August 2026 Update

Upcoming AERPAW Events

AERPAW is looking ahead to an exciting fall season with several opportunities to connect with researchers, industry partners, and the broader wireless research community.

AERPAW Outdoor Demonstration at GRCon26

September 25, 2026 | Raleigh, NC

AERPAW will host an outdoor field demonstration as part of GNU Radio Conference 2026 (GRCon26) at NC State University. GRCon26 will take place September 21–25 at Talley Student Union and will bring together researchers, developers, industry professionals, and software-defined radio enthusiasts from across the community.

The AERPAW outdoor demonstration will showcase the platform’s capabilities for advanced wireless research and provide attendees with an opportunity to see AERPAW in action.

Learn more: https://events.gnuradio.org/event/28/page/231-aerpaw-outdoor-demonstration

2026 PAWR PI Meeting

September 28, 2026 | George Washington University | Washington, DC

AERPAW will participate in the 2026 Platforms for Advanced Wireless Research (PAWR) PI Meeting on September 28 at George Washington University. The meeting will bring together PAWR research platforms, researchers, and partners to highlight ongoing work and discuss the future of advanced wireless research.

MERIF

September 29–30, 2026 | Washington, DC

The PAWR PI Meeting will be followed by MERIF on September 29–30 in Washington, DC. AERPAW will continue to engage with the broader research community through this event and related discussions on advanced networking and wireless research.

5G OpenAirInterface Workshop

October 2026 | Raleigh, NC

AERPAW will also be involved in an upcoming 5G OpenAirInterface (OAI) Workshop in Raleigh, North Carolina this October. The workshop will provide an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to learn about and engage with 5G technologies and the OpenAirInterface ecosystem.

Looking Ahead

With demonstrations at GRCon26, participation in the PAWR PI Meeting and MERIF, and the upcoming 5G OAI Workshop, AERPAW will continue to support hands-on research, collaboration, and experimentation in advanced wireless technologies throughout the fall.

Stay connected with AERPAW for upcoming event announcements, research highlights, and opportunities to participate in the platform.