14:45 – 16:15 | Tuesday, 15 July

Connected End-User Experiences

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Connected environments produce enormous potential for new content-distribution models. As connected solutions emerge, service providers will begin to develop new methods of content distribution that capitalize on the consumer's ability to transfer media between devices and environments. Ultimately, a connected digital ecosystem will benefit content providers by enabling new revenue possibilities and facilitate consumer adoption by meeting the demand for access to media across platforms.

Bill Holmes Vice President of Business Development & Strategic Marketing DivX, Inc.

Mr. Holmes is responsible for developing emerging market opportunities and directing DivX's long-term strategic product development and marketing efforts. He previously served as senior director of product development for Digital Entertainment Solutions in Hollywood, where he directed the company's digital media infrastructure, providing encoding, content management, and networked media distribution for major studio clients.

Ming Chow Manager, Product Development and Management PCCW Limited

Mr. Chow has been involved in new media technology and on-line content development throughout the Internet age since the late '90s. He was responsible for a series of pioneer on-line services deployments, including Web TV, VoD, and broadband entertainment portals. With his rich experience in convergence service, along with his expertise in content development and strategic partnership, Mr. Chow contributed to the success of now.com.hk, the flagship media service launched by PCCW in 2001.

Jeff Miller President and CEO ActiveVideo Networks

Mr. Miller has served as president and CEO since 2005 after having served as senior vice president of engineering for the previous five years. Prior to ActiveVideo Networks, he co-founded and served as president of RISQ Modular Systems, an embedded computer manufacturer. Following the acquisition of RISQ in 1996 by SMART Modular Technologies, Mr. Miller served as vice president of consulting engineering and applications. He began his career in 1983 at Delco research labs as a processor design engineer. Mr. Miller holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and an M.S. in systems management from the University of Southern California.

Craig Norman Managing Director Emotum Pty Ltd

Mr. Norman has a background in industrial design with 10 years of industry experience in user-centric software design and development, the last eight years as part of the international telecommunications industry. His focus is always on achieving optimum user experience and excellence in customer support. Mr. Norman previous roles have been heavily focused on usability and design, from the development of children's game titles for Microsoft to mobile-, Web-, and client-based broadband applications and self-help products for Internet service providers globally.

Charles Reed Chief Executive Officer DOCOMO interTouch

Mr. Reed is a global executive, managing a host of businesses ranging from leading-edge technology companies to world-class service companies across a number of markets. His experience spans across Asia, Europe, and North America. Prior to interTouch, Mr. Reed was the chief executive officer of Capena Ltd., an advisory firm supporting a multibillion-dollar Asia telecommunication carrier's international acquisition strategy. He also served as chief executive officer of Personal Broadband Australia, the first national rollout of iBurst wireless broadband technology.

Robert Synnestvedt Marketing Manager, Broadband and Intelligent Services, Internet Technology Division Cisco Systems

Mr. Synnestvedt is responsible for marketing the global deployment of applications built on Cisco's IP next-generation network architecture. Since joining Cisco in 1998, he has held roles in developing, managing, and marketing the evolution of application convergence and policy control across various parts of the network – from embedded router technology to NMS, OSS, and BSS systems.