Wireless Innovation Forum Announces Agenda for 30th Anniversary General Meeting

Event to feature speakers from FCC, NTIA, and Department of War, as well as panels on satellite internet, O-RAN, and AI in spectrum management.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Wireless Innovation Forum, a global non-profit industry association, has announced the agenda and opened registration for its upcoming General Meeting, co-located with IEEE DySPAN, NSMA and the NSC. The event will feature keynote speakers from the FCC, NTIA, and Department of War, as well as panels on spectrum policy, O-RAN, and trends in AI for spectrum management. The Forum has also extended its Call for Presentations for a workshop on AI/ML and Agentic AI in Advanced Wireless Communications and Spectrum Management.

Why it matters

The Wireless Innovation Forum plays a crucial role in driving the future of radio communications and systems, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to address key issues and innovations in the industry. This 30th anniversary meeting will provide a platform for discussions on critical topics like spectrum policy, open radio access networks, and the application of AI in spectrum management - all of which have significant implications for the development and deployment of advanced wireless technologies.

The details

The Wireless Innovation Forum's upcoming General Meeting will be held from May 12-14 at the Royal Sonesta in Washington, DC. Confirmed keynote speakers include Arpan Sura (Senior Counsel to FCC Chairman Carr, FCC), Brooke Donilan (Chief of Staff, NTIA), Tom Rondeau (Principal Director for FutureG, Department of War), and Peter Tenhula (Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Spectrum Management, NTIA). The event will feature panels on spectrum policy in the age of satellite internet, opportunities and challenges in O-RAN, and trends in AI for spectrum management. The Forum has also extended its Call for Presentations for a workshop on AI/ML and Agentic AI in Advanced Wireless Communications and Spectrum Management.

  • The Wireless Innovation Forum General Meeting will be held from May 12-14, 2026.
  • The deadline for paper and presentation submissions for the WInnAI 2026 workshop is March 1, 2026, with acceptance notifications issued by April 13, 2026.

The players

Wireless Innovation Forum

A global non-profit industry association driving the future of radio communications and systems, celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Arpan Sura

Senior Counsel to FCC Chairman Carr, Federal Communications Commission.

Brooke Donilan

Chief of Staff, National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

Tom Rondeau

Principal Director for FutureG, Department of War.

Peter Tenhula

Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Spectrum Management, National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

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What’s next

The Wireless Innovation Forum will hold its 87th General Meeting from May 12-14, 2026 in Washington, DC, featuring the keynote speakers and panel discussions outlined in the agenda.

The takeaway

The Wireless Innovation Forum's 30th anniversary meeting will provide a platform for critical discussions on the future of wireless communications, including the implications of satellite internet, open radio access networks, and the application of AI in spectrum management - all of which will shape the development and deployment of advanced wireless technologies.