DSA Global Summit 2025
Spectrum Policy in Practice: Real-World Impacts of Regulatory Decisions
The DSA World Summit is the world's leading event for discussing the opportunities and challenges of enabling spectrum sharing through dynamic access technologies. It brings together the world's leading regulators, spectrum authorities, industry experts, and academics. Please register using the form below to receive updates.
Please note that this year, the DSA Summit is taking place alongside the Wi-Fi World Congress 2025, the world’s only conference and expo dedicated entirely to showcasing and supporting the global Wi-Fi industry.
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Speakers
Miss Theetanun Rattanasanyanuphap
Executive Director of the Telecommunications Policy and Resources Management Bureau
Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission
Mr. Artprecha Rugsachart
Executive Director of the Spectrum Management Bureau
Office of The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission
Christopher Szymanski
Director of Product Marketing and Government
Affairs for the Mobile Wireless Connectivity Division
Broadcom Inc.
Detlef Fuehrer
Senior Manager, Spectrum Management and Regulatory Affairs, EMEA in the CTO Office
Aruba
Matthew MacPherson
Wireless CTO
CISCO
Alan Norman
Public Policy Director
Meta
Philippe Defraigne
Founding Director
Cullen International
Charley Lewis
Councillor, Independent communications authority of South Africa
ICASA, South Africa
Ir. M.G.J (Martijn) Meijers
Director Infrastructure
Dutch Authority for Digital Infrastructure, Netherlands
Iham Ghazi
Head of the Broadcasting
Services Division at the Radiocommunication Bureau of ITU
Monisha Ghosh
Professor
University of Notre Dame, United States
Martha Suarez
President
Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
Agenda
8:30AM
Registration
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9:00AM
Opening Keynote Presentations
Speakers
Ms. Ilham Ghazi
Head of Broadcasting Services Division at International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
UAE Representative
TBC
Chris Szymanski
Director of Product Marketing and Government Affairs for the Mobile Wireless Connectivity Division at Broadcom. DSA Chairman
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9:45AM
Keynote Presentation
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10:25AM
Networking Break
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11:50AM
Keynote Presentation
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UNDERSTANDING USER NEEDS AND SECTOR-SPECIFIC USE CASES
11:50AM
This segment of the event will feature a series of presentations highlighting practical experiences and real-world implementations of user-centric use cases across a diverse range of sectors. Speakers will share insights into how dynamic spectrum access and innovative connectivity solutions have been applied to address challenges and create opportunities in Education, Sports Centers, Health Sector, and Industrial Applications.
Additionally, the session will explore impactful use cases in Digital Inclusion, showcasing efforts to connect underserved communities and promote equitable access to digital resources; and in Hospitality and Events, where connectivity solutions are transforming guest experiences and enabling seamless operations in hotels, conference venues, and large-scale gatherings.
Through these presentations, attendees will gain valuable insights into the practical benefits, challenges, and lessons learned from deploying spectrum-sharing technologies in varied environments, fostering a deeper understanding of their potential to drive innovation and inclusion across sectors.
Results of the “Evaluation of Indoor/Outdoor Sharing in the Unlicensed 6 GHz Band”
Speakers so far:
Monisha Ghosh
(University of Notre Dame)
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12:05PM
Education
Speakers
Felix Vega
Chief Researcher, Directed Energy Research Center Technology Innovation Institute
Mohamed-Slim Alouini
King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
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12:35PM
Public sector
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01:00PM
Lunch
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02:00PM
Sports venues
Speakers
Detlef Fuehrer
HPE
Matthew MacPherson
CISCO
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02:50PM
Health sector
Speakers
Alan Norman
META
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03:30PM
Networking Break
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04:35PM
Digital inclusion
Industry Presentation
Paul Garnett
CEO at Vernonburg Group USA
Christiane Sanches
Abrint, Brazil
Paul Comer
WAPA, South Africa
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05:25PM
Hospitality and events
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05:45PM
Open discussion in a panel of experts
Description: As demand for wireless connectivity continues to surge, spectrum sharing has emerged as a critical strategy for maximizing the efficient use of this finite resource. In this open expert discussion, panelists will explore the evolving role of unlicensed spectrum—particularly in the 6 GHz band—and how technologies like Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 are unlocking new possibilities for high-performance, inclusive connectivity. The session will dive into regulatory trends, technical innovations, and real-world deployments, offering diverse perspectives on how collaborative spectrum management can drive digital transformation across sectors.
Moderator
Philippe Defraigne
Director at Cullen International
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07:00PM
Networking Cocktail
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08:00AM
Coffee and Registration
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09:00AM
Joint sessions with Wi-Fi World Congress 2025
• 9:00 am Welcome to the Wi-Fi World Congress Dubai 2025 - with Claus Hetting
• 9:10 am Keynote presentation by Wi-Fi Alliance
• 9:30 am Keynote by Wi-Fi industry leader TBA
• 9:50 am Service provider keynote on Wi-Fi services, strategies, & technology
• 10:10 am Presentation by Qualcomm: Wi-Fi technology for the smart home
• 10:30 am Morning coffee & networking break
• 11:00 am Presentation by Intel
• 11:30 am Presentation TBA
• 11:50 am Fireside Q&A with Aprecomm: A pathway to intuitive networks with AI & ML
• 12:10 pm Q&A Panel: Present & future of the Wi-Fi-connected smart home
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12:30PM
Lunch
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02:00PM
Regulators Roundtable – By invitation Only
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09:00AM
Coffee and Registration
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09:00AM
Joint sessions with Wi-Fi World Congress 2025
• 9:00 am Welcome to WWC Dubai Day 3
• 9:15 am Keynote presentation TBA
• 9:45 am Keynote presentation TBA
• 10:05 am Q&A panel: Opportunities & challenges in hospitality Wi-Fi services
• 10:30 am Morning coffee & networking break
• 11:00 am WorldVue: Delivering on the promise of MDU & hospitality connectivity
• 11:20 am Keynote presentation TBA
• 11:40 am Keynote presentation TBA
• 12:00 pm Keynote presentation or Q&A panel TBA
• 12:15 pm AI-driven Wi-Fi automation for the enterprise - with Wyebot
• 12:30 pm Lunch break
• 1:30 pm More program items TBA
• 5:00 pm Join us again at WWC USA 2026 in Mountain View, California!
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Connect Conference Center in Dubai
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The Summit will be held at the Connect Conference Center in Dubai.
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