Second Future Wireless Technologies Forum at iWeek 2014

Following the success of the first Future Wireless Technologies Forum (FWTF), held in Johannesburg earlier this year, and support for more discussions of this nature, WAPA will be hosting the second forum at iWeek annual Internet industry conference. The Future Wireless Technologies Forum is a series of collaborative discussions hosted by WAPA, the purpose of which is to explore trends, best practices, and opportunities for new wireless technologies and solutions in the context of the regulatory framework of South Africa. The ultimate outcome of the Future Wireless Technologies Forum is to create motivation and momentum within ICASA, to enable spectrum regulations that will lead to the overall growth of the industry. The FWTF II will focus on Licence-Exempt Spectrum, and cover the following:

• Effective management of licence-exempt spectrum in SA
• The case for allocating more spectrum as licence-exempt: 5 GHz, 17 GHz, 24 GHz
• Alternative licensing strategies for TVWS (licensed vs licence-exempt)
• Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2014

Details: Date: Wednesday, 17 September 2014 Time: 10h00 – 16h00 Venue: Indaba Hotel & Conference Centre, Fourways, Johannesburg If you are interested in attending please go here to register. Note: Space is limited and preference will be given to delegates with an expertise in the field. Please address any enquiries to the General Manager at ingi (at) wapa.org.za.