Updated speaker list for RCR Dallas event on "Mobile Broadband: Innovation and Opportunity"

RCR Wireless News Senior Editor Dan Meyer will be in Dallas Nov. 9 to host a local event on “Mobile Broadband: Innovation and Opportunity.” The afternoon event will be an interactive discussion on the policies, investments and economic growth opportunities associated with mobile broadband. Following the event, RCR will host a private reception at Huawei’s new USA Headquarters.
Local and online participants will discuss how global broadband technology advances are driving investment in wireless broadband infrastructure, which in turn creates jobs throughout the community. North Texas has a rich heritage of innovation for wireless communications and the next wave of that innovation is on the horizon. Hear from global wireless thought leaders on how 4G technologies will change the way people work, live and play.
The updated speakers list includes:
• Ed Chao, SVP, Corporate Engineering & Network Operations, MetroPCS Communications Inc.
• Bentley Alexander, Regional VP, Engineering & Operations, T-Mobile
• Ken Hobbs, VP of M&A, ChinaTel Group
• Dr. Ali R. Shah, Director, Broadband Strategy and Market Development, Ericsson
• Dr. Mohamed Madkour, Director of Wireless Marketing and Product Management, Huawei Technologies, USA
• Asokan Thiyagarajan, Director – Platforms & Technology Strategy, Samsung
• Michael Luna, CTO, SEVEN Networks
• Drew Snow, VP Member Services, Metroplex Technology Business Council
• Vicki Livingston, Head of Communications & Analyst Relations, 4G Americas
• Michael Fitch, President & CEO, PCIA, the Wireless Infrastructure Association
• Connie Durcsak, Executive Director, DAS Forum
• Larry G. Fischer, Director, Engineering and Research, ADC Network Solutions Business Unit
• Ray Butler, VP Engineering Base Stations & Antennae, Andrew Solutions
• Matt Melester, SVP & GM, Andrew Solutions
• Jerry Garrett, VP & GM, Andrew Solutions
• Matt Tomlin, National Director Sales – ODAS, Crown Castle
• Daniel Wojciechowski, VP of Network Operations, American Tower
• Maria Smith, Director, Stakeholder Relations, Texas Emerging Technology Fund
RCR Wireless News will be broadcasting the event live over the Internet. Registration is required and on-site seating is limited. To register click here .
Sessions will begin at 1 p.m. CST and continue until 5 p.m. CST. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and an invitation-only reception will follow at Huawei’s new R&D center located across the street from the Marriott.
This is both a online event and an open, local forum. The local location is the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center. (972) 473-6444.
Registration will be required for both online and local attendees. Online attendees will participate in webinar fashion while viewing video livecast on RCR TV. To register click here.