TUMA6: Democratizing Millimeter Wave: Unlocking Accessibility for Innovation

Presentation Abstract
Millimeter wave (mmWave) technology holds unparalleled potential to revolutionize industries ranging from telecommunications to advanced sensing. Yet, its full promise remains constrained by barriers in cost, expertise, and accessibility. Historically, mmWave has been considered impossible to scale, but Eravant has developed practical solutions to overcome this challenge. In this keynote, Wendy Shu, CEO of Eravant, will explore how scaling organizations and lowering barriers are critical to achieving commercial viability and unlocking mmWave's vast applications. Drawing on Eravant's approach to democratizing mmWave across catalog (COTS), custom solutions, test & measurement, and services, Wendy will share innovative strategies for enabling broader participation by engineers, scientists, and employees alike. She will also call on industry leaders to think about building companies where people from diverse backgrounds and experience levels can contribute meaningfully, so we can fully realize the transformative potential of mmWave technology.