The Future of Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, 6G, TVWS, NTN, and D2D

Discover how emerging technologies (Wi-Fi 7, 6G, and NTN) are transforming the way we connect, driving innovations, and redefining possibilities for the industry. Join experts to uncover the impact of these technological revolutions in an increasingly interconnected world.

Chair: Fernando Wiktor, Telecom Solutions Manager, Globo

In his 26-year career, he has worked in the areas of projects, operations and support, carrying out highly relevant deliveries, such as connectivity solutions for 4 World Cups and 2 Olympics. He is currently responsible for the teams that develop and implement projects in the areas of local networks, WAN and in the cloud, security and telecom solutions for broadcast.

Presentation on the Evolution of Wireless LAN Communication and AIOps

Speaker: Marcio Pilotto, Engineering team manager at Juniper for Latin America.

Marcio Pilotto is a telecommunications engineer who graduated from the Fluminense Federal University in Rio de Janeiro. He has been active in the technology market for the past 30 years, working at companies such as Cisco Systems and, for the last 18 years, at Juniper Networks (recently acquired by HPE). Marcio holds several industry certifications, including Cisco’s CCIE and Juniper Networks’ JNCIP, among others.

6G Networks: New Ways to Provide Connectivity with Spectral Flexibility

Speaker: Luciano Leonel Mendes, Professor at the National Institute of Telecommunications (Inatel)

Luciano Leonel Mendes holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Telecommunications from the National Institute of Telecommunications (Inatel), earned in 2001 and 2003, respectively. He completed his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) in 2007. Since 2001, he has been a professor at Inatel, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, and has served as the technical manager of the Hardware Development Laboratory and as the coordinator of the Master's program in Telecommunications. He currently leads research activities at the Radiocommunication Reference Center (CRR), overseeing studies in 5G and 6G technologies. He also serves as the research coordinator for the Brazil 6G Project and general coordinator of xGMobile – the Embrapii-Inatel Competence Center for 5G and 6G Networks. Additionally, he represents Inatel in the One6G Association. His main areas of expertise include mobile communications and multicarrier modulation techniques.

When the Sky Is Not the Limit: NTN, D2C, 6G and the Expansion of Connectivity

Speaker: Alberto Boaventura, Telecom Digital Infrastructure and Strategic Technology Advisor

With over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, Alberto Boaventura has a solid academic background and extensive technical and strategic expertise. He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering (PUC-Rio) and an MBA in Corporate Finance (IBMEC). His career spans service providers, equipment manufacturers, and more recently, consulting, where he has gained broad experience in strategy, innovation, and the implementation of new technologies in leading organizations. He served as Coordinator of the Frequency Thematic Group for the Brazil 5G Project and as Deputy Chair of the technical group at GSMA Latam, promoting regulatory alignment and technological advancement across the region. His career is distinguished by strong technical leadership, ecosystem engagement, and active contributions to the progress of digital connectivity.