Webinar: NFC Release 15 and Extended Range

Where:

Online: 9 July @ 13:00 UTC (21:00 Beijing | 15:00 CET | 9:00 US-EDT) and 05:00 UTC (13:00 Beijing | 07:00 CET | 01:00 US-EDT)

When:

Wed, Jul 09, 2025 - Wed, Jul 09, 2025


NFC Forum has announced NFC Release 15, a breakthrough in contactless technology that extends the range of certified compliant NFC contactless interactions by up to 4x. This enhancement enables faster, more reliable, and more intuitive NFC interactions across a growing number of use cases, including wearables, digital keys and wireless charging. NFC Release 15 also marks the latest step in NFC Forum’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, as another core focus is support for the NFC Digital Product Passport Standard. Note: This webinar is offered at TWO time slots to accommodate global audience.

Agenda Overview

  • What’s new in NFC Release 15 and why it matters

  • How extended range will redefine the user experience

  • The role of NFC in sustainability and the circular economy

  • Use case expansions across mobility, retail, smart home, and beyond

  • Certification timelines and how organizations can start preparing

Speakers

Dr. Mohamed Ratni

Dr. Mohamed Ratni is an experienced engineer with Sony Europe Limited. He has been an NFC Forum member since 2014 and has served as an Analog and Digital Working Group co-chair since 2015.

Arnaud Schreiner

Arnaud Schreiner is a seasoned professional at NXP Semiconductors, bringing extensive expertise in the field of semiconductor technology. With a strong background in innovation and product development, Arnaud plays a pivotal role in driving NXP's success in industry standards.

Preeti Khemani

Preeti Khemani is Senior Director, Partnership & Ecosystem Management at Infineon Technologies. She also serves as Chair of NFC Forum and as a FIDO Board member.

Mike McCamon

Mike McCamon is the Executive Director of NFC Forum. He is a seasoned technology executive with over 30 years of experience in the tech industry. Demonstrating a wide range of skills and passions, he has been both the inaugural executive director of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group and later on, part of the executive team that launched Water.org. He also led high-growth teams at Apple, Iomega, Intel and several startups.