This session will discuss business evolution trends of broadband and wireless; different expectations from end users; and operators, service providers, equipment providers, and wireless technologies coping with theses trends and expectations. The wireless market is growing with increasing subscribers, network usage, bandwidth, and individuals' dependence. And end users want broadband, ubiquitous and flat-fee.

In this session, the opportunity for WiMAX and differentiation and unified evolution of WiMAX technology in this evolving market will be further discussed and analyzed. How does WiMAX address the market needs and end users', operators', and service providers' expectations? What will be the success factors for WiMAX technology comparing with other wireless technologies, i.e., 3G/HSPA/LTE? How are the market, current performance, evolution ecosystem, and future opportunities?

Gaëtan Verhegge CTO — Regional Director Solution and Strategy North East Asia Alcatel-Lucent Asia Pacific

Mr. Verhegge leads a team of consultants in northeast Asia, developing technically viable and commercially feasible network solutions tailored to meet the business objective requirements for both carrier and vertical segments. He previously held numerous business development and strategy positions in Shanghai, Belgium, and Paris. He holds a Master of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Ghent in Belgium with specialization in electronics and telecom and a master's degree in industrial management from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium.

Asha Hemrajani Head, Strategy and Business Development Nokia Siemens Networks

Ms. Hemrajani is responsible for developing the company's strategy and supporting strategic decision making and strategy execution for the Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau subregion. Previously she was director of solutions and applications at Nokia Networks, where she was responsible for driving Nokia mobile infrastructure business via sales and marketing support activities. Prior to joining Nokia, Ms. Hemrajani was with Hutchison Telephone in Hong Kong, where she headed the RF Projects department, overseeing key radio coverage projects. Ms. Hemrajani holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering. She is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) UK and the Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD).

Tamio Saito Deputy General Manager, NGW Project Fujitsu Laboratories

Mr. Saito's current interests include key technologies for broadband mobile access systems such as WiMAX. He joined Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. in 1984 and had been engaged in the research on microwave and millimeter-wave passive components, active components such as MMIC design, an automotive collision avoidance radar system, millimeter-wave wireless LAN system, and interference canceller development for W-CDMA/FDD systems. Mr. Saito received a B.S. degree in electrical and electronic systems engineering and an M.S degree in electronic engineering from Technological University of Nagaoka.

Kevin Suitor Vice President, Marketing and Business Development Redline Communications

Mr. Suitor is widely recognized for his expertise in the telecommunications industry. He is also Redline's delegate for WiMAX and sits on the Marketing Working Group for WiMAX. Mr. Suitor has been actively involved over the years in the ATM Forum and Wireless Communications Association. He has written numerous articles in several industry publications and is a regular speaker on topics such as broadband fixed wireless, 802.16, WiMAX, softswitches, voice over IP, ATM, gigabit Ethernet, and virtual private networks.