2025 Marconi Awards Gala Driving Innovation and Global Impact in ICT
2025-11-14 18:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Marconi Society invites you to the 2025 Marconi Awards Gala, Institute Forums, and Academic Forum — a two-day celebration of innovation, collaboration, and global impact in Information and Communications Technology (ICT).
Join visionary leaders from industry, academia, and policy as we explore bold ideas and groundbreaking solutions to today’s most urgent challenges in ICT.

UCLA Luskin Conference Center
425 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles
CA, 90095,
ph:855-522-8252

The event will culminate in a special evening at the Marconi Awards Gala, where we will honor Nick McKeown, the 2025 recipient of the Marconi Prize, and Martin Cooper, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. We’ll also celebrate the inspiring contributions of our Paul Baran Young Scholars, whose work is shaping the future of global connectivity.
Website: https://marconisociety.org/2025-marconi-awards-gala-and-institute-forums/

For more information, please contact events@marconisociety.org

Honorees

Join the Marconi Awards Gala — an evening dedicated to honoring the pioneers shaping the future of information and communications technology.
This inspiring gathering brings together visionaries, trailblazers, and thought leaders from across the ICT landscape to celebrate extraordinary achievements that are driving global progress. Be part of a night where innovation takes center stage and the next generation of breakthroughs begins.

Nick McKeown
2025 Marconi Fellow
Recognized for his fundamental contributions to high-performance switches and routers and to software-defined networking, and for transferring these contributions into widespread practice.

Nick McKeown

Martin Cooper
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognized for his lifetime of leadership in wireless communications, entrepreneurship, and public service and for inspiring others through his work, mentorship, and commitment to improving lives through technology.

Martin Cooper

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WCA’s 26th Annual What’s Hot (and What’s Not) VC and M&A Panel
2025-11-20 09:00 - 10:30
Smarter, Faster, Greener – How AI and Energy Innovation Shape the Future of IoT

What’s Hot (and What’s Not) – The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is transforming manufacturing through smart, connected technologies that drive efficiency and better decisions. With Big Data, companies can collect and analyze real-time information from IIoT devices to gain valuable insights. Artificial intelligence builds on this by enabling predictive maintenance, automated decision-making, and adaptive learning on the factory floor.
Emerging tools like 5G, 6G, and edge computing ensure fast, reliable connections between devices, making real-time responsiveness possible. Together, these innovations help industries reduce downtime, streamline operations, and stay competitive.
Don’t miss our 26th annual Center Stage VC Panel, where top experts will explore what’s next for IIoT, AI, and connected systems. Learn how “Connected Everything” is changing the way businesses operate, manage supply chains, and serve customers.
The panel will also look ahead to 2026 and beyond—unpacking how AI and next-gen connectivity are reshaping industries, creating new business models, and redefining success in a fast-moving digital world.

Moderator and Panel

Moderator:
Lisa Oshima (Lisa Whelan)

Founder and Managing Consultant , Socialize Mobilize

Tricia Salinero

Senior Vice President | Senior Wealth Strategist | Wealth Management, Northern Trust

Lauren Shoemaker

Associate – DNX Ventures

Mark Bagley

Managing Director – Woodside Capital Partners

Michael Meisterling

Managing Partner – Wild Tree Ventures

Bio Lisa Oshima

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Bio Lauren Shoemaker

Bio Mark Bagley

Bio Michael Meisterling

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You must be present during the webinar to be eligible to win.

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Cybersecurity for AI and IoT - Defending the Digital Future Networks
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00
Event Introduction – The World of Connected AI: Securing the Wireless Future
Welcome to Cybersecurity for AI and IoT – Defending the Digital Future Networks, organized by the European Chapter of the WCA, The World of Connected AI.
As wireless technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G connect more devices across industries, we enter a new era of intelligent, automated systems driven by AI.
The “Connected Everything” world offers immense promise, but also introduces serious cybersecurity challenges. Each wireless device becomes both a tool for innovation and a potential security risk, especially as many lack basic protections. The growing Internet of Things (IoT) expands the digital attack surface, while open airwaves remain vulnerable to threats such as interception and spoofing.
With AI and edge computing pushing intelligence closer to devices, traditional security models no longer suffice. Trust, privacy, and resilience must now be built into the very architecture of connected systems.
Cybersecurity isn’t optional; it’s foundational. In a world where data flows continuously and AI operates in real-time, protecting our wireless future is crucial.
Today, we gather innovators, experts, and leaders to explore how we can secure the future of connected AI—together, intelligently, and wirelessly.

Moderator and Panel

Moderator:
Colin Constable
Co-Founder & CTO at Atsign

Liam Goodman
CTO at Fidamy

Steven Trommel
Director – Proud Innovations

Evrim Özsoy
Director Of Sales Netsmart Security B.V.

Alexandra Jorissen
Director Business Development, EMEA – IdentifAI Labs

Sebastian Avarvarei
Accomplished Cybersecurity Senior Leader

Bio Colin Constable

Bio Liam Goodman

Bio Steven Trommel

Bio Evrim Özsoy

Bio Alexandra Jorissen

Bio Sebastian Avarvarei

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How Smart Can a City Get? Join the Innovators Building the Answer.
2026-01-22 09:00 - 10:00
The latest in urban technology, sustainable infrastructure, and data-driven city planning at the event where future-ready cities take shape.
Join the World of Connected AI (WCA) for a live expert panel that dives deep into what smart cities will look like in 2026, and the connected technologies that will shape their evolution. From city-wide artificial intelligence to smart solutions, next-generation sensors, LiDAR, and radar advancements, this session offers you a front-row seat to the future of urban intelligence, and how to prepare for it now.

Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for urban planners, city officials, civic tech developers, infrastructure providers, policymakers, and professionals in AI or IoT. Anyone invested in building smarter, safer, and more connected cities will find immense value in this session.

Webinar Details
Spend 60 minutes immersed in the future of smart city innovation. This online event is hosted by the World of Connected AI, and registration is completely free. Join us on January 22, 2026 at 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM to learn how emerging technologies are reshaping urban life.

What You Will Learn
You will discover the real-world impact of software based tools, LiDAR, radar, and sensor networks as they evolve into critical infrastructure by 2026.
You will learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning are transforming urban mobility, optimizing public safety, and improving how cities respond to real-time conditions.
We will discuss how predictive city management is helping cities improve traffic flow, stabilize energy grids, streamline public utilities, and enhance emergency services before issues arise.
You will hear from panelists representing forward-thinking companies that are already integrating next-generation technologies with measurable results.
You will also understand what city leaders can prioritize today to remain competitive, resilient, and citizen focused in tomorrow’s urban landscape.

Why You Shouldn’t Miss This
You will gain valuable insights from experts who are actively developing the technologies shaping the cities of the future.
You will explore partnership and pilot opportunities that can bring your ideas and solutions into real-world deployment.
You will also receive access to the full webinar replay and a concise insights deck, so you can revisit what matters most at any time.

Moderator and Panel

Moderator:
Marcel Verheijen
Co-Founder Amplify Now Global

Alex Smit
Director WCA Europe and CEO BzB europe

Paul Hoekstra
Founder and CEO
Smart City Mobility Council

Andy Do
IoT & Sensors Evangelist
President and CEO Embedded Works

Willem-Frederik (WF) Metzelaar
Head of Innovation hub West @ EIT Urban Mobility.

Bio Marcel Verheijen

Bio Alex Smit

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Bio Andy Do

Bio Willem-Frederik Metzelaar

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