Hyperbole has played an especially large role in the world of WiMAX. Pundits seem to delight in predicting the inevitable omnipotence of WiMAX as supreme commander of all things wireless, or as a doomed, although technically interesting, also-ran.

What's the reality for WiMAX? In some markets, WiMAX will simply dominate. The economies and benefits of this leapfrog technology make it perfect for deploying in a wide variety of environments, and it will be the primary means of connectivity. In other markets, WiMAX will fill an important role in bringing broadband access to otherwise remote areas.

Michael K. Pratt President and Chief Executive Officer Aperto Networks

Mr. Pratt is responsible for the overall management and strategic direction of the company. A telecommunications executive with more than 20 years of general management, engineering, marketing and manufacturing experience, he was recently the president of ADC's Active Infrastructure business unit. Before that, he was the executive vice president of Worldwide Access/Broadband Systems at Marconi and held executive and managerial positions at RELTEC, DSC, and Bell Labs.

Keimpe Algra Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technology Officer WorldMAX

Before assuming his current position, Mr. Algra was general manager of Enertel in Rotterdam, Germany. A veteran of the networking industry, he has also held senior positions at BaByXL Broadband, KPN Telecom, and other fiber operators. Mr. Algra studied information science at the Technical University of Twente in Enschede, graduating as an informatics engineer in 1990. His thesis, completed at the ABN-AMRO Bank in Amsterdam, dealt with the decentralization of information provision.

Carlos Morell Former Chief Executive Officer Iberbanda

Sasha Williamson Founder and Chief Executive Officer Urban WiMAX

Mr. Williamson is a proven entrepreneur with more than 10 years of experience working in datacom in roles ranging from business development to Chief Executive Officer. As Chief Executive Officer of Urban WiMAX, his role covers all elements of building the business, including securing funding, building a strong executive team, establishing technology partnerships, and driving the market launch. Prior to founding Urban WiMAX, Mr. Williamson spent two years as Chief Executive Officer of UK ISP Broadband4u, where he still holds a directorship.