6G - Spectrum for 95 GHz and Above
2021-02-23 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
There is widespread recognition that mmWave frequencies offer great promise for many wireless applications that will assist in enhancing U.S. infrastructure, expanding broadband services in rural areas, bringing new vertical industries to the communications network, and maintaining U.S. leadership and economic competitiveness.

Matching this recognition is a significant effort among academic, industry and government leaders to develop and test new wireless technologies and services, including efforts by the Federal Communications Commission to embed 5G and beyond deeply in frequencies above 24 GHz.

Despite this recognition and these efforts, frequencies above 95 GHz are seriously under-developed in the U.S. because of a lack of an adequate regulatory framework for their use.

The Wireless Communications Alliance invites you to listen in as a selected panel of experts explore the regulation and use of the spectrum assigned to 95 GHz and above – which may even lead to 6G.

Invited Speakers:

Robert Heath – Moderator – North Carolina State UniversityMichael Marcus – Marcus Spectrum Solutions LLC Josep Jornet – Northeastern UniversityBen Coffin – NIRoger Nichols – KeysightAmitava Ghosh – Nokia

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6G – Spectrum for 95 GHz and Above
February 23, 2021 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm PST

There is widespread recognition that mmWave frequencies offer great promise for many wireless applications that will assist in enhancing U.S. infrastructure, expanding broadband services in rural areas, bringing new vertical industries to the communications network, and maintaining U.S. leadership and economic competitiveness.

Innovation Review on Energy in Telecom
2021-03-18 08:30 - 11:30
ComTech Forum meets this month to look at innovations and startups focused on reducing carbon and energy during the digital transformation of Telecom.

Wireless Power Transfer 2021
2021-03-25 16:00 - 17:30
Wireless Power Transfer technology has been a fascinating topic for decades. It was mainly a science project for more than 50 years, and only until the last ten years the industry started to take a significant investment to develop this technology into commercial and consumer space. Why? Because the number of electronic devices has reached a critical mass and require more flexibility than the wiring solution.

In this WCA event, we will present a few compelling applications that require wireless power technology and understand what’s the current challenge and where we are heading in the future. Among those applications include EV, consumer electronics and IIoT. We are pleased to invite industry leaders in their prospective field to talk about their work.

Invited Speakers:

Jeff Yen – Etherdyne Technologies, Inc – ModeratorDr. Jeff Yen is the CEO and co-founder of Etherdyne Technologies, Inc. As a trained physicist, Jeff has a strong entrepreneurial mindset that made him embark on the journey of business and co-founded a company that is doing wireless power. He received his bachelor degree in physics and astrophysics at UC Berkeley, and Ph.D in physics at Stanford University. He is co-author of multiple IEEE papers. and co-inventors for 30 patents, worldwide.

Dinesh Kithany – Wired & Wireless Technologies – WAWTDinesh is Founder & Chief Analyst at WAWT, a strategic technology analyst and consulting firm. He is an enthusiastic, passionate and a well-rounded business & consumer insight professional with more than 25 years of experience. He has 10+ years of experience in the technology sector, working across smart home and smart appliances, connectivity, wired interface, robotic and drones. For the last 4 years he has been focused on wireless power, power supplies and the emerging EV charging infrastructure market. Prior to setting up his own strategic analyst firm, he worked with global analyst firms like in IHS Markit and Informa/Omdia.

Tom Okada – WiTricity CorporationTom Okada is the Executive Director, Business Development at WiTricity. He is an experienced executive with expertise in building and managing global teams and global accounts in the technology industry. His career includes leadership roles in engineering and business development, EV automotive electronics, mobile development. Tom is now responsible for business development for Japan and US for WiTricity, primarily focused on enabling wireless charging for Electric Vehicles and Industrial automation.

Simon McElrea – AiraSimon McElrea is COO at Aira, a wireless charging innovator and inventor of FreePowerTM technology. Prior to Aira, McElrea was CEO of SonicEnergy and previously served as CEO of Semblant Ltd., a UK based nanotechnology company which was acquired by HZO in 2018. McElrea was Vice President of IP and Marketing at Energous, a San Jose based wireless charging company that completed its IPO in 2014 and was awarded “Best of CES” in 2015. McElrea founded and served as president of Invensas Corp., a subsidiary of Xperi, a Silicon Valley company comprising TiVo, Roku, DTS and Tessera, where he also held the role of group CTO. Simon joined Xperi in 2010 having been CEO at Vertical Circuits Inc., a company whose IP was acquired by Xperi. He previously held senior roles at Amkor Technology and Honeywell Inc., is an author of over 30 US patents, and holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from Oxford University.

Aashish Mehta – TransferFiAashish is CEO and Co-founder of TransferFi. He is a serial innovator that has 8 years of experience within National Instruments consulting on system level solutions and representing ASEAN as its Industrial Internet of Things and Big Analog Data expert. He graduated from University of Wisconsin, with a Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering. Currently, with his experience from NI, starting up various companies, he is working on TransferFi, a company that is providing access power to anyone, anywhere at any time.

Participate in our Raffle to win a cool prize.We will raffle off a VGAzer Magnetic Levitating Floating Wireless Power Desk Lamp with Charger. Must be present at time of the raffle. We will send the lamp directly to the winner.

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Implementing Long-Range Wireless Power Transfer Technology Easily
2021-04-27 00:00 - 01:00 | The virtual technology sharing session, jointly organised by IPI and TransferFi on 27 April
This virtual event hosted by IPI for a session on far-field Wireless power transfer, which continues to pave its path to maturity and untether the world of industrial IoT! Save the date 27 April 2021, 3pm (GMT+8). Register here https://bit.ly/register-tech-sharing-infocomm-apr-2021 #iiot #wirelesspowertransfer #tfiwpn #industrialautomation

Location-Based Services: Where is Waldo? A survey about Indoor and Outdoor deployments and use cases using LBS
2021-05-06 13:00 - 14:30
Unlike Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, Location Based Services want to know where something is and where it is going. Where is Waldo and where is Waldo going?

The demand for more sophisticated Indoor and Outdoor Location Based Services (LBS) in terms of application variety and accuracy is tripling every year since the emergence of the smartphone a few years ago. Equally, smartphone manufacturers are mounting several wireless communication and localization technologies, inertial sensors as well as powerful processing capability, to cater to such LBS applications. A hybrid of wireless technologies is needed to provide seamless localization solutions and to improve accuracy, to reduce time to fix, and to reduce power consumption. The review of localization techniques/technologies of this emerging field is therefore important.

The Wireless Communications Alliance™ invites you to listen in as a selected panel of experts explore how location-based services for indoor and outdoor will transform our lives.

Richard Fuller – Moderator – Senior Principal Engineer – Semtech Corporation

Michael McNamara – CEO – AdaptiIP

Lazaros Kapsias – CEO/Founder – Loctio

Sukhi Lamba – Entrepreneur in Resident – NEC X

Raffle:

We will raffle off a Time Pyramid Clock. Must be present at time of the raffle. We will send the clock directly to the winner.

Join us via Zoom on May 6:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/location-based-services-where-is-waldo-tickets-151827380783

TIP OpenWiFi Launch 2021
2021-05-12 07:00 - 12:00
Join Telecom Infra Project for the launch of one of the Wi-Fi industry’s new groundbreaking initiatives, the OpenWiFi platform!

OpenWiFi completely reimagines the way Enterprise grade Wi-Fi networks are built and deployed! OpenWiFi uses the power of Open source development, rigorous automated testing and the power of community to create an entirely new option for Wi-Fi service providers, enabling deploying Access points, Cloud controllers and Smart analytics solutions, from different vendors, with confidence.

The launch event featuring a global base of Operators, Managed service providers, Cloud and ODM vendors, analytics and application vendors, and allied industry organizations will showcase their plans for this new ecosystem-powered approach for connectivity.

Innovation Showcase Demo Day 2021
2021-05-13 08:00 - 2021-05-14 17:00
With 20 years’ experience introducing communications startups to communications service providers and vendors, the Telecom Council has helped countless young companies get their first deal, fill funding round, even start relationships that ended in acquisition. Every Spring, our members select a group of communications startups to watch, and dedicate a day to introducing them to the telco, vendor, and investor community.

Learn more about the Showcase at telecomcouncil.com

IoT Application Series: Connected Wearables in an AR / VR World
2021-05-26 16:00 - 17:30
A Survey about Wicky Wacky Wearables

Wearables are no longer a fashion statement, but rather a productivity statement.

From smart watches to smart glasses, there has been an increasing appetite to interact more with the “apparel” that we wear.

Gartner forecasts global spending on wearable devices to total $81.5 Billion in 2021.*

In the age of IoT, smart wearables have become a tool to be worn at home/work/play, thanks to the advancements in wireless connectivity, sensors, and the digital transformation movement. Whether it is a medical or industrial application, wearables may soon become an essential tool for the connected worker.

In this WCA ‘IoT Application’ series, we will explore the technologies, design, and applications that make a smart wearable product essential in the workplace.

One of the most talked about wearable has been the use of smart glasses in the Augmented and Virtual Reality field.

We’ll explore the differences and use cases between them, and the applications that are being put to use in today’s Industry 4.0 revolution.

Finally, for a bit of fun, our panelists will share their stories of some whacky wearables that may be coming to a store near you!

Walt Maclay

Voler Systems – Wearables Design Companywalt@volersystems.com

Mr. Walt Maclay, President, and founder of Voler Systems, one of the top electronic design firms in Silicon Valley. Voler is particularly experienced in designing wearable and IoT devices, using its skill with sensors and wireless technology.

Percy Stocker

TeamViewerExecutive Vice President, A/R Americas

Percy has 15 years of consulting, sales and operations experience in the software and professional services industry. He is especially passionate about transforming enterprises utilizing state-of-the-art technology like Augmented Reality and Internet of Things. Percy enjoys deep conversations both on the business and the technology side to identify and drive customer value. He holds a master’s degree in computer science from Technical University of Munich and the National University of Singapore. As former co-founder of Ubimax and EVP AR Americas for TeamViewer Percy continues to drive the TeamViewer’s AR business in the Americas.

Tom Harshbarger

Synnex CorporationVice President, Microsoft Cloud, Devices, IoT

Tom leads the award-winning Microsoft business at SYNNEX Corporation, which encompasses software, services, and devices. Since joining SYNNEX in September 2018, Tom has been a key stakeholder in company initiatives across AI, Mixed Reality, IoT, and Public Cloud. Having formerly led Design Sales Engineering & Development for the Stellr Team, Tom’s wealth of technical knowledge brings value and insight to our Microsoft team.

Andy Do – Moderator

Embedded Works / SensorWorksPresident

Andy Do is the Founder and President of Embedded Works, a wireless technology distributor since 2004, now turned IoT solutions integrator. Mr. Do has over 20 years of wireless industry experience, with an emphasis in the areas of GPS, WiFi, Cellular, and LPWAN solutions. He has launched several IoT brands focused on GPS telematics and Wireless Sensors.Prior to founding Embedded Works, he has held engineering and management positions at Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Proxim, and Avnet.

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TC3 Innovation Review on Telehealth & mHealth
2021-06-15 08:30 - 11:30
IoT for health and fitness has entered a new growth stage with telehealth services offering a myriad of opportunities for the communications industry. Join the IoT Forum this July as we introduce startups and innovations in mobile health making services more accessible, improving care and lowering cost for the provider.

Details & Registration https://www.telecomcouncil.com/meetings/telehealthFee $200 (Join From Your Desk)

LOCATION: Virtual Meeting Room https://www.telecomcouncil.com/

Thales Cinterion IoT Suite Connectivity Activation Launch Party
2021-06-16 00:30 - 01:00
Do you want to simplify the connectivity deployment for your IoT devices? Flexibly at the factory or in the field? Do you need to keep them connected for a decade or more? Deploying geographically diverse IoT installations, managing multiple product SKUs, and provisioning service with the best mobile network operator can be overwhelming.

Thales is changing all that with one of the most significant IoT breakthroughs in the last decade – the award-winning Cinterion® IoT Suite Connectivity Activation Solution. It is the world’s first all-in-one IoT connectivity activation platform combining the capabilities of a Cinterion IoT Module, an eSIM, and lifecycle management into a single, revolutionary solution. Want to learn more about our solution that is changing the IoT connectivity game?

Then register today! Our Head of Portfolio Management IoT & Strategy for Analytics & IoT Solutions, Francis D´Souza, our Head of Product Line Management Solutions, Jose Sanchez, and other Thales experts will provide an overview of the essential solution components that create all this “magic”.

See you on June 16!

1st Global Diversity and Investment Summit
2021-06-18 10:00 - 12:00
Venture investors and BIPOC entrepreneurship experts share strategies for entrepreneurs of color on how to start and scale.

Please join Woodside Capital Partners’ Managing Partner Tricia Salinero and co-panelists at the inaugural Global Diversity and Investment Summit on Friday, June 18, 2021, 10 am-12 pm PDT.

Woodside Capital Partners is the leading corporate finance advisory firm for tech companies in M&A and financings in the $30M-$500M segment. The firm has worked with the best entrepreneurs and investors since 2001, providing ultra-personalized service to select clients.

The event is co-hosted by Sheri Macdonald Enterprises and the Inclusivity Project, a partnership with NorCal Small Business Development Centers (NorCal SBDC) to connect 100 Million dollars in capital and provide lifetime business mentorship to 1000 black entrepreneurs and black-owned small businesses. NorCal SBDC is a nonprofit network made up of 18 centers dedicated to helping small businesses with every aspect of business creation, growth, management, and operation.

Tricia Salinero will be part of a panel of venture investors, finance professionals, and BIPOC entrepreneurship experts, sharing views and insights on strategies for entrepreneurs of color to start and scale their new ventures. Immediately following the program will be a live pitch presentation starring invited startup CEOs.

Free registration here: https://theinclusivityproject.com/sbdcip2021/

IoT Evolution Expo Miami Beach Convention Center
2021-06-22 08:00 - 2021-06-25 17:00
Thousands of innovators, entrepreneurs, and executives will be gathering between June 22 – 25th at the newly refurbished Miami Beach Convention Center to find new and improved solutions to make business more productive, efficient, and more profitable.

As part of the #TechSuperShow, IoT Evolution Expo visitors will be able to participate in over 120 business and technology conference sessions, workshops, and keynotes, enabling them to meet with hundreds of potential suppliers on the IoT trade show floor. Here, they will be able to explore the industries and verticals where IoT is powering the most disruption and providing the most opportunity in the age of digital transformation, as well as discovering the latest advances in edge computing, ML and AI.

This year, IoT Evolution Expo will be about “Growth through Digital Transformation, new business models, and ROI” and addressing the questions to help along the way on your digital journey. The focus will be on the solutions that drive measurable results, meet goals through more efficient operations and provide more insight into new profit opportunities that lead to business and market growth.

The Agenda for IoT Evolution Expo will entail several talks that cover the various difficulties companies may encounter such as cybercrime as well as how to grow and develop a business with IoT.

These talks include:

IoT Security Against Global Cybercrime, discussed by Barlow Keener (Moderator) and Dr. Mihai Voicu, will cover difficulties companies may face in relation to exploitable vulnerabilities subject to hackers.Replacing Wireline & 4G with Real World 5G Solutions, discussed by Bill Badger and Mark Savage, will cover how companies can achieve high-performance global connectivity without the restrictions of traditional roaming.Developing Your IoT Business, discussed by Barlow Keener (Moderator) and Mike Wilkinson, will cover how companies can use IoT to grow their business in various aspects such as improving productivity and CX.From Inception to Implementation: How to Scale Your Next IoT Solution, discussed by Steven Baker, Ken Briodagh (Moderator), and David Hettinger, will cover the scaling and implementation of the latest IoT solutions to suit the specific needs of the company.How MIoT is Critical to Addressing COVID-19 and Pandemics, discussed by Ken Briodagh (Moderator) and Edgar Salas, will cover the useability of MIoT in relation to the continued issue of COVID-19 treatment and consider pandemics in general.Smart City with a Social Conscience, discussed by Frank Antonysamy, Ken Briodagh (Moderator), and Anas Sawaf, will cover the recent introduction of smart cities and the possibilities moving forward regarding social efforts.Key Tools of the IoT Security Trade, discussed by Ken Briodagh (Moderator), Mike Geller, and Christopher Schouten, will cover the importance of security within the IoT market and how businesses may achieve this.

Learn more about the IoT Evolution Expo, part of #TECHSUPERSHOW, HERE.

Join 5G Things Forum 2021 at Ericsson D-15
2021-06-23 09:00 - 23:00
A virtual experience on June 23

Join 5G Things Forum 2021 at Ericsson D-15—A virtual experience on June 23.

Technological advances in 5G networks, the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge allow businesses to think beyond the limits of their imaginations and uncover unprecedented opportunities. Join Ericsson 5G Things where we will explore what has been done and what is possible with 5G innovation for the industries.

5G Things is a collaborative forum designed by Ericsson to bring together key stakeholders from across the 5G ecosystem to collaborate. The pace of innovation is fast, and enterprises are eager to learn from best practices for different use cases.

5G Things will be an exciting and informative event. Please plan to join for:

• An industry panel featuring experts from diverse industries—Dive into three unique cellular use cases including business model innovation, technology innovation and a large enterprise running multiple Industry 4.0 use cases.

• A private network case study—A network application with very high security, reliability, and availability requirements

• Back to the office—The role of Health-Based Monitoring (HBM) and cellular connectivity and what the connected post-pandemic office will look like

Register now and engage with the ecosystem players at #5GThings.

Ericsson D-Fifteen, visit www.ericsson.com/d-fifteen.

What's Your Competitive Edge?!
2021-06-29 01:00 - 01:30
This Event is ONSITE and ONLINE!

Hosted by:

At every growth stage of your business, understanding and protecting your competitive edge is imperative to leverage the market and protect your business from competitors.

In this interactive format, Shmuel Silverman, CEO, and Founder of Multi-Innovation, will discuss the importance of having a competitive edge, how to evaluate it, and how to maximize it.

At a high level, this assessment includes:

1. Identifying what truly makes you competitive.

2. Your place in the picture of the future and what’s possible for scaling, investing, and collapse time to revenue.

3. How to protect your competitive edge using IP.

Shmuel Silverman, an inventor first, with over 145 patents & provisional publications, successfully co-founded and sold two companies. His experience provides special interactive conversations with his audience.

To learn more about Shmuel, visit Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3wx6nyr

For more about the Competitive Edge visit: https://bit.ly/3yECAFN

**************THIS IS A HYBRID EVENT ***************ONLINE and ONSITE – (COVID guidelines observed).

ONSITE ATTENDEES can find us at MINDROMEaddress: MINDROME4701 Patrick Henry DriveBUILDING 3, (Redwood Room)Santa Clara, CA 95054

11:30 a.m. – PST onsite registration (for those attending in person)11:55 a.m. – PST Announcements & introduction of speaker

(ON ZOOM – all attendees will interact with Speaker via ZOOM)12:00 Noon – 12:30 PM – PST Speaker talk12:30 PM PM – 1:00 PM – PST Question and Answer Session1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – PST Networking (onsite and online)

**ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_38UL0lCjSqqINc3Fb5OAWQ

More info https://www.meetup.com/Silicon-Valley-IoT-and-Wearable-Devices/events/278406787/

2021 GCTC Agriculture and Rural SuperCluster Workshop
2021-07-21 08:00 - 2021-07-23 17:00
Hosted by Purdue University

Sponsored by Purdue Research Foundation, SBA Communications, Innovation Partners Institute, and Telrad Networks

Venue: Onsite at Convergence Center, Purdue University and virtual via Zoom

NIST and its partners, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NIST), NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Joint Venture Silicon Valley and Purdue University invite you to attend the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband SuperCluster workshop, including a special session on Federal funding and Tribal programs.

This is a hybrid event in which Purdue University is hosting the SuperCluster workshop for in-person participation and on Zoom.

Join us to learn about best practices and challenges related to their projects in agriculture, rural connectivity, Tribal regions and STEM. The workshop will also highlight the preliminary blueprint for rural communities, recently released by the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband SuperCluster. Participants will then develop next steps, including case studies for 2021/2, and best ways to map the coverage of broadband services – a critical issue for smart agriculture and rural areas. Registration is free. On Thursday July 22nd afternoon, after the workshop, in person participants have the option of touring the nearby Innovation centers at Purdue University. We will have a tour and deep dive on WHIN Aerostat and rural testbed on Friday morning.

Workshop Organizers:Mo Shakouri, Dir Community Broadband Initiative, Joint Venture Silicon Valley, Fellow Innovation Partners Institute, Purdue Research

Foundation

Dennis Buckmaster, Professor of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Dean’s Fellow for Digital Agriculture, Purdue University

Joshua Seidemann, VP Policy, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association

Robert Tse, Senior Policy Advisor Assistant Administrator’s Office, Telecommunications Program, Rural Utilities Service, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Jean Rice, Senior Broadband Specialist, National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) Michael Dunaway, Associate Director for Innovation, Smart Grid and Cyber Physical Systems Program

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Registration and additional information here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2tWXJ64nWW6ZElo Purdue Campus Map: https://www.purdue.edu/campus_mapDiscovery Park District: https://discoveryparkdistrict.com

Hotel (Tue-Thurs): Union Club Hotel Purdue University discounted rate of ($159) associated with (GROUP CODE: 072021GCTCARSC)

AGENDA

Wednesday, July 21, 2021 (9:00 am -7:30 pm)

Welcome and Introductions: (9:00 am -10:15 am) – Moderators: Mo Shakouri, (JVSV) and Troy Hege (PRF)

Dave Roberts – Chief Innovation Officer, Indiana Economic Development CorporationWest Lafayette Mayor, John Dennis, and Director of Development, Erin EasterMung Chiang, Executive Vice President, Purdue University, John A. Edwardson Dean, College of EngineeringBernie Engel, Associate Dean for Research and Director of the Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, Purdue UniversityMichael Dunaway, Associate Director for Innovation, Smart Grid and Cyber Physical Systems Program, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) – NIST Global City Team Challenge Overview Session 1: 10:30-12:00 noon, Moderator: Robert Tse (USDA) Systems Approach to Precision Agriculture and Broadband

Chris Ali, Associate Professor of University of Media Studies, University of Virginia – Broadband needs of precision agriculture.Dennis Buckmaster, Professor of Agricultural & Biological Engineering, Purdue University – Data Driven Agriculture – ways digital agriculture and data science can impact agriculture today and into the futureAaron Magenheim, CEO AgTech Insight – Workforce development & training needsGap analysis discussion Working Lunch: 12:00 -1:00 pm, Moderator: Mo Shakouri (JVSV)

Troy Hege, Vice President, Innovation and Technology Purdue Research Foundation (PRF), Lee Davenport, Director of Community Development, US Ignite – Announcement: PRF Hack-a-tonYuri Gawdiak, Airspace Operations & Safety Program Associate Program Director, Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington DC – NASA Advanced Air Mobility Mission Overview Session 2: 1:00 – 3:00pm, Moderator: Josh Seidemann (NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association) Smart Communities, Tribal and Funding

Connected Community Discovery Park District, David Broecker PRFPiyush Raj, Managing Director, Connected Venues, SBA Communication – Private Networks CBRS Shared infrastructureTribal Panel: (NTCA and NTIA invitation)

o Sacred Wind Communications, which serves the Navajo Nationo Danae Wilson, Manager, Nez Perce Network Systems, internet in rural and remote areas on the

Nez Perce Reservation

• Funding Panel – Robert Tse, USDA; Matt Suchodolski, Management Analyst for Economic Integration, Economic Development Administration, ____ Treasury, _____ NSF

Break 3:00 -3:15 pmSession 3: 3:15 – 5:15 pm, Moderator: Dennis Buckmaster (Purdue University) Rural Broadband

Joseph Sawasky, President and CEO Merit Network.R. Johannes Bauer, Quello Chair for Media and Information Policy at Michigan State University – homework and student academic performance gap and broadband mapping toolJohn Greene, CEO at New Lisbon Telephone CompanyDanae Wilson, Manager, Nez Perce Network Systems – Internet in rural and remote areas on the Nez Perce ReservationKristie Goodson, Sr. Dark Fiber Specialist, Tennessee Valley Authority Dinner and discussion 5:30-7:30 pm Union Club Hotel Purdue University Thursday July 22, 2021 (7 am-4 pm) Breakfast Keynote 7:00 -8:00 amState Of Indiana Rural Economy – Roberto Gallardo, Director, Purdue Center for Regional Development Session 4: 8:00 – 9:45 am, Moderator: Robert Tse (USDA) Data Analytics Driving Broadband Mapping for Infrastructure Deployment and Digital Equity Goal: Designing National Standard for Crowd Sourcing Acquisition of Broadband Data

Roberto Gallardo, Director, Purdue Center for Regional Development – Measuring and analyzing digital inclusion (use of the digital divide index as a digital equity measurement tool)Francella Ochillo, Executive Director, Next Century Cities – Importance of accurate broadband maps and flaws in existing Form 477Paul Deming, CEO, Geo Partners, Demo of data analytics applied to broadband infrastructure design and case study (Rush County Indiana)Chris Ali, Associate Professor, University of Virginia, Importance of County Level broadband mapping, Virginia exampleEd Ingle, President, New Lantern Partner – PAgCASA (Precision Ag Connectivity & Accuracy Stakeholder Alliance) and Creating a National Standard for Crowd Source Methodology Session 5: 10:00 – 12:00 noon, Moderator: Mo Shakouri (JVSV) Innovation & Challenges

Johnny Park, CEO Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) – Rural Aerostat and connectivity projectsJulie Bushel, President, Paige Wireless, FCC Precision Ag Connectivity Task Force working groups report: https://www.fcc.gov/task-force-reviewing-connectivity-and-technology-needs-precision-agriculture-united- states and state of NE fully-redundant networkAlex Paraskevas of SEDCOR, and Cara Snow of TAO – Innovation Hub and the upcoming Ag Innovation Challenge design sprint.Shawn Irvine, Economic Development Director of City of Independence OR. – Ag innovation work, the NW ag innovation hub, and the design sprints.Debra Lam, Executive Dir, Partnership for Inclusive Innovation on Working Farm Fund Session 6: 12:15-1:30 pm (Working Lunch) – Moderator: Josh Seidemann (NCTA) ARA Lab and Security and Smart Building

Hongwei Zhang, Iowa State – ARA Wireless Living Lab for Smart and Connected Rural CommunitiesJiri Skopek, Vice Chair Board of Governors 2030 Districts Network – GCTC Smart Building Supercluster updateLan Jenson, CEO Cybertrust America – GCTC Smart Security and Privacy (SSP) update: 1 Coral Gables; 2 Regional Cybersecurity; 3 Blockchain Session 7: 1:30 – 2:00 pm, Moderator: Mo Shakouri Trust and Transparency

• Alex Huppernthal, Co-Chair NIST SC3 GCTC – Data Supercluster, Co-founder Aspen.ai, GCTC Data Supercluster “Sustaining Economic Activity by Establishing Trust and Transparency” – learn how successful smart communities move forward with new technologies that measure air, water, and other qualities affecting the health and well-being of citizens, businesses, education attendees. Managing the wealth of citizen provided and approved data by demonstrating use-cases and benefits *prior* to deployment of measurements made in the cyber-physical environment. By Session 8: Optional Tours (2- 5pm) One or more of the following

Session 8: 2:30 – 4:30 pm, Tours & Demonstrations

• Purdue Agronomy Center for Research & Education WIFI, LoRaWAN, & sensorso IoT4Ag project overview & widgetso WHIN Testbed sensor systemso ISOBlue computation and communications platform with CAN & video data

The SMART ConsortiumAutonomous & Connected systems initiativeDigital Manufacturing Testbed 5:00 pm, Optional Disc golf outing (Slater Hill on Purdue campus) Session 9: Friday, July 23, 2021, AM – WHIN Ag Alliance “System,” Benefits, and WHIN Aerostat visit – Pat Corey, VP of Engagement, Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) The Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN) has deployed an RTO Wireless AeroSite, flying at 1500 feet, to test the feasibility of using fiber-tethered aerostat technology to provide both access and backhaul for rural areas. WHIN’s aerostat is located in White County, Indiana, about 25 miles north of Purdue University. Its telecommunications capability includes LoRaWAN, supporting digital ag and manufacturing technology in WHIN’s Living IoT Lab. The aerostat also carries 5.8 GHz gear for initial broadband testing before CBRS technology is deployed later this year. The aerostat is part of WHIN’s research network, which will be used to generate publically available use cases to address technology and business issues for both broadband and narrowband rural applications.

Broadband in Underserved Rural Areas - 2021
2021-07-27 13:00 - 14:30
A conversation on solving the connectivity problem for millions of people in the US (live on ZOOM and Linkedin)

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the critical nature of access to fast and affordable internet service. As a result, demand for high-speed internet access, defined as “broadband,” has soared to new heights.

One measurement found that the pandemic drove almost a year’s worth of broadband traffic growth in only a few weeks.

As carriers upgrade the network, people in rural areas and other broadband dead zones will gain access to the internet than their urban neighbors have long taken for granted.

Unfortunately, 22.3 percent of Americans in rural areas and 27.7 percent of Americans in Tribal lands lack coverage from fixed terrestrial 25/3 Mbps broadband than only 1.5 percent of Americans in urban areas, according to a recent report by the Federal Communications Commission.

The Wireless Communication Alliance invites you to listen in as a selected panel of experts explores how broadband deployment will transform people’s lives in those areas.

Agenda:● 1:00 – 1:10: Event Introductions and Acknowledgements – Moderator Introduction● 1:10 – 2:15: Panel Discussion and Q&A Moderation● 2:15 – 2:30: Q&A Panel and Thank you note and closure

Speaker Bio:

Moderator – Mohammad (Mo) Shakouri
NIST Group Smart Agriculture and Rural Broadband
shakouri@alumni.stanford.edu

Dr. Mohammad “Mo” Shakouri is a Silicon Valley investor, entrepreneur, and international executive with over 25 years of experience in communications and electronics industry. Dr. Shakouri is well-versed in formulating large-scale partnerships and introducing broadband network initiatives to emerging markets and communities. As an internet connectivity evangelist, Dr. Shakouri has been working with internet and top silicon Valley technology companies. He serves as Chairman of the WiMAX Forum, as Dir of community Broadband Initiative at JointVenture Silicon Valley, and is Founder and CEO of Microsanj. Dr. Shakouri earned his Ph.D in Electrical Engineering & Applied Physics from Stanford University, and a BSEE from San Jose State.

Richard Bernhardt
National Spectrum Adviser
WISPA(Wireless Internet Service Providers Association)
rbstrategist@gmail.com

“Mr. Richard Bernhardt, Esq. is the National Spectrum Adviser for the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (WISPA), a national trade group for the fixed wireless access industry (http://www.wispa.org). WISPA through its WISP members actively serves around seven million end user clients especially in rural and suburban areas of the United States. Mr. Bernhardt also serves on the Board of Directors of the Wireless Innovation Forum (http://www.winnforum.org), a Standards Development Organization that created the standards and protocols for the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) and is actively engaged with the creation of standards for the upcoming and unlicensed 6 GHz band. Mr. Bernhardt also serves as the chair of the fixed wireless access task group for the OnGo Alliance (http://www.ongoalliance.org). He has been active in wireless and technology roles for over thirty years.”

Samantha Schartman-Cycyk
Executive Director – Marconi Society
samantha@marconisociety.org

Samantha Schartman-Cycyk is the Executive Director of The Marconi Society whose mission is to celebrate, inspire, and connect individuals building tomorrow’s technologies in service of a digitally inclusive world.

Christopher Mitchell
Director, Community Broadband Networks at Institute for Local Self-Reliance
christopher@ilsr.org

Christopher focus on local government policies to improve Internet access. His team largely focuses on municipal and cooperative approaches, though they are also deeply knowledgeable about partnerships and other efforts to make sure everyone has fast, affordable, and reliable Internet access.

Chris Frost
Director of Technology and Infrastructure at Cruzio
ofrost@cruzio.com

Experienced Director of Technology & Infrastructure with a demonstrated history of Infrastructure design and deployment. Skilled in Project Management, Personnel Management, Technical Support, and Troubleshooting.

Raffle:

We will raffle off a Steampunk Retro Rocket Lamp. Must be present at time of the raffle. We will send the lamp directly to the winner.

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“The BOOM will give a brief introduction to their wireless initiative at our July 27 event.”

The award-winning, nonprofit, BOOM apprenticeship is an engineering school-of-the-streets for disadvantaged teenagers. We plant seeds for mechanical and electrical engineering, so that one day our graduates may develop their own hardware. The BOOM has won awards from Protolabs and Not Impossible Labs, with team members from Apple and Keysight. We’re a member of Engineers Without Borders, we’ve been featured in Make Magazine and Electronic Engineering Journal, and we completed a Residency at Autodesk.

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Distance ‘Wireless’ Charging Technology, a reality!
2021-08-17 08:00 - 09:30
For the first time, thought leaders from the wireless power industry come together to ‘jointly’ talk about the distance wireless power technology, in this 90-minute ‘power-packed virtual webinar.

Our esteemed speakers will be presenting the current state of technology, talking about the road map, discussing the size of the market, as well as giving you an opportunity to ask them your questions in an interactive Q&A session.

Our thought leaders will also help you clarify your doubts and myths about this emerging technology as it gains popularity and adoption across applications and industry sectors.

Structure of the webinar:

1. Individual presentations 2. Panel discussion3. Audience Q&A

Limited seats available – book your spot now to secure your place! Also, share the event with your networks.

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Wireless Connectivity for Smart Everything - 2021
2021-08-18 09:00 - 11:00
The adjective “smart” is no longer merely an adverb. It is now a catch-all phrase for anything that improves the performance of a multi-device ecosystem. Making our daily tasks easier, increasing the speed with which information flows, and allowing us to do things in seconds or even microseconds that we could not do before.

Smart cities, smart factories, and smart buildings are examples of Internet of Things hardware and software solutions. It’s all based on wireless technologies. What exactly does the term “Smart” mean in Smart everything?

When you ask different stakeholders what Smart Everything means to them, their answers will vary depending on their point of view.

Join the Wireless Communications Alliance for a round table discussion on Smart Everything with a global panel of experts.

Round Table Discussion Panel

Moderator – Pui San Tam
Pui San Tam works for the European Institute of Innovation & Technology in Silicon Valley. She organizes events, moderates international events, supports the EIT organization in executing the goals, and connects the European Ecosystems with Silicon Valley. Pui San worked as Senior Economic Officer at the Dutch Consulate in San Francisco and is a Board Chair of the Netherland America Foundation – Northern California.

Paul Hoekstra – Smart City and Transportation Strategist
Paul is a strategy execution consultant who specializes in assisting transportation agencies in achieving high-impact improvements to the safety and experience of people on the roads and in public transportation. He is currently leading a Proof of Concept (PoC) at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) to create “an intersection in a box.” Paul is a regular speaker at conferences and webinars. He holds a Master of Science degree from Twente University, The Netherlands.

Florian (Schmitt) Bonanati – R3 – Smart Factories
World leading Pioneer in the field of ultra reliable low-latency wireless communications (URLCC) for mission critical machine-to-machine communication. Experienced Entrepreneur and Managing Director with a demonstrated history of working in the telecommunications industry. Strong and dedicated entrepreneurship attitude especially skilled in Strategy, Business Development, Market Entry, Corporate Finance, and Business Planning.

Gerdien Looman – Enschede (Netherlands) Smart City Manager
Gerdien is a Strategic Advisor of the City Council of Enschede, specialized in smart innovations applications. She acted as Smart City Manager of the city for many years. She started a program in the city to improve the use of data and applications. In this program, she spearheaded a project with the University of Twente and the University of Applied Sciences Saxion on real-time measuring the city’s groundwater levels. Gerdien specializes in public affairs, with a particular interest in Smart Cities. Gerdien graduated with honors from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands with a Master’s degree in Science and Economic Geography.

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We will raffle off a Magnetic Levitating Globe with LED Light. Must be present at time of the raffle. We will send the lamp directly to the winner.

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“Connected Everything” Hardware Security Attacks - 2021
2021-09-02 13:00 - 14:00
A demonstration of “side-channel” attacks and a conversation about strategies to solve these problems.

We see major security breaches on everything connected every day – phones, computers, networks, power grids, and even the government. The techniques behind security breaches or attacks are generally made through the ports of a device and are well known and understood across the industry.

However, what’s not so well known, is that unintended emissions or leakage such as electromagnetic radiation or fluctuations in a device’s power line can fuel a class of dangerous and worrisome security attacks, potentially compromising the cryptographic material at the very heart of the device’s security. Initially, these attacks were initially only targeted towards Smart Cards but recently now are being increasingly targeted towards complex System on Chip (SoC) devices.

From a security perspective, this leakage, which was once thought of as relatively innocent, actually emits key clues as to what is going on inside a device and will even show when an encryption algorithm is being processed. Coupled with AI and smart analysis of this leakage, it’s now possible for bad actors to break into all devices and take full control.

The Wireless Communications Alliance invites you to witness a demonstration of how these “side-channel” attacks work in practice and show how device developers are testing and measuring security robustness to better protect and thwart against these attacks.

We will show sophisticated attacks using side-channel or physical fault injection techniques that are practical and may compromise a system – sometimes faster and easier than might have been expected. Highlighting the attacks based on modern techniques targeting recent devices and SoCs, this talk will introduce the concept of side-channel or physical fault injection and provide practical insights about their realization, potential consequences, and cost trade-offs.

Agenda:

● 1:00 – 1:05: Event Introductions and Acknowledgements – Moderator Introduction● 1:05 – 1:55: Demo, Presentation and Q&A Moderation● 1:55 – 2:00: Q&A Panel and Thank you note and closure

Speaker Bio:

Tom Willey (Moderator)
Managing Partner TW-Partners

Tom has 25 years of leadership experience as a successful Board Director, Advisor, and CEO. in U.S. large & mid-cap companies and new start-ups from the USA, Asia, Japan, and Europe.

Hugues Thiebeauld
CEO – eShard

Hugues has a long track record in security subjects, such as side-channel attacks, fault injection and risk evaluation methodology. Previously Hugues had been security laboratory director at Underwriters Laboratory based in the UK for 5 years. He built a strong expertise in secure product engineering as principal security expert for Oberthur, now Idemia, leader in hardware secure element.

Hugues holds an engineering degree in electronic and signal processing. He has contributed to many publications and patents.

Raffle

We will raffle off a Multitool Hammer 14 in 1 Acessories Outdoor Camping Survival Functional Tools. Must be present at time of the raffle. We will send the lamp directly to the winner.

5G Things Dialogues at (Ericsson) D-15: Connecting the Startup ecosystem event
2021-09-07 10:00 - 11:00
5G is more than just a technology; it is a platform for innovation. 5G and edge provide opportunities for enterprises to enable digital transformation, and the start-up ecosystem has a significant role to play.

For this 5G Things Dialogues event, Connecting the Start-up Ecosystem, Ericsson is excited to welcome:

Jan Söderström (Moderator)
ice President and Head of Advanced Technology and Industry U.S., Ericsson

Amanda Todd
Sr. Director of Strategic Planning, Advanced & Emerging Technologies, T-Mobile

Jim Brisimitzis
General Manager & CEO, 5G Open Innovation Lab

Rob Tiffany
Vice President and Head of IoT Strategy, Ericsson

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Automotive LIDAR 2021
2021-09-21 08:00 - 2021-09-23 17:00
4th Annual Conference and Exhibition

LIDAR has been in use for over 60 years in the military, aerospace, robotics, and meteorological fields. Today it is experiencing a flurry of interest due to the expectation that it will be one of the key sensors to enable autonomous driving. More than $2.1 billion is raised to date, and more than 85 companies are developing automotive-grade LIDAR sensors using their unique approaches. This conference is the only event in the world exclusively focused on automotive LIDAR technologies and applications. The conference’s sessions will describe the various approaches to make a LIDAR system and explain via physics and math the reasons to choose one approach over another. We will also discuss the publicly disclosed methods from each known developer, their strengths and weaknesses, and how likely they are to scale in manufacturability and cost. The conference will also provide overviews of marketplace projections and business trends. The material presented will enable attendees to make well-informed decisions regarding which LIDAR approaches are optimal for solving their challenges and requirements.

Conference Topics

Expert reviews and analyses of state-of-the-art LIDAR technologiesBusiness trends, market projections, M&A developments, and startup activityLIDAR data fusion with other types of sensors such as radar and cameraImpacts of enabling technologies such as artificial intelligenceNotable academic research related to LIDAR for automotive applicationsLIDAR data processing techniques and algorithmsSupply chain trends and challenges, government regulations, and mandatesFabrication, packaging, and system assembly techniquesReliability testing methodologies and techniquesTechnology transfer, ecosystems and research hubs, company formation

Telecom Council Innovation Review on 5G RAN
2021-09-23 08:30 - 11:30
The transition to 5G is placing pressure on (and creating opportunities for) network operators to improve efficiency and introduce new products and services. RAN technologies, whether it’s Open RAN, Virtualized RAN, Cloud RAN, Distributed Mobile Edge, antennas, modulation, or slices, the future includes complex multi-vendor environments that will create opportunities for new innovative solutions.

Join tech scouts from telcos, tech companies, vendors, and investors to discover innovation and meet startups working on, and investing in, the next generation.

Details & Registration

About Telecom Council of Silicon Valley:The Telecom Council brings together Silicon Valley’s critical mass of people, ideas, companies, and capital across the entire communications ecosystem – big and small, fixed and wireless, traditional and innovative.

LOCATION:Bt @ Plug and Play Tech Center1440 N Wolfe RdSunnyvale, CA 94085

IIoT Sensors Gizmos & Gadgets – Oktoberfest at Home
2021-09-23 16:00 - 17:30
Event Video – IIoT Sensors Gizmos & Gadgets 2021

Today, there are over 25 billion ‘things’ connected to the Internet – with that figure estimated to triple by 2025. The industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has exploded in a way that few in business could have predicted. An Industrial IoT platform is a type of industrial IoT software that allows organizations to securely manage all the connected people, systems, and things within an IIoT ecosystem.

Managing a few industrial IoT sensors would be quite straightforward but today a business can have hundreds of thousands of industrial IoT devices conducting numerous tasks throughout the organization. Industrial IoT devices come in all shapes and sizes. There are no common industrial IoT standards or connection methods. Managing an industrial IoT network means having the ability to monitor and control an array of heterogeneous range of industrial IoT devices. A central industrial IoT platform provides a solution to the rapid growth of industrial IoT in almost every industry sector.

Following are a few must-have characteristics of an IIoT-enabled Industry:

Accurate control over operational processesLow power consumptionExtremely secure implementationsFast and flexible: Near zero lag in response timeHighly reliable in extremely harsh conditions of pressure, temperature and humiditySophisticated data analytics that leads to effective decision-making

The Wireless Communication Alliance invites you to listen in as a selected panel of experts explore how the development and deployment of a perfect IIoT Gadget should look like.

Agenda:

4:00 – 4:10: Event Introductions and Acknowledgements – Moderator Introduction4:10 – 5:10: Panel Discussion and Q&A Moderation5:10 – 5:30: Q&A Panel, Raffle and Thank you note and closure

Speaker Bio:

Moderator – Prakash Sangam
Tantra Analyst

Prakash Sangam is the founder and the Principal at Tantra Analyst LLC. He has more than 20 years of global experience in engineering, marketing and business development of cutting-edge wireless technologies and products, including 5G, 4G, IoT, Wi-Fi, CV2X, and cloud/edge services. Prakash has worked for leading wireless companies including Qualcomm, Ericsson, and AT&T, serving many key engineering and marketing roles.

Jeremy Tole
Director of R&D and Innovation – Azbil

Leader of Research and Development, Product Line Management, and Open Innovation directing teams of up to 30 people with $80M+ in revenue responsibility, for global companies with 5,000+ employees and $2B+ in revenues in Industrial Automation, Semiconductors, Wireless, Computer Hardware, and Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing.

Elle Grossenbacher

Sr. Product Marketing Manager IoT – Twilio

Elle is a marketing and strategy expert with 10+ years of experience in IoT and emerging technology. She is excited by the prospect of utilizing technology to make a big difference. She increased marketing-generated pipelines by over 300 percent, built revenue-generating partner programs. Her curiosity for what makes people tick, combined with her nature to empathize, enables her to identify the needs of customers, study data to uncover the big picture and market trends.

Dirk Seidel
Business Development Manager at Renesas Electronics

Dirk is a product and marketing manager with a track record of expanding product lines and driving multi-million dollar design wins. He is known for taking products from definition to launch and success. Pragmatic and solution-focused. Dirk is a challenge-seeker constantly on the lookout for and accepting new opportunities. Dirk is passionate about exceeding customer expectations.

Aashish Mehta
CEO – TransferFi

Aashish is a serial innovator and a tinkerer that has 8 years of experience within a cutting edge hi-tech firm, National Instruments, consulting system level solutions and representing ASEAN as the Industrial Internet of Things and Big Analog Data expert.

Andy Do
President SensorWorks

SensorWorks simplifies IoT by offering turn-key connected sensor solutions utilizing mixed wireless tech such as BLE / WiFi / LoRA / LTE / GPS, etc. Sensors are truly the edge of IoT, and with infinite type of sensors that exist, we help companies reduce cost by monitoring and monetizing their sensor data.

Raffle

We will raffle off a Bey Berk Quarter Yard of Ale Glass with Wooden Stand. Must be present at time of the raffle. We will send the Glass directly to the winner.

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DeepHack: Health and Safety Monitoring
2021-09-24 08:00 - 2021-09-26 17:00
Potential solution domains include fall monitoring, pedestrian/bicyclist safety, monitoring physical distance and mask-wearing, physical worker safety, fitness, and posture tracking – and other health and safety problems that can be addressed by utilizing Edge AI for IoT

DATE

24-26 September, 2021

APPLICATION DEADLINE 8 September 2021

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A series of three Transatlantic AI Hackathons organized by EIT Digital and the German American Business Association (GABA), will bring together creative minds and thought leaders from both sides of the Atlantic.

The objective of the Transatlantic AI Hackathon Series is the cross-development of AI-based solutions, addressing specific business, societal, environmental, and economic challenges.

The first series is on “Health and Safety Monitoring DeepHack”, and will deep dive into Edge AI’s exceptional potential towards the development of improved and more robust health and safety monitoring solutions, and offerings. Edge AI, the technique of processing AI algorithms on a hardware device locally, has several advantages: increased levels of automation and flexibility, faster performance with stronger data protection and privacy, and real-time data and decision making. Edge AI helps in analyzing local situations swiftly and provides a fast response, with no connection to the internet needed, which is of immeasurable value in the Health and Safety Monitoring use case.

Your challenge for this DeepHack is to develop Edge AI-powered sensors and computer vision solutions to aid individuals or groups of people to stay safe and healthy.

Potential solution domains include fall monitoring, pedestrian/bicyclist safety, monitoring physical distance and mask-wearing, physical worker safety, fitness, and posture tracking – and other health and safety problems that can be addressed by utilizing Edge AI for IoT.

This initiative is organized by EIT Digital and the German American Business Association (GABA) and supported by the Transatlantic Program of the Federal Republic of Germany, funded by the European Recovery Program (ERP) of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Energy (BMWi).

Launch of The Silicon Valley Poll
2021-10-12 09:00 - 10:00
The Silicon Valley Poll, an annual public opinion survey carried out by our research arm in partnership with the Mercury News and Bay Area News Group. The results will be released every October.

You are warmly invited to attend the inaugural briefing, which will take place over Zoom on Tuesday, October 12, at 9:00 am. There is no charge to participate, and we ask that you pre-register.

The briefing will feature detailed analysis about the results, of course, but we’ll also probe more profound questions about the tenor of our times and look for broader meaning. I’m pleased that I’ll be joined in this by some of the Mercury’s most insightful journalists, and we’ll do our best also to entertain audience questions.

The one-hour program will also be punctuated by smattering our region’s art, music, and poetry.

We wish we were meeting in person, but we’ll look forward to that in coming years. We hope you’ll still see this online event as a meaningful place to learn and to be building community.

Launch of The Silicon Valley Poll

OpenWiFi - The Next Wi-Fi Revolution 2021
2021-10-28 09:00 - 11:00
Wi-Fi seems to be the perfect broadband connectivity option. The spectrum is always free to use and constantly expanding. The standards have always been advancing rapidly, and interoperation between the billions of Wi-Fi devices is excellent. Yet, something fundamental is missing that hinders even wider adoption. Why? Because each Wi-Fi device is an isolated silo, where the chipset, hardware, firmware, and cloud are all proprietary and cannot be separated.
About this event:

The Wireless Communication Alliance welcomes you to listen in as a selected panel of experts from Facebook, Boingo, NetExperience and Atlancis Technologies explore how the development and deployment of OpenWiFi is shaping up, as well as exciting updates since the official launch of the OpenWiFi event. We will show the evolution of OpenWiFi as well as upcoming next generation Wi-Fi hardware including Wi-Fi 6E tri-band indoor and outdoor units. We will raffle five units of CIG WF-188N AP running NetExperience Cloud. Must be present at the raffle, and we will send the Access Points directly to the winners.
Agenda:

1. Intro to OpenWiFi
2. Use case
3. Operator showcase
4. Latest updates
5. Raffle and promotions

Speaker Bio:

Tom Hunt (Moderator)
Managing Partner – Axcellex

Tom is a successful entrepreneur who has launched and grown products in highly competitive areas. Experience in sales, business development, and go-to-market strategy and execution as a general manager. Tom presently serves as the Managing General Partner of Axcellex, LLC. This strategic consulting firm assists technology firms in overcoming significant business obstacles, seizing new market possibilities, and achieving tangible outcomes.

Kishore Raja
VP, Engineering & Strategy at Boingo Wireless and Co-Chair OpenWiFi, TIP

Kishore Raja serves as Vice president, Engineering Strategy at Boingo Wireless, Kishore holds a Bachelors of Engineering in Computer Science from Bangalore University and a Master’s of Science in Data Communication Networks and Distributed Systems from University of London.

He has more than 20 years of experience in architecting and designing solutions for mobile platforms in the wireless industry. Raja actively participates, chairs and contributes to wireless industry standards at Wireless Broadband Alliance, Wi-Fi Alliance and OnGo Alliance.

Huw Ress
VP Sales and Business Development at NetExperience

Previously, VP sales at KodaCloud and prior to that, held senior leadership roles at 8×8, Inc., including VP of business development, VP of sales and marketing and CEO of Centile, Inc., a subsidiary of 8×8. He holds three patents in the cloud PBX and UCaaS technology field. He has a B.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Manchester (England), Institute of Science and Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and has an MBA from the University of LaVerne (USA).

Eran Dor
Facebook – OpenWiFi HW Ecosystems

Eran Dor leads the hardware ecosystem and partnership development for the TIP OpenWiFi initiative. Having over 2 decades of experience in the wireless industry Eran leads the wireless HW product ecosystem through global engagements, partnerships and R&D cooperation . Eran has held various product leadership positions at companies such as Qualcomm and Ruckus Wireless where he managed developments and engagements across multiple teams and tier1 companies. Eran holds multiple patents in the fields of RF, system, front end and antenna technology and he is personally committed to the quest providing affordable global connectivity for all with the goal of closing the digital divide.

Chetan Hebbalae
Facebook – Connectivity initiatives

Chetan Hebbalae supports ecosystem connectivity initiatives at Facebook. In his role as the co-chair for the Telecom Infra Project’s Wi-Fi solution group, Chetan and the TIP teams are involved in multiple initiatives to democratize and monetize unlicensed networks including work on disaggregating the Wi-Fi infrastructure, and 5G-Wi-Fi interworking.

With over two decades of leadership experience across Product development, product management, marketing and partnership development, Chetan loves tackling the challenges of taking new products from concept to production and scale. His prior background includes product & partnership roles at Motorola Inc., Ruckus Wireless Inc, and Cambium Networks Ltd.

Chris Busch
Telecom Infra Project – Co-Chair OpenWiFi

Chris Busch is the Co-Chair for Telecom Infra Project Open Converged Wireless program. He actively guides an industry group of vendors in an open source, disaggregated Wi-Fi solution. Chris Busch has taken an active leadership role in numerous industry positions over the last 20 years.

He also served as Chief Technology Officer at Incognito Software. Mr. Busch has taken an active leadership role in numerous industry positions over the last 20 years, including provisioning and activation standards at CableLabs, Broadband Forum, and TMForum. He’s also has spoken at several SCTE, CableLabs and TMForum events on a variety of industry topics including Wi-Fi management, IPv6 implementation, IPTV, Commercial Services, and OSS Orchestration.

Bernard Herscovici
Founder and CEO at NetExperience

Bernard Herscovici is the founder and CEO of NetExperience, a company which provides industry’s first end to end software platform to control, manage and automate disaggregated Wi-Fi networks compatible with Telecom Infra Project’s Open Wi-Fi architecture. Bernard has started and led as CEO several companies in the Wi-Fi industry, including BelAir Networks and KodaCloud and held executive positions in various companies such as Ericsson, Breezecom and Newbridge Networks. Bernard authored several patents in the wireless space. He has an MBA from University of Ottawa and a Master of Applied Science (Wireless) from University of Toronto.

Paul Statham
Regional Director Atlancis Technologies

Paul is a sales and leadership executive with over 30 years of experience in the information and communication technology industry. Paul worked in Mobile Network Operators, Cloud Services, Payments, IT Managed Services, Wholesale and Retail Telecommunications for Blue Chip and Start-Up companies in Europe, Australasia, and Africa.

Raffle:

We will raffle 5 units of CIG WF-188N AP running NetExperience Cloud Must be present at time of the raffle. We will send the Access Points directly to the winners.

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OPEN SV Annual Forum 2021
2021-11-06 09:00 - 16:00 | Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Attend one of the leading events for professionals and entrepreneurs in the Bay Area. Meet and network with dynamic entrepreneurs and learn from their success stories. Connect with professionals and explore emerging technologies and career advancement opportunities.https://2021.opensvforum.org/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-sv-annual-forum-2021-tickets-165519993757

Building a Global Decentralized Wireless Network with LoRaWAN
2021-11-11 13:30 - 15:00
Building a Global Decentralized Wireless Network with LoRaWAN, Helium Miners, and Cryptocurrency

What do you get when you utilize blockchain Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and cryptocurrency to build one of the fastest-growing wireless networks? How would you build a global IoT wireless network in a matter of years, not decades, and at a fraction of the cost of traditional mobile carriers who might spend billions to buy spectrum, build cell towers, and gain subscribers?

The answer is the Decentralized Wireless (DeWi) movement which is growing at breakneck speeds.At the center of this movement is the Helium blockchain, which is powered by the LoRaWAN wireless protocol that has seen tremendous growth in IoT applications. The Helium DeWi model has amassed legions of crypto mining fans, and its “hotspot miners” have been deployed worldwide.

In this WCA IoT Applications event, we bring together a panel of industry experts to share their perspectives on why the DeWi movement has been so successful. We’ll explore the benefits of a DeWi network and the multitude of Helium IoT applications used in small business to big city projects. Sign up and to learn about the DeWi Helium movement. Our panelists will be available to answer your questions during the event.

Speaker Bio:

Moderator – Andy Do
President at Embedded Works / SensorWorks

Andy Do is the Founder and President of Embedded Works, a wireless technology distributor since 2004, now turned IoT solutions integrator. Mr. Do has over 20 years of wireless industry experience, with an emphasis in the areas of GPS, WiFi, Cellular, and LPWAN solutions. He has launched several IoT brands focused on GPS telematics and Wireless Sensors.
Prior to founding Embedded Works, he has held engineering and management positions at Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Proxim, and Avnet.

Patrick van Eijk
Director of LoRa Business Development at Semtech

Patrick has a focus on LoRaWAN End Nodes and Sensors. He works in sales and business development. Closely with sensor companies in North America and Europe on both business and technical aspects of LoRa RF and LoRaWAN IoT technology in various IoT vertical markets such as Smart City, Smart Home, Agtech, Industrial, and Logistics. He is dedicated to accelerating the LoRaWAN sensor ecosystem’s growth and assisting North American LoRaWAN IoT Network operators in finding the right sensors for their use cases and proofs-of-concept.

TJ Rancour
President at CalChip Connect

As Co-founder and President of CalChip Connect, TJ Rancour epitomizes today’s pioneer in the world of ‘everything IoT’; whose relentless pursuit of refinement and accuracy of IoT solutions, provisioning and packaging will ultimately help give way to everyone who wants it -around the globe – the ability to wirelessly connect. Leading the company as its visionary, he’s completely a ‘hands-on’ guy with a strong moral conscience and social vision.

Barney Barnowski
Vice President Business Development at TEKTELIC
TBA

Results-oriented telecom sales executive with 25 years of progressive leadership experience uniquely balancing savvy entrepreneurial sales skills with technical expertise to produce bottom-line results. A recognized industry leader with extensive knowledge (and some cool patents) in, wireless communications including 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies, and the rapidly growing field of IoT and LoRaWAN communications..

Scott Sigel
Director at the Decentralized Wireless Alliance (Helium Foundation)

The Decentralized Wireless Alliance (dewi.org) is the Foundation arm of the Helium blockchain and its global community. The Foundation shepherds community governance across economic and technical advancements of the network, while educating municipalities, industry, and developers about what’s possible at the intersection of wireless networks, radio devices, and blockchain technology. Occasionally advises pre-seed/seed stage teams on capital and growth.

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Telecom Council 3 Carrier Connections 2021
2021-11-15 08:30 - 2021-11-16 16:00
TC3 Carrier Connections 2021November 15-16, 2021 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM PTONLINE in Telecom Council’s Virtual Meeting Room & PortalTC3 is a UN conference replacing exhibit halls, speeches, and random networking with rapid-fire introductions, spin-free demos, deployment case studies, corporate matchmaking, and personalized introductions. Participants, who represent CSPs, networks, telecom vendors, startups, and investors from across the communications industry and around the world meet 1-on-1 during TC3 to share innovation strategy, discover disruptive technology, and pursue new partnerships that move the communications industry into the future. 20% off admission with code WCA20

Morning Agendas: Case studies, startup pitches, telco speakers & networkingAfternoon Agendas: Roundtables, demos & 100s of MatchMaker meetings

Details & Registration https://telecomcouncil.cventevents.com/gRWQ8N?RefId=wcaGet Involved SPEAK/DEMO/SPONSOR: https://bit.ly/TC_GetInvolved
