Looking at the first mobile TV deployments, this session will discuss the key success factors in terms of network deployment, content security, and business models. Looking forward, speakers will explain how to start generating profit with mobile TV, drawing perspectives on how to reduce the overall cost of mobile TV and introducing new features to maximize revenues such as interactivity and on-demand services (how and when). Speakers will also put a strong emphasis on content: Which content for mobile TV, how to produce specific content and secure it, and what relationship should one expect between operators, broadcasters, and content owners.

Yann Courqueux Director of Business Development, Grass Valley Systems Thomson

Mr. Courqueux is responsible for mobile TV and IPTV systems activity and pre-packaging solutions for innovative and fast-to-market deployments and has worked for more than 10 years for Thomson in R&D, project management, and sales. Additionally, his missions in these fields include medium-term investment plans as well as the development of internal synergies and partnership programs. Mr. Courqueux holds a master of science in image communication, a German Diplomarbeit in telecommunications, and an M.B.A. from INSEAD.

Eoghan O'Sullivan Marketing and Communications Executive Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB)

Mr. O'Sullivan is responsible for both internal and external communications for the DVB Project, an industry consortium dedicated to the creation of interoperable standards for digital broadcasting. As the person responsible for DVB's promotions and communications, he plays an important role in helping to gather, analyze, and package information regarding the deployment of DVB technologies around the world. As part of a small team in the Project Office, Mr. O'Sullivan is at the crossroads of the DVB community and is well-informed on all major DVB developments.

Gert-Jan Panken Mobile Alliances Director Irdeto