Check out the Agenda
Attendees at The Path to 4G will enjoy insight-packed panels, dynamic keynotes, and in-depth presentations.
Agenda
10:30 AM — 11:00 AM
Registration
11:00 AM
Chairman's Opening Remarks
Sue Marek, Editor-in-Chief, FierceWireless
11:05 AM — 11:45 AM
Opening Keynote Presentation: The Transition to LTE
Anthony Melone, Senior VP & CTO,
Verizon Wireless
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Panel Session: Beyond the USB Dongle - Innovative Devices for 4G Networks
Early 4G devices have typically been USB dongle or the personal hotspots targeted primarily at laptop users. But the possibilities for multimodal hybrid 4G devices are endless. How are today’s 4G WiMAX devices resonating with consumers? What WiMAX and LTE devices are on the horizon?
Confirmed Panelists:
Peter Gaucher, VP, Mobile Internet Products, Lenovo
Mike Dano, Managing Editor, Wireless Group, FierceWireless [MODERATOR]
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Lunch - Keynote Presentation: Deploying HSPA 7.2 Before Migrating to LTE
Kris Rinne, Senior VP of Architecture & Planning , AT&T
1:30 PM — 2:15 PM
Panel Session: Delivering Voice, Video and Other Applications In A 4G World
How will voice, video and messaging services be delivered over 4G networks? Will carriers finally deploy IMS solutions so they can deliver next-applications such as VOIP and video to consumers? This panel will explore the various options available and discuss how carriers will use their 4G networks to more effectively deliver applications.
Confirmed Panelists:
Chris Pearson, President, 3G Americas
Susan Welsh de Grimaldo, Director, Mobile Broadband Opportunities, Strategy Analytics [MODERATOR]
2:15 PM — 3:00 PM
Panel Session: Managing Backhaul for 4G Networks
Migrating to a 4G network will require operators to retool everything from their network core to the base station to the backhaul. What must carriers do to make backhaul for their 4G networks more efficient and cost effective?
Confirmed Panelists:
Paul Obsitnik, Senior VP, Business Development, Bridgewave Communications
Taylor Salman, Solutions Marketing Director, Ciena
Emmy Johnson, Founder & Principal Analyst, Sky Light Research [MODERATOR]
3:00 PM — 3:15 PM
Presentation: TBD
3:15 PM — 4:00 PM
Panel Session: How to Differentiate Your 4G Data Offering
How are 4G operators going to differentiate their 4G offerings from 3G? Will cable operators sell 4G as an add-on service to their cable customers? Is speed enough to make consumers upgrade from 3G to 4G? What role will applications, devices and network coverage play in this new 4G world?
Confirmed Panelists:
Ed Chao, SVP Engineering & Network Operations, MetroPCS
Mel Yarbrough, Chief Revenue Officer, TowerStream
Sue Marek, Editor-in-Chief, FierceWireless [MODERATOR]
4:00 PM — 4:15 PM
Presentation: TBD
4:15 PM —5:00 PM
Closing Keynote Presentation: The evolving WiMAX ecosystem – how are mobile WiMAX deployments progressing?
Michael Sievert, Chief Commercial Officer, Clearwire
5:00 PM
Chairman's Remarks & Show Recap
Sue Marek, Editor-in-Chief, FierceWireless
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