considerations in implementation.
2:55 PM Presentation (PANEL) PANEL Addressing the critical aspects of network performance, management and security in a connected home Opportunities and challenges delivering internet services to MDU’s and Homes
Best practise for in-home security and connected devices
Delivering on consumer expectations
3:20 PM Coffee & Networking
3:55 PM Moderator   Innovation and Operation for Enterprise Wireless
4:00 PM Presentation (Enterprise) Enterprise Speaker Smart Transportation for 2025+ Smart Transportation
Opportunities and challenges in delivering enhanced in-transit connectivity solutions
4:15 PM Gold sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor  Convergence and future of Enterprise Connectivity What do enterprises need in future
How is convergence developing in the enterprise space
What role does Wi-Fi have in private 5G Networks
4:35 PM Presentation/Sponsor (Bronze) Presentation Driving the future of Smart Manufacturing with Next Gen Wi-Fi Enhanced connectivity for IoT Devices key for automation and process optimization
Deterministic performance essential for throughput and latency on advanced systems
Advanced predictive maintenance and real time monitoring for quality control and continuity
4:45 PM Reserved for Gold Sponsor Reserved for Gold Sponsor Coming of Age: Wi-Fi Halow in the Enterprise Understanding Wi-Fi Halow Technology – overview, benefits and application
5:05 PM   PANEL Wi-Fi Halow Opportunities and Use Cases Opportunities and adoption of Wi-Fi HaLow
Key highlights from the WBA Wi-Fi HaLow trial report.
Applications and use cases and industries that benefit most from HaLow technology
Understanding the sectors and use cases and the new opportunities they present
5:30 PM WBA INDUSTRY AWARD (Hall 7.3)
6:15 PM WBA Networking Drinks (VIP & Speakers’ Lounge, Hall 7.3)
8:00 PM End of Day 1

11th June - Whitacre Tower, 208 South Akard Street, Dallas, Texas, USA (CDT) - BST - 6 hr; EST +1

WBA Members-Only Working Sessions

TIME

PRESENTATION

Road to Wi-Fi 7: Next Generation Capabilities with Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7

8:30 AM

Board Candidates Presentations

Loay Kreishan, Charter

8:50 AM

WBA Recognition Awards

All WBA Members

9:20 AM

Operator Managed Wi-Fi

Sarper Gokturk, Airties; Pedro Santos, Deutsche Telekom; David Barr, MaxLinear; Tom Van Driessche, NOKIA

10:00 AM

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

10:30 AM

Mission Critical & Emergency Services

Sri Gundavelli, Cisco; Subir Das, Peraton Labs

11:10 AM

Wi-Fi Sensing

Dan Bugos, Origin AI; Josh Redmore, CableLabs

11:30 AM

Policy & Regulatory Affairs Work Group

Burhan Masood, Broadcom; Andy Gowans, Cisco

12:10 PM

AFC Task Group

Bruno Tomás, WBA

12:30 PM

LUNCH

2:00 PM

Enterprise Security for Private 5G Networks

Gino Corleto, Cisco

2:30 PM

IoT & Smart Home

Wael Guibene, Reliance JIO; Fatemeh Fazel, Intel

3:00 PM

Wi-Fi HaLow for IoT Applications

Zac Freeman, Newracom; Marleen Boonen, Methods2Business; Prakash Guda, Morse Micro

3:45 PM

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK

4:05 PM

Access Network Metrics

Josh Redmore, CableLabs; Mark Hamilton, CommScope; Michael Sym, Single Digits

4:45 PM

E2E Wi-Fi QoS & L4S

Ganesh Venkatesan, Intel; Mehmet Sukru Kuran, Airties; Enis Akay, Meta; Loay Kreishan, Charter

Registration & Passes

WGC EMEA will be held in Paris on Oct 07-10 2024. WBA Members-Only Working Sessions are on Oct 07-08; The Open Congress Sessions, including the WBA Industry Awards are on Oct 09-10 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.

WBA Member Passes

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General Passes (non WBA Members)

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Venues

07-08 October:

WBA Members Working Sessions

Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo

Address:

36 38 Rue de Moulin,
92170 Vanves, France

Phone:

October 7-8

The Members Only Working Session and plugfest
will take place at the Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de
Versailles Expo.

09-10 June

WGC EMEA Open Conference

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Address:

Pl de la Porte de Versailles,
75015, Paris

Phone:

+33 1 40 68 22 22

October 9-10

WGC EMEA Open Congress will take place at the
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Our recommendation is the Hotel Mercure Paris Porte de Versailles Expo, see the booking link below.

BOOK ACCOMMODATION

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

Time Information
8:30 AM Pre-Conference Registration & Coffee
9:00 AM CEO – Wireless Broadband Alliance
CEO Opening Address
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
TBC
9:20 AM Reserved for Charter Sponsor
Cisco
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