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WELCOME TO Wi-Fi WORLD CONGRESS UK/EUROPE 2023

We are the world’s only conference & expo 100% dedicated to showcasing and supporting the global Wi-Fi industry. This May 22-24 we're bringing the world’s Wi-Fi leaders together under one roof for three days of all things Wi-Fi in the iconic seaside resort town of Brighton, UK - with a special focus on innovation & opportunity.  We're also zooming in on massive new opportunities in 6 GHz Wi-Fi for the home, the enterprise, for devices, and not least Wi-Fi evolution.

And remember: Everybody is welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

MEET THE Wi-Fi INDUSTRY LEADERS

Our speakers and delegates

Social evening at the Brighton Royal Pavillon

Mingle with our attendees, speakers, & sponsors in cosy, bright, & historic Brighton

EVENT PROGRAMME

Business-critical information you don't want to miss out on

May 22, Day 1: ISP/MSP Day (workshops, seminars, & training)

10:00 am - 2:00 pmMasterclass training: Wi-Fi Technology Evolution Academy Room 1Read more »

Welcome to the in-person version of our critically acclaimed Masterclass Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7 course delivered by probably the world’s best Wi-Fi technology trainer Dr Srikanth Subramanian.

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2:00 pm - 5:00 pmFREE Tutorial: Technology and Use Cases for Wi-Fi Location & IEEE 802.11az Academy Room 2Read more »

This tutorial provides and in-depth look at 802.11 location and positioning technology specified in the 802.11 standard and the 802.11az amendment. WFA certification is available, known in the industry as Wi-Fi Location. Real-world use cases will be highlighted including indoor navigation, proximity ranging and Access Point self-location. The tutorial is free of charge #Everybodyiswelcome.

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2:00 pm - 5:00 pmMasterclass training: Designing Future-Proof Wi-Fi Networks Today Academy Room 2Read more »

In this Masterclass we will cover the fundamentals of Wi-Fi design to better prepare attendees in the discussions with stakeholders about the designs and installations today that will make their Wi-Fi networks future-proof avoiding being obsolete upon deployment.

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6:00 pm - 8:00 pmSocial evening event: Join us for drinks & music at the historic Hotel Metropole, Brighton Ambassador RoomRead more »

Network, mingle, and enjoy drinks on us - just follow the crowd.

May 23, Day 2: Next generation Wi-Fi for the smart home

9:00 am - 9:10 amWelcome to the Wi-Fi World Congress UK/Europe 2023 - with Claus Hetting Main stageRead more »

Chairman & CEO of Wi-Fi NOW Claus Hetting's welcome to this year's decisive Wi-Fi industry event.

9:10 am - 9:30 amKeynote presentation by Wi-Fi Alliance Main stageRead more »

We are delighted once again to welcome to a Wi-Fi NOW event the Wi-Fi Alliance.

9:30 am - 10:00 amTalkTalk: Becoming the UK's no. 1 Wi-Fi provider - with Martin Wren-Hilton Main stageRead more »

TalkTalk made a pioneering decision in 2016 to become the UK's leading 'Wi-Fi provider' and has since then developed their technology to deliver very high-quality home Wi-Fi by huge strides. Big welcome to TalkTalk's Martin Wren-Hilton.

10:00 am - 10:30 amDoes Smart Wi-Fi unlock the Connected Future? - with DZS Main stageRead more »

More information to be provided shortly.

10:30 am - 11:00 amMorning coffee & networking breakExpo area

11:00 am - 11:25 amDelivering cutting-edge Wi-Fi services for the home - with Calix Main stageRead more »

More information TBA.

11:25 am - 11:50 amNext generation smart home Wi-Fi performance - with Qualcomm Main stageRead more »

Qualcomm is a world leader in delivering the Wi-Fi technology that connects the home - and the next leap forward is Wi-Fi 7.

11:50 am - 12:10 am'Altnet' Truespeed: Delivering premium Wi-Fi with mesh Wi-Fi & fibre-to-the-home Main stageRead more »

'Altnet' Truespeed is recently established fibre-based ISP operating in the Chew Valley - and their secret to success is fibre combined with mesh Wi-Fi. Get the full story from CEO James Lowther.

12:10 pm - 12:40 pmQ&A Panel: Present & future of the Wi-Fi-connected smart home Main stageRead more »

We'll be diving into all the latest opportunities & challenges facing carriers and vendors within the world of the Wi-Fi-powered smart home. When can we expect smart home services to become truly intelligent? How will Wi-Fi 6E transform the home Wi-Fi experience? What will be the role of Matter? What will be the role of complimentary technologies such as UWB, Threat, and more? We'll answer these and many more questions with the help of our panel of experts.

12:40 pm - 1:20 amMasterclass "Key Test Metrics to Ensure Wi-Fi 7 Performance" by LitePoint Workshop Room 1Read more »

LitePoint creates wireless test solutions and services for the world’s most innovative wireless device makers, helping them to ensure their products perform for today’s demanding consumers.

12:40 pm - 1:30 pmLunch breakExpo area

1:30 pm - 2:00 pmMediaTek: Evolution of platforms to support Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 Main stageRead more »

MediaTek is one of the world's fastest-growing and most successful Wi-Fi chipset platform providers. Here's the latest on tech evolution for gateways & mesh with Stephane Renaud.

2:00 pm - 2:20 pmCombining Sustainability and Innovation in next gen Wi-Fi services - with SoftAtHome Main stageRead more »

2:20 pm - 2:40 pmNew Wi-Fi network architectures with 6 GHz - with CommScope's Charles Cheevers Main stageRead more »

Charles Cheevers is one of our favourite speakers of all time and we're delighted to welcome him and CommScope Home Networks back.

2:40 pm - 3:00 pmIncreasing ARPU and NPS with WiFi Motion Main stageRead more »

Cognitive Systems is arguably the market leader in Wi-Fi sensing solutions for service providers. Understand the latest technology and service opportunities from EVP Sales Bob El-Hawary.

3:00 pm - 3:30 pmAfternoon networking & expo breakExpo area

3:30 pm - 3:45 pmThe Power of Wi-Fi: Sustainable Broadband for the Future - with Liberty Global Main stageRead more »

3:45 pm - 4:15 pmUnderstanding Wi-Fi 7 - with MaxLinear Main stageRead more »

4:15 pm - 4:30 pmIntroducing Matter: The universal standard for smart home IoT - and more Main stageRead more »

Matter - the new interoperability standard for IoT - has already taken the smart home IoT world by storm by introducing hundreds of certified devices into the market. Here's the full story from the CSA.

4:30 pm - 5:00 pmIEEE 802.11 standards: Status & evolution including LBS Main stageRead more »

6:30 pm - 8:30 pmSocial Evening Event: Drinks at the Royal Pavilion Royal Pavilion and GardenRead more »

Experience a fantasy palace fit for a king. Bask in Regency splendour, inside and out.

May 24 Day 3: Wi-Fi for enterprises, evolution, & insights

9:00 am - 9:05 amWelcome to the Wi-Fi World Congress UK/Europe 2023 - with Claus Hetting Main stageRead more »

Chairman & CEO of Wi-Fi NOW Claus Hetting's welcome to this year's decisive Wi-Fi industry event.

9:05 am - 9:30 amWi-Fi vs. Private 5G: A talk on reality, fiction, challenges, & opportunities Main stageRead more »

Can 5G private wireless challenge Wi-Fi - and if so, what use cases and/or industries could be in play? Or will Wi-Fi continue to grow at unprecedented rates? We're so looking forward to this discussion with some of the world's finest telecoms analysts.

9:30 am - 9:50 amFuture of Wireless: Consuming 1200MHz in dense networks - with Cisco Main stageRead more »

More details to come.

9:50 am - 10:10 amAnalysis: AR/VR, the Metaverse, & the role of Wi-Fi - talk with leading analyst Main stageRead more »

More information to come shortly.

10:10 am - 10:30 amExploring new technology: Innovation & opportunities in Wi-Fi-based LBS Main stageRead more »

We're excited that we will have three of the world's foremost experts in Wi-Fi-based location technology on hand in Brighton. Meet them and learn about significant new opportunities in Wi-Fi LBS in this Q&A session.

10:30 am - 11:00 amMorning coffee & networking breakExpo area

Enjoy refreshments and check out our expo!

11:00 am - 11:15 amNext generation services for MDUs - with Ask4 Main stageRead more »

More information to come.

11:20 am - 11:40 amInnovations in enterprise Wi-Fi: Managed Station Wi-Fi for Network Rail - with Telent Main stageRead more »

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11:40 am - 12:00 amEnterprise networking: Challenges and opportunities in a post-pandemic world - with Ruckus Main stageRead more »

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12:00 pm - 12:30 pmPresentation & Q&A Panel: Transforming Wi-Fi for the enterprise with TIP OpenWiFi Main stageRead more »

Telecom Infra Project OpenWiFi is making Wi-Fi more affordable and more ubiquitous across the world. Get all the insights from the OpenWiFi leaders in this presentation & panel.

12:30 pm - 1:30 pmLunch breakExpo area

12:40 pm - 1:20 amWorkshop: Getting through the type approvals jungle (lunch break) Workshop Room 1Read more »

Type approvals of Wi-Fi equipment is a hot topic as new regulation rolls out all over the world - but how to get through the type approval jungle? Get all the cutting-edge info from Approve-IT.

1:30 pm - 2:00 pmONE Network, One Choice! - with Cambium Networks Main stageRead more »

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2:00 pm - 2:30 pmQ&A Panel: Opportunities in enterprise Wi-Fi - where and what are they? Main stageRead more »

Next generation enterprise Wi-Fi today incorporates AI, new spectrum bands, increasingly sophisticated Wi-Fi standards that deliver multi-gigabit speeds. So where are the next opportunities in enterprise connectivity? We'll ask our three experts representing each their part of the expanding enterprise Wi-Fi ecosystem.

2:30 pm - 3:00 pmNext generation industry: Integrating AI, IoT, Edge Computing, and Machine Learning - with AWS Main stageRead more »

Industries are undergoing a rapid transformation with the integration of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), edge computing, and machine learning. Get all the insights in this talk by AWS.

2:35 pm - 3:00 pmProgram item TBA Main stageRead more »

3:00 pm - 3:30 pmAfternoon networking & expo breakExpo area

3:30 pm - 4:00 pmSpectrum debate: Future of the 6 GHz band in the UK & Europe Main stageRead more »

A debate into 6 GHz spectrum issues - more details on exact program & speakers shortly. Expect spectrum experts from Europe & UK.

4:00 pm - 4:30 pmProgram item TBA Main stageRead more »

More information TBA.

4:30 pm - 5:00 pmProgram item TBA Main stageRead more »

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