The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods HW058: Wi-Co Wi-Fi Conferences with Peter Mackenzie
Aug 12, 2025
Peter Mackenzie, a seasoned Wi-Fi industry professional and founder of the vendor-neutral Wi-Co conference, shares his passion for conferences and their pivotal role in his career. He emphasizes the value of vendor-neutral events over vendor-specific ones, highlighting their collaborative environments. The discussion also covers local Wi-Fi community empowerment through accessible conferences and the necessity of understanding technical jargon to maximize learning. Mackenzie’s insights reveal how these gatherings foster connections and professional growth for attendees.
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Attend Vendor Conferences When Using Their Gear
- If you use a vendor's gear, attend their vendor conference to learn new features and vendor-specific technical details.
- Use vendor events to get training and meet other users to improve support skills.
Vendor Talks Presume Product Fluency
- Vendor conferences assume audience familiarity with product versions and terminology, which can leave newcomers behind.
- A little prior experience with a vendor's stack makes their sessions far more useful.
Choose Neutral Events For Multi-Vendor Work
- Prefer vendor-neutral conferences if you work across multiple vendors to get broader technical perspectives.
- Use events like Mobility Field Day to see focused vendor presentations in a neutral delegate context.