WGC APAC 2025

BANGKOK, THAILAND • JAN 21 – JAN 23

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 APAC.

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Wireless Global Congress
APAC 2025

Wireless Global Congress (WGC) APAC 2025 will take place in Bangkok, Thailand at Westin Sukhumvit Hotel in the heart of the city’s vibrant downtown district.

Comprised of a one-day conference open to everyone interested in the Wi-Fi industry on January 21, followed by two days of Members-Only Working Sessions on January 22 – 23, the event will cover all of the key topics driving the Wi-Fi industry and showcase how they can benefit different sectors and enterprises.

Becoming a sponsor of the Wireless Global Congress is a fantastic opportunity to grow your business, enhance market & brand awareness, educate & learn, demonstrate thought leadership and stand out from your competition.

Interested in speaking, sponsoring, or exhibiting at a future Wireless Global Congress event? Please contact events@wballiance.com.

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Wireless Global Congress APAC Agenda
The Westin Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand

21 January – WGC APAC – Open to all industry players
22-23 January – Wireless Broadband Alliance – Members Only Working Sessions

Headliners – Executive Plenary Session

Wi-Fi Innovation: Driving Digital Growth

Meeting the needs of tomorrows Consumers, Enterprises, Cities and Things

Coffee & Networking

Wi-Fi – Standards and Emerging Opportunities

Latest update on standards; Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8

The Road to 6G, Private 5G and Wi-Fi and Convergence Opportunities

Addressing the Internet of Things with Wi-Fi Halow

Application of AI/ML to Wi-Fi Networks,

6 GHz, AFC and addressing business and consumer needs

Lunch Time

Enhancing the User and Guest Experience with Wi-Fi

Delivering the best Wi-Fi Experience with OpenRoaming and Passpoint

Connecting Cities and Communities

Security and privacy in a modern world

Meeting the requirements for Moving networks

Venue requirements – hotels, retail and hospitality

Coffee & Networking

Wi-Fi Opportunities for Carriers and Service Providers

Internet Access with Residential Wi-Fi – home and MDU

Operator Managed Wi-Fi and role of AI

Public and Guest Wi-Fi – Cities, Enterprise and Guest Experiences

Wi-Fi Sensing and Wi-Fi Halow

IoT onboarding and management

End of Day 1

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

Registration & Passes

WGC APAC will be held in Bangkok on Jan 21-23 2025. The Open Congress Sessions are on Jan 21 and are open to everyone. The WBA Members-Only Working Sessions, are on Jan 22-23. Register Now!

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.

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Key Themes and Topics

Event Venue

Jan 21, 2025 – WGC Open Congress

Jan 22-23, 2025 – WBA Members Only Sessions

Address:

259 Sukhumvit Road
Bangkok, Thailand, 10110

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Prices are subject to the prevailing 10% service charge and 7% VAT, calculated on total room rate plus service charge. Room rates are inclusive of breakfast and internet access.

Extra person or children 12 years old and above are considered as adult with additional charge at THB 1,700 net per night with maximum of one rollaway per room.

Room rates are applicable for 3 days prior and 3 days after the Event Dates indicated in the Room Block, subject to availability of guest rooms at the time of reservation.

CANCELLATION: The hotel does not allow room cancellations once bookings are made. All rooms that are cancelled, no showed or subject to early departure will be charged at the agreed rate for all room nights cancelled.

If you have any issues with making reservations, amendments, or you will require transportation from the airport, please feel free to contact the reservation team by email: rsvn-bangkok@westin.com

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