Wi-Fi Forum
Reimagining connectivity: Is it Wi-Fi's moment to lead?
As 6G still develops, Wi-Fi is stepping into the spotlight, not just as a complementary technology, but as a critical enabler of connectivity. With Wi-Fi 7 rolling out and Wi-Fi 8 on the horizon, the wireless ecosystem is experiencing a renaissance, driven by 6GHz spectrum expansion, AI-powered optimization, and a surge in enterprise and public deployments. In many ways, Wi-Fi is acting as a strategic stopgap, filling coverage gaps, offloading mobile traffic, and powering high-performance use cases while 6G remains in development. It’s the connective tissue between today’s 5G ambitions and tomorrow’s 6G vision.
Join this RCR Wireless News‘ event to understand the current state of the Wi-Fi as we examine a myriad of evolving use cases and monetization strategies being deployed by industry.
Wi-Fi 8 characteristics explored – deterministic latency, ultra-high throughout and AI-native design
Role in supporting edge, AI, robotics and autonomous systems
Comparison with 5G and private LTE for AI workloads
Overcoming key barriers to adoption – RF interference, seamless roaming, power efficiency, backhaul and regulatory hurdles
Timelines for standardization and commercial rollout
Will Wi-Fi 8 be revolutionary? And what use cases will Wi-Fi 8 unlock?
Moderator: Rosalind Craven, Principal Analyst, STL Partners
Panelists: Marcus Brunner, ISG F5G Vice-Chair, ETSI | Janne Linkola, Principal Product Manager, Spirent | Khushboo Kalyani, Product Manager, Litepoint | Andy Davidson, Senior Director Technology and Planning, Qualcomm
Global regulatory landscape and spectrum allocation
6GHz usage in the US vs Europe vs ROW and future trajectory
Impact on throughput, latency, and interference
Wi-Fi 6E vs WI-Fi 7 performance in 6GHz
Challenges in rural and dense urban deployments
Overcoming potential interference challenges
Moderator: Catherine Sbeglia Nin, Managing Editor, RCR Wireless News
Panelists: Rikin Thakkar, Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President, Technology, NCTA | Alexander Kuehn, Head of Section on International and National Spectrum Management, BNetzA | Khushboo Kalyani, Product Manager, Litepoint | Martha Suarez, President, Dynamic Spectrum Alliance

