2004 WNCG Wireless Networking Symposium
October 20 - 22, 2004
The Omni Hotel Downtown
Austin, TX, USA

Online Registration is Closed.
Walk in registration is available at the symposium.

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Over 400 research and business leaders from around the world will attend to learn the latest in wireless networking and communications. Plan on being part of this exciting event!

The Wireless Networking and Communications Group (WNCG), part of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Austin, has cemented its place as a leading wireless research center with its international Wireless Networking Symposium, a three-day event featuring the latest technologies and business developments in the field of wireless communications.

• A welcome reception featuring insights from a panel of top regulatory leaders, technologists, and business pioneers on the future trends and challenges of wireless communications.

Panelists
• Dr. Ahmad Bahai, Chief Technologist & Fellow, National Semiconductor. California, USA.
• Stuart Benjamin, Professor of Law, Duke University, and an expert on spectrum policy. North Carolina, USA.
• Dr. David Goodman, Professor, Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, and former Head of Communications Research at Bell Labs. New York, USA.
• Bill Gurley, Partner, Benchmark Capital, and author of the popular "Above The Crowd" telecommunications newsletter. California, USA.
• Jim Healy, Vice President, Business Alliances, T-Mobile USA, Washington, USA
• Dr. Fred Chang, President, Technology Strategy, SBC Operations, Inc. Texas, USA.

• KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. Franz Fink, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Wireless and Mobile Systems Group, Freescale Semiconductor, Inc, Texas, USA
• Panel discussions by wireless industry leaders, followed by plenary talks
• The speakers and panelists confirmed include:
• Dr. Ahmad Bahai, Chief Technologist & Fellow, National Semiconductor. California, USA.
• Dr. Joe Evans, Program Director, Programmable Wireless Networks, National Science Foundation. Virginia, USA.
• Saul Kato, CEO, WideRay. California, USA.
• Dr. Ki-Ho Kim, Vice President, I_Networking Lab, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. Korea.
• Dr. William Krenik, Manager, Wireless Advanced Architectures, Texas Instruments. Texas, USA.
• Dr. Lawrence Milstein, Professor, UCSD, and a pioneer on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). California, USA.
• Dr. Andrew Odlyzko, Professor and Director of the Digital Technology Center, University of Minnesota. Dr. Odlyzko is a renowned number theorist and famous for his predictions on the Internet growth rate, amongst other popular technology topics. Minnesota, USA.
• Liam Quinn, Director, Communication Technology Strategy, Dell Computer Corporation. Texas, USA.
• Jeff Quiram, President, Wireless Business Unit, ADC. Minnesota, USA.
• Angelo Santinelli, General Partner, North Bridge Venture Partners. Massachusetts, USA.
• Tom Scholl, Partner, Novak Biddle Venture Partners. Maryland, USA.
• Dr. Raj Singh, Founder, LCC International, Telcom Ventures, and XM Satellite Radio. Virginia, USA.
• Dr. Jonathan M. Smith, Program Manager, DARPA, Virginia, USA
• Greg Staple, Spectrum Attorney, Vinson & Elkins LLP. Washington, DC, USA.
• Dr. James Truchard, Founder and CEO, National Instruments. Texas, USA.
• A special evening of dinner and entertainment on Austin's famous 6th Street featuring the nationally renowned Austin humorist and columnist, John Kelso.

• KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Dr. William T. Edwards, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, AMD, Texas, USA.
• Technical Parallel Sessions (4) that focus on various aspects of wireless technology
• Austin Wireless Alliance (AWA) Industry Business Forum, designed to bring together technologists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to discuss future growth opportunities in the wireless industry.
• The AWA Business Forum speakers and panelist confirmed include:
• Ed Acosta, VP, Business Development, Charys Holding, Co
• Kamal Anand, VP, Marketing, Meru Networks
• Jeffrey K. Belk, Sr. VP, Marketing, Qualcomm
• Bill Bodin, Sr. Technical Staff Member, Pervasive Computing Division, IBM
• Frank D. Hanzlik, Managing Director, Wi-Fi Alliance
• Chere Heintzmann, COO, ExtendAmerica
• Jonathon Leary, Manager, Wireless Networking, Cisco
• Paul Meche, Nokia Mobile Phones Fellow, Nokia
• Chet Patel, GM, Internet Access Products, British Telecom
• Liam Quinn, Director Comm. Strategy, Dell
• John Rego, Chief Financial Officer, Vonage
• Ron Resnick, President, Wi-Max Forum
• Adrian Smith, Partner, Ignition Ventures
• Dr. Lawrence K. Vanston, President, Technology Futures
• David Wolter, Executive Director, Wireless, SBC Laboratories

All of these activities and all meals are included in the early registration fee of $449 ($409 for WNCG Industrial Affiliate Program members)


Industrial Affiliates of WNCG include:
• ADC
• Dell
• Motorola
• National Instruments
• SBC
• Texas Instruments
• Time Warner Cable
• U.S. Department of Defense

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