Wi-Fi World Congress North America Toronto 2023

September 18, Day 1: Training day (workshops, seminars, & training)
10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Masterclass training: Designing Future-Proof Wi-Fi Networks Today	Academy Room 1	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. Learn more Ferney Munoz Wi-Fi Instructor, Wireless LAN Professionals
10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Masterclass training: Wi-Fi Technology Evolution	Academy Room 2	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 probably the world’s best Wi-Fi technology trainer Dr Srikanth Subramanian. Learn more Dr Srikanth Subramanian Chief Wi-Fi NOW Academy Trainer
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm	Tutorial: Understanding the path to Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ and new 6 GHz spectrum capabilities	Academy Room 2	Read more »
	Wi-Fi CERTIFIED is an internationally recognized seal of approval designating products with proven interoperability, conformance to standard, backward compatibility, and the highest industry-standard security protections in place. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED products are the most reliable way to give network administrators, device vendors, and service providers confidence that their products or the devices on their networks will provide the highest-quality user experience. In order to meet the unique needs of the Wi-Fi industry, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED now has three paths to achieve certification – FlexTrack, QuickTrack, and Derivative. This workshop will explore the various certification paths, share insight into the certification process, and provide detail on how to offer more value to customers by becoming a QuickTrack Solution Provider. Wi-Fi Alliance now also offers additional 6 GHz spectrum capabilities for members certifying products that will require AFC. This workshop will also outline these new benefits now offered to industry. Learn more Sarika Prasad Product and Business Development Manager, Wi-Fi Alliance
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm	Tutorial: Wi-Fi Sensing: IEEE 802.11bf technology and use cases	Academy Room 1	Read more »
	This tutorial provides and in-depth look at 802.11bf sensing technology. Realization of use cases related to the smart home will be highlighted, as well as the enhancements that will enable advanced applications including: in-vehicle child detection, fall detection, energy management and gesture detection for appliance control. Learn more Chris Beg Senior Wireless Systems Architect, Cognitive Systems Dr. Cheng Chen Software Research Engineer, Intel
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	'Welcome to Toronto' social evening: Join us at the Vanity Fair foyer for drinks!	Omni King Edward Hotel	Read more »
	Join us for drinks a the Vanity Fair foyer, second floor of Omni King Edward Hotel - and mingle with world's finest Wi-Fi people. See you there!

September 19, Day 2: Next generation Wi-Fi for the smart home
9:00 am - 9:10 am	Welcome to the Wi-Fi World Congress North America 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. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW
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. Maureen Gallagher Vice President Marketing, Wi-Fi Alliance
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Presentation by Qualcomm: Wi-Fi technology for the smart home	Main stage	Read more »
	More information to follow. Ganesh Swaminathan Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Infrastructure and Networking, Qualcomm
10:00 am - 10:30 am	DZS Xperience Cloud: Delivering the right customer experience	Main stage	Read more »
	More information to be provided shortly. Pino Demiglio VP of Sales, DZS
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Morning coffee & networking break	Expo area

11:00 am - 11:30 am	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. Carlos J. Aguirre Sr. Director, Wireless Marketing & Go To Market - CCG, Intel
11:30 am - 11:50 am	Client-Powered WiFi Motion: Redefining Network Dynamics - with Cognitive Systems	Main stage	Read more »
	Wi-FI sensing is one of the hottest new technologies within the Wi-Fi space- and Canada's Cognitive Systems is one of the leaders. Taj Manku CEO, Cognitive Systems
11:50 am - 12:10 am	Bell: Deliver the Most Compelling Content with the Best Wi-Fi Network	Main stage	Read more »
	We're delighted to present Mathieu Provost from Bell Canada as our keynote speaker. Mathieu Provost Senior Solution Architect, In-home TV & Networking, Bell
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. Andrea Atkinson VP Customer Experience, Execulink Telecom Don Cook Chief Marketing Officer, 7SIGNAL Jason Moore Co-founder & CEO, RouteThis
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch break	Expo area

12:40 pm - 1:20 am	Masterclass with Ekahau: Optimising enterprise Wi-Fi	Workshop Room 1	Read more »
	Ekahau is the world leader in planning tools for professional Wi-Fi. Here's your chance to get the latest insights from Ekahau's Stewart Goumans. Stewart Goumans Lead Sales Engineer, Ekahau
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm	MediaTek: The future of connectivity with Wi-Fi 7	Main stage	Read more »
	MediaTek is a market leader in developing tightly integrated, power-efficient systems-on-chip (SoC) for mobile devices, home entertainment, network and connectivity, automated driving, and IoT. In this presentation, MediaTek will explain the key features of Wi-Fi 7, its challenges as well as MediaTek’s solutions. Josephine Lin Director, North America Broadband Product Marketing, MediaTek Inc.
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm	CommScope: New architectures for home networks - with Wi-Fi 7	Main stage	Read more »
	CommScope Home Networks is a leader in home networking technology. We're delighted to welcome Jeff Newdeck for a deep dive. Jeff Newdeck VP North America Sales Engineering, CommScope Home Networks
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm	WiFi Sensing: Enabling Advanced Home Intelligence - with Origin	Main stage	Read more »
	WWC Toronto is delighted to welcome Wi-Fi sensing leader Origin for this talk. Spencer Maid CEO, Origin AI
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm	Defining the future of Wi-Fi IoT with Matter - with Irvind Ghai, Silicon Labs	Main stage	Read more »
	Silicon Labs is one of the leaders in Wi-Fi technology in support of the new Matter IoT standard. Irvind Ghai gives us the insights how Matter is driving smart home IoT adoption & more. Irvind Ghai Vice President, Silicon Labs
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Afternoon networking & expo break	Expo area

3:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Q&A panel: Opportunities & challenges in Wi-Fi hardware - with Qorvo & Akoustis	Main stage	Read more »
	New Wi-Fi standards and more spectrum demands leaps forward in Wi-Fi hardware. We'll discuss the challenges & opportunities with two of the industry's RF component leaders. Dave Aichele Executive Vice President Sales & Business Development, QuantalRF Tony Testa General Manager, Qorvo
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm	Solutions for convergence - with Kyrio	Main stage	Read more »
	More information to be provided shortly. Chetan Hebbalae Vice President of Products, Software & Network technology, Kyrio
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Fireside chat with Greg Ennis, author of 'Beyond Everywhere'	Main stage	Read more »
	Greg Ennis is the author of the a book on the definitive history of Wi-Fi. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Greg Ennis Author of Beyond Everywhere – how Wi-Fi became the world’s most beloved technology
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Social Evening Event: "Beyond Everywhere" - with Greg Ennis, and more		Read more »
	More information to follow. Greg Ennis Author of Beyond Everywhere – how Wi-Fi became the world’s most beloved technology

September 20, Day 3: Wi-Fi for enterprises and service providers
9:00 am - 9:15 am	Wireless Revolution: Unlocking the Potential of Wi-Fi Connected MDUs and Homes	Main stage	Read more »
	Wi-Fi connectivity has become an essential feature in both homes and MDUs, enabling residents to stay connected, access information, and utilize an ever-growing ecosystem of smart devices that enhance comfort, convenience, and efficiency. The rapid proliferation of Wi-Fi technology continues to shape the way we live, work, and interact within our living spaces. This session highlights Parks Associates consumer data and building owner perspective on wi-fi enabled devices, providing insight into current and future demand. Elizabeth Parks President and Chief Marketing Officer, Parks Associates
9:15 am - 9:45 am	Keynote presentation by Cisco - including new tech for AP location mapping	Main stage	Read more »
	More to come. Bahador Amiri Senior Director of Wireless Engineering, Cisco Malcolm Smith CTO Advisor, Wireless, Cisco
9:45 am - 10:05 am	Fireside Chat: Zero Effort Networking (ZEN): The Road to Ubiquitous Coverage.	Main stage	Read more »
	American Bandwidth is redefining how in-building wireless coverage is created and delivered. Find out how in this session. Michael Penney SVP Engineering, American Bandwidth
10:05 am - 10:35 am	Q&A panel: The future of Wi-Fi for MDUs & enterprise - including NaaS, AI, and more	Main stage	Read more »
	More information to come. Bob Friday CTO and Co-Founder, Juniper/Mist Jayesh Patel Vice President Marketing & Business Development, Join Digital Özer Dondurmacıoğlu VP Marketing, Nile Siân Morgan Research Director, Dell’Oro Group
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Morning coffee & networking break	Expo area
	Enjoy refreshments and check out our expo!
11:20 am - 11:40 am	RUCKUS Networks: Enterprise Wi-Fi reimagined - with AI for operational efficiency	Main stage	Read more »
	In this session, Bart Giordano will discuss the future of enterprise connectivity as AI transforms Wi-Fi into a dynamic powerhouse, optimizing operations for unparalleled efficiency and performance while delivering the best end user experience. Bart Giordano President of Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security, CommScope
11:40 am - 12:00 am	Evolution of Wi-Fi for sports stadiums and LPVs - with AmpThink	Main stage	Read more »
	More information to come. Bill Anderson Founder, AmpThink
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. Bernard Herscovici CEO, NetExperience Howard Buzick SVP Business Development, American Bandwidth Todd Myers Founder & CEO, GoZone WiFi Tony Stramandinoli Vice President of Sales, Edgecore Networks
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch break	Expo area

12:40 pm - 1:20 am	Masterclass on AP location mapping - with Cisco	Workshop Room 1	Read more »
	AP location mapping is ushering in a new era of location-based services in Wi-Fi - and enabling standard power Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band. Don't miss this deep-dive into new AP location tech from Cisco. Bahador Amiri Senior Director of Wireless Engineering, Cisco
1:55 pm - 2:15 pm	Q&A panel: Present & future of the 60 GHz band - with Peraso, Airvine, & Cambium Networks	Main stage	Read more »
	The unlicensed 60 GHz band offers huge capacity for connectivity. In this panel we will discus present & future for 60 GHz use cases. Dave Robison CRO, Airvine Dr. Nadine Hatto Senior Director, Product Marketing, Peraso
2:15 pm - 2:35 pm	Presentation by VVDN	Main stage	Read more »
	More information to be released shortly. Mohit Garg Vice President, VVDN Technologies
2:35 pm - 3:00 pm	Q&A panel: Future of the Wi-Fi-connected enterprise	Main stage	Read more »
	Discover the horizon of enterprise connectivity, where Wi-Fi is leading the way to shape a transformative future, driving innovation and efficiency in the digital workplace. Blaz Vavpetic Business Development & Partnerships, Galgus Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Mittal Parekh Sr Director of Marketing, RUCKUS Networks, CommScope Stewart Goumans Lead Sales Engineer, Ekahau
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Harnessing the power of Wi-Fi with AI and ML optimization	Main stage	Read more »
	More information to come. Zaheer Syed Founder & CEO, C3Spectra
3:30 pm - 3:40 pm	Event wrap-up with Claus Hetting - join us again next year!	Main stage	Read more »
	Thanks to all our speakers & attendees for a great event - join us in Sarasota, Florida and Geneva, Switzerland next year! Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW

Wi-Fi World Congress North America 2023

WELCOME TO Wi-Fi WORLD CONGRESS NORTH AMERICA 2023

Social event Sept 19: Experience drinks & entertainment @Omni King Edward Hotel

September 18, Day 1: Training day (workshops, seminars, & training)

September 19, Day 2: Next generation Wi-Fi for the smart home

September 20, Day 3: Wi-Fi for enterprises and service providers