Dr, Rolf de vegt of Qualcomm

Position IEEE802.11 in the broader ecosystem context and highlight adjacent industry programs that build on the IEEE802.11 foundation. For example the role of the Wi-Fi Alliance and other industry associations, as well as developments in the realm of spectrum management. To wrap up the talk will share some perspectives for the Wi-Fi 9 generation.

Dr. Alfred Asterjadhi   of Qualcomm

Dr. Dong Wei of Huawei, Futurewei Technologies

The emerging IEEE 802.11bq standard, also known as Integrated Millimeter
Wave, enables extremely high-speed data transfer over short distances, particularly for
indoor environments, and aims to meet the demands of emerging applications like
augmented reality and virtual reality that require high throughput, low latency, high
reliability, and deterministic user experience. The wireless LAN advancements
significantly enhance Fiber-to-the-Room networks by maximizing coverage, minimizing
interference, and enabling seamless connectivity throughout a home or enterprise.

Biography:

Dr. Dong Wei is principal standards representative with Futurewei Technologies
and has been an active contributor to the IEEE 802.11 WLAN Working Group. His
current research interest includes wireless connectivity for data transmission, sensing,
and positioning. Dr. Wei is a senior member of the IEEE and received B.S., M.S., and
Ph.D. degrees (all in Electrical and Computer Engineering) from Tsinghua University,
Rice University, and The University of Texas at Austin, respectively.

Dr. Klaus Doppler of Nokia

Artificial intelligence reshapes how devices operate and interact. Autonomous systems and connected robots rely on wireless networks to exchange data and make decisions in real time. Immersive technologies like augmented and virtual reality are moving closer to the mainstream, demanding networks capable of delivering extremely responsive interactions and consistently high performance. Expectations around connectivity are rising. As 10Gbps and even 25 Gbps next generation fibre broadband are widely available, users expect these speeds across their devices over Wi-Fi. Meeting these expectations, Wi-Fi 9 needs to focus on real-world performance, not just theoretical peak speeds. Multi-gigabit speeds that users actually experience on their devices. Predictable and reliable connectivity, particularly for emerging use cases like immersive media, robotics and tactile interaction where delays beyond 10ms and packet loss cannot be tolerated. I will provide an early perspective on Wi-Fi 9, candidate technologies and promising research directions.