2021 GCTC Agriculture and Rural SuperCluster Workshop
2021-07-21 08:00 - 2021-07-23 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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

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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.

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/

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.

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.

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/

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!

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/

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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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

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.

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

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

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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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.

6G - Spectrum for 95 GHz and Above
2021-02-23 16:00 - 17:30
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.

Spectrum: 2021
2021-01-26 16:00 - 17:30
What does the new year hold for us?

As we kickoff 2021, a number of events, from the administration change to the global pandemic, are driving new national and global imperatives.

In this event, we will look at how the spectral landscape has changed and what we might expect in 2021. We will do deep dives on the key spectral allocations at 3, 6 and 60GHz, review anticipated changes at the FCC, and discuss how 5G is shaping up globally.

Presenters:> Andrew Clegg, Google – America’s midband gAMBIT: Developments in the 3 GHz band> Chip Yorkgitis, Kelley Drye & Warren, LLC – What’s up in Washington – The FCC, NTIA, and Congress in transition.> Chuck Lukaszewski, HP Aruba – Update on the unlicensed bands at 6GHz> David Sumi, Siklu Communications – 60GHz and Terragraph – What’s imminent in the high bands> Prakash Sangam, Tantra Analyst – First year of real traction for 5G – how the future is shaping up.

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IoT Forum on Cybersecurity
2021-01-21 08:30 - 11:30
Sponsored by Dispel, hosted by Kelley Drye & Warren

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December Innovation Review on Smart Manufacturing
2020-12-17 08:30 - 10:30 | Telecom Council Lounge Virtual Meeting Room
Telecom Council Innovation Review member meetings gather technology scouts and partnership executives from global telcos, telecom and IoT vendors, communication industry investors dedicated to discovering, integrating, and investing in innovation.

This month, we focus our meeting on innovation in a single segment as we introduce 6 smart manufacturing startups out of Finland to present to our members.

Telecom Council’s Service Provider Forum, ComTech Forum, and IoT Forum participate in these monthly meetings. Some members invest dollars; others invest time and resources running ideas through labs and business units. For young companies in the communications, wireless, or IoT industry, this is a unique opportunity to reach dozens of potential partners in person.

https://telecomcouncil.cvent.com/events/december-innovation-review-on-smart-manufacturing

Moving People & Things Safely in the COVID Era
2020-12-16 13:00 - 14:00
WCA’s 1st Event of their IoT Application Series

Doing business in the Covid-19 era has changed the rules of engagement across every industry.Two sectors which have been challenged to change public perception and create a safer commuter & working environment is Public Transportation and Logistics.

WCA, in association with SensorWorks, is pleased to present a new IoT Application series:Moving People & Things Safely in the Covid Era.

Two globally recognized leaders will share their thoughts on the business challenges they’ve seen during the pandemic, and how they’ve implemented IoT and Wireless technologies to help increase customer confidence. Our esteemed panelists will provide real-world examples which are being implemented throughout major cities and shipping hubs around the world.

How is wireless technology being used commercially in a contactless future?

Which new applications or opportunities have grown (or will fail) out of this pandemic?

What new IoT inventions will come about in a post-Covid era?

Speakers:

Andy Do – Moderator – CEO, SensorWorks

Hannah Kain- CEO, ALOM

Paul Comfort – Author & VP, Trapeze group

Post-Event Media

Moving People & Things Safely i
December 16, 2020 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PST

Doing business in the Covid-19 era has changed the rules of engagement across every industry. Two sectors which have been challenged to change public perception and create a safer commuter & working environment is Public Transportation and Logistics.
WCA, in association with SensorWorks, is pleased to present a new IoT Application series: Moving People & Things Safely in the Covid Era.
Two globally recognized leaders will share their thoughts on the business challenges they’ve seen during the pandemic, and how they’ve implemented IoT and Wireless technologies to help increase customer confidence.

What's Hot, What's Not
2020-11-18 16:00 - 17:00
Does it make sense to invest in the Industrial IoT market segment?

WCA 21st Annual What’s Hot, What’s Not VC & M&A Panel.

The Wireless Communications Alliance invites you to get together with Silicon Valley VC’s and M&A professionals why they are placing their bets in the market segment of Industrial IoT – or not.

In 2017 the forecast predicted that IoT spending will grow at double-digit numbers until at least 2020.

By 2021, more than 50% of spending on IoT projects will be for software and services.

Yet, specific industries, and within these industries, specific IoT use cases, clearly stick out. It probably won’t come as a surprise that the Industrial IoT (IIoT) leads the way.

Manufacturing operations, freight monitoring, smart grid, smart home, telematics (insurance), remote health monitoring and digital signage and other IoT retail use cases are among the IoT use cases where spending remains high or increases in the next years.

At our 21st annual CenterStage VC Panel, our investor panelists will enlighten us with innovative start-ups that fuel such industry’s growth, where their investments are going and not going, and what paradigm shifting trends and business opportunities they are projecting for 2021 and beyond.

Speakers:

Lisa Oshima (Founder and Managing Consultant, Socialize Mobilize – Moderator) Tricia Salinero, (Managing Director – Woodside Capital Partners)Richard Curtin (Managing Partner – Silicon Catalyst)Jack Juedj (Band of Angels)

Entertainment provided by:

The Midnight Ramblerz

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What’s Hot, What’s Not

November 18, 2020 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST

The Wireless Communications Alliance invites you to get together with Silicon Valley VC’s and M&A professionals why they are placing their bets in the market segment of Industrial IoT – or not. In 2017 the forecast predicted that IoT spending will grow at double-digit numbers until at least 2020.
By 2021, more than 50% of spending on IoT projects will be for software and services. Yet, specific industries, and within these industries, specific IoT use cases, clearly stick out. It probably won’t come as a surprise that the Industrial IoT (IIoT) leads the way.

ComTech Forum on Private Networks, PWLAN & Slices
2020-11-04 08:30 - 11:00
Wired networks have always reigned as the top standard for carrying data in the enterprise, but the latest wireless technologies are poised to knock those tangles of CAT5 off the pedestal. Private Networks, using 5G (or sometimes LTE) can carry data as fast, as securely, but with way more flexibility than enterprises have ever enjoyed.

Telecoms have a real opportunity here, and it is everyone’s opportunity to win or lose. Knowledge, partners, and quick decisions will be needed to win in this space.

Join ComTech Forum’s virtual meeting on Private Networks and Slices to discover the technologies and meet the startups addressing this opportunity.

Details & Registration https://telecomcouncil.cventevents.com/20CP2Fee $200

TC3 Carrier Connections
2020-10-26 08:30 - 2020-10-27 17:00
TC3 is an unconference, happening online and in-person, focused on discovering innovation and partnership opportunities across the communications ecosystem. Global telcos and their cutting-edge telecom vendors mix with startups & investors, each commited to working with new partners to move the telecom industry into the future.

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

COST/TICKETS/REGISTRATION: Admission Options Vary: Telecom Council Members $200 / Non-Members $200-$3000 https://bit.ly/20TC3

The Next IoT Revolution
2020-10-21 16:00 - 17:00
Complete Freedom and Unlimited Scalability

The importance of having sensors and devices that can assist humans to perform everyday work and/or specialized tasks has shown undeniable value over the past two decades. The desire to increase sensors’ functionalities, computing speed, response time and wireless communication range has shown some challenges because of increasing energy consumption while minimizing physical form factor. This can be one of the main reasons the industry prediction on the number of Internet of Things keeps declining over the past decade.In this special WCA seminar, we will discuss what limits the sensors’ functionalities and battery life time, and provide potential solutions.

Invited Speakers:● Jeff Yen (Etherdyne Technologies, Inc – Moderator)● John E. Osborne (Zigbee Alliance and Z-Wave Alliance)● Robert Moffatt (Chief Science Officer & Co-Founder, Etherdyne Technologies, Inc)● Huw Davies (CEO & Founder, Trameto)

The Next IoT Revolution

October 21, 2020 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PDT

The importance of having sensors and devices that can assist humans to perform everyday work and/or specialized tasks has shown undeniable value over the past two decades. The desire to increase sensors’ functionalities, computing speed, response time and wireless communication range has shown some challenges because of increasing energy consumption while minimizing physical form factor.

This can be one of the main reasons the industry prediction on the number of Internet of Things keeps declining over the past decade.In this special WCA seminar, we will discuss what limits the sensors’ functionalities and battery life time, and provide potential solutions.

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One World Together - Cybersecurity Symposium for Smart Cities 2020
2020-10-14 01:00 - 2020-10-16 06:00
Join the foremost thought leaders and doers in governments, industry, small businesses, academia and nonprofits. For our next generations in the One World Together Via Technologies, let’s listen, learn and last.

The event is fast-paced. You will engage with keynotes, use cases (including $0-cost eCommerce for small businesses and eResource Kit), solutions expo, job fair, birds-of-a-feather, and a cybersecurity Catch-the-Flag. You will even help shape up a Declaration, our Call-To-Action.

By the way, did you know that NIST is working on a Smart Cities and Communities Framework? Join to find out how you can contribute.

Spoiler alert: Raffle winners will receive signed books on Smart Cities (best pre-seller on Amazon due out in July) and others. Signed books for sale. Thank you, Jonathan!

Visit event site: https://adaptablesecurity.org/cybersecurity-symposium-for-smart-cities-2020/

Virtual Wi-Fi World Congress 2020
2020-09-29 08:00 - 2020-10-08 17:00 | Pullman San Francisco Bay Hotel, 223 Twin Dolphin Dr, Redwood City, CA, 94065, United States

Gizmos & Gadgets 2020
2020-09-24 16:00 - 17:00
Sensors @ the Edge of IoT for today’s COVID pandemic

A conversation on Sensors, Wireless and IoT in times like Covid-19

In 2020 the world was changed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This has sprung numerous social distancing and remote monitoring applications that rely on the use of sensors, wireless protocols, and IoT platforms. From temperature monitoring, contact tracing, crowd counting – sensors are at the edge of today’s IoT solutions. Using mixed technologies such as LoRa, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE, we’ll discuss situational advantages when each technology comes into play and considerations in deploying a sensor network. From the factory to the farm, we’ll review examples how sensors have helped keep people and food safe, quite literally.

SensorWorks and WCA are pleased to present an informative talk with sensor experts on how their sensor ‘Gizmo and Gadget’ has been used to solve real-world problems.

Invited Speakers:

Tom Hunt (Axcellex – Moderator) Andy Do (SensorWorks)Reinier van der Lee (Vinduino)Barney Barnowski (Tektelic)

Register on Eventbrite

Join Zoom Meeting:

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Entertainment provided by:

The Midnight Ramblerz

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Gizmos & Gadgets 2020

September 24, 2020 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm PDT

In 2020 the world was changed due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. This has sprung numerous social distancing and remote monitoring applications that rely on the use of sensors, wireless protocols, and IoT platforms. From temperature monitoring, contact tracing, crowd counting – sensors are at the edge of today’s IoT solutions. Using mixed technologies such as LoRa, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and LTE, we’ll discuss situational advantages when each technology comes into play and considerations in deploying a sensor network. From the factory to the farm, we’ll review examples how sensors have helped keep people and food safe, quite literally.
SensorWorks and WCA are pleased to present an informative talk with sensor experts on how their sensor ‘Gizmo and Gadget’ has been used to solve real-world problems.

Event Slides

IoT Forum on Logistics 4.0 - Powered by IoT
2020-09-17 08:30 - 11:00
Virtual Meeting Room

Sponsored by Ericsson https://www.ericsson.com/en

IoT Forum members meet in Silicon Valley to discover new companies and technologies, meet partner prospects, review market opportunities across the wide spectrum of connected things, and deep dive into a specific segment with the help of buyers and experts in a condensed agenda with facilitated networking and introductions, interactive discussion, technology demos, and rapid fire startup pitches. IoT Forum meets in September to dive into Logistics 4.0 and the innovations revolutionizing supply chain management and process optimization, along with the role analytics plays to transform data into actionable insights, maximizing business performance.

COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT: We continue to monitor developments and are ready to return to our onsite meetings after restrictions are lifted and our members are able to meet in person.

ONLINE-ONLY REGISTRATION: $200

DETAILS & REGISTRATION: https://telecomcouncil.cvent.com/20IP1

5G is Overhyped - Learn what it can really do!
2020-07-23 13:00 - 14:00
A conversation on 5G Technology for Communications and IoT.

What is really different about 5G, and what is just hype?

Learn about the reality of 5G in this panel discussion. There will be a focus on Massive Machine Type Communication (IoT), and other uses will be discussed.

What you will learn: What new technologies will be enabled by 5G? What new frequency spectrum is being used, and what advantages and limitations does that create? What data rates can you actually get? What’s the prospect for the massive machine type segment, including NB-IoT and LTE CAT-M in the 5G system? How does security evolve in 5G? Are there health issues with 5G?

The Voler Systems and the Wireless Communications Alliance(™) invite you to listen in as a selected panel of experts explore how 5G related technologies will transform our lives.

Our Experts:

Walt Maclay – Voler Systems (and Moderator)

Paul Bradley – Arm

Andy Do – Embedded Works

Shahin Khan – Orion Advisors

Sign up on Eventbrite: https://5goverhyped.eventbrite.com

Join Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83001553250?pwd=[REDACTED]

Meeting ID: 830 0155 3250

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5G is Overhyped – Learn what it can really do!

July 23, 2020 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm PDT

A conversation on 5G Technology for Communications and IoT.What is really different about 5G, and what is just hype?
Learn about the reality of 5G in this panel discussion. There will be a focus on Massive Machine Type Communication (IoT), and other uses will be discussed. What you will learn: What new technologies will be enabled by 5G? What new frequency spectrum is being used, and what advantages and limitations does that create? What data rates can you actually get? What’s the prospect for the massive machine type segment, including NB-IoT and LTE CAT-M in the 5G system? How does security evolve in 5G? Are there health issues with 5G?
The Voler Systems and the Wireless Communications Alliance(™) invite you to listen in as a selected panel of experts explore how 5G related technologies will transform our lives.

Event Slides
