As SPs offer an increasingly robust array of broadband experiences, they confront the question of where exactly WiMAX fits into the mix of broadband access technologies and how WiMAX will affect their existing network business models. SPs need to know the technical and business issues to consider before launching WiMAX and what role it plays in the evolution of seamless mobility.

The speaker will describe the results of recent commercial WiMAX deployments, analyze the performance numbers, and discuss the emerging WiMAX business models for seamless wireless services delivery. He will examine how WiMAX will impact existing services and explain how WiMAX provides the glue for seamless mobility among such technologies as cellular, broadband wireless, Wi-Fi, and wireline. He will discuss how SPs can overlay 2G cellular networks with WiMAX, discuss how 3G operators can leverage WiMAX to improve backhaul operations, and make recommendations for WiMAX greenfield installations.

Jin Yang Director, Broadband Wireless, China Research Centre Motorola

Dr. Yang is leading the efforts in establishing a new research team in China, defining research directions, and driving innovation and performance. This center will work closely with other broadband wireless labs in France, the United States, and Japan. Prior to joining the Mot Lab, Dr. Yang was a senior manager at the GSM Networks R&D Centre in China. He has been holding several key roles in the past five years after returning to China from the United Kingdom.

Steve Edwards Chief Marketing Officer Sonus Networks

Mr. Edwards is responsible for Sonus Networks' global marketing, product management, and business alliances activities. Prior to joining Sonus, he was most recently an executive officer at AT&T. As the vice president of indirect sales and strategic alliances, Mr. Edwards was responsible for more than 1,200 channel partners, AT&T's strategic alliance and partner program, and overall responsibility for the distribution strategy supporting AT&T Business, a $17 billion operation.

Marco Limena President and Chief Executive Officer Sylantro Systems

Mr. Limena joined Sylantro in 2006 with extensive international communications and business management experience. As the former vice president of Hewlett Packard's multibillion-dollar network and service provider solution business, Mr. Limena focused on serving key telecom operators, equipment manufacturers, and media companies. He was responsible for all strategic initiatives, industry solutions, and partner relationships for the communications group throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, and contributed to the HP office of strategy and technology for key corporate initiatives, including mobility and digital media.

Stephen Wu Senior Vice President, Strategic Marketing NextWave Broadband