WI-FI NETWORKS AND SERVICES
Conference Track: Connected Smart Home
Head to the Connected Smart Home track to listen the latest from major industry vendors, telcos and non-profits on how smart home APIs, interoperability standards, in-home Wi-Fi technologies, emerging smart home services and more can drive up consumer ARPU!
Address the industry's pressing questions through a series of keynote sessions, panel discussions and fireside chats:
How will the current economic landscape, coupled with aggressive rollout strategies, impact small, regional WiFi Networks and Services players?
What is the best business model for In-home WiFi, Smart Home and Smart Home Services?
How will telco M&As impact smaller providers, as well as incumbents, in the WiFi Networks and Services market?
What is shaping telco upgrade strategy in today’s market?
Partner Event - WGC EMEA
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) brings the annual WGC EMEA Congress back to the world's most comprehensive B2B telecommunications industry event. Hear directly from enterprises, operators, device manufacturers, service providers and the expert organisations that serve them.
Key Themes and Topics
- Wi-Fi 7
- Enterprise Wi-Fi
- Private 5G and Wi-Fi
- OpenRoaming
- Operator Managed Wi-Fi
Who Are the WBA?
WBA is a global trade association that brings to life the projects that are shaping our industry.
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the vision of the WBA is to drive seamless, interoperable service experiences via Wi-Fi within the global wireless ecosystem. WBA’s mission is to enable collaboration between service providers, technology companies, cities, regulators, enterprises and organisations to achieve that vision. WBA’s membership is comprised of major operators, identity providers, and leading technology companies across the Wi-Fi ecosystem with a shared vision.
Market Insights
How will investment in Wi-Fi drive network performance and ARPU for fixed line operators?
The cost of recent telco investment into WiFi Networks and Services is creating mounting pressure for the industry to see some return for that infrastructure outlay. However, for now, the biggest driver of ARPU growth in telecoms is inflation.
The industry expects that a focus on upgrading Wi-Fi could be the new route for fixed line operators to maximise their WiFi Networks and Services investments and deliver high quality FTTH services. In addition to the monetisation opportunities from delivering a more connected, smarter home (via advanced Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 7) – investment in Wi-Fi could also enable telcos to capitalise on the growing public sector and enterprise focus on smart cities and industrial IoT (IIoT).
See the most influential and innovative players in the global Wi-Fi ecosystem come together to share their knowledge and discuss the future of this key area of growth for the telecoms industry.
Customised Experiences
Expo Floor
Interact with the industry's leading WiFi Networks and Services vendors and check out the latest products, technologies and demos.
Accelerate
New for 2024, the Accelerate stage at Network X will bring together researchers, experts, engineers, technologists and specialists from the telecom's ecosystem.
Product Demonstrations
See exclusive live demos on the expo floor to experience the benefits of the latest innovation first-hand.
Meeting opportunities
Schedule meetings with peers, old connections and new, through the Network X App ahead of the event and meet them at the Green for stimulating conversations
Meet your speakers
Pick the brains of speakers after their sessions in a more relaxed environment, so you can take back practical and tangible advice to the office!
Networking Socials
From happy hours to parties and 5K runs, Network X offers plenty of opportunities to engage and mingle with your WiFi Networks and Services community peers.
Network X Party
Unwind after a long day, let off steam, bring your dancing shoes (optional) and party with your peers. You deserve it!
Network X Awards
Celebrate success with the industry’s biggest names. Taking place at the Hotel de Ville, Network X Awards promises to be a high-class experience!