AGENDA DAY ONE: 2nd December 2009

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    • 'WiMAX on a Plate': Breakfast Briefing with the Analysts

  • 8.00

    • Comparing Technologies for Implementing a Packet Backhaul Network

  • Emmy Johnson, Founder & Principal Analyst, Sky Light Research, USA

    • Customer Requirements for Different Flavours of WiMAX in Latin America

  • Wally Swain, Principal Analyst Latin America, Yankee Group, USA

    • Understanding the Scope of the 3.65 GHz Opportunity: Does it Work for WiMAX?

  • Roger Entner, Senior Vice President, Communications Sector, Nielsen IAG Research, USA

    • What Will Carriers Need to Do to Win Stimulus Dollars in Future Funding Rounds?

  • Akshay Sharma, Research Director, Carrier Network/Converged Infrastructure, Gartner Dataquest, USA

    • Beyond Connectivity: Emerging WiMAX Business Models

  • Godfrey Chua, Research Manager Wireless and Mobile Infrastructure, IDC, USA

    • Monetising WiMAX for Verticals: What are the Most Profitable Sectors?

  • Peter Siggins, Member of Management Group, PA Consulting, USA

    • Do All WiMAX Carriers Need Some Form of Traffic Management Solution?

  • Philip Solis, Principal Analyst Mobile Broadband, ABI Research, USA

    • Get up to speed with some of the most acclaimed thought leaders in WiMAX and start networking before the event begins at this intimate breakfast gathering.

  • Please email helen.ponsford@informa.com to register.

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    • KEYNOTES: A Vision for the Mobile Internet Ecosystem

  • Chairman: Mike Roberts, Principal Analyst, Informa Telecoms & Media, USA
  • 08.00

    • Registration & Refreshments

  • 9.00

    • Opening Address from the WiMAX Forum: WiMAX - Open Your World

  • XJ Wang, Senior Director of Marketing, WiMAX Forum, USA
  • 9.15

    • Harnessing the Power of Wireless to Confront the Emerging Challenges Relating To the Economy, Healthcare, Energy and Education: Yes We Can!

  • Charles Mathias, Senior Legal Advisor to Commissioner Meredith Attwell Baker, Federal Communications Commission, USA

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    • Exploring the priorities for the Wireless carrier community in 2010 and beyond
  • 9.40

    • High End Applications In A High Mobility Metropolitan Environment: How Have Consumers In The US Market Reacted So Far To The Launch Of Clearwire?

  • Barry West, President, International, Clearwire, USA

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    • The global growth ofWiMAX in the context of mobile broadband trends
    • 4G in the eyes of the consumer: CLEAR in action
  • 10.05

    • PANEL DISCUSSION How Will WiMAX Compete And Co-Exist With LTE? Will There Be Dual Mode Devices? Is WiMAX/LTE The New CDMA/WiMAX?

  • Barry West, President, International, Clearwire, USA
  • Chris Neisinger, Executive Director of Networks, Verizon Wireless, USA
  • Teresa Kellett, Director Sprint 4G, Sprint, USA

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    • Is LTE really the biggest threat toWiMAX today?
    • Establishing the future market boundaries forWiMAX and LTE
    • An economic analysis of like for likeWiMAX vs. LTE deployment
    • How isWiMAX going to achieve volume and economies of scale?
  • 10.35

    • Networking & Refreshments Break & Exhibition Visit

  • 11.15

    • How the Broadband Stimulus Program May Help WiMAX Operators Such As Utopian to Launch New Services in The Current Economic Landscape

  • Gregory Rohde, President, Utopian Wireless, USA

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    • Understanding the commercial impetus and advantages of building wireless networks in fourth and fifth tier markets
    • How is the changing economic landscape impacting progress made with network rollout?
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    • KEYNOTE: CALA FOCUS

  • Chairman: Wally Swain, Principal Analyst Latin America, Yankee Group, USA
  • 11.40

    • Evaluating the Future for WiMAX at 2.5 GHz in Brazil: A Commercial Perspective

  • Mariano de Beer, COO & Executive Vice President, Telefonica Brazil, Brazil

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    • Brazilian landscape for the current use of the 2.5 GHz spectrum
    • Telefonica's pilot experience withWiMAX in Sao Paulo
    • Alternatives for massive deployment ofWiMAX at 2.5 GHz in Brazil
  • 12.05

    • WiMAX Together With Satellite TV: The Fully Wireless Solution

  • Evan Grayer, SVP Broadband, DirecTV, Argentina

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    • Satellite operators and the triple-play bundle
    • Satellite operators and mobility, data, voice and video
    • Combining satellite DVR capability withWiMAX to manage VOD
    • Targeting customers within a market: the benefits of an installed base
    • Market acceptance of wireless and growing demand for broadband
  • 12.30

    • How North Rock Became the Best ISP in Bermuda: Launching WiMAX In An Over-Served Country with More Than 85% Internet Penetration

  • Vicki Coelho, General Manager, North Rock Communications, Bermuda

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    • Delivering a 'one stop shop' to address the needs of a sophisticated market
    • Pioneering new and innovative services to an affluent customer base
    • What makesWiMAX such a good fit for Bermuda?
    • HowWiMAX survived Hurricane Fabian in 2003
  • 12.55

    • Where Can I Buy WiMAX? Understanding the Influences upon Increasing Carrier Support for the Retail Channel

  • Magnus Johansson, Head of Broadband, Digicel, Jamaica

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    • How has Digicel packaged and soldWiMAX in the Caribbean market?
    • To what extent willWiMAX echoWi-Fi and be seen as a carrier neutral network?
  • 13.15

    • Lunch Break & Exhibition Visit

  • TRACK ONE
     

    • BUSINESS MODELS FOR SUCCESSFUL WIMAX DEPLOYMENT

  • Chairman: Peter Siggins, Member of Management Group, PA Consulting, USA
  • 14.30

    • Successful City Selection Strategies For WiMAX Deployment In The USA: What Makes A Good Market For WiMAX?

  • Matthew J. Tooker, Vice President of Sales, Towerstream, USA

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    • What factors influence city selection forWiMAX carriers? Optimising the go-to-market strategy to generate return on investment
    • How much of a consideration is roaming in the context of city selection?
  • 14.55

    • Short-Term and Long-Term Business Strategies for 4G Evolution

  • Sean Cai, Deputy General Manager WiMAX Product Line, ZTE, China

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    • How to meet customers' ever-growing mobile broadband needs?
    • How to take advantage of WiMAX ecosystems? How to gain a fast return on investment?
  • 15.10

    • How to Leverage the 'Non-Exclusive Licensed' 3.65 GHz Spectrum: Making the Most of All Opportunities and Advantages

  • Declan Byrne, CMO, Airspan, USA

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    • What role is the 3.65 GHz spectrum playing inWiMAX and in operator business models?
    • Fixed or Mobile in 3.65 - what platform is best for you?
    • What's next for the 3.65 GHz spectrum?
  • 15.25

    • The Value of Business Development for the WiMAX Ecosystem

  • George Matsumoto, CFO, Ujet Dominicana, NOTF Chairman, WiMAX Forum, USA

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    • What role is the 3.65 GHz spectrum playing inWiMAX and in operator business models?
    • Fixed or Mobile in 3.65 - what platform is best for you?
    • What's next for the 3.65 GHz spectrum?
  • 15.45

    • Networking & Refreshments Break & Exhibition Visit

  • 16.30

    • The Role of WiMAX in the T1 Replacement Market: Exploring and Expanding the Scope of the Opportunity for Carriers to Achieve Competitive Edge

  • Addiel Lopez, Founder & Managing Partner, Sling Broadband, USA

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    • MakingWiMAX the front-runner in fixed wireless for enterprise
    • Delivering upon SLAs and profiting from the stability of serving enterprise customers
  • 16.55

    • PANEL DISCUSSION Identifying The Path Towards 4G Migration For Tier 2/3 Carriers: Technology Choices And Service Evolution Strategies

  • Daryl Schoolar, Principal Analyst, Wireless Infrastructure, Current Analysis, USA
  • Addiel Lopez, Founder & Managing Partner, Sling Broadband, USA
  • Randall Schwartz, Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20, USA
  • Giuseppe Sini, VP Business Development & International Market, WiTech, Italy

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    • To what extent do tier 2/3 carriers follow 4G migration decisions made by their tier 1 rivals?
    • Are there any advantages to adopting a similar migration strategy to the tier 1 carriers?
    • To what extent do tier 1/2/3 carriers compete or avoid each other in different regions of the US?
  • 17.30

    • Close of Conference Day One

  • TRACK TWO
     

    • MAKING THE MOST OF VERTICAL MARKET/M2M OPPORTUNITIES FOR WIMAX

  • Chairman: J. Gerry Purdy, Ph.D. VP & Chief Analyst, Mobile & Wireless, Frost & Sullivan, USA
  • 14.30

    • High Security Applications Of WiMAX For The Defence Industry: Understanding The Wireless Needs Of The High Value Military Market

  • Ralph Puckett, Deputy Director, US Defense Spectrum Organization, USA

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    • How compatible isWiMAX with other technologies already in use by the military?
    • Understanding the importance of dynamic frequency selection and interference mitigation for militaryWiMAX
  • 14.55

    • SPRINT CASE STUDY A Use Case Summary of the Vertical Market Applications of WiMAX

  • Safety, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, Distribution, Manufacturing and Utility markets
  • Ed Davalos, Director Industry Solutions, Sprint Nextel, USA

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    • How can carriers makeWiMAX relevant to verticals?
    • How has Sprint demonstrated leadership in serving different industries?
    • Addressing the Professional Services, Banking, Retail, Insurance, Healthcare, Education, Public
  • 15.20

    • How Are WiMAX Carriers Addressing Infrastructure/Device Interoperability And Why Is This Still An Issue In An Open Ecosystem?

  • Doug Smith, CIO, DigitalBridge Communications, USA

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    • Solving the plug and play problem: How do you standardise network provisioning more effectively?
    • A progress report on WiMAX certification
  • 15.40

    • Networking & Refreshments Break & Exhibition Visit

  • 16.30

    • Do All WiMAX Carriers Need Some Form Of Traffic Management Solution? How Does The 4G Vision Affect Carrier Strategy For Capacity?

  • Philip Solis, Principal Analyst Mobile Broadband, ABI Research, USA

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    • What is the relationship between data traffic and devices?
    • To what extent will concentration of data traffic follow voice traffic patterns?
    • How can mobile broadband compete with fixed services given the finite availability of spectrum?
  • 16.55

    • PANEL DISCUSSION OPEX And Operational Challenges: How Important is Backhaul In Sizing Up The Addressable Market Opportunity In The US?

  • Taylor Salman, Solutions Marketing Director, Ciena, USA
  • Doug Smith, CIO, DigitalBridge Communications, USA
  • Emmy Johnson, Founder & Principal Analyst, Sky Light Research, USA

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    • Is microwave or fibre the best choice for Backhaul in remote areas?
    • Operational considerations for deploying a packet backhaul network forWiMAX
  • 17.35

    • Service Package Delivery And Operational Issues: Scarlet's Approach to Provisioning, Billing, Upgrading, Customer Care, And Market Differentiation

  • Eric Stakland, CEO, Scarlet, Curacao

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    • Delivering excellence in customer care and service packaging
    • What are the key operational hurdles to overcome and how do these impact customer experience?
  • 18.00

    • Close of Conference Day One