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The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast
The Signal, a Wi-Fi Alliance® podcast, delivers a new perspective on the growing portfolio of Wi-Fi technologies by breaking down the new tools, programs, and capabilities that are changing the connectivity landscape.
The Signal: A Wi-Fi Alliance podcast
CEO Insights: Wi-Fi®, Matter, and the road ahead with Tobin Richardson of CSA
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On today's episode, Wi-Fi Alliance President and CEO Kevin Robinson sits down with Tobin Richardson, President and CEO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA), for a new installment of our CEO Insights series. Recorded at CES 2026, Kevin and Tobin discuss how Wi-Fi and Matter are evolving together to enable interoperable, reliable, and scalable connected experiences. Kevin and Tobin dig into what's driving Matter’s rapid adoption, how industry collaboration brings thousands of certified products to market, and why Wi-Fi remains a trusted foundation for the Matter ecosystem. Tune in to learn what consumers can expect from the Matter ecosystem in 2026 and beyond, and how Wi-Fi 7 will enable new opportunities for a broader range of IoT devices.