WGC AMERICAS 2025

DALLAS, USA • MAY 19 – MAY 22

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.

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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

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WGC Americas Agenda 2025 – Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting our Digital World

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WGC Open Congress

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Working Member Sessions

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Please click on each day below to see the full agenda for the Working Sessions or Conference Programme.

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

Commscope, (To be announced in Mid April)

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

8:45 AM

Chairs Welcome and Analyst Opening Remarks

Nicolai Schattgen, Founder & CEO, Match-Maker Ventures

Executive Keynote Stage
Network X & Wireless Global Congress Americas

8:50 AM

Delivering a robust, converged, nationwide network

Yigal Elbaz, SVP, Technology & Network Services, Network Chief Technology Officer, AT&T

9:00 AM

FirstNet Address

Jeff Bratcher, Deputy Executive Director – Office of Operations and Chief Technology Officer, FirstNet Authority

9:10 AM

Diamond Sponsor Presentation

9:25 AM

CEO Address

Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

9:40 AM

Fireside Chat: Is Fixed-Mobile Convergence Becoming a Reality
Moderator - Karim Taga - Managing Partner, Arthur D Little

Mike Finley, CEO, Boingo Wireless
Matthias Budde, SVP Strategy, AT&T

9:55 AM

Keynote Presentation: Comcast Cable

Elad Nafshi, Executive Vice President, Chief Network Officer, Comcast Cable

10:10 AM

PANEL:
Moderator - Gabriel Brown - Senior Principal Analyst, Heavy Reading
Ushering a new era of customer experience and accelerating network monetization

Nate Edwards, EVP Network Services and Business Transformation, Altice USA
Lori Thomas, SVP, Strategic Engagement & Transformation, MetTel
Rajat Ghai, VP Network Engineering, Comcast

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

Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

11:15 AM

6G - What impact will the next 'G' make and how can industry benefit

JR Wilson, Vice President, Tower Strategy and Roaming, AT&T

11:25 AM

Fireside Chat - Impact of convergence in the home and enterprise - near and mid term

Sarper Gokturk, VP Innovation, Airties
Dr. Derek Peterson, CTO,
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

Matt MacPherson, Wireless CTO, Intel
Eric McLaughlin, VP & GM Wireless Solutions, 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

Steve Andrews, WBA Board Advisor, Wireless Broadband Alliance

1:40 PM

AI: Transforming the in-home connectivity landscape

Operator Keynote

1:55 PM

Evolving role of AI in converged network management - from planning to support and from cloud to the edge

Mittal Parekh, Senior Director - Product Marketing, RUCKUS Networks

2:15 PM

Connectivity Convergence: Uniting technologies for a flawless consumer experience

Eric McLaughlin, VP & GM Wireless Solutions, Intel

2:30 PM

In-Home Revolution - Delivering Exceptional Quality of Service

Sarper Gokturk, VP Innovation, Airties

2:50 PM

Geo-Spatial AI-Driven Wi-Fi 7: Unlocking the Full Potential of 6 GHz for Next-Gen Connectivity

Vijay Venkateswaran, Head of Strategy and Business Development, C3 Spectra

3:00 PM

PANEL: Unlocking Reliable Wi-Fi Connectivity for the Modern Consumer

Huw Rees, Vice President Of Business Development, NetExperience
Operator

3:30 PM

Coffee & Networking

Smart Cities, Connected Communities and IoT
Enhanced Connectivity, Technology Innovation and Convergence

4:00 PM

Moderator Welcome

Steve Namaseevayum, 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

Kevin Hasley, Vice President Strategic Initiatives, Ekahau

4:40 PM

Smart Cities and Enterprise - Edge AI for Wi-Fi IoT

Irvind Ghai, Vice President, Silicon Labs

5:00 PM

PANEL: Connected Communities Forum

Mittal Parekh, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Technical Marketing, and Influencer Marketing, Ruckus

5:30 PM

Wi-Fi Halow - Enabling IoT Innovation and Low Power Connectivity

Sponsor address

5:40 PM

PANEL:
Moderator: Steve Namaseevayum
Enabling IoT Connectivity in the Rural and Urban Environment

Paul Lai, CEO, Asia RF
Irvind Ghai, Vice President, Silicon Labs

6:10 PM

End of Day 1 – Wrap Up

Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, 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, CEO, Chetan Sharma Consulting

9:05 AM

Service Provider Fireside Chat: From Challenger to Champion

Dan Thygesen, SVP Product Partnerships & Growth. GM - Wholesale & Innovation MVNx & Partner Brands, T Mobile Chetan Sharma, CEO, Chetan Sharma Consulting

9:20 AM

Super Platinum Sponsor

Wavelo

9:35 AM

Fireside Chat: Funding the Next Generation of Infrastructure

Karim Taga (Moderator), Managing Partner, Head of Global Functional Practices, Arthur D Little Dave Stehlin, CEO, Telecommunications Industry Association

9:50 AM

WBA Keynote, Wireless Broadband Alliance

Dr Derek Peterson, CTO Boingo Wireless and Co-Chair of the WBA, Boingo Wireless

10:05 AM

Super Platinum Sponsor

10:20 AM

Service Provider Address: Boost Mobile

Eben Albertyn, CTO, Boost Mobile

10:30 AM

PANEL:
Moderator - Cheta Sharma - CEO, Chetan Sharma Consulting
Transforming customer engagement with telco-grade Gen AI

Mark Austin, VP Data Science, AT&T Aayush Bhatnagar, SVP, Reliance Jio Coming soon, TBC, Wavelo Coming soon, TBC, 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

Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

11:30 AM

Healthcare Connectivity:Transforming patient care through Wi-Fi and Private 5G

Maureen Gallagher, VP Marketing, Wi-Fi Alliance

11:50 AM

Network Intelligence: Powering Next Generation Networks

Kevin Halsey, Vice President Strategic Initiatives, Ekahau

12:05 PM

Next Gen Retail Banking: Delivering exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence

Diego Turi Oliveira, Technical Manager, ITAU Unibanco

12:20 PM

Refining IoT with Ultra Low Power Wi-Fi

Vaseem Kazia, Product Manager - Wi-Fi, Silicon Labs

12:40 PM

PANEL: Enterprise Connectivity Forum Wi-Fi 7, OpenRoaming and AI - Revolutionizing Enterprise Connectivity

Diego Turi Oliveira, ITAU Unibanco Mittal Parekh, Ruckus Andrea Calcagno, Cloud4Wi Eric McLaughlin, Intel

1:10 PM

Lunch

Enterprise Innovation and Next Generation Connectivity

2:00 PM

Moderator Welcome

Bruno Tomás, CTO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

2:05 PM

What can the industry expect from Wi-Fi 8

Robert Stacey, Chair 802.11 WG, IEEE

2:20 PM

Unlocking the enterprise opportunity through OpenRoaming and Advanced Connectivity

Sponsor Address, 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

Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, 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

Commscope, (To be announced in Mid April)

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

8:45 AM

Chairs Welcome and Analyst Opening Remarks

Nicolai Schattgen, Founder & CEO, Match-Maker Ventures

Executive Keynote Stage
Network X & Wireless Global Congress Americas

8:50 AM

Delivering a robust, converged, nationwide network

Yigal Elbaz, SVP, Technology & Network Services, Network Chief Technology Officer, AT&T

9:00 AM

FirstNet Address

Jeff Bratcher, Deputy Executive Director – Office of Operations and Chief Technology Officer, FirstNet Authority

9:10 AM

Diamond Sponsor Presentation

9:25 AM

CEO Address

Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

9:40 AM

Fireside Chat: Is Fixed-Mobile Convergence Becoming a Reality
Moderator - Karim Taga - Managing Partner, Arthur D Little

Mike Finley, CEO, Boingo Wireless
Matthias Budde, SVP Strategy, AT&T

9:55 AM

Keynote Presentation: Comcast Cable

Elad Nafshi, Executive Vice President, Chief Network Officer, Comcast Cable

10:10 AM

PANEL:
Moderator - Gabriel Brown - Senior Principal Analyst, Heavy Reading
Ushering a new era of customer experience and accelerating network monetization

Nate Edwards, EVP Network Services and Business Transformation, Altice USA
Lori Thomas, SVP, Strategic Engagement & Transformation, MetTel
Rajat Ghai, VP Network Engineering, Comcast

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

Tiago Rodrigues, President & CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

11:15 AM

6G - What impact will the next 'G' make and how can industry benefit

JR Wilson, Vice President, Tower Strategy and Roaming, AT&T

11:25 AM

Fireside Chat - Impact of convergence in the home and enterprise - near and mid term

Sarper Gokturk, VP Innovation, Airties
Dr. Derek Peterson, CTO,
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

Matt MacPherson, Wireless CTO, Intel
Eric McLaughlin, VP & GM Wireless Solutions, 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

Steve Andrews, WBA Board Advisor, Wireless Broadband Alliance

1:40 PM

AI: Transforming the in-home connectivity landscape

Operator Keynote

1:55 PM

Evolving role of AI in converged network management - from planning to support and from cloud to the edge

Mittal Parekh, Senior Director - Product Marketing, RUCKUS Networks

2:15 PM

Connectivity Convergence: Uniting technologies for a flawless consumer experience

Eric McLaughlin, VP & GM Wireless Solutions, Intel

2:30 PM

In-Home Revolution - Delivering Exceptional Quality of Service

Sarper Gokturk, VP Innovation, Airties

2:50 PM

Geo-Spatial AI-Driven Wi-Fi 7: Unlocking the Full Potential of 6 GHz for Next-Gen Connectivity

Vijay Venkateswaran, Head of Strategy and Business Development, C3 Spectra

3:00 PM

PANEL: Unlocking Reliable Wi-Fi Connectivity for the Modern Consumer

Huw Rees, Vice President Of Business Development, NetExperience
Operator

3:30 PM

Coffee & Networking

Smart Cities, Connected Communities and IoT
Enhanced Connectivity, Technology Innovation and Convergence

4:00 PM

Moderator Welcome

Steve Namaseevayum, 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

Kevin Hasley, Vice President Strategic Initiatives, Ekahau

4:40 PM

Smart Cities and Enterprise - Edge AI for Wi-Fi IoT

Irvind Ghai, Vice President, Silicon Labs

5:00 PM

PANEL: Connected Communities Forum

Mittal Parekh, Senior Director, Product Marketing, Technical Marketing, and Influencer Marketing, Ruckus

5:30 PM

Wi-Fi Halow - Enabling IoT Innovation and Low Power Connectivity

Sponsor address

5:40 PM

PANEL:
Moderator: Steve Namaseevayum
Enabling IoT Connectivity in the Rural and Urban Environment

Paul Lai, CEO, Asia RF
Irvind Ghai, Vice President, Silicon Labs

6:10 PM

End of Day 1 – Wrap Up

Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, 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, CEO, Chetan Sharma Consulting

9:05 AM

Service Provider Fireside Chat: From Challenger to Champion

Dan Thygesen, SVP Product Partnerships & Growth. GM - Wholesale & Innovation MVNx & Partner Brands, T Mobile Chetan Sharma, CEO, Chetan Sharma Consulting

9:20 AM

Super Platinum Sponsor

Wavelo

9:35 AM

Fireside Chat: Funding the Next Generation of Infrastructure

Karim Taga (Moderator), Managing Partner, Head of Global Functional Practices, Arthur D Little Dave Stehlin, CEO, Telecommunications Industry Association

9:50 AM

WBA Keynote, Wireless Broadband Alliance

Dr Derek Peterson, CTO Boingo Wireless and Co-Chair of the WBA, Boingo Wireless

10:05 AM

Super Platinum Sponsor

10:20 AM

Service Provider Address: Boost Mobile

Eben Albertyn, CTO, Boost Mobile

10:30 AM

PANEL:
Moderator - Cheta Sharma - CEO, Chetan Sharma Consulting
Transforming customer engagement with telco-grade Gen AI

Mark Austin, VP Data Science, AT&T Aayush Bhatnagar, SVP, Reliance Jio Coming soon, TBC, Wavelo Coming soon, TBC, 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

Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

11:30 AM

Healthcare Connectivity:Transforming patient care through Wi-Fi and Private 5G

Maureen Gallagher, VP Marketing, Wi-Fi Alliance

11:50 AM

Network Intelligence: Powering Next Generation Networks

Kevin Halsey, Vice President Strategic Initiatives, Ekahau

12:05 PM

Next Gen Retail Banking: Delivering exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence

Diego Turi Oliveira, Technical Manager, ITAU Unibanco

12:20 PM

Refining IoT with Ultra Low Power Wi-Fi

Vaseem Kazia, Product Manager - Wi-Fi, Silicon Labs

12:40 PM

PANEL: Enterprise Connectivity Forum Wi-Fi 7, OpenRoaming and AI - Revolutionizing Enterprise Connectivity

Diego Turi Oliveira, ITAU Unibanco Mittal Parekh, Ruckus Andrea Calcagno, Cloud4Wi Eric McLaughlin, Intel

1:10 PM

Lunch

Enterprise Innovation and Next Generation Connectivity

2:00 PM

Moderator Welcome

Bruno Tomás, CTO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

2:05 PM

What can the industry expect from Wi-Fi 8

Robert Stacey, Chair 802.11 WG, IEEE

2:20 PM

Unlocking the enterprise opportunity through OpenRoaming and Advanced Connectivity

Sponsor Address, 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

Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance

End of Day 2

Agenda at a Glance: Day 1 – June 12, 2024

Time (CDT)

SESSION

08:30am

REGISTRATION

09:00am

EXECUTIVE PLENARY
Wi-Fi Innovation: Connecting our Digital World

11:00am

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

11:30am

NEXT GEN WI-FI DRIVING INNOVATION

  • Wi-Fi 7 and AFC
  • Wi-Fi Convergence Opportunities
  • Artificial Intelligence: Role of AI in Wi-Fi
  • Enhancing Backend Carrier Networks
  • OpenRoaming/OpenWiFi

PANEL
New Business Opportunities with Wi-Fi 7

13:00pm

LUNCH & NETWORKING

14:00pm

WI-FI OPPORTUNITIES FOR OPERATORS & SERVICE PROVIDERS

  • Smart Wi-Fi Management: Driving efficiencies in carrier networks
  • OpenRoaming defining a new customer experience
  • Wi-Fi 7 – for the next generation consumer
  • Addressing opportunities for Wi-Fi Sensing
  • Enabling new Business Cases with Wi-Fi Halow
  • OpenWiFi

PANEL
Addressing new business opportunities for operators and service providers

15:30pm

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

16:00pm

CONNECTING COMMUNITIES IN CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES

  • Smart Cities Wi-Fi Infrastructure opportunities
  • Mission Critical and Emergency Services
  • Safety and Security on Public Wi-Fi Networks
  • OpenRoaming addressing Municipality and city opportunities
  • Addressing the digital divide in rural communities

CONNECTED COMMUNITIES FORUM PANEL
Understanding the challenges and opportunities to enable Smart and Connected Communities that can thrive.

18:00pm

NETWORKING DRINKS & CANAPES

Agenda at a Glance: Day 2 – June 13, 2024

Time (CDT)

SESSION

08:30am

REGISTRATION

09:30am

ENTERPRISE CONNECTIVITY FORUM

  • What do Enterprises Need from Future Wi-Fi network Connectivity
  • Use cases and Business Outcomes for Enterprises
  • Next Generation Private Network Journey with Wi-Fi 7 and 5G
  • Industry 4.0 – Next Gen Wi-Fi and IoT
  • Managing Enterprise Networks and Security in 2024
  • How OpenRoaming addresses the Public Wi-Fi needs of venues in 2024

PANEL
Enterprise Connectivity Forum

11:00am

COFFEE & NETWORKING BREAK

11:20am

INNOVATION FORUM

  • Wi-Fi 7 is here and AFC is a reality – what next for Wi-Fi and the challenges that need addressing 2024-2026

12:40pm

LUNCH & NETWORKING

14:00pm

OpenWiFi and OpenLAN Switching Forum

From use cases, case studies, features, to the future of OpenWiFi and OpenLAN Switching.

17:30pm

EVENT CLOSE

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

Monday June 10th

WBA Members-Only Working Sessions

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Tuesday June 11th

WBA Members-Only Working Sessions

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Wednesday June 12th

WGC Open Congress

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Thursday June 13th

WGC Open Congress

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For the full agenda of each day, please see below:

Venue: Whitacre Tower, 208 South Akard Street,
Dallas, Texas, USA

Monday June 10th

WBA Members-Only Working Sessions

VIEW AGENDA

Tuesday June 11th

WBA Members-Only Working Sessions

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Venue: Dallas Marriott Downtown, 650 North Pearl Street,
Dallas, Texas, USA

Wednesday June 12th

WGC Open Congress

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Thursday June 13th

WGC Open Congress

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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.

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Event Venue

May 19-20, 2025 – WBA Members Only Sessions

May 21-22, 2025 – WGC Open Congress

Address:

400 W Las Colinas Blvd., Irving,
TX 75039, United States

Phone:

+1 972-505-2900

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

10-11 June:

WBA Members Working Sessions

Whitacre Tower, S. Akard Street

Address:

Whitacre Tower, 208 South
Akard Street, Dallas, Texas, USA

Phone:

+1 214-741-6655

June 10-11

The Members Only Working Session and plugfest
took place at the AT&T headquarter building – Whitacre Tower,
208 South Akard Street, Dallas – a short walk from Dallas
Marriott Downtown.

12-13 June

WGC Americas Open Conference

Dallas Marriott Downtown

Address:

Dallas Marriott Downtown
650 North Pearl Street, Dallas, Texas, USA

Phone:

+1 214-979-9000

June 12-13

WGC Americas open congress took place at the
Dallas Marriott Downtown.

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