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SUMMARY:WCA’s 26th Annual What’s Hot (and What’s Not) VC and M&A Panel
DESCRIPTION:Smarter\, Faster\, Greener – How AI and Energy Innovation Shape the Future of IoT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n				\n\n\n	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. \nEmerging 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. \nDon’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. \nThe 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. \n  \n\n\n							\n						Moderator and Panel						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Moderator:\nLisa Oshima (Lisa Whelan)\n \nFounder and Managing Consultant \, Socialize Mobilize\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Tricia Salinero\n \nSenior Vice President | Senior Wealth Strategist | Wealth Management\, Northern Trust\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Lauren Shoemaker\n \nAssociate – DNX Ventures\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Mark Bagley\n \nManaging Director – Woodside Capital Partners\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Michael Meisterling\n \nManaging Partner – Wild Tree Ventures\n \n\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Lisa Oshima		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Tricia Salinero		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Lauren Shoemaker		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Mark Bagley		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Michael Meisterling		\n			\n	\n\n							\n						Registration						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	  \nRaffle\nWe give away a set of Oven Gloves\, including 932°F heat-resistant gloves\,\nCut-Resistant Grill Gloves\, Non-Slip Silicone BBQ Gloves\, and Kitchen Safe gloves. \nYou must be present during the webinar to be eligible to win.  \n\nOur Sponsors and Partners
URL:https://wca.org/event/wcas-26th-annual-whats-hot-and-whats-not-vc-and-ma-panel/
CATEGORIES:WCA Center Stage
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SUMMARY:Cybersecurity for AI and IoT - Defending the Digital Future Networks
DESCRIPTION:Event Introduction – The World of Connected AI: Securing the Wireless Future \nWelcome to Cybersecurity for AI and IoT – Defending the Digital Future Networks\, organized by the European Chapter of the WCA\, The World of Connected AI. \nAs 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. \nThe “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. \nWith 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. \nCybersecurity 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. \nToday\, we gather innovators\, experts\, and leaders to explore how we can secure the future of connected AI—together\, intelligently\, and wirelessly. \n\n\n							\n						Moderator and Panel						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Moderator:\nColin Constable\nCo-Founder & CTO at Atsign\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Liam Goodman\nCTO at Fidamy \n  \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Steven Trommel\nDirector – Proud Innovations \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Evrim Özsoy\nDirector Of Sales Netsmart Security B.V. \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Alexandra Jorissen\nDirector Business Development\, EMEA – IdentifAI Labs \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Sebastian Avarvarei\nAccomplished Cybersecurity Senior Leader \n\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Colin Constable		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Liam Goodman 		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Steven Trommel 		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Evrim Özsoy 		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Alexandra Jorissen		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Sebastian Avarvarei		\n			\n	\n\n							\n						Registration						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Register For the Cybersecurity for AI and IoT\,  Defending the Digital Future Networks Event		\n			\n	\n\n\n			\n			\n			\n\nOur Sponsors and Partners
URL:https://wca.org/event/cybersecurity-for-ai-and-iot-defending-the-digital-future-networks/
CATEGORIES:WCA Center Stage
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SUMMARY:How Smart Can a City Get? Join the Innovators Building the Answer.
DESCRIPTION:TL;DR: This webinar explores how future-ready smart cities can withstand rapid growth\, crises\, and uncertainty through technologies like mesh networks\, offline-first infrastructure\, sovereign data control\, and crisis-resilient systems. You’ll also learn about AI-powered traffic signals and the human-centered WISE Cities framework. Ideal for city planners\, technologists\, and policymakers shaping the urban future.\nBuilding Future-Ready Smart Cities: Resilience\, Sovereignty\, and Human-Centered Innovation\nFuture-ready smart cities demand urban intelligence that performs reliably under growth\, stress\, and uncertainty. This discussion examines mesh cities and offline-first infrastructure that maintains connectivity during outages. It also explores the transition from smart cities to sovereign cities through data control\, transparency\, and interoperability. In addition\, the session addresses dark smart cities\, which prioritize crisis-ready systems over demonstration-driven deployments. Moreover\, it reviews multimodal intelligent traffic signal systems that improve safety\, traffic flow\, transit speed\, and emissions outcomes. Finally\, the discussion introduces the WISE cities framework\, which centers on well-being\, inclusivity\, sustainability\, and evidence of economic growth. Together\, these subjects define how future-ready smart cities align technology\, governance\, and human outcomes. \n\nWho Should Attend\nThis 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. \n\nWebinar Details\nSpend 60 minutes immersed in the future of smart city innovation. The World of Connected AI hosts this online event\, and registration is completely free. Join us on February 5\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM to learn how emerging technologies are reshaping urban life. \n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nMesh Cities & Offline-First Infrastructure\nLearn how decentralized\, local-first networks ensure continuity and communication\, even when the grid goes down.\nFrom Smart to Sovereign Cities\nExplore how cities can reclaim control over their data with open standards\, transparency\, and vendor-neutral ecosystems.\nDark Smart Cities: Designing for Crisis\nDiscover how next-gen systems are being designed to work in blackouts\, climate disasters\, and cyberattacks—when cities need tech the most.\nMulti-Modal Intelligent Traffic Signal Systems (MMITSS)\nSee how AI-managed intersections are improving safety\, traffic flow\, and transit efficiency in real time.\nWISE Cities: A Human-Centered Framework\nDive into the WISE model—Wellbeing\, Inclusivity\, Sustainability\, and Economic Evidence—for planning cities that put people first.\n\nYou will also understand which city priorities leaders can pursue today to remain competitive\, resilient\, and citizen-focused in tomorrow’s urban landscape. \n\nWho Should Attend\n\nUrban planners and city officials\nCivic tech and infrastructure innovators\nAI\, IoT\, and smart systems developers\nPolicymakers and government leaders\nAnyone shaping the future of connected cities\n\nIf you’re working to build smarter\, more resilient\, and citizen-centered cities\, this webinar is for you. \n\nWhy You Shouldn’t Miss This\nYou will gain valuable insights from experts who are actively developing the technologies shaping the cities of the future. \nYou will explore partnership and pilot opportunities that can bring your ideas and solutions into real-world deployment. \nYou will also receive access to the full webinar replay and a concise insights deck\, so you can revisit what matters most at any time. \n\n\n							\n						Moderator and Panel						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Moderator:\nMarcel Verheijen\nCo-Founder Amplify Now Global\n \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Andy Do\nIoT & Sensors Evangelist\nPresident and CEO Embedded Works \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Paul Hoekstra\nFounder and CEO\nSmart City Mobility Council  \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Willem-Frederik (WF) Metzelaar\nHead of Innovation hub West @ EIT Urban Mobility.  \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n	Daniel Matea\nManaging Director\nVision Technology Development \n  \n\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Marcel Verheijen		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Andy Do		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Paul Hoekstra		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Willem-Frederik Metzelaar		\n			\n	\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Bio Daniel Matea		\n			\n	\n\n							\n						Registration						\n											\n						\n					\n					\n\n			\n		\n			\n			Register For the How Smart Can a City Get? Event		\n			\n	\n\n\n		\n	\n\nOur Sponsors and Partners
URL:https://wca.org/event/how-smart-can-a-city-get-join-the-innovators-building-the-answer/
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SUMMARY:ETI - Wireless Power Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join our panel of experts for a live discussion on the future of wireless power\, and how companies are already integrating it into their designs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://wca.org/event/eti-wireless-power-webinar/
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SUMMARY:Spectrum Overview 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spectrum 2016 Event Video						\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n   \n\n    \n    \n  \n   \n\nSpectrum 2026: From Allocation to Application brings together policy leaders and industry practitioners to\n      explore how today's spectrum decisions are translating into real-world deployment.\n      This year's program moves beyond planning and policy to focus on execution: how shared spectrum\, mid-band\n      expansion\, and enterprise adoption are shaping the next phase of wireless innovation. As CBRS matures\, 6 GHz\n      standard power comes online\, and new mid-band opportunities emerge\, organizations are moving from spectrum access\n      to operational impact. \nOur panel will examine: \n\n      • Current FCC and NTIA priorities and what they mean for commercial deployment\n      • CBRS adoption trends and enterprise/private network\, residential\, and vertical market momentum\n      • 6 GHz standard power and AFC — lessons from early deployments; addition of GVP category of devices with GVP and\n      VLP using geofencing\n      • Developments across 3 GHz\, 3.45 GHz\, and upper mid-band spectrum\n      • How service providers and enterprises are adapting to evolving access models\n     \nFrom regulatory direction to practical implementation\, Spectrum 2026 delivers a grounded\, forward-looking view of\n      how spectrum is being enhanced by AI\, edge computing\, robotics\, private networks\, and connected infrastructure\n      across industries. \n \n   \n\n   \n\nModerator and Panel\n\n   \n\n     \n\n       \nModerator:Tom Hunt \nManaging Partner AxcellexETIWCA Board Member \n \n     \n\n       \nChip YorkgitisKelley Drye & Warren LLP \nTalks About:What's up in Washington - The FCC\, Auction Authority\, Fate of National\n        Spectrum strategy \n \n     \n\n       \nAndrew CleggCTO\, Valo Analytica \nTalks About:CBRS by the numbers\, Spectrum Access System\, OnGo Alliance\, CAT A/CAT B \n \n     \n\n       \nJoshua BaggettHPE \nTalks About:6 GHz\, Standard Power Devices\, AFC Canada/US\, Mercedes Benz Stadium\, Channel\n        availability by AFC \n \n     \n\n       \nRichard BernhardWISPA \nTalks About:NTIA/NSS 3.1 – 3.45GHz\, 7-8GHzLower Spectrum NPRM\, CBRS \n \n \n  \n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Sponsors and Partners
URL:https://wca.org/event/spectrum-overview-2026/
CATEGORIES:WCA Center Stage
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SUMMARY:Mobile World Congress 2026 - A Recap
DESCRIPTION:MWC 2026: This year\, the event theme\, The IQ Era\, unites six thought leadership themes that inform and shape the conference sessions \n \nLocation: Webinar – worldwide \n\n\n\n		\n	\n\n\n	\n			\n					\n					\n						\n														TL;DR (too long; didn't read)													\n						\n							\n															\n							\n															\n						\n					\n				\n\n			\n				\n					<p> </p>\n<div class="flex flex-col text-sm pb-25">\n<section class="text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&:has([data-writing-block])>*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px\,max(70px\,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:e3bd4ee1-b005-47de-b653-35059901ea14-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn="assistant">\n<div class="text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs\,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm\,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg\,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)">\n<div class="[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn">\n<div class="flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow">\n<div class="min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&]:mt-1" dir="auto" tabindex="0" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="d32cecc4-2a35-40c7-b9bd-6cf1a440c131" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-3" data-turn-start-message="true">\n<div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden">\n<div class="markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling">\n<p data-start="0" data-end="408" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #000000; font-family: georgia\, palatino; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">Join the World of Connected AI (WCA) for an in-depth webinar recap of the most important developments\, industry announcements\, and emerging technology trends showcased at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona. </span>MWC 2026 highlighted the rapid convergence of AI and connectivity\, with AI-driven networks\, expanding 5G\, early 6G planning\, and autonomous systems shaping the future. 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Bottom line: organizations that adopt connected AI early will lead the next wave of digital innovation.</p>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n<div class="z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start"></div>\n<div class="mt-3 w-full empty:hidden">\n<div class="text-center"></div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</div>\n</section>\n</div>\n<div class="pointer-events-none h-px w-px absolute bottom-0" aria-hidden="true" data-edge="true"></div>\n				\n			\n		\n			\n					\n					\n						\n														Long Version													\n						\n							\n															\n							\n															\n						\n					\n				\n\n			\n				\n					<p> </p>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; color: #000000; font-family: georgia\, palatino; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; float: none; display: inline !important;">Join the World of Connected AI (WCA) for an in-depth webinar recap of the most important developments\, industry announcements\, and emerging technology trends showcased at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona.</span></p>\n<h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.625rem; font-style: normal; font-weight: var(--tec-font-weight-bold); margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: #141827; line-height: 1.3em; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'\, Helvetica\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; caret-color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;" data-start="609" data-end="653">MWC 2026 Connected AI Takes Center Stage</h3>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;" data-start="655" data-end="1087">MWC 2026 Connected AI set the tone for the future of global connectivity. Held in Barcelona from March 2 to 5\, the event marked 20 years of innovation. Nearly 110\,000 attendees joined from over 200 countries. As a result\, MWC26 became a hub for mobile leaders\, AI pioneers\, and digital innovators. This webinar recap highlights the most important announcements and technology trends shaping intelligent\, connected systems worldwide.</p>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;">\n<h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.625rem; font-style: normal; font-weight: var(--tec-font-weight-bold); margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: #141827; line-height: 1.3em; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'\, Helvetica\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; caret-color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">AI and Connectivity Converge</h3>\n</p>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;">At MWC 2026\, AI and connectivity moved closer together. Industry leaders showed how AI now powers network operations\, service delivery\, and automation. As networks grow more complex\, AI improves speed\, reliability\, and efficiency. Moreover\, AI-native infrastructure is becoming the new standard.</p>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;">Experts also discussed AI-as-a-Service models. These platforms allow companies to scale solutions quickly. Therefore\, businesses can deploy intelligent systems without heavy infrastructure costs.</p>\n<h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.625rem; font-style: normal; font-weight: var(--tec-font-weight-bold); margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: #141827; line-height: 1.3em; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'\, Helvetica\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; caret-color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">5G Expansion and 6G Preparation</h3>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;">5G continues to expand across global markets. However\, attention has already shifted toward 6G research and early planning. Speakers outlined how 6G will support faster speeds\, lower latency\, and stronger edge integration. In addition\, hybrid models will seamlessly connect terrestrial\, edge\, and cloud networks.</p>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;">This approach creates resilient\, distributed systems. As a result\, industries such as manufacturing\, healthcare\, and mobility can accelerate digital transformation.</p>\n<h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.625rem; font-style: normal; font-weight: var(--tec-font-weight-bold); margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: #141827; line-height: 1.3em; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'\, Helvetica\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; caret-color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Autonomous Networks and Smart Ecosystems</h3>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;">Autonomous networks were another major theme. AI-driven systems now self-optimize and detect issues in real time. Consequently\, service providers can reduce downtime and operational costs.</p>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;">New innovation zones\, such as “New Frontiers\,” also captured attention. These areas showcased space technology\, quantum communications\, and smart mobility. Furthermore\, panels connected AI\, IoT\, and economic growth to measurable societal outcomes.</p>\n<h3 style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: 1.625rem; font-style: normal; font-weight: var(--tec-font-weight-bold); margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; clear: both; color: #141827; line-height: 1.3em; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'\, Helvetica\, -apple-system\, BlinkMacSystemFont\, Roboto\, Arial\, sans-serif; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; caret-color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">What This Means for Leaders</h3>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-3) 0px;">This webinar distills key insights for executives\, developers\, and policymakers. Whether you plan next-generation networks or expand AI integration\, the lessons from MWC 2026 Connected AI offer clear direction. Organizations that act now will lead the next wave of intelligent connectivity.</p>\n<p style="box-sizing: inherit; border: 0px; font-size: var(--tec-font-size-4); font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; font-family: Lato\, sans-serif; line-height: var(--tec-line-height-2); caret-color: #141827; color: #141827; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; margin: 0px 0px var(--tec-spacer-6) 0px;">The future of connected AI is unfolding rapidly\, and those who adapt early will shape the global digital landscape.</p>\n				\n			\n		\n		\n\n\n\n\n  \n    Moderator and Panel\n  \n  \n\n    \n      \n      Prakash Sangam\n      Founder and Principal of Tantra Analyst LLC.\n      View Bio\n    \n\n    \n      \n      Mo Shakouri\n      Investor\, entrepreneur\, and international executive\n      View Bio\n    \n\n    \n      \n      Dinesh Kithany\n      Founder and Chief Analyst at Wired & Wireless Technologies (WAWT)\n      View Bio\n    \n\n    \n      \n      Randall Fahey\n      Principal DSP and wireless communications\n      View Bio\n    \n\n    \n      \n      Puneet Sethi\n      Senior Vice President\, Network Infrastructure\n      View Bio\n    \n\n  \n\n							\n						Registration
URL:https://wca.org/event/mobile-world-congress-2026-a-recap/
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SUMMARY:WCA presents live from the Sensor Converge Exhibition: Smart Sensors 2026
DESCRIPTION:World of Connected AI will be present at Sensors Converge 2026.						\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nThe future of intelligent systems is being built right now — and it’s all coming together at #SensorsConverge\, May 5–7\, 2026\, in Santa Clara. \nUse our code WCA26 for $100 off VIP or Conference Passes\, or grab a FREE Expo Hall Pass.\nRegister here: Register with WCA Discount \nDiscover Innovation at Sensors Converge 2026\nSensors Converge 2026 brings together the design engineering community across North America. The event focuses on sensing\, processing\, connectivity\, power\, and AI at the edge. As a result\, engineers gain a clear view of how modern connected systems evolve. \nMore than 200 exhibitors will showcase new solutions. Visitors can explore thousands of technologies across over 50 product categories. In addition\, industry experts will share insights about emerging trends and practical engineering challenges. \nExplore the Technologies Powering Connected Systems\nMany teams now build products that combine sensors\, computing\, and connectivity. Therefore\, events like Sensors Converge 2026 help engineers evaluate new tools and architectures. Attendees can review solutions for IoT platforms\, embedded systems\, and edge AI development. \nFurthermore\, the exhibition floor provides direct access to hardware vendors\, software providers\, and system integrators. Engineers can compare components\, discuss integration challenges\, and discover technologies ready for real deployments. \nFrom Prototype to Real-World Deployment\nDevelopers often face the challenge of moving ideas from concept to production. However\, industry collaboration accelerates this process. Sensors Converge 2026 creates a space where engineers learn from experts\, explore new platforms\, and connect with partners. \nConsequently\, teams building next generation IoT products gain valuable insights and practical solutions. As the industry continues to evolve\, gatherings like this help transform new ideas into working systems. \nThe next wave of connected innovation is already taking shape\, and events like Sensors Converge 2026 help bring those ideas into the real world. \nSource: https://www.sensorsconverge.com \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n		\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\nAbout Sensors Converge\nSensors Converge is North America’s leading event for sensing\, processing\, connectivity\, power\, and edge AI innovation. \nDiscover more than 200 exhibitors and thousands of technologies across 50 product categories.\nHear directly from experts shaping the next generation of intelligent systems. \nProfessionals building IoT\, edge AI\, embedded systems\, or connected devices will find valuable insights and partners.\nThis is where breakthrough ideas move from concept to real-world deployment. \nJoin the engineering and technology community driving the future of connected innovation.
URL:https://wca.org/event/wca-presents-live-from-the-sensor-converge-exhibition-smart-sensors-2026/
LOCATION:Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara.\, Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara.
CATEGORIES:WCA Center Stage
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SUMMARY:Sensor Converge 2026 - Beyond Batteries: Powering the Next Generation of Sensors
DESCRIPTION:As billions of connected devices come online\, batteries are quickly becoming the weakest link in scaling\n      sensor-driven systems. Maintenance costs\, limited lifespans\, and environmental impact are pushing the industry\n      toward energy harvesting and wireless power solutions. This panel will explore the state of battery-free sensing\,\n      real-world deployments\, and the technologies enabling sensors to operate indefinitely. \n      Industry leaders and innovators will discuss: \n      Breakthroughs in energy harvesting (light\, vibration\, RF\, thermal) and wireless power transfer\n      How batteryless sensors are transforming industrial IoT\, smart cities\, healthcare\, and logistics\n      Design trade-offs in ultra-low-power electronics\, sensor fusion\, and edge AI\n      The path to scalable\, sustainable sensing ecosystems without battery maintenance or replacement. \n \n   \n\n   \n\nModerator and Panel\n \n   \n\n     \n\n       \nModerator:Peter Walther \nPresident WCA \n \n     \n\n       \nDan HarperSenior Vice President of Global Sales e-peas \n \n     \n\n       \nGiampaolo MarinoChief Strategy and Growth Officer Energous \n \n     \n\n       \nLauren ShoemakerInvestor\n        DNX Ventures \n \n     \n\n       \nRose LevinDirector – Senior Principal Engineer\n        Azbil \n \n\n   \n\n\n    \n      \n    \n  \n  \n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur Sponsors and Partners
URL:https://wca.org/event/beyond-batteries-powering-the-next-generation-of-sensors/
LOCATION:Santa Clara Convention Center 5001 Great America Pkwy\, Santa Clara\, CA 95054
CATEGORIES:WCA Center Stage
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SUMMARY:27th annual What’s Hot 2026
DESCRIPTION:Connected Everything AI is transforming the Industrial Internet of Things.\nFactories now collect and analyze massive amounts of data from machines and sensors. As a result\, manufacturers gain faster insights and smarter operations. \nThe Rise of Intelligent Industrial Systems \nThe Industrial Internet of Things connects equipment\, systems\, and data platforms. Meanwhile\, big data platforms collect real-time information from devices across the factory floor. This data helps teams detect problems early and improve efficiency. AI then analyzes patterns and automates decisions. Consequently\, manufacturers reduce downtime and improve productivity across operations. \n \nHow AI and Data Power Modern Manufacturing\nArtificial intelligence strengthens the value of industrial data. For example\, predictive maintenance detects equipment failures before they occur. As a result\, companies prevent costly downtime and extend machine life. In addition\, AI models learn from operational data and improve continuously. This creates adaptive industrial systems that respond to real conditions. \nMeanwhile\, big data platforms process large volumes of sensor information. They reveal patterns in production\, quality control\, and supply chains. As a result\, managers can make faster\, better decisions. \nThe Role of 5G\, 6G\, and Edge Computing\nHigh-speed connectivity enables the next phase of industrial innovation. 5G networks support fast communication between machines and cloud systems. Edge computing then processes data close to the source. Therefore\, factories gain near real-time insights and faster automation. \nTogether\, connectivity\, AI\, and data analytics form the foundation of Connected Everything. These technologies link machines\, platforms\, and supply chains into intelligent networks. \nIndustry Leaders Discuss the Future\nThese trends will shape the conversation at the 27th Annual Center Stage VC Panel. Industry experts will explore how AI and Connected Everything are transforming industries in 2026. \nThe panel will also examine future opportunities for connected technologies. Speakers will discuss new business models\, evolving supply chains\, and digital customer experiences. \nLooking ahead\, AI-driven connectivity will continue redefining how companies build products\, operate factories\, and compete in the global economy.
URL:https://wca.org/event/27th-annual-whats-hot-2026/
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