MIT Wireless Forum

About the MITWF

The MIT Wireless Forum was founded in July of 2001 to promote discussion of wireless topics among the MIT community and its friends and affiliates.

All proceeds from events go to the local MIT Alumni clubs' programs and scholarships.

Founders and Volunteers

The MITWF would not be a success without all the help over the years from numerous volunteers who helped organize, define, and promote the organization as well as find excellent topics and speakers.

Jay Best '89 - NYC Chairman Emeritus

Victor Cruz

Mark Friedberg '90 - NYC Chairman Emeritus

Reza Jalili '89 - Co-Founder, NYC Chairman Emeritus

Sasha Javid - Boston Chairman

Wai Kit Lau '97 - Co-Founder, Boston Chairman Emeritus

Tim Macinta '97
Arte Merritt '95 - Co-Founder, Boston Chairman Emeritus
Paul Salvaggio
Steve Saito '91 - NYC Chairman Emeritus
Deva Seetharam - Boston Chairman
D.C. Seward '93
David Tames '96 - Boston Chairman Emeritus

Upcoming Events

NYC

BOS

Stay tuned for upcoming events!

MITWF History

July 2001	MITWF founded by Arte Merritt, Wai Kit Lau, and Reza Jalili in Boston and New York
Sept 2001	The MITWF hosted its first event focusing on Short Range Wireless led by David Tames. All proceeds were donated to September 11th funds.
2001 - 2002	The MITWF grew to almost 400 members - hosting many successful events. Steve Saito joined Reza Jalili as co-Chair of the MITWF NYC
Sept 2002	The MITWF kicked off its 2nd year with a special dinner event at the MIT Faculty Club attended by more than 100 guests.
2002 - 2003	The MITWF grew to over 600 members - hosting many more successful events. Jay Best and Mark Friedberg take over as co-Chairs of the MITWF NYC
2003 - 2004	David Tames takes over as Chairman of the MITWF Boston, hosting many successful events.
2004 - 2005	Sash Javid and Deva Seetharam take over as Chairs of the MITWF Boston hosting more successful events.