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FORUM PROGRAM - Las Vegas Plenary @ CES 2009

CES-4GMF (Las Vegas Plenary Meeting) Focused Themes

4G Open Mobile Smartphone & Mobile Internet Device for the Consumers
4G Open Mobile Cloud for the Operators & Providers

  Fourth Generation Mobile Forum (4GMF) - 4G Mobile Innovations Live @ CES
Day One - Jan. 10th, 2009 in Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)
8:30-11:00
Session ID:
4GMF1
VIP Keynote Main Stage: 4G Open Mobile Movement by Premier Sponsors
  • Willie W. Lu, Chairman and CEO, USCWC
  • Jon Hindle, Director, Mobile Service Provider Marketing, Cisco Systems
  • Thomas Lee, Chief US Equity Strategist and Managing Director, JP Morgan
  • Craig Farrell, CTO, Global Telecom Industry, IBM
  • reserved for sponsors
11:15-12:00
Session ID:
4GMF1
Fireside Interview: Emerging 4G Techs - from Applications to Wireless Systems

Abstract: As 4G is becoming a very hot topic in the consumer electronics industry, especially for the convergence of different information delivery platforms to the consumers as well as the future mobile communication device architecture including mobile Smartphone and mobile Internet device, the global industry leaders will showcase their innovative solutions and present their technical leadership for this significant global 4G movement in this Panel Interview.

  • Rama Shukla, VP, Mobility Group, Intel
  • Kris Rinne, SVP, Architecture and Planning, AT&T
  • Atish Gude, SVP, Mobile Broadband Operations, Sprint XOHM
  • Latif Ladid, President, IPv6 Forum
  • Indu Kodukula, VP, SDP Development, Oracle
  • Jai Jaisimha, VP Mobile Products and Technology Development, AOL
12:00-13:45

Luncheon Special Address: Insider on 4G iPhone Platform

Abstract: Due to many fatal problems in the designing and manufacturing of 3G iPhone device, the improvement to the current system architecture and evolution to the 4G iPhone are rapidly on-going throughout the entire iPhone development chains in both US and  China centers. We are happy to have several former iPhone-related senior engineers/managers to present to us many "insider" news about this "secret" movement inside the iPhone projects.

14:00-16:00
Session ID:
4GMF2
Panel 1: 4G Mobile Cloud and Wireless Mobile Convergence

Abstract: In the 4G mobile era, the access to the mobile services and networks will be evolved to an open Mobile Cloud so that it is fully open to any developers and providers. The speakers from different industries will present their innovative solutions to support this future mobile cloud infrastructure, and deliver a cost-effective way for the wireless and mobile convergence.

  • Jim Balquist, Senior Systems Engineering Manager, Cisco Systems (Moderator)
  • Kevin Shatzkamer, Chief Architect, Mobile Networking, Cisco Systems
  • Tom Nagel, SVP & GM, Wireless Services, Comcast Communications
  • Rick Robinson, VP of Services, XOHM
  • Kay Johansson, CTO, MobiTV
  • Michael Sheha, CTO, Networks in Motion
  • Gary Schofield, COO, Amobee
16:00-18:00
Session ID:
4GMF3
Panel 2: 4G Smartphone and Mobile Internet Device

Abstract: The 4G mobile device architecture will be open in order to converge multiple RTTs (radio transmission technologies) in one same device, and open wireless architecture (OWA) will drive this new movement in both mobile Internet device and Smartphone platforms. The speakers will present their breakthrough technologies for the development of future 4G mobile devices covering the topics from physical layers to the service and application layers.

  • Rama Shukla, VP, Mobility Group, Intel
  • Bill Krenik, CTO, Texas Instruments
  • Will Pinnell, Senior Director, Strategic Alliances, Handango
  • Mark Komisky, CEO, Bluefire Security Technologies
  • Paul Singh, CEO, PixSense
  • Richard Wu, VP Technology, iHand Unit, Sieneon Technologies
  • Matt Bancroft, Chief Marketing Officer, Mformation Technologies
 

Fourth Generation Mobile Forum (4GMF) - 4G Mobile Innovations Live @ CES
Day Two - Jan. 11th, 2009 in Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC)

8:30-12:00
Session ID:
4GMF4
Featured Main Stage: 4G Open Mobile Movement by Sponsors or Partners
  • Stephane Maes, CTO, Oracle Mobile
  • Jake MacLeod, CTO, Bechtel Communications
  • Alan Brenner, Senior VP, BlackBerry Software, Research In Motion
  • Marc Davis, Chief Scientist, Yahoo! Connected Life, Yahoo! Inc
  • John Faith, GM, Myspace
  • Jim Madsen, EVP, NextWave
  • Tom Nagel, SVP & GM, Wireless Services, Comcast
14:00-16:00
Session ID:
4GMF5
Panel 3: Location-based 4G Mobile Services and Multimedia Applications

Abstract: Location based service (LBS) is one of the most important services for 4G mobile users which cover Map, TV program, Web browsing, Information search, Safety and security and Personal life. The industry leaders will debate key issues for this emerging business and share the solutions for building the team and developing the business.

  • Kris Kolodziej, CTO & VP Business Development, Spime Inc
  • Chris Butler, Content Platform Evangelist, Dash Navigation
  • Cormac Conroy, VP, Location Base Services, Qualcomm
  • Marwan Jabri, CTO, Dillithium
  • Bradford D. Duea, President, Napster
  • Dave Reid, Director, Business Development, SiRF Technology
  • Martin Feuerstein, CTO, Polaris Wireless
  • Todd Young, VP Marketing, Rosum Corporation
16:00-18:00
Session ID:
4GMF6
Panel 4: 4G Mobile Social Networking and Business Model

Abstract: Social networking is becoming the most potential application for mobile users. What’s the best business model for this emerging business, and how to maintain the networking in a more efficient and secured way? Leading experts, executives and investors will discuss the key issues in driving this fast growing business in the 4G era.

  • John Faith, General Manager, Myspace
  • Marc Davis, Chief Scientist, Yahoo! Connected Life, Yahoo! Inc
  • Romi Parmar, CEO, The 3G Dating Agency
  • Amir Hosseinpour, SVP of Product Strategy, JuiceCaster
  • Nagappan Arunachalam, Chief Marketing Officer, NewBay Software
  • .. more to come ...
18:00 Meeting Concludes - 4GMF Committee Wrap-up
18:30 4GMF Social Networking and Executive Reception Address

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