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8:00 AM EDT

Virtual Show Begins

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Web Session: The Global View: The Risks & Rewards of M2M
This panel will discuss the various business models, organizational structures and partnership opportunities that this emerging area offers.  It will look at the various ecosystem players and discuss what some of the challenges are.  How can operators scale to handle customer deals that may be global?  What are the risks and rewards of the wholesale model?  How can module suppliers, system integrators, device makers and retail distributors all play a role in this space and make money? 

Confirmed Panelists:
John Horn, President, RACO Wireless
Sam Lucero, Director, M2M Connectivity Practice, ABI Research
Steve Pazol, President, nPhase
Sue Marek, Editor-in-Chief, FierceWireless [MODERATOR]

 

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM EDT

Web Session:  The Connected Car
The automobile has always held significance in the wireless market. The visionaries who developed the mobile phone focused initially on in-car communications.  And M2M companies have offered telemetry and telematics solutions for autos for many years. Today, the automobile has once again become a focus of innovation in wireless with the connected car Some envision M2M-like connectivity where the car transmits information via the wireless network to a data center. Others envision the car operating like a moving entertainment center offering voice, video and data connectivity.  This panel will delve into the connected car phenomenon and explore what it means for the embedded ecosystem.

Confirmed Panelists:
Fredrik  Åkerlind, Head of Sales Americas, Telenor Connexion
Jim Buczkowski, Henry Ford Fellow & Director of Global Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering, Ford Motor Company
Andreas Kohn, Director of Marketing for Transportation & Automotive, Sierra Wireless
Michael Tidwell, VP, Business Development, BSQUARE
Phil Goldstein, Editor, FierceWireless [MODERATOR]

 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM EDT

Web Session: Carrier Roundtable
The race is on for carriers to get the most devices embedded with the appropriate wireless technology (CDMA or GSM) and operating on their network.  Carriers say that the incremental revenue derived from these devices will lead to the next big growth spurt in wireless.  This panel examines the different operator strategies and looks at their strengths and weaknesses.

Confirmed Panelists:
Danny Bowman, President, Integrated Solutions Group, Sprint
Glenn Lurie, President of Emerging Devices, AT&T
Mansell Nelson, VP, M2M, Rogers Wireless
Janet Schijns, VP Business Solutions Group, Verizon Wireless
Sue Marek, Editor-in-Chief, FierceWireless [MODERATOR]

2:00 PM - 2:45 PM EDT
Virtual Meet-Up

Join your fellow attendees in the show’s networking lounge for a virtual meet and greet! This is a great opportunity to chat with other show attendees, speakers, and Fierce editors in a casual and relaxed environment. Show staff will also be handing out prizes during this session, so be sure to stop by and say hello!  

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM EDT

Web Session:  Delivering on the mHealth Promise
The buzz surrounding mobile healthcare has steadily grown over the past two years. There’s no question that this area holds enormous potential in terms of improving patient care in the U.S. and overseas.  However, like many promising markets, there are also significant obstacles, such as who will pay for these new services?   This panel will examine the leaders in this area and take a close look at the various business models.

Confirmed Panelists:
Donald Jones, VP, Wireless Health Global Strategy & Market Development, Qualcomm
Robert McCray, CEO, Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance
Jody Ranck, DrPH, Director of Thought Leadership, Policy and Advocacy, mHealth Alliance
Azita Arvani, Principal & Founder, Arvani Group [MODERATOR]

5:00 PM EDT

Virtual Show Closes

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