Our speakers and delegates
Dorothy StanleyStandards Architect, Aruba Networks
Kevin RobinsonCEO & President, Wi-Fi Alliance
Hamilton MattiasProduct Management Director, Qualcomm, LatAm
Dr Martha Liliana Suarez PeñalozaPresident, DSA
Chris LaPréHead of Technology, Connectivity Standards Alliance
Tiago RodriguesCEO, Wireless Broadband Alliance
Luidi FortunatoCOO, Akross
Marcelino VogelWi-Fi Architect, Liberty Global
Claus HettingCEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW
Guilherme Ribeiro MiguelResidential Solutions - Marketing, TIM BRASIL
Chris SzymanskiDirector of Product Marketing & Technology Strategy, Broadcom
Matt MacPhersonWireless CTO, Cisco
BasÃlio PerezBoard Member, ABRINT
Fernando LoboFernando Lobo, Area VP Sales from Fortinet
Eduardo NegerPresident, Abranet
Eric McLaughlinVP Client Computing Group & GM Connectivity Solutions Group, Intel
Rad SethuramanVice President of Product Management, Cambium Networks
Dean BubleyDirector & Founder, Disruptive Analysis
Tony TestaGeneral Manager, Qorvo
Maria ThomsenVP Finance & Head of Training Services, Wi-Fi NOW
Ferney MunozWi-Fi Instructor, Wireless LAN Professionals
Zé Eduardo CamposCloud Sales Director CALA, DZS
Katie PierozziCBO & Head of IR, Mambo Wi-Fi
Alexandre ViannaCTO, WIRELESS BRASIL
Dave WrightHead of Global Wireless Policy, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Deb (Debashis) GhoshVP of Strategy and Technology, CommScope
Howard BuzickSVP Business Development, American Bandwidth
Sidnei BatistellaVice President, ABRINT
Leonardo Luis SlavieroFounder & CTO, TecExpert Brasil
Adlane FellahSenior Wireless Analyst & Marketer, Maravedis
Huw ReesVP Business Development, NetExperience
Marcos Ferraz RomeroVice President International, Boingo Wireless
Todd MyersFounder & CEO, GoZone WiFi
Jorge CordovaAssociate Manager Adaptive WiFi, Liberty Latin America
Chetan HebbalaeVice President of Products, Software & Network technology, Kyrio
Diego Turi de OliveiraTechnical Leader - Access Networks, Itau Bank
Edmar Pedrosa MuragakiHome Devices broadband & Wi-Fi UX Consultant, Oi
Glenn Fallas FallasGeneral Director - Quality of Service and Spectrum Department, SUTEL
Juelinton SilveiraSales and Marketing Director, FiberX
Paul PlofchanHead, Global Business Development, Multilot, Inc
Vivek RagavanPresident & CEO, Airvine
Raphael AmiralheNetwork Technical Leader, Mercado Livre
Irvind GhaiVice President, Silicon LabsMore information to come

Business-critical information you don't want to miss out on
March 27, Day 1: ISP/MSP Day (workshops, seminars, & training) | |||||
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| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Masterclass training: Wi-Fi Evolution for ISPs | Academy Room 1 | Read more » | ||
Welcome to the in-person version of our critically acclaimed Masterclass Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7 course delivered by our Wi-Fi technology trainer Ferney Munoz. | |||||
| 10:00 am - 2:00 pm | Technology & standards training for ISPs/MSPs TBA | Academy Room 2 | Read more » | ||
More information to come. | |||||
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm | Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Americas Summit | Copacabana Meeting Hall | Read more » | ||
We're delighted to be co-locating our event with the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance's main Summit for the Americas. More information and links to full program on DSA website to follow. | |||||
| 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Technology & standards training for ISPs/MSPs TBA Part 1 | Read more » | |||
More information to come. | |||||
| 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm | Masterclass training: Designing Future-Proof Wi-Fi Networks Today | Academy Room 2 | Read 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. | |||||
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Social evening event: Experience a taste of Rio's Carnival | Outdoor patio 'Carioca' | Read more » | ||
This will take place at the outdoor areas of the Sheraton. Follow the signs to the 'Carioca'. | |||||
March 28, Day 2: Next generation Wi-Fi for the smart home | |||||
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| 9:00 am - 9:10 am | Welcome to the Wi-Fi World Congress Americas 2023 - with Claus Hetting | Main stage | Read 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 am | Keynote presentation by Wi-Fi Alliance | Main stage | Read more » | ||
We are delighted once again to welcome to a Wi-Fi NOW event the Wi-Fi Alliance. | |||||
| 9:30 am - 10:00 am | Next evolution of 6 GHz wireless: Standard power Wi-Fi with AFC | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Dave Wright of Aruba Networks is one of the world's leading experts on 6 GHz Wi-Fi regulation and technology. In this session Dave will highlight how standard power Wi-Fi 6 will open for entirely new wireless markets. | |||||
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Q&A Panel: Present & future of Wi-Fi regulation for Brazil | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information to be provided shortly. | |||||
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Morning coffee & networking break | Expo area | |||
| 11:00 am - 11:20 am | TIM Brasil: Smart home connectivity evolution from Wi-Fi 5 to Wi-Fi 6, 6E, and 7 | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information to follow. | |||||
| 11:20 am - 11:50 pm | DZS Xperience Cloud: Delivering the right customer experience | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Topic: Contextual Analytics and Intelligent Algorithms: Elevate Your Customer’s Experience to the Highest Level. | |||||
| 11:50 am - 12:10 pm | Evolution of Wi-Fi connectivity for devices - with Intel | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Intel is the undisputed market leader in Wi-Fi connectivity technology for PCs - and is one of the most innovative core Wi-Fi technology vendors in the world. We're delighted to welcome Intel for a deep-dive into the future of Wi-Fi. | |||||
| 12:10 pm - 12:30 pm | Q&A Panel: Present & future of the Wi-Fi-connected smart home | Main stage | Read 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 can be done to improve home Wi-Fi quality? We'll answer these and many more questions with the help of our panel of experts TBA. | |||||
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch break | Expo area | |||
| 1:30 pm - 1:50 pm | Wi-Fi technology for the smart home - with Edmar Muragaki, Oi | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information TBA. | |||||
| 1:50 pm - 2:10 pm | Intelligent routing for home broadband solutions - with Kyrio | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Kyrio is developing some of the world's most innovative routing and aggregation technology for the smart home - involving both Wi-Fi, fixed, and mobile connections. Find out how you can benefit from Kyrio's intelligent solutions in this talk. | |||||
| 2:20 pm - 2:40 pm | Matter: A big leap forward for smart home IoT - with CSA | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Matter is promising interoperability for IoT devices in the home using Wi-Fi and Thread protocols - and will have a huge impact on the growth of smart home services and devices. Find out more from CSA - standardisation organisation responsible for matter. | |||||
| 2:40 pm - 3:00 pm | IEEE 802.11 standards: Status & evolution - with Dorothy Stanley, IEEE 802.11 chair | Main stage | Read more » | ||
The IEEE 802.11 standards are the foundation of current and future Wi-Fi standards - and we're delighted that IEEE 802.11 chair Dorothy Stanley will be on hand to give us the full update. | |||||
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Afternoon networking & expo break | Expo area | |||
| 3:30 pm - 4:00 am | The Wi-Fi Analytics Edge: How data from the field can provide useful insights for Wi-Fi | Main stage | Read more » | ||
| 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | The Next Challenge for Extreme Connectivity - with FiberX | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Welcome to FiberX - for the first time at a Wi-Fi World Congress event. | |||||
| 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Social Evening Event: Experience the great sounds of the Bossa Nova | Outdoor patio 'Carioca' | Read more » | ||
This will take place the outdoor areas of the Sheraton - follow the signs to 'Carioca'. | |||||
March 29, Day 3: Wi-Fi for enterprises and service providers | |||||
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| 9:00 am - 9:10 am | Welcome to the Wi-Fi World Congress Americas 2023 - with Claus Hetting | Main stage | Read 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 am | Understanding Wi-Fi: A talk on challenges & opportunities with leading expert | Main stage | Read more » | ||
A talk by veteran outspoken and always brilliant analyst Dean Bubley. | |||||
| 9:30 am - 9:50 am | Keynote presentation by Qualcomm: Next generation networking | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Qualcomm is the world's leading provider of Wi-Fi chipsets for devices and networks - and we're delighted to welcome them back to a Wi-Fi World Congress Americas event. | |||||
| 9:50 am - 10:10 am | Keynote presentation by Cisco | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More details to come. | |||||
| 10:10 am - 10:30 am | Presentation by Broadcom - with Chris Szymanski | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information to come. | |||||
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Morning coffee & networking break | Expo area | |||
Enjoy refreshments and check out our expo! | |||||
| 11:00 am - 11:20 am | Presentation by Fortinet: Security Driven Network | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information to be announced shortly. | |||||
| 11:20 am - 11:40 am | Introduction to OpenRoaming - with Wireless Broadband Alliance | Main stage | Read more » | ||
OpenRoaming is the new Passpoint-based Wi-Fi initiative headed by the Wireless Broadband Alliance. We're delighted to have WBA President Tiago Rodriguez on hand to give you the insights. | |||||
| 11:40 am - 12:00 am | Weaving the end-to-end wireless service fabric - with Cambium Networks | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information to come. | |||||
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Presentation & Q&A Panel: Transforming architectures & services with OpenWiFi | Main stage | Read 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 pm | Lunch break | Expo area | |||
| 1:30 pm - 1:55 pm | Ruckus Wi-Fi: Key opportunities and challenges facing next generation of Wi-Fi connectivity (fireside chat) | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Ruckus Networks - today a division of CommScope - is one of the world's most iconic enterprise Wi-Fi brands. In this discussion we will hear what are key opportunities and challenges facing next generation Wi-Fi connectivity. | |||||
| 1:55 pm - 2:15 pm | Mercado Livre: Innovations in enterprise Wi-Fi | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information to be released shortly. | |||||
| 2:15 pm - 2:35 pm | Service provider perspectives: Wi-Fi & 5G technology convergence - with Boingo | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Presentation by one of the world's leading public Wi-Fi service providers. | |||||
| 2:35 pm - 3:00 pm | Q&A panel: Future of the Wi-Fi-connected enterprise | Main stage | Read more » | ||
Three of Brazil's leading Wi-Fi organisations will discuss the future of service provider Wi-Fi networks, public Wi-Fi, technology for industry & hospitality, and MDUs. | |||||
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Afternoon networking & expo break | Expo area | |||
| 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Wi-Fi journey of the largest bank in Latin America (Hybrid Work) - with Itau | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information to come. | |||||
| 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Program item TBA | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information TBA. | |||||
| 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Program item TBA | Main stage | Read more » | ||
More information TBA. | |||||