The Huddle 2021 - 5G and Beyond: The Wireless World in 2030

The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) is the authority on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada, representing companies that provide services and products across the wireless sector. CWTA works to maintain Canada’s position as a global industry leader with the best wireless networks, most innovative technology, and the highest quality of standards and services. Through meaningful engagement among key stakeholders on common issues and areas of interest, CWTA drives consensus, facilitates collaboration, and effects change in ways that benefit Canadians. Representing the industry before all levels of government and various regulatory agencies, CWTA actively promotes the industry with the goal of ensuring continued growth of the wireless sector in Canada. The Association also administers numerous consumer-facing initiatives and programs on behalf of its members that provide immense value to Canadians. For more information, please visit: www.cwta.ca

Canada's largest communications company, Bell provides consumer, business and government customers with a comprehensive and innovative suite of broadband wireless, TV, Internet and business communication services from Bell Canada and Bell Aliant. Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio, out of home and digital media. Founded in Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). To learn more, please visit BCE.ca or Bell.ca.

ESOA is a non-profit organisation established with the objective of serving and promoting the common interests of satellite operators from Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the CIS. The Association today represents the interests of 21 satellite operators who deliver information communication services across the globe. Together ESOA Members provide invaluable communications services to the whole world including emergency communications, live broadcasting, maritime and aero communications, secure services for governments, 24-7 monitoring of industrial processes such as energy plants and a whole range of other communications capabilities that society has come to rely on.

LYA is an expert consultant to the telecommunications and broadcasting industry focused on strategic advice, research and spectrum matters including auctions.LYA’s focus is on providing value-added services in development and implementation of strategy and business plans, investment analysis, support of acquisitions and divestitures, due diligence reviews and financial modelling. We provide regulatory and policy analysis, including expert evidence, and auction consulting services. LYA’s clients include mobile carriers, investors and regulators.LYA has independently developed Auction Platforms supporting different formats (SMRA, CCA, and clock auctions). LYA’s Auction Platforms have been used extensively to conduct mock auctions and simulations leveraging robot bidder capabilities. The Platforms are secure and configurable for use by auctioneers. The LYA team brings experience and expertise across different auction formats, spectrum bands and applications around the world.LYA also offers its clients the ability to conduct private auctions of spectrum licenses or other assets and handles all key tasks supporting the sale. Please visit www.LYA.com for more details

The Radio Advisory Board of Canada is an “association of associations” which: -represents most sectors of the radio-communication business in Canada – including: manufacturers, wireless carriers and service providers, network operators, broadcasters, public safety and national security radio network operators, and users; and - provides the Government of Canada with broadly based, unbiased and technically expert advice regarding the management and use of the radio frequency spectrum in Canada.

Headed by a team of events specialists with over 25 years of experience, Forum Global works successfully with businesses, institutions and governments alike. Its strategic services can maintain and develop your key policy networks, and also deliver forums where key issues can be aired and debated.Forum Global is a truly international company, with events over the past few years taking place in North America, South America, Asia, Middle East, Africa and Europe.Forum Global is the international arm of Forum Europe, which has been active in Brussels for the last 25 years, and has an established reputation as the leading EU dedicated conference and event provider