The conference and exhibition will examine what works, what has been profitable, and what the most promising alternatives are going forward in broadband.

In the current economic climate, carriers must make careful decisions about how and where to expand, what technologies to deploy, and which business models will ensure profitability. Solid customer service, winning applications, and favorable return on investment are the top priorities.

By examining the range of broadband content, entertainment, applications, access strategies, service management, and integration available to service providers, the Broadband World Forum Asia 2006 will provide a unique venue through which to evaluate strategy and make informed decisions. The educational program will examine the latest developments in the following areas:

• IPTV
• Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and 3G+ Mobile Broadband
• VDSL, ADSL2+, and Next-Generation DSL
• UMTS
• FTTx
• Metro-Area Carrier Ethernet
• GPON, EPON
• Emerging Network Architectures
• Revenue-Driving Applications and Services
• Content Delivery Strategies

The Broadband World Forum Asia will bring together key industry thought-leaders and major global players on a neutral and level "playing field" to examine cutting-edge broadband technology developments, deployments, challenges, services, and applications with particular relevance to the Asian market. Industry leaders will address current issues and provide solutions to help current and emerging broadband providers effectively meet today's challenges.