Workshops & Events
LTE World Summit 2013
June 24 - 26, 2013
Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands
LTE MENA 2013
May 12 - 14, 2013
Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai
Day One - May 13
Track 2: Handling the Mobile Data Explosion
Network Optimisation
15:00 Panel Discussion
Moderated by Dr. Riad Hartani, Advisor, Wireless 20/20
Future Developments: LTE Advanced
- What is LTE Advanced and how close is the
MENA region from progressing to it? - Assessing the Primary Benefits of LTE
Advanced: Spectrum Harmonisation,
Carrier Aggregation, Increased Bandwidth,
4X4 MIMO
PANELISTS:
Anand Alexander, Senior Instructor, Wireless & Fixed
Network, Etisalat
James Zik, Senior Product Marketing Manager, PCTEL
Day Two - May 14
Track 2: Future of LTE
Moderated by Haig Sarkissian, Founder & Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20
11:50 HETNETS and BACKHAULING LTE
11:50 Panel Discussion: Backhaul Considerations for LTE
- Evaluating the effect of LTE on operator’s backhaul needs
- Understanding the increasing the demand for better quality and more consistent connectivity
- Backhaul requirements – which technology is best?
- Using backhaul to improve the customer experience
PANELISTS:
Ali Tahmasebi, IP Transmission Senior Manager, Mobinnet
Khurram Shahzad, Manager, Technology Strategy, Etisalat
Lars-Erik Odman, Director Strategy & PMO, Strategy &
Investments, du
Hassan Khoadairy, Gen Engineer, MOI Egypt
Rafat N. Tashman, Wireless Chief Technology Officer, Radio Access Network Solutions, Huawei Middle East
15:00 LTE Device Ecosystem
16:40 The Future of LTE
WiFi & Small Cell North America 2013
April 24 - 25, 2013
Hyatt Regency, Boston
Day 2 - April 25
WIFI ROAMING & THE FUTURE OF UNLICENSED SPECTRUM
Chair: Haig Sarkissian, Founder & Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20, USA
International WiFi Roaming
- How is WiFi roaming developing? The past, present and future
- How can operators create mutually beneficial roaming agreements?
- The integration of international roaming, billing and pricing
“Super WiFi”?! Exploring the potential of White Space technology
- Higher speeds, longer distances. Could white space eventually replace fibre as the broadband connectivity option of choice in rural areas?
- Extending the existing capacity of in home networks
- How are different geographic regions planning to regulate the use of white space?
CONNECTING THE ECOSYSTEM: THE DEVICE PERSPECTIVE
ANALYST: Haig Sarkissian, Founder & Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20, USA
Examining the drivers for adoption and potential impact of WiFi ac
- Which devices are going to drive the adoption of 11 ac?
- Why early adopters are likely to lose out
- The role of 802.11 ac in facilitating a network that can cope with a variety of differentiated WiFi video services – streaming, calling and broadcast
INTERACTIVE PANEL DISCUSSION:
Connecting the WiFi ecosystem: the role of the device & OS manufacturers
- Secure credentials and transparent seamless handover – how are devices evolving to enable SIM authentication?
- Guaranteeing quality of service and quality of experience from the WiFi network when managing a myriad of different devices: the importance of open interfaces and SSID selection
- NGH & ANDSF: are device manufacturers planning to match the efforts of the rest of the community on these initiatives?
WIFI DEPLOYMENT CASE STUDIES: ALL THE WAY DOWN THE VALUE CHAIN
Day 2 - April 25
HET NET PLANNING AND DEPLOYMENT
Chair: Haig Sarkissian, Founder & Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20, USA
Complexity vs. capacity – making Het Net’s worth it
- Which capacity enhancement options deliver the most in terms of QoS & ROI?
- Sequential deployment and multi-layered networks – the importance of coordination in overcoming enhanced intercell interference coordination challenges
- The importance of integrated central intelligence
The role of small cells in an LTE network
OPERATOR: Jim Parker Antenna Solutions Group, AT&T Services, USA
- Small cells as part of a larger environment in an LTE deployment
- The business case for LTE small cells – when and where might they be necessary?
- What will LTE-A mean for the future developments of small cells?
Examining the Development of Regulation of Small Cells
- What industry standards and regulation actually exist for small cells at the moment?
- Will future small cell regulation follow a similar path to that of macro base station regulation?
LTE Latin America 2013
April 16 - 17, 2013
Windsor Barra Hotel, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Wireless 20/20 is proud to be an Analyst Partner at LTE Latin America 2013.
Day 2 - April 17
TRACK F
WI-FI & MOBILE BACKHAUL
14:45 Wi-Fi Offload Solutions and its Impact on Small Cells
• How will SON manage new capabilities?
• Comparing the centralized, distributed and hybrid models
• How flexible is SON for giving operators control over automated functions?
Haig Sarkissian, Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20, USA
Technical Session: TRACK E
HANDLING THE MOBILE DATA
EXPLOSION
16:50 Clarifying the Necessity of Self Organizing Networks:
Where Are We Now?
• How will SON manage new capabilities?
• Comparing the centralized, distributed and hybrid models
• How flexible is SON for giving operators control over automated functions?
Senior Executive, Reverb Networks
Haig Sarkissian, Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20
Limited Free OPERATOR PASSES Available – Visit latam.lteconference.com/register-for-a-free-pass to Claim Yours Today!
Mobile World Congress 2013
February 25 - 28, 2013
Fira Gran Via, Barcelona
Meet with Wireless 20/20 during Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Hall 5, Stand 5D45 (CelPlan Booth)
Presentations by Wireless 20/20 in the
Small Cell Zone During the Week
Wednesday 27th, 15.00
Business Case For Optimizing HetNet Deployments in LTE
In the Small Cell Zone
Hall 7, Stand 7G74
Presented by Randall Schwartz, Wireless 20/20 and Berge Ayvazian, Heavy Reading
Thursday 28th, 10.30
Business Case For Small Cells in Stadiums
In the Small Cell Zone
Hall 7, Stand 7G
Presented by Haig Sarkissian, Wireless 20/20
To schedule a meeting with Haig Sarkissian or Randall Schwartz during Mobile World Congress 2013, click here.
2012 Events
Small Cell & Wi-Fi Offloading Strategies 2012
December 3 - 5, 2012
The Kensington Close Hotel, London
Half-Day Workshop
Monday, December 3, 2011
Half-Day Workshop
Assessing the Impact of Mobile Data Offloading
on the 3G/4G Operator Business Case
Presented by: Randall Schwartz
(Click Here to Register)
Workshop Overview
- Examining the business case impact of Wi-Fi Offload
- Understanding the circumstances of how, when and where it makes sense to add Wi-Fi Offload into your network
- Establishing how to model the business case for Wi-Fi Offload in order to:
- Pinpoint the optimum amount of Wi-Fi Offload to add to your network
- Optimise cost savings and return on investment - Analysing the new revenue generation opportunities attached to Wi-Fi Offload for 3G and 4G networks and how these might affect the business case
Conference Presentation
Tuesday, December 4, 2011
Examining the Business Case for Wi-Fi Offload: When Does It Make Sense
Presented by: Randall Schwartz
(Click Here to Register)
Presentation Overview
Wi-Fi offloading is a critical element to any network if operators are to meet the 20-fold surge in data demand predicted to hit mobile networks by 2017. Many operators are plowing ahead with incorporating Wi-Fi Offload into their networks plans. This talk will discuss whether or not this makes sense, from a business case perspective.
- How much data can a Wi-Fi Offload network pull off a 4G network?
- Can an operator derive new revenues from Wi-Fi?
- What is the ROI for deploying Wi-Fi?
- What is the optimal amount of Wi-Fi to deploy?
LTE North America 2012
November 14 - 15, 2012
Fairmont Dallas Hotel, Dallas, Texas
Wednesday, November 14th, 2012
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Haig Sarkissian, Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20 will be participating in this briefing session.
The Role of Wi-Fi in a 4G Network
Thursday, November 15th, 2012
4:30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION
Tackling a Combined Small Cell and Wi-Fi Strategy: Convergence
- Coexistence in same access point broadening scope for running of multiple services over bit pipe
- Overcoming WiFi issues of encryption, authentication and seamless handover – will small cells solve seamless mobility and handover?
- Should WiFi be used for indoor locations and small cells for outdoor?
- Moving towards standardisation: recognising a single access point with multiple modes within
Panelists:
Ahmed Bencheikh, VP of Wireless Engineering and Technology Development, Time Warner Cable
Jim Parker, Senior Manager, Antenna Solutions Group, AT&T
Haig Sarkissian, Principal Consultant, Wireless 20/20
Media Contact:
Robin Bestel
610-428-5845
robin@wireless2020.com
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