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JOIN THE WI-FI REVOLUTION500 ATTENDEES100 OPERATORS31 OCT - 1 NOV 2018LONDON HEATHROW MARRIOTT25 COUNTRIES50% CxO’S30 CITIES29 OCT - 30 NOV 2018WBA WORKING SESSIONS (MEMBERS ONLY)Enhanced Wi-Ficonvergence with5G for carriers,cities & enterpriseDelivering on thequality of experiencefor in-home Wi-Fi &IoT for the smartconnected homeAccelerating adoptionof Next Gen Wi-Fiin the enterpriseTackling urbanchallenges withthe connectedcities ecosystemLONDON SPONSORS INCLUDE:www.wirelessglobalcongress.com

WHERE’S YOUR PLACE IN THEWIRELESS ECOSYSTEM?“This is the only event in the industry that addresses the key audience for Wi-Fi deployments in theCarrier space, and the attendees are truly top-class.” - Sandvine“I was impressed by the quality of workshops, the skills of speakers and the scope of discussions.The power and sustainability of Wi-Fi in the telecommunication landscape is clear and I wellunderstood the strategical positioning versus 5G.” - Semtech“The Wireless Global Congress brings together companies that are very diverse in nature, and thatgives us a clearer picture of what’s going on in the industry” - FON500 100 ATTENDEES25 OPERATORS50% CxO’SIf you are part of any of theseecosystems you need to makeWGC your ‘go-to event’ this year!COUNTRIES30 CITIESWireless CarrierEnterprise WirelessConnected CitiesIn Home WiFi

JOIN THE WI-FI REVOLUTION WITH THEWBA WIRELESS GLOBAL CONGRESSIn the 1990’s the IEEE created the conceptof an international standard for wirelessnetworking (IEEE 802.11) which becameknown as ‘Wi-Fi’.Over the next 5 years, more than 100million internet connected devices weresold each year creating a massive reliancefor Wi-Fi by consumers’ in their day-to-daylives. Today there are over 8 billionWi-Fi devices globally, a multi-billiondollar industry and Wi-Fi reaches intoevery area of our lives, in home, at workand leisure and increasingly in the waymachines talk to each other (IoT).With continuous innovation in the industry,Wi-Fi continues its incredible growth andover the next 2 years, it will revolutionisethe way we think, operate and interact!This creates both opportunity andchallenges and at the Wireless GlobalCongress we bring together industryleaders, subject-matter experts andthe people who are leading the workwithin the WBA to resolve the businesschallenges and collaboratively work totake advantage of the opportunities thisinflection point provides.The WBA was launched in 2003 andever since then has been enablingthe resolution of business problemsand creating opportunities with ourmembers, other Alliances and the widerindustry for Wi-Fi and other adjacenttechnologies ever since. The WBA’sWireless Global Congress is the leadingevent for providing access to Industryleaders and bringing together thecompanies that are shaping the future ofWi-Fi and the wider wireless ecosystem– showcasing the work that is happeningright now and sharing the innovationsand opportunities.Can you afford to miss out? Network, learn and do business with theleaders in our industry. Join us at the Wireless Global Congress in London!

WIRELESS GLOBAL CONGRESSAT A GLANCEMONDAY 29TH OCTOBER 2018TUESDAY 30th OCTOBER 2018Members’ Working SessionsMORNINGMembers’ Working SessionsWBA Members’ Working SessionsAFTERNOONWBA Members’ Working Sessions& WBA Board MeetingInformal DinnerEVENINGVIP Networking Event - BT Tower (Invite Only)CONFERENCE DAY 1WEDNESDAY 31ST OCTOBER 2018THURSDAY 1ST NOVEMBER 2018START TIME: 9:00START TIME: 9:00KEYNOTE:Wi-Fi Revolution: Impacts & Opportunities for Carriers,Enterprises and CitiesCONFERENCE DAY 2CONNECTED CITIESROUNDTABLEIN-HOME WI-FIROUNDTABLEOPERATOR PANELCOFFEE BREAK (10.45)KEYNOTE:Accelerating next generation Wi-Fi: innovation, disruptionand opportunities to accelerate business growthLUNCH BREAK (13.00)STREAM 1CARRIER WI-FI FORIMPROVED USER EXPERIENCESTREAM 2CITY & ENTERPRISE DIGITALTRANSFORMATIONIN-HOME WI-FICONNECTED CITIESCARRIER WI-FIENTERPRISE WI-FISPECTRUM REGULATORYEVOLUTIONINDUSTRY PARTNERSROADMAPWI-FI INDUSTRY TRENDS:MARKET RESEARCHTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION& ROLE OF WI-FICOFFEE BREAK (10.45)WORKSHOP 1802.11AX ENHANCEDWI-FI AND 5GWORKSHOP 2LoRa AllianceLUNCH BREAK (13.00)WORKSHOP 3NGH AND WI-FI ROAMINGEVOLUTIONWORKSHOP 4WI-FI ON THE GOOPPORTUNITIESNETWORKING BREAK (15.30)RED CARPET DRINKS &NETWORKING RECEPTIONDRINKS FINISH AT 9PMTRAINING SESSIONWI-FI ROAMING- END (17H30) -

WGC LONDONEVENT FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTSAt this year’s European event we will be addressing some of the biggest challenges andopportunities facing our industry. As the mobile world revs up for 5G, those working in Wi-Fi arelooking at how enhanced technologies are delivering step changes in capability to address thein-home, the enterprise, carrier and connected cities wireless opportunities, as well as smartlyaligning and leveraging the strengths of the two predominant wireless ecosystems (3GPP and Wi-Fi).Wi-Fi Revolution: Impacts & Opportunitiesfor Carriers, Enterprises and Cities How Carriers are utilizing Wi-Fi in the 5G Era Evolution of Carrier Wireless Networks(licensed-unlicensed / indoor-outdoor) The road ahead for Connected Cities Digital transformation – the networkchallenges and business opportunitiesPower of Wi-Fi in the ConnectedHome & Enterprise Enhancing Wi-Fi coverage & performancewith Multi-AP architectures Smart Home Revolution - From IoT to AI Unlicensed technology use cases & deliveryin high density locations How brands can monetize Next Gen Wi-Fi& beyondAccelerating adoption of Next Gen Wi-Fi 802.11ax – Wi-Fi Capacity for deliveringbetter services at Home, Enterprises,Public Places and Cities How Next Gen Wi-Fi delivers5G-like capabilities Next Gen Wi-Fi delivering on thewireless customer experience promiseSpectrum & Regulatory Evolution Evolution of Spectrum Management Unlicensed Technologies Regulatory Evolution Regulatory and Spectrum Frameworkfor 5G with Unlicensed Connected Cities, Wireless Innovations , Academia to Market and much more!

WHO YOU WILL MEET ATWIRELESS GLOBAL CONGRESSWBA is a Trade Association who brings to life the projects that are shaping our industry Meet with the experts who are leading the projects and access the standards, business models, best practise,user experience and engagement processes behind it Understand the different technologies and how they align The only event where you will hear about projects, trials and certification – all lead by the WBACome and meet other delegate from the wireless ecosystemCxOsCONNECTED CITIESC-Level Executives, President,Senior Directors, EVPs, VPsCities and Government Officials,Regulatory Managers from Operatorsand Vendors, City CTOS & CIOS,City Managers & officials, Mayors,MARKETING & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTSenior Marketing Executives, Retail & HospitalityMarketing Managers, Business Development ManagersUrban Planners Commissions from different countriesBUSINESS, PRODUCT & PROJECT LEADERSTechnology Strategy & Innovation, Technical Managers & Leaders, Product Managers, Heads of BusinessInnovation, Commercial Managers, Roaming Managers, Technology Standardisation, Enterprise SolutionProduct Managers & ExecutivesFROM. Mobile Operators (MNO)Cable Operators (MSO)Virtual Operators (MVNO)Integrated Operators (Mobile Fixed)Analyst InstitutionsHoteliers & Hospitality BrandsInflight & Airports Wi-Fi Network OperatorsInfrastructure VendorsDevice VendorsChipset VendorsHub ProvidersEnterpriseTravel Hubs Software/Cloud Vendors Technology Vendors App & Network Service Companies Resellers & Distributors Aggregators Large Venues & Stadiums

MEET OUR MEMBERSBOARD MEMBERSOPERATOR MEMBERSTECHNOLOGY PROVIDER MEMBERS

WHO ATTENDS THEWBA WIRELESS GLOBAL CONGRESS?OVER 100 OPERATORS ATTEND EACH EVENTWE REPRESENT 120 COMPANIES ACROSS OURMEMBERS WHO ARE DRIVING PROJECTS, TRIALS ANDDEVELOPMENTS THAT ARE CORE TO YOUR BUSINESSWE GATHER 1000 SENIOR EXECS FROM THE WIRELESS CARRIER,ENTERPRISE, AND CONNECTED CITY ECOSYSTEMS EACH YEAROUR STAGE DELIVERS ANNOUNCEMENTS, LAUNCHESAND TECH UPDATES ON TRIAL SUCCESSES, USE CASESAND THE TRUTH BEHIND THE TRENDS“ #1 Show and association for the wireless broadband industry ”- 151 Advisors, LLC“ Here you can feel the trends like nowhere else ”- MaximaTelecom JSCevent showing how Wi-Fi enables 5G,“IoTMostandilluminatingnew business models serving wireless customers- Accuris Networks”

WBA’S WGC LONDON EVENTWILL CONSIST OF:29th - 30th October - Member Only Working Sessions31st Oct – 1st November – Open ConferenceExclusive Keynotes OnWi-Fi Revolution: Impacts & Opportunities for Carriers, Enterprise & CitiesAccelerating Next Gen Wi-Fi: Innovation, Disruption and Opportunities for Business GrowthConference Tracks & WorkshopsCarrier Wi-Fi for Improved User Experience City & Enterprise Digital TransformationWi-Fi On the Go Wi-Fi & IoT Roaming Evolution Enhanced Wi-Fi: 802.11ax LoRaWANNetworking20 EXHIBITORS RED CARPET DRINKS & NETWORKING RECEPTIONBT TOWER VIP DRINKS & NETWORKING RECEPTION – INVITE ONLYWhats New?NEW - INNOVATION ZONE NEW - TRAINING SESSION: WI-FI ROAMINGNEW - EXCLUSIVE CONNECTED CITIES AND IN-HOME Wi-Fi ROUNDTABLES

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIESOne of the aspects most valued by attendees is the opportunity tonetwork and to make new business connections. The WBA creates manyopportunities to network throughout the year amongst its members but atthe WGC this all comes together to enable meaningful business dialoguethat can drive your business forward.Exhibition Floor,Dedicated Meeting AreasRoundtables, WorkshopsTraining Sessions for one-to-oneand group dialogueVIP Networking ReceptionBT Tower - Oct 30th 6.30pmWGC Event AppSocial Media GroupsRed Carpet and Drinks & Networking Reception - Oct 31st 7.00pmto meet all the other members as well as take in“ It wasthegoodpresentations.It was a good networking event”- Starryfor learning & building relationships“ Great opportunitywith key industry experts in our sector”- Benu Networksof my time in scheduled meetings“ Spent mostwithother participants”- SafeGraph

INTERESTED IN SPONSORING? Client & App DevelopersInfrastructure VendorsIoT Device VendorsInfrastructure IntegratorsTesting HousesRoaming Hubs & PartnersWearable Providers Hardware ManufacturersInterconnect PlayersDevice & Chipset ManufacturersSystem VendorsConsultantsNetwork IntegratorsNetwork with attendees includingsenior level decision makersfrom leading mobile and fixedline operators and leadingtechnology companies.HERE’S WHAT YOU GET WHEN YOU SPONSOR THE WIRELESS GLOBAL CONGRESSNETWORKING &BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Connect face-to-face with theWBA membershipEXPOSURE TO43K WI-FIINDUSTRYADVOCATES Meet the wider industry andverticals we engage with Chance to engage with projectleads of industry-changinginitiatives from the WBAINTRODUCTIONS& NETWORK WITHYOUR FUTUREBUSINESS PARTNERSTHOUGHT LEADERSHIP Use the stage to showcaseyour services and work toWBA members Position yourself as a leaderwith top speaking opportunitiesin your core business areaMARKETING & BRANDING Press/media exposure through WBAPR through our partner channelsWebinars and interviewsEmail campaigns to WBA’s entire networkCo-promotion of sponsor involvementBranding in all event-relatedcommunicationsSocial media promoDistribution of content to thousandsFeaturing for 3 months on TelecomTVExposure to 15,000 additional peoplethrough TelecomTVINVOLVEMENT Host your own Workshop, Roundtableor Training Session during the CongressINDUSTRY WIDERECOGNITION ANDEXPOSURE ONSTAGE AND ONLINE Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor withspecial member offers Free passes to the Congress andWorking Sessions to share with yourpartners, clients and prospects

MEET THE COMPANIES WHO REGULARLYSPONSOR THE WIRELESS GLOBAL CONGRESS

JOIN LEADERS LIKE THESE IN LONDONGo to www.wirelessglobalcongress.com to see the latest London Speaker line-up!EDGAR FIGUEROAHOWARD WATSONDEREK PETERSONCEOCTIOCTOWi-Fi AllianceBTBoingo WirelessBILL MCCOREYKURT SCHAUBACHPAUL MIKKELSENCIOCTOCEOUniversal Theme ParksFederated WirelessAptilo NetworksENRIQUE FARFANKISHORE RAJARICK WILMERCOOVP Engineering and StrategicProgramsCEOFonBoingo WirelessMojo Networks

JOIN LEADERS LIKE THESE IN LONDONGo to www.wirelessglobalcongress.com to see the latest London Speaker line-up!BLAZ VAVPETICERIC MCLAUGHLINKALPAK GUDECTOGeneral Manager,Wireless Solutions GroupPresidentiPassIntelDynamic Spectrum AllianceANAND OSWALBOB FRIDAYERIC SCHAEFERSenior Vice President, Engineering,Enterprise Networking BusinessCTOSenior Vice President and GMCommunications, Data and MobilityCiscoMIST SystemsComcastRON MALENFANTVIJAY SAMMETAANGIE WISKOCILGlobal Lead Solutions ArchitectCEO Civic FoundryBoard AdvisorCiscoSan Jose CityWireless Broadband Alliance

JOIN LEADERS LIKE THESE IN LONDONGo to www.wirelessglobalcongress.com to see the latest London Speaker line-up!GAVIN SHELDONJR WILSONJULIE SNELLGlobal Vice-Presidentfor ConnectivityChairman, WBA, and VP TowerStrategy & Roaming at AT&TManaging DirectorLiberty GlobalWireless Broadband AllianceAT&TBristol is OpenJOHN FLACKMICHAEL SHERMANREZA JAFARISenior Director Guest Facing TechnologiesGroup Chief Strategy andTransformation OfficerCEOHilton WorldwideBT Global Servicese-Development InternationalSHRIKANT SHENWAISTEVE ANDREWSTIAGO RODRIGUESCEOCEOGeneral ManagerWireless Broadband AllianceAbbeyBarn CommsWireless Broadband Alliance

WBA INDUSTRY AWARDS 2018The WBA Industry Awards 2018 are now open forsubmission. The WBA Industry Awards are a respectedrecognition of the excellence displayed by the practitionersin the Wi-Fi industry and to promote successful practices tostrive for high standards in wireless industry performance.Both members and non-members are eligible to submit theiroutstanding projects for the Awards. A group of panellist fromindependent industry experts, analysts and journalists will review eachnomination to select winners to the Awards. The Awards Ceremony will takeplace as part of the Wireless Global Congress at London Heathrow MarriottHotel on October 31st, 2018.Don’t miss this opportunity to submit your outstanding projects or services forthis prestigious Industry Awards. - The submission deadline is September 3rd, 2018.Benchmark for outstanding performance and impactful innovation ideas throughoutthe Wireless Broadband Industry;RPecognize the contribution of individuals, projects, organisations and technologies thathave excelled in the use, development and deployment of Wireless Broadbandin the past 12 months.rovideWinning a platform to network, mobilize investment and create new businessopportunities for Wireless Broadband solutions.one of these prestigious awards from WBA can be a major boost for yourcompany’s profile and business opportunities.Don’t miss the WBA Industry Awards Live in themorning on the main stage on Wednesday 31st Oct

WIRELESS GLOBAL CONGRESSLONDON, UKAWARD CATEGORIESBest Operator DeploymentBest Wireless Network InfrastructureBest Wireless Service InnovationBest Consumer-Centric Wireless Service InnovationBest Business Wireless Service InnovationBest Connected City DeploymentBest Wireless Deployment in Rural or Remote AreasBest Wireless Innovation and Excellence in Social ImpactWBA Wireless Leadership AwardDistinguished Member Award (Non-Operator)Distinguished Member Award (Operator)For more info on this yearsAward categoriesTo view the winnersfrom last yearCLICK HERE CLICK HERE awards.wirelessglobalcongress.com

MEET THE WBA EVENTS& MARKETING TEAMPOOJA SAMANIWILSON TANSARAH MARKHAMEvents DirectorSponsorship, Event logisticsDirector of Marketing & PRWireless Broadband AllianceWireless Broadband AllianceWireless Broadband AllianceBRYAN SMITHALICE LAIPARAMJIT PURIMarketing, Blogs, InterviewsMarketing, WBA Industry AwardsDirector of Industry Engagement& MembershipWireless Broadband AllianceWireless Broadband AllianceWireless Broadband AllianceTO FIND OUT MORE CONTACT US:FOLLOW US ONSponsorship & Event: ng & PR: ianceMembership: WWW.WIRELESSGLOBALCONGRESS.COM#WIFIREVOLUTION #WGCLONV 1.0

the WGC this all comes together to enable meaningful business dialogue that can drive your business forward. Exhibition Floor, Dedicated Meeting Areas VIP Networking Reception BT Tower - Oct 30th 6.30pm Roundtables, Workshops Training Sessions for one-to-one and group dialogue WGC Event App Social Media Groups