WiFi standards have had a profound impact on how we connect and communicate in the digital age. They have transformed our daily lives, enabling us to access information, connect our devices, and engage with online services seamlessly. As WiFi standards continue to evolve, we can anticipate even faster, more reliable, and secure wireless networking experiences in the future. Wi-Fi 7, the latest version of the ubiquitous wireless networking technology based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, is now coming to market. This talk describes the steps that Wi-Fi has taken to get where it is today. It includes history of the standards, regulations, integrated circuits and features that make fast, short range wireless networks possible. Speaker(s): Dr. Chris Hansen, Agenda: 6:00 PM Networking 6:30 PM Talk Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/380448