Wi-Fi World Congress USA 2026

PROVISIONAL EVENT PROGRAM

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April 13, Day 1: WiFi NOW training
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Registration & arrivals: Morning coffee & networking	CHM Grand Hall

10:00 am - 2:00 pm	Masterclass training: Wi-Fi Technology Evolution	Boole @CHM venue	Read more »
	Welcome to the in-person version of our critically acclaimed Masterclass Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E & Wi-Fi 7 (including AFC) 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
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm	Masterclass lunch break	CHM Grand Hall

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Hands-on technology workshop: Creating Wi-Fi HaLow solutions - with Morse Micro	Lovelace @CHM venue	Read more »
	Wi-Fi HaLow is the dedicated Wi-Fi technology for long-range and high-density wireless IoT networks - and this year we're delighted to host a hands-on Wi-Fi HaLow workshop that allows technology experts gain all the expertise they need to create & configure Wi-Fi HaLow networks and devices. The workshop is rarely offer in this format and is an exceptional opportunity to connect and and learn from the experts at the detailed technical level. We're excited to be working with Wi-Fi HaLow chipset leader Morse Micro in offering this kind training for the first time. Learn more Zandr Milewski Principal Community Engineer, Morse Micro

April 13, Day 1: Wi-Fi HaLow & Ultra-Wideband Global Summits
9:10 am - 9:20 am	Welcome to Wi-Fi HaLow Global Summit (WHGS) 2026	CHM Grand Hall	Read more »
	We're delighted to be conducting the second Wi-Fi HaLow Global Summit following our very successful Wi-Fi HaLow Summit last year. Welcome. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW
9:20 am - 9:35 am	Analyst keynote: The road ahead for Wi-Fi HaLow	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	HaLow is on the verge of much wider adoption in the coming years due to the continued technology innovation, availability of real-world products, growing ecosystem, and an evolving regulatory environment. Analyst speaker TBA. Chris DePuy Tech Analyst & Co-Founder, 650 Group
9:35 am - 10:00 am	Wi-Fi HaLow: The future of wireless IoT is HaLow - with Morse Micro	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	A full Wi-Fi HaLow update from a pioneer and leader in the Wi-Fi HaLow space. Andy McFarlane VP of Marketing, Morse Micro
10:00 am - 10:30 am	HaLow for the Long Run - with Gateworks	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Gateworks is using Wi-Fi HaLow strategically to grow the market for embedded industrial connectivity. Meet one of our favourite HaLow speakers: Kelly Peralta. Kelly Peralta VP of Sales and Business Development, Gateworks
10:30 am - 11:00 am	WHGS: Networking & demonstration break	CHM Grand Hall
	Enjoy networking and our extensive Wi-Fi HaLow expo including plenty of demos.
11:00 am - 11:20 am	Keynote by NEWRACOM - Wi-Fi HaLow: From Promise to Deployment	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Zac Freeman VP of Marketing & Sales, Newracom
11:20 am - 11:40 am	Building the ecosystem: Wi-Fi HaLow modules & solutions - with Vantron	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information to follow. Derek Dippert Director of Sales, Vantron
11:40 am - 12:00 am	Keynote: Innovations in Wi-Fi HaLow APs, mesh, & personal devices - with AsiaRF	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information to follow. Paul Lai CEO, AsiaRF
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm	Q&A panel & debate: How to secure the growth trajectory for Wi-Fi HaLow	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Speakers TBA. Andy McFarlane VP of Marketing, Morse Micro Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Dean Bubley Director & Founder, Disruptive Analysis Jeff Platon Vice President of Marketing, Wi-Fi Alliance Thomas Jensen Founder & Chief Executive Officer, ioAire Venkat Kalkunte Co-Founder, Airfide
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch break	CHM Grand Hall

1:30 pm - 1:35 am	Welcome to Ultra-Wideband Global Summit (WHGS) 2026	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	We're delighted to be conducting the first ever Ultra-Wideband Global Summit. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW
1:35 pm - 1:50 pm	Analyst keynote: Opportunities & challenges in Ultra-Wideband	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Shadi will take us through the opportunities & challenges ahead for the Wi-Fi (and other) industries inherent in UWB technology. Shadi Hawawini Independent UWB consultant
1:50 pm - 2:10 pm	Ultra-Wideband: Standards & ecosystem update - featuring Cisco	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	UWB standards & ecosystem can be a little complex for the uninitiated - here's your guide to a rapidly evolving industry. Jerome Henry Distinguished Engineer, Cisco
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm	UWB solutions for Wi-Fi enterprise infrastructure - with Qorvo	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Qorvo is probably the leading provide of UWB chipset platforms for enterprise (and other) applications and the company is already working with several major enterprise Wi-Fi solution providers. Get the full story from Qorvo in this session. Sri Sridharan Sr. Principal Marketing Manager, Americas, Qorvo
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Q&A panel: UWB asset tracking & location for industry - featuring Omlox	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Omlox is the world's no. 1 open source platform for asset tracking with UWB - get all the details here as we discuss the road ahead for industrial applications with UWB. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Eberhard Wahl Head of working-group use-case, Omlox Peiman Amini Distinguished Engineer, Cisco Sri Sridharan Sr. Principal Marketing Manager, Americas, Qorvo
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Afternoon networking & expo break	CHM Grand Hall

3:30 pm - 3:50 pm	UWB for real-time connectivity applications - with Spark Microsystems	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	UWB is not only about location and asset tracking - it's also about super high-performance real-time connectivity. Get all the details from SPARK Microsystems' Dhiraj Sogani. Dhiraj Sogani Chief Commercial Officer, SPARK Microsystems
3:50 pm - 4:10 pm	UWB Keynote by Qualcomm	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Big welcome to Qualcomm. Chano Gómez Senior Director of Product Management, Qualcomm
4:10 pm - 4:30 pm	Using ultra-wideband for device location - with Google	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Android has now implemented UWB as a key location technology for phones - and Matty Robbins, Roshan Pius and Roy Want are leading the development effort. Dr Roy Want Principal Scientist, Google Matthew C. Robbins Technical Program Manager, Google Roshan Pius Staff Software Engineer, Google
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Q&A panel: Challenges & opportunities for UWB device location & more - what's next?	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	UWB promises extreme location accuracy for devices - including indoors. What are the main challenges that need to be overcome to ensure mass market adoption? We'll discuss this with the market leaders in this Q&A session - our concluding session for the world's first UWB Global Summit. Chano Gómez Senior Director of Product Management, Qualcomm Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Dr Roy Want Principal Scientist, Google Dr Thomas Graichen Chief Operating Officer, Pinpoint
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Reception: Join us for drinks & networking at Computer History Museum!	CHM Grand Hall	Read more »
	More information to follow. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW

April 14, Day 2: Devices, evolution, & Wi-Fi for the smart home
9:00 am - 9:10 am	Welcome to the WWC 2025 - with Claus Hetting	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Chairman & CEO of WiFi NOW Claus Hetting's welcome to this year's premier Wi-Fi industry event. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW
9:10 am - 9:40 am	Keynote presentation by Wi-Fi Alliance	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	We are delighted once again to welcome to a Wi-Fi NOW event the Wi-Fi Alliance. Jeff Platon Vice President of Marketing, Wi-Fi Alliance
9:40 am - 10:00 am	Keynote presentation by Spectrum (Charter)	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Dave Rodrian GVP WiFi & Connected Home, Charter Communications
10:00 am - 10:30 am	Qualcomm: Wi-Fi 8 and the New Networking Infrastructure for the AI Era	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Ganesh Swaminathan Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Infrastructure and Networking, Qualcomm
10:30 am - 11:00 am	Morning coffee & networking break	CHM Grand Hall

11:00 am - 11:20 am	Wi-Fi 8: Connectivity for the AI Era - with Intel Wireless CTO Carlos Cordeiro	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	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. Dr Carlos Cordeiro Intel Fellow & Wireless CTO, Intel
11:20 am - 11:40 am	QuantalRF: High-efficiency linear RF Front-Ends for AP designs	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Dr Ali Fard CEO & CTO, QuantalRF
11:40 am - 12:00 am	THE PARALLEL RAIL: Securing the connected future without slowing it down	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information to follow. Sharon Hagi Chief Security Officer, Finite State
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm	A discussion: Major make or break industry themes - with Charles Cheevers & Claus Hetting	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Charles Cheevers is one of our all-time favourite speakers and one of the most experienced Wi-Fi experts in the world. In this session, Charles and Claus will be discussing and engaging the audience on important Wi-Fi industry issues: Moving IoT into the Wi-Fi 6-8 era, home & silicon architectures, how to market Wi-Fi, and much more. The session will be followed by a lunch-time workshop with Charles. Charles Cheevers Independent Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch break	CHM Grand Hall

12:40 pm - 1:20 pm	Lunchtime influencer workshop: Industry themes - with Charles Cheevers	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)
	Charles Cheevers Independent
1:30 pm - 1:50 pm	Wi-Fi 8 Adoption: Trends, potential hurdles, and how to overcome them - with MediaTek	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	MediaTek is quickly becoming the leader in Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 chipsets for infrastructure and for clients. Here's the latest from James Chen. James Chen VP, Product Technology Marketing, CCMBG, MediaTek USA, Inc.
1:50 pm - 2:10 pm	Your Wi-Fi network can see the signal. Can it see your customer?	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Jason Aubee VP of Global Business Strategy and Ecosystems, TechSee
2:10 pm - 2:30 pm	Next generation high-performance Wi-Fi 7 IoT - with Synaptics & Shishir Gupta	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information to follow. Shishir Gupta Vice President of Product Marketing, Synaptics
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Q&A Panel: Assuring QoE through interoperability testing, certification, & more	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	We'll dig into one of the most important and consistent challenges in Wi-Fi: Assuring QoE. More details to come! Bryan Bartell Expert Member of Technical Staff, AT&T Chad Meyer President, Novus Labs Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Gabe Kassel Head of Product, eero
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm	Afternoon networking & expo break	CHM Grand Hall

3:30 pm - 3:50 pm	Wi-Fi sensing with Aqusense	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information to come. Sarosh Vesuna Sr. Advisor, Aqusense
3:50 pm - 4:10 pm	Keynote by Ekahau	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information to come. Troy Martin Director, Product Marketing & ECSE, Ekahau
4:10 pm - 4:30 pm	Wi-Fi 8: Seeing the forest for the trees - an outsider’s view	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Wi-Fi 8, built on the IEEE 802.11bn standard, is promising a better wireless experience by focusing on WLAN reliability in the real world – not just chasing higher data rates in a lab. In this presentation, we will step back from the individual features and take a bit different look. As an established test & measurement vendor in the Wi-Fi market, we are offering an alternative perspective – moving beyond the technical details to examine the broader picture of real-world user benefits. We are essentially trying to see the forest for the trees. Jörg Köpp Market Segment & Technology Manager, Rohde & Schwarz
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	IEEE 802.11 full standards update	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	IEEE 802.11 is racing ahead with plenty of new great technology standards. The current working group chair will give us the update. Alfred Asterjadhi Principal Engineer, IEEE 802.11 (Qualcomm)
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm	Social: Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Cocktail Reception	CHM Grand Hall	Read more »
	More information to follow.

April 15, Day 3: Wi-Fi for venues, enterprises, MSPs, & carriers
9:00 am - 9:10 am	Welcome to WWC Enterprise Day	Main stage	Read more »
	We'll frame the day's themes and topics together. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW
9:10 am - 9:30 am	Fireside chat: IoT Wi-Fi Growth Accelerated with Edge AI - with Irvind Ghai, Silicon Labs	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Irvind Ghai Vice President, Silicon Labs
9:30 am - 10:00 am	Cisco keynote - with Matt MacPherson, Wireless CTO	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Matt MacPherson Wireless CTO, Cisco
10:00 am - 10:35 am	Q&A: The future of enterprise Wi-Fi - where are we headed and why?	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Enterprise Wi-Fi is moving towards a strong and expanding role for AI while some companies are embarking on a NaaS strategy, for others focus on security is paramount. How will this play out - and how may this affect consolidation, growth, and market trends? We will ask the experts. Anindya Chakraborty Senior Vice President of Products and Global R&D, RUCKUS Networks Bruce Miller Vice President, Enterprise Marketing, Cambium Networks Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Siân Morgan Research Director, Dell’Oro Group
10:35 am - 11:00 am	Morning coffee & networking break	CHM Grand Hall
	Enjoy refreshments and check out our expo!
11:00 am - 11:20 am	Fireside chat with Helium: Delivering Wi-Fi QoS in decentralized networks	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information TBA. Howard Buzick SVP Business Development, American Bandwidth Mario Di Dio GM of Network, Helium
11:20 am - 11:40 am	Keynote by Join Digital with guests - featuring Karl May	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information to follow. Karl May CEO and Co-founder, Join Digital Speaker TBA
11:40 am - 12:00 pm	American Bandwidth: Wi-DAS for excellent indoor coverage & security	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Howard Buzick SVP Business Development, American Bandwidth
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm	Presentations & panel: Opportunities in open source enterprise networking	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More information to follow. Jack Raynor President of NetExperience Simon Lok President, RG Nets
12:40 pm - 1:20 pm	Lunchtime workshop: Wi-Fi 7 & Wi-Fi 8 evolution training	Boole @CHM venue	Read more »
	More information to come. Dr Srikanth Subramanian Chief Wi-Fi NOW Academy Trainer
12:45 pm - 1:30 pm	Lunch break	CHM Grand Hall

1:20 pm - 1:40 pm	Reinventing Wi-Fi mesh with PicoCELA	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Atsushi Kondo GM of Corporate Strategy & Global Business, PicoCELA
1:40 pm - 2:00 pm	Modernising Wi-Fi AP installations: Addressing challenges and innovating solutions	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	From Aesthetics to Functionality: Overcoming modern day challenges in mounting, protecting, and managing Wi-Fi Access Points across diverse installations. Wi-Fi access point installations have significantly evolved to meet the demands of today’s network environments. The deployment process is now influenced by a collaboration between the owner, designer, and network management teams. Unlike installations from 20 years ago, modern Wi-Fi deployments must meet a wider range of requirements. Each environment presents unique needs, such as considerations for aesthetics, protection, adaptability, and the ease of ongoing management throughout the lifecycle of the access point. This presentation will explore current challenges and offer practical solutions to address the diverse needs of Wi-Fi AP deployments across both indoor and outdoor settings. Bree Murphy, RCDD Global Technical Training and Applications Engineer, Oberon ®
2:00 pm - 2:20 pm	Innovations in network planning & survey tools - with Sidos	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	Sidos is the new disruptive force in network planning and survey tools - challenging a highly entrenched market. Get all the details from Sidos in this session. Konstantin Khitrik CMO and Co-Founder, Sidos
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm	Q&A Panel: Delivering affordable connectivity with Wi-Fi	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Al Brown CEO, SmartWAVE Technologies Claus Hetting CEO & Chairman, Wi-Fi NOW Todd Myers Founder & CEO, GoZone WiFi
2:40 pm - 3:00 pm	From AI Silos to Systems using Model Context Protocol	CHM Main Stage (Auditorium)	Read more »
	More to come. Eric Camulli VP of Customer Success, 7SIGNAL
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm	OpenWiFi Global Summit Breakout Session (CHM Lovelace meeting room)	Lovelace @CHM venue
	More to come. Speaker TBA

Wi-Fi World Congress USA 2026

WELCOME TO Wi-Fi WORLD CONGRESS USA 2026

MEET THE Wi-Fi INDUSTRY LEADERS

Don't miss our Computer History Museum social event!

MEET THE INNOVATORS

PROVISIONAL EVENT PROGRAM

April 13, Day 1: WiFi NOW training

April 13, Day 1: Wi-Fi HaLow & Ultra-Wideband Global Summits

April 14, Day 2: Devices, evolution, & Wi-Fi for the smart home

April 15, Day 3: Wi-Fi for venues, enterprises, MSPs, & carriers

IMPRESSIONS FROM PREVIOUS EVENTS