Bob Stewart

Speaker Bio

Bob Stewart is a recognised leader in wireless communications and technology innovation, serving as Director and CTO of Neutral Wireless Ltd, a Glasgow-based company in Scotland, UK, specialising in advanced radio and mobile network solutions, particularly software-defined radio (SDR) and private 5G networks. As an independent and autonomous SME, Neutral Wireless works closely with partner EU SMEs, and has built a reputation for engineering excellence, offering design services, consulting, deployable private 5G network products, and bespoke solutions that enable rapid deployment of non-public 5G systems for live broadcast, media production, events and specialised connectivity applications. Neutral Wireless deployments are designed for shared spectrum access, notably including both n77 (3.8 to 4.2 GHz) and n40 (2.3GHz) in the UK, EU and other countries. Notable projects in recent years include the King's Coronation private 5G network for broadcasters in 2023, and deployment of the 5G RAN for the Paris 2024 Games Opening Ceremony, at three stadiums and a unique network at-sea to provide live coverage of the sailing events.

In parallel with his leadership at Neutral Wireless, Bob Stewart is a Professor at University of Strathclyde, where he leads the StrathSDR team — a multi-disciplinary group focused on software-defined radio, dynamic spectrum access, and next-generation radio access network research work with key industry partners, including AMD Cisco and others.

Throughout his career, Bob has combined academic influence with commercial impact. He co-founded the digital communications company Steepest Ascent Ltd (later acquired by MathWorks in 2013), has published extensively (including four books and more than 200 papers), and has delivered industry courses internationally. His work has helped shape both the theory and practical deployment of state-of-the-art wireless technologies, bridging research and real-world industry applications.