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.

Zheng Yu Huang Co-Managing Director, WiMax Program Office, China Intel Corporation

Mr. Zheng has been with Intel since 2000. During that time, he has assumed a variety of roles, including Intel Capital investment manager, wireless LAN product manager, and Centrino Mobile Technology product manager. Prior to Intel, he worked at Hitachi in Japan and Bosch in Germany. Mr. Zheng has three degrees from Stanford University and an M.B.A. from Harvard University.

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.