WiMAX Forum Global Congress, the global showcase in the WiMAX Forum's Series of trade shows, has continued to receive industry support leading up to the event, which takes place on 17th and 18th June 2008 in Amsterdam.
"Interest in the show, from both WiMAX Forum members and the WiMAX industry has been high," said Scenna Tabesh, director of marketing communications for the WiMAX Forum. "We are kicking off our first global trade show event with a sold out exhibit hall and a packed schedule of keynotes from industry leaders, roundtables and three daily track sessions. The entire WiMAX ecosystem, including operators, device manufacturers and applications developers, are all eager to share information and grow the demand for WiMAX broadband services worldwide."
Over 2,000 executives, representing more than 70 countries, have already registered to attend the event. These and many others will fill the packed exhibition hall to participate in exclusive educational seminars, training sessions, networking events and live demonstrations.
The main conference will feature over 100 speakers, including 40 operators. The keynote line-up of speakers reads like a 'who's who' in the wireless broadband ecosystem, including:
- Liam Quinn, Director & CTO -Comms, Security, Displays, Audio, Dell Inc.
- Hideo Okinaka, VP & GM, Emerging Technologies & Spectrum Division, KDDI
- Dr. Hyun-Myung Pyo, Executive Vice President, Korea Telecom
- Hakan Kostepen, Group Manager, Advanced Product Planning & Strategy, Panasonic Automotive Systems Co. of America
- Barry West, CTO, Sprint
- Pieter Paul Ickx, Vice President Emerging Markets, EMEA, Toshiba Europe GmbH Sakina Arsiwala, Head of International, You Tube
- Joseph Cuschieri, Chief Commercial Officer, Vodafone Malta
The exhibition has attracted companies from across the WiMAXâ„¢ ecosystem. Confirmed exhibitors include: Agilent Technologies Netherlands B.V., Airspan Networks, Alcatel - Lucent, Alvarion, Amicus Wireless, Anritsu A/S, Aperto Networks, AT4 wireless, ATDI, Axxcelera Broadband, Beceem, Bridgewater Systems, C-motech Co., Ltd., Ciena, Cisco Systems, Inc., Comarch S.A., Comsys Mobile, COUEI Emea Ltd., DesignArt Networks LTD, Detecon Consulting, DTVinteractive, EDX Wireless, eServGlobal SA, Etinoustries, Forsk, Fujitsu Micro Electronics, Globtel d.o.o., GOIP International, Harting Electronics GmbH & Co. KG, Huawei, Informa Telecoms & Media, Intel, Japan Radio, Keithley Instruments GmbH, Larsen & Toubro Infotech, Mediatek Inc, Mobile Metrics, MobileAccess, Motorola, MTI Wireless Edge Ltd, Navini Networks, NEC Corporation, NextWave Wireless, Nokia Siemens Network, Nortel, Redline Communications, Rohde & Schwarz GmbH & Co KG, Runcom, Samsung, SeaSolve Software, Sequans, Solectek, Spirent Communications plc, Tektronix, Telsima Communications Pvt Ltd, UDcast, Vector, VoluBill, WFDCL, WiChorus, WiMOSS, Winetworks, Xceed Technologies and ZTE Corporation.
Registered delegates also will be treated to free "ËœWiMAX on a Plate' Analyst Breakfast Briefings, which will happen on both days of the show. The breakfasts will consist of a highly interactive roundtable format, with each table chaired by leading WiMAX analysts. This is a unique opportunity to meet and network with the key thought-leaders before the conference begins each day. To reserve your spot at this event or request additional information, please contact Helen Ponsford at Helen.ponsford@informa.com.
"The response to the show has been fantastic," said Sanjay Singh, head of sales for the WiMAX Forum Congress Series. "The event is now set to be the biggest showcase of WiMAX services and products to be held in 2008. Ranging from the UK to India, U.S. to Taiwan, over 74 countries are already represented on the registration list for the event. WiMAX Forum Global Congress will be a truly global showcase for the entire WiMAX ecosystem."
For more information on the WiMAX Forum World Series of events, please visit www.wimaxforum.org, or http://www.wimax-vision.com/global. For the full exhibitor list and company profiles, please visit http://www.wimax-vision.co.uk/global/page.cfm/Action=ExhibList/t=m/ goSection=4.
To view exhibitor feedback on the WiMAX Forum Congress Asia conference and exhibition, please visit http://www.wimax-vision.co.uk/global/page.cfm/link=42.
EDITOR NOTE: To register for your complimentary press pass for the WiMAX Forum Global Congress in Amsterdam, please register at http://www.wimax-vision.co.uk/global/page.cfm/Action=Form/FormID=2/ t=m/goSection=13. This free press badge will give you fast track entry to the event, unlimited access to the conference and seminar sessions and exclusive use of the media zone.
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For press related inquiries please contact: |
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| Mari Hancock |
| GolinHarris for the WiMAX Forum |
| Tel: 713-513-9574 |
Email: mhancock@golinharris.com |
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For questions regarding media partnerships or exhibits for the conference please contact: |
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| David Langrish |
| WiMAX Forum - Congress Events Series |
| Tel: +44 (0) 207 017 7788 |
Email: david.langrish@informa.com |
About WiMAX Forum®
The WiMAX Forum® is an industry-led, not-for-profit organization formed to certify and promote the compatibility and interoperability of broadband wireless products based upon the harmonized IEEE 802.16/ETSI HiperMAN standard. A WiMAX Forum goal is to accelerate the introduction of these systems into the marketplace. WiMAX Forum Certified products are interoperable and support broadband fixed, nomadic, portable and mobile services. Along these lines, the WiMAX Forum works closely with service providers and regulators to ensure that WiMAX Forum Certified systems meet customer and government requirements. Through the WiMAX Forum Congress Events Series of global trade shows and events, the WiMAX Forum is committed to furthering education, training and collaboration to expand the reach of the WiMAX ecosystem. For more information, visit the trade show link at www.wimaxforum.org.
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