• 9.00

    • Conference Welcome & Speed Networking

  • Helen Ponsford, Conference Manager, Informa Telecoms & Media, UK

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    • Expansion Plans and Lessons Learned from International WiMAX Experience

  • 9.15

    • Market Overview And Update: How Is WiMAX Changing The Dynamics Of Competition In Russia & The CIS?

  • Karl Johannesson, Managing Partner and Founder, J'son & Partners, (Russia)

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    • In which markets within Russia & the CIS are conditions most favourable towards WiMAX today and why?
    • Regional broadband market trends and prospects for subscriber growth
  • 9.45

    • KEYNOTE CASE STUDY FROM CLEARWIRE 4G in the Eyes of the Consumer: Today and Tomorrow

  • Barry West, President, International, Clearwire, (USA)

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    • What services will define the 4G revolution?
    • How will the combination of new devices and applications impact bandwidth consumption?
    • Clearwire's Global Alliance Partner Program
  • 10.15

    • PANEL DISCUSSION Lessons Learned From International Experience: Leveraging The Global WiMAX Ecosystem To Build Regional Momentum In Russia & The CIS

  • Dick Abanto, CEO, Movilmax, (Venezuela)
  • Barry West, President, International, Clearwire, (USA)
  • Kuldeep Goyal, Managing Director, BSNL, (India)

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    • Best practice deployment case studies from across the world
    • How can the global WiMAX ecosystem unite to achieve economies of scale?
    • Exploiting the versatility of WiMAX as a cost-effective solution for mobile broadband access in different regions
  • 11.00

    • New world in Your Hands with Mobile WiMAX

  • Dr Hung Song, Vice President Global Marketing Group, , Telecommunication Systems Division, Samsung Electronics Company, Ltd. (Korea)

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    • Mobile WiMAX is the first mobile broadband Internet technology delivering 4G services in the world.
    • Mobile WiMAX is redefining our life with more video and data oriented exciting and amazing services in addition to basic voice services over IP technology.
    • With the ability to address varied usage models, Mobile WiMAX gives operators multiple business plan options.
    • Samsung is committed to be a leader in the evolution of Mobile WiMAX and continues to invest in and will deliver Mobile WiMAX Release 2 (IEEE 802.16m) solutions to the market.
  • 11.30

    • Networking & Refreshments Break

  • 12.00

    • Yota's Role In Helping WiMAX Achieve Scale: Deployment Milestones In Russia And The Roadmap Ahead For International Expansion

  • Denis Sverdlov, CEO, Yota, (Russia)

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    • Early results and lessons learned from Mobile WiMAX deployment
    • Evaluating Yota's impact upon the Russian broadband market
    • Prospects for international expansion for Yota
    • How has Yota's pioneering GSM/WiMAX handset fared in the market?
  • 12.30

    • ZTE's View on WiMAX Industry

  • Sean Cai, Vice President, General Director WiMAX Product Line , ZTE, (China)

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    • Overview for WiMAX Industry
    • Challenges & Opportunities for WiMAX
    • Value Innovation and ZTE
  • 13.00

    • Qualifying the Customer Offering: What Services To Sell Over WiMAX and To Which Customer Segments?

  • Dick Abanto, CEO , Movilmax, (Venezuela)

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    • Fixed, nomadic and mobile applications: Evaluating the ease of migration between different levels of service as the market evolves
    • How does customer segmentation influence service deployment strategy?
    • Capitalising upon the open ecosystem of WiMAX to drive innovation
  • 13.30

    • Networking & Lunch Break

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    • New Commercial WiMAX Deployments, Services & Business Models

  • 14.30

    • Competing For Customer Attention in the Shadow of 3G Rollout: Exploiting the Advantages of WiMAX to Put Competition in the Shade

  • Evgeny Lissitsin, CEO, FreshTel, Ukraine

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    • WiMAX vs. 3G: Is there room for both in the Russian mobile broadband market?
    • How much impact has recent 3G launch had upon the Ukrainian market?
    • Coverage and capacity comparisons: To what extent are WiMAX operators competing for cellular customers?
  • 15.00

    • Developing Sustainable Retail Distribution Models: What Is The Best Way To Position, Price And Sell WiMAX To The Moscow Market?

  • Alexander Gorbunov, VP Strategy, Comstar, Russia

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    • Strategies for new entrants and operators with existing wireless network assets
    • Positioning WiMAX services in a competitive local market: When does mobility make sense?
    • Pricing and bundling strategies to drive data usage and acquire new subscribers
    • How to control the ever increasing traffic demands by customers
  • 15.30

    • Networking & Refreshments Break

  • 16.00

    • PANEL DISCUSSION Greenfield Operator Strategies And Success Stories In Russia & The CIS: How WiMAX Can Create Profitable New Opportunities For New Entrants

  • Valery Tikhvinskiy, Chairman of Board of Directors, Prestige Group, Russia
  • Marcin Marszalek, Interim CEO, Soyuz Telecom, Russia

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    • Countering competitive response to market entry from strong but inflexible incumbents
    • What is the best strategy to attract new customers from established broadband players?
    • Evaluating the potential for WiMAX to be used as more than just a 'gap-filler' in Russia & CIS
  • 16.45

    • Population Density And The Potential For Making A Profit: Assessing The WiMAX Opportunity In Metropolitan And Rural Areas Of Russia & The CIS

  • Marcin Marszalek, Interim CEO, Soyuz Telecom, Russia

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    • Assessing the economics of infrastructure investment
    • Identifying distinct applications for rural/urban consumers
    • Which elements of network rollout and maintenance are the biggest drain on resources?
  • 17.15

    • Close of conference day one