Phoenix AZ USA 2024
Main Conference:
20-22 FEB 2024
Boot Camp:
17-19 FEB 2024
Conference Details
Everything you need to know for this #WLPC event, including agendas, speakers and instructors, presentations and classes, and location information.
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Here are all the crucial dates related to #WLPC. Alongside the conference and boot camp dates, it's important to make note when you can submit your presentation ideas, when voting opens to choose the finalists, and of course when registration is live.
Important Dates
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Ticket Prices & Registration
The Registration Process:
- Once registration is live you will want to come back and use the registration links on this page.
- That will take you to the online Registration form. An individual registration form will need to be completed by each attendee.
- At the time of registration you will need to choose between Main Conference Only or Main Conference + Boot Camp options.
- You will be given the opportunity to select 1 Deep Dive of your choice. Each Deep Dive class does have a limited amount of available spots and they will be filled on a first come, first served basis. You may be asked to select a 2nd and 3rd choice in case your first choice fills up.
- You will be given an opportunity to select if you need any additional “shoulder nights” before or after the main conference.
- Once you submit your registration you will receive your invoice with payment options (credit card, check, money transfers available) as well as your registration confirmation email containing all your selections for you to verify and confirm. A copy of your “paid for invoice” will serve as your “ticket” to #WLPC.
What are my payment options?
- You will be able to pay via credit card, bank transfer, or check.
- As soon as you complete the online registration form, giving us all your details, an invoice will be generated and sent to you separately. At that time you will choose how to pay. This is to accommodate those who need to submit payment to their finance/accounting departments or have to submit their invoices for payment.
- While we are happy to help make registering and paying for #WLPC as easy as possible, we still require a timely payment on all invoices. If your company chooses to take a long time to pay or puts us in a 90 day hold we cannot guarantee your spot. If your company requires a long hold time please plan on purchasing with a credit card and getting reimbursed by your company. If you have a special circumstance or expect an issue please contact our team at help@wlanpros.com. We will be happy to help answer any questions you may have.
Main Conference Only
$2,950.00
Hours of expert led presentations and instruction in all aspects of the WLAN industry
Hotel stay during Main Conference
Breakfasts and lunches during event
Access to all main sessions
Access to a Deep Dive of your choice
Any gear or materials included with your chosen Deep Dive
Access to after hours events & vendor receptions
Lots of opportunities to connect and network with other like-minded WLAN professionals
Boot Camp + Main Conference
$5,950.00
Everything from Main Conference +
Hotel stay during Boot Camps
Breakfast and lunch during Boot Camps
Two group dinners
Three days of professional level training & instruction in the Boot Camp of your choice
Any gear and/or materials included with your chosen Boot Camp
Call for Presentations
The Call for Presentations is a chance for anyone planning to attend #WLPC to suggest a topic they would like to present. Please note, all our presentations come from those actually attending #WLPC, you do need to be planning on attending to submit a topic for consideration. Once the submission window is closed, we will invite the community to vote on what topics they want at #WLPC.
When CFPs is open you will be able to submit your presentation ideas here.
Help Select the Presentation Finalists
Once we have all the submissions received and organized, we will send out another call to the community to vote on which Presentations, Deep Dives, and Boot Camps they are most interested in having presented at #WLPC.
When voting is open you will be able to vote for the presentations & classes you want to see here.
Presenters & Instructors
All our instructors and presenters come from our own community. If you've ever thought about presenting at #WLPC be sure to submit your presentation idea when the Call for Presentations opens up each year.
Presentations:
Congratulations to all the presenters selected for the #WLPC lineup! Here is the initial lineup, which may be updated as we continue to refine the schedule. Stay tuned for any adjustments
55 Minute
A Pentester's View: The Top 5 Attacks in Wi-Fi Security
Explore building a defensible cybersecurity architecture with a focus on zero trust. Learn to prioritize threats, vulnerabilities, and misconfigurations that statistically lead to successful attacks, beyond just hacking and cracking tools.
55 Minute
Wi-Fi 6E, Year Three
Reflect on real-world experiences and lessons learned from three years of 6 GHz Wi-Fi deployments, focusing on practical tips and key considerations for effective implementation.
30 Minute
Seven-Year Itch: Is Wi-Fi 7 is the Upgrade You've Been Craving?
Dive deeper into Wi-Fi 7's technical aspects like MLO, static puncturing, power-saving, and more, with updates on real-world lessons from 6 GHz Wi-Fi, following up on the Prague presentation.
30 Minute
First Look at an Enterprise Wi-Fi 7 AP
Discover the potential of enterprise-grade Wi-Fi 7 APs in this in-depth exploration. Expect real tests, pcaps, graphs, and a look at new Wi-Fi 7 features, including the intriguing 'puncturing' capability.
30 Minute
Tech Breakdown: Site Surveys Dissected
Dive deep into the tech behind wireless site surveys from seasoned experts. Understand hardware, software mechanics, route points, measurements, application logic, heatmap visualization, data parsing, assumptions, inclusions, and exclusions in detail.
30 Minute
802.11ax - The Nitty Gritty Details of OFDMA and Multi-User Concurrent Access
Delve into OFDMA's workings, focusing on multi-user access for uplink/downlink. Gain an in-depth understanding of PHY and MAC layer protocols to enhance prediction and planning in your environments. This detailed presentation offers a thorough, technical analysis.
30 Minute
Wireless Troubleshooting – A Balance Between Technical Skills and Processes
Explore the balance between technical and non-technical aspects of troubleshooting. Delve into the evolution, tools, skills, and the critical role of non-technical methods in effective issue resolution in the advancing technological landscape.
20 Minute
Device Analytics - Validating Wi-Fi Using Your Customer's Phone
Explore remote Wi-Fi troubleshooting techniques for intermittent issues and complex sites like stadiums. Learn about key metrics and tools for offsite network performance analysis and user experience benchmarking.
20 Minute
The Math Behind PHY Rates
Gain clarity on seemingly complex Wi-Fi concepts in a 20-minute presentation designed to demystify and simplify, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic.
20 Minute
Wi-Fi HaLow 802.11ah & Real-World Performance Results
Delve into Wi-Fi HaLow (802.11ah), exploring technical specs and real-world applications. Gain insights from actual performance data, highlighting the potential of this IoT-centric wireless standard.
20 Minute
Using Data Science to Troubleshoot Bad Wireless Zoom Calls
Learn to build a deep learning model for predicting Zoom performance in wireless users, and use Shapely to identify network features causing poor call quality. Discover Shapely's role in detecting narrow pulse radar interference undetectable by radios.
20 Minute
Rethink Your Uplink
Examine the unique power dynamics in 6 GHz Wi-Fi, where client transmit power is limited compared to APs. Dive into Mist cloud's big data for real-world client impact and insights for designing effective 6 GHz WLANs.
20 Minute
Go Ahead… Blame the Wi-Fi!
Learn to gain visibility into user experience issues beyond Wi-Fi, even on third-party switching and WAN infrastructure. Discover how automation and data science enable this, helping you tackle the "bad Wi-Fi" blame game.
20 Minute
Responsibly Breaking the Wi-Fi Rules
Discover unconventional Wi-Fi strategies in a real-world setting, challenging standard design doctrines and rules. Learn effective corner-cutting techniques from a 20-year WLAN veteran, breaking norms while maintaining performance.
10 Minute
The Ups and Downs of Your Signal: Why Polarization Matters
We will discuss the benefits and common misconceptions around antenna polarization and dual-polarized antennas.
10 Minute
Is AI Replacing Site Surveys?
Explore the shift from manual network calibration to AI-driven solutions. Learn how next-gen AP auto-location, cloud dashboards, and telemetry simplify network assurance, enhancing client connectivity without leaving your chair.
10 Minute
Band Steering Fails and Where to Find Them
This presentation will showcase the best band-steering failure scenarios and data that should confuzzle the best wireless lan pros out there. Join me for a journey down a rabbit hole of fail.
10 Minute
The Future of Combined Wi-Fi and 5G - Let's See a Vision
Discover the convergence of Wi-Fi and 5G, unlocking new market opportunities and potential for business-critical applications. Explore innovative solutions for scaled validation to efficiently measure thousands of sites amidst personnel shortages.
10 Minute
What if Apple Did Wi-Fi Design Software?
Examine the hypothetical scenario of an alternate wireless technology landscape, analyzing how it would differ from current systems, its potential impacts, benefits, drawbacks, and insights into current wireless options and their evolution.
10 Minute
Collision Course: A Case Study in Converged WiFi & Private Cellular Networking
A unified platform to manage private LTE, Wi-Fi, and switching is essential, with users' needs primarily revolving around simplifying network management.
10 Minute
How to Build a Technical Presentation in 4 Steps
Learn strategies for creating technical presentations from a 20-year professional speaker. Covering content approach, organization, and delivery techniques suitable for various audiences.
10 Minute
Does 802.11w (PMF) Actually Make Networks Less Secure?
Explore the security challenges of Mandatory Protected Management Frames (PMF/802.11w) in WPA3 and OWE, including their vulnerability to over-the-air MiTM attacks, and discover an innovative WIPS solution to mitigate these unintended consequences.
10 Minute
Cloud NAC - Can We Trust the Cloud to Protect our Network?
Navigate the complexities of Network Access Control (NAC) lifecycle management, especially when scaling across multiple sites or regions, crucial for maintaining robust Wi-Fi security.
10 Minute
My Top Secret, Crazy Cool Project
Anticipate an intriguing revelation about a secret Wi-Fi project, born from a bold idea, teetering between cool innovation and costly risk, after 6 months of dedicated work.
10 Minute
Invisible Antennas: The Future of Wi-Fi Connectivity and Concealment
Explore the art of integrating hidden Wi-Fi antennas in various environments, maintaining connectivity while making them virtually invisible. Learn about innovative solutions and future trends for seamless and efficient wireless network design.
10 Minute
OpenIntent: 1 Year Into Open Source Wi-Fi Design Schema
Last year we announce OpenIntent at WLPC in Phoenix. This year we are highlighting some of the use-cases that are published and what the current state of the project is.
10 Minute
DHCP Option 82 & the Endless Possibilities
Discover the community-driven approach of the TIP OpenWiFi project, offering direct participation in calls, code access, and feature roadmap influence. Learn from the DHCP-Relay feature as a real-world example of collaborative implementation.
10 Minute
Radiation: Nuclear Power Plants and Wireless
In this session I'll share what I've learned about radiation from my work in nuclear power plants.
10 Minute
How I'm Using ChatGPT to Learn Wi-Fi
A fun review of my little learning hack using Chat GPT - how this beginner has created his own virtual tutor.
10 Minute
How Properly Utilized Network Telemetry Can Improve the Performance of Every Connected Device Without Overwhelming the NOC
Learn how to harness network telemetry for enhancing device performance, using gRPC for real-time updates, and databases like InfluxDB and PostgreSQL with Hypertable for data analysis, leading to efficient troubleshooting and capacity planning.
10 Minute
Mentoring the Next Generation of Wireless Pro "Padawan to Jedi"
Explore the journey of mentoring in wireless technology, transforming a novice into an expert. This presentation focuses on the broader scope of wireless, beyond just Wi-Fi, emphasizing effective education and mentorship strategies.
Spotlight Presentations
The CWNE and CWISE Journey
Join 5 CWNEs and a CWISE as they share their journeys to wireless networking expertise. They'll discuss motivation, diverse backgrounds, strategic approaches, valuable resources, overcoming challenges, and the benefits of CWNE/CWISE certification.
Spotlight Presentations
Fixing User Experiences for Zoom and Teams Calls on Wi-Fi
Discover an AI model that predicts Zoom/Teams call quality by merging call stats with network data, enabling proactive troubleshooting and insights into AP hardware/firmware impacts.
Spotlight Presentations
Tailored Wi-Fi Survey Reports - Sometimes Less is More
Maximize your Wi-Fi survey reports to showcase your skills and provide value. Learn to understand the audience, align reports with objectives, and offer clear, actionable insights.
Spotlight Presentations
Transforming Wireless Networks with Measured Survey Data
Discover how to leverage the world's most accurate Wi-Fi survey data, using AI innovations to enhance wireless network potential and transform Wi-Fi data utilization.
Spotlight Presentations
Overcoming UPnP and cgNAT Hurdles in MDU Wi-Fi for Gaming and Voice Chat: Technical Insights
Delve into MDU Wi-Fi networks with a focus on student housing. Learn about game consoles' UPnP demands and bridging the gap between enterprise Wi-Fi, NAT, and gaming.
Spotlight Presentations
Id-IoT or IoT? Integrating Smart IoT into the Enterprise Network
Exploring IoT in enterprise APs: Real-world 2.4GHz use cases, RF environment impact, and whether IoT poses a threat to Wi-Fi stability on this frequency.
Spotlight Presentations
Successful WiFi Digital Exams. Lessons Learned
Running WiFi at the edge of what the physics will allow in a room where you cannot install a screw in the wall. 1500 Students use BYOD laptops and exam software that saves with every keystroke. No 6 Ghz. The tools used, Ekahau/WiFi Explorer Pro/Tonic/Netally. All the "lessons learned" to execute 34 thousand University digital exams over 3 weeks.
Spotlight Presentations
AFC In-Depth
Let’s dive into Automated Frequency Control (AFC) in the 6 GHz band. How it works, when you may want to use it, and what is there to know.
Spotlight Presentations
Cisco iPSK and UDN with Splash Access and ISE
See how we offer easy onboarding to an iPSK SSID for low-capability IoT devices and keep the best devices on the DOT1X SSID without sacrificing the home-like user experience for users in a very large student housing, campus, and hospital organization.
Spotlight Presentations
Automatic Access Point Placement
Explore the efficacy of automated AP placement on maps, a new feature from several vendors, questioning its real-world benefits and impact on network management.
Spotlight Presentations
Surveying Without Floor Plans & Capturing Packets with Ease
Watch a live demo showing a new way to capture super-accurate Wi-Fi survey data. We’ll also tackle tricky client roaming behavior using packet capture on four channels at the same time on a single device.
Spotlight Presentations
Leveraging Vector Packet Processing (VPP)
Learn about using Vector Packet Processing (VPP) for high-performance public WiFi networks, enhancing performance, scalability, and efficiency to meet modern connectivity demands.
Spotlight Presentations
Merakiwifi.app - A Father/Son Collaboration That Resulted in the Wi-Fi Debugging Tool I Always Wanted
Discover an app developed for streamlined Meraki Wi-Fi debugging, combining Wi-Fi configs and event logs in one view, from the perspective of an experienced network engineer.
Spotlight Presentations
Tech Entrepreneurship 101 - Transform Network Engineering Skills Into Millions of Dollars
I started my IT career at 14 and built multimillion-dollar businesses over 30 years. This talk offers insights on execution, finding business ideas, and advice to my younger self.
Spotlight Presentations
You’ve Decided to Change WLAN Vendors- Hang On For the Ride!
Explore the challenges of changing WLAN vendors, including stress, surprises, and unrealistic AI expectations. Gain insights from firsthand experiences in navigating large-scale vendor transitions.
Spotlight Presentations
How to Design and Deploy the Most Beautiful 6GHz Wi-Fi Network
Ekahau & L’Oreal unite for a groundbreaking 6GHz Wi-Fi network in a 1m sq ft warehouse, showcasing the journey from design to deployment, featuring directional 6GHz antennas.
Spotlight Presentations
The Cloud Is A Lie...
Discuss the reality of cloud migration, debunking myths that it's always cost-saving. Learn to set realistic expectations, assess cloud viability, and manage network control issues.
Spotlight Presentations
A "Brewster's Millions" Story of Wi-Fi Deployment
Comcast Business shows how to tackle Wi-Fi rollouts of thousands of APs with very tight deployment windows, revealing lessons learned from undertaking such massive projects in highly constrained timeframes.
Spotlight Presentations
100,000 Fans… Who’s Using the Stadium Wi-Fi and Why?
Analyzing Wi-Fi6e & Wi-Fi7: Leveraging data analytics to understand user behavior and network state, enhancing business outcomes with insights from Super Bowl LVIII stats.
Spotlight Presentations
Man vs Machine – Using Data Science and Machine Learning to Solve your Wi-Fi Frustrations
Between RRM, larger networks, more complex protocols, and clients, how can AI help solve all of your network woes, without letting Skynet take over the world.
Deep Dives
During the conference, attendees can participate in one of our many Deep Dives - intensive workshops with included gear, covered in the registration fee. You will choose one Deep Dive to be a part of and spaces for these sessions are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Deep Dives
Mastering Wi-Fi Explorer Pro Windows and Mac
Master Wi-Fi network scanning and analysis with Wi-Fi Explorer Pro. This session offers a comprehensive overview and hands-on exercises for troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues, enhancing your WLAN professional skills.
Deep Dives
Learn to Use a NetAlly AirCheck G3 for Wi-Fi Surveys and Troubleshooting
Explore AirCheck G3 Pro for Wi-Fi 6/6E & Bluetooth analysis: Learn network connectivity validation, roaming tests, site surveys, topology mapping, device locating, and packet captures.
Deep Dives
Real World Pentesting and Hacking for Wireless Devices Deep Dive
Join a candid discussion on Wi-Fi security realities. Topics include WPA3 usage, transition mode implications, hacker tactics, Wi-Fi vulnerability, and a comprehensive 6-hour update on WPA3's workings, attacks, defense, and pitfalls from BlackHat/DEFCON 2023.
Deep Dives
Using Drones to Improve the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Your WLAN Operations
Discover how drones can revolutionize wireless networking with their applications in inspections, surveys, and maintenance. This course includes a drone, flight training, and guidance for obtaining a Recreational Drone Pilot (44809) certificate and Part 107 exam prep.
Deep Dives
WLAN Pi Deep Dive
Dive into the WLAN Pi world: Get a Wi-Fi 6E capable unit, learn new features, field applications, Grafana dashboards, frame capture, hotspot setup, scanning, troubleshooting, and more, with continued access to lab guides and insights from project developers.
Deep Dives
Wi-Fi & 5G: Better Together or Just Chaos
Explore the synergy of Wi-Fi and CBRS/5G networks, understanding their collaboration for robust wireless connectivity. Delve into their differences, similarities, roaming capabilities, and evaluate each technology's strengths in this comprehensive analysis.
Deep Dives
Secure WiFi Design and WPA3 Migration Deep Dive v2.0 (Updated)
2024's Wi-Fi security update: Deep dive into WPA3, migration strategies, segmentation, network hardening, with hands-on WPA3 and security exploration.
Deep Dives
Compact Network In A Box
Ideal for a rapid-setup home lab, a safe testing environment, or a rugged, portable network for any temporary use case. Join this deep dive to explore its versatility and potential applications.
Deep Dives
Using Mobile Devices to Troubleshoot Wi-Fi and Measure the User Experience
Master extracting Wi-Fi user experience as perceived by real-world mobile devices. Learn live analysis, log capture from Android/iOS, using tools for data capture, and analyzing real-world logs from high-density environments like stadiums to derive key insights.
Deep Dives
Hamina Site Surveys (!!!) and Advanced 3D Planning
Learn how to validate and optimize Wi-Fi networks using Hamina's new site survey solution. Discover the power of advanced 3D planning capabilities for complex environments like warehouses, stadiums, and multi-level spaces.
Deep Dives
Antenna Fundamentals for Wi-Fi Professionals
Gain in-depth knowledge on antennas and RF in Wi-Fi networks in Jim's 6-hour course, covering correct usage, interactions with materials, and network design, with a student kit included.
Deep Dives
Analyzing 6GHz Client Behavior
Join a hands-on lab to dissect 6GHz AP beacons and observe client discovery behaviors. Explore various network configurations, analyze client responses, and gain insights into 6GHz Wi-Fi dynamics. Wireshark experience recommended for participation.
Boot Camps
Consider joining 3 days before the Main Conference begins for one of our many Boot Camps. These are in depth, professional, practical classes being offered by experts in their fields.
“Boot Campers” arrive early and spend 3 full days in intense training on a variety of subjects. Each class includes some sort of gear and/or materials depending on the needs of each class. You can only select 1 boot camp to attend all 3 days. If you choose to join us for a boot camp you will need to purchase the Main Conference + Boot Camp ticket which includes your Main Conference registration as well. There are no options to purchase Boot Camp only
Boot Camps
Wi-Fi Adjuster
Master WLAN scanning tools and troubleshooting in this course, focusing on 802.11 protocols, RF spectrum, and new analysis tools. Ideal for consultants, it's 75% lab-based, enhancing skills in connectivity, performance, and security problem-solving.
Boot Camps
Rockstar Cisco 9800 V2
Explore Cisco 9800 series Wireless LAN Controllers in 'Cisco 9800 Rockstar': covering deployment, HA, ISE, DNAC, and more. Includes hands-on labs with real Cisco 9K hardware and the latest code, focusing on optimizing user experience and security.
Boot Camps
Advanced Wi-Fi Security Boot Camp: Real-World “Defense Against the Dark Arts”
Elevate your Wi-Fi security skills in our advanced 2024 bootcamp. Delve into Wi-Fi security evolution, learn latest attacks and defenses, and master WPA1/2/3, PMKID's, EAP, and WPA3 tactics. Recommended for those with prior hacking, security training, or certifications.
Boot Camps
LoRaWAN Boot Camp
Join a hands-on bootcamp to master LoRaWAN technologies: setting up gateways, connecting sensors, building backend systems, and exploring IoT, RF, LoRaWAN protocols, and future trends.
Boot Camps
CWNA-109
Explore wireless networking in-depth with the CWNA-109 course, covering RF technologies, antenna concepts, WLAN hardware/software, network design, wireless standards, 802.11 architecture, WLAN security, troubleshooting, and site surveys for comprehensive learning.
Boot Camps
Python for Wireless Engineers
Prepare for an intense 3-day Python bootcamp tailored for wireless engineers. Dive into using Python to interact with wireless equipment, analyze packets, and develop lasting, practical skills through daily practice and cloud-based assignments.
Boot Camps
The Secure Wi-Fi Architecture Masterclass
Immerse in a masterclass blending workshop and training, focusing on secure Wi-Fi architectures. Learn to design and maintain secure networks, understand compliance frameworks, and delve into security profiles, planning, and execution for Wi-Fi 6E, 7, and WPA3 migrations.
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Boot Camps
Ruckus Certified Wi-Fi Associate
Gain expertise in Ruckus wireless and wired platforms with the RCWA bootcamp, covering Wi-Fi basics, APs, controllers, technologies, Cloudpath, Analytics, network design, deployment, and troubleshooting, preparing you for the RCWA exam.
Boot Camps
Rockstar Wireless Analysis
Embark on a 3-day deep dive into Wi-Fi frame analysis, covering capture techniques, MAC, security, roaming, QoS, and PHY analysis across detailed modules for comprehensive understanding.
Agenda
You can use this agenda as a general guide to plan your conference experience. However, keep in mind that due to the dynamic nature of #WLPC, agenda items may change without prior notice, even during the event. The most up-to-date and official agenda will be provided on-site at the conference.
Download The AgendaVenue
Here you'll find the information on where #WLPC will be happening.
Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak
7677 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, United States
https://www.hiltonphoenixresortatthepeak.com/
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