Silicon Valley-China Wireless Technology Association

Keynote Speech

Wireless Olympics - Global Coopetition in the Mobile/Wireless Ecosystem

Speaker: Arun Bhikshesvaran
Vice President Strategy & CTO North America, Ericsson Inc. 

As a trillion-dollar global ecosystem, the mobile/wireless industry is facing significant competitions across the whole value chain. On the other hand, worldwide players from different industry segments must also collaborate with each other at various aspects. In today's flat world, what is the landscape of coopetition - competition and collaboration - in the mobile/wireless industry? As the largest mobile infrastructure provider with global coverage, what is Ericsson's vision in the global mobile/wireless market? What are Ericsson's global market strategy and plan? How do they see the competition and collaboration exist? What could be the business opportunities coming together with the globalization trend? ?

Information Super Grid with wireless technologies for delivering pervasive digital healthcare, education and media Information Utility Services in China

Speaker: Dr. Steve Chen
Founder and CEO, KWMK Technology Inc. China
Fellow, US National Academy of Engineering
Fellow, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 

Healthcare and education are essential elements for solving poverty problems in developing countries. In the rural area of China, the solutions of these issues may lead to a market of farming community, which composes of nearly 80% Chinese population. However, the lack of human resource and infrastructure in the rural area is one of the major barriers for providing healthcare and education services. To overcome such barriers, Tele-education and Tele-medicine have been broadly acknowledged as promising solutions, with the rapidly developing wireless technologies such as WiMax. But how can this market potential turn into reality in China? What is the business model? Which role does the government regulation play in this business area?.....

Mobile/Wireless Development in Beijing Olympics, 2008 

Speaker: Michael V. Kuptz

Vice President and General Manager, Lenovo Group Limited, US

The 2008 Olympics will be held in China, and the event will be broadcasted to viewers from all over the world. Wireless communication will become one of the most critical factors for this success. How will Chinese Olympic organizations build their wireless communication infrastructures to meet this special demand? Are there business opportunities for entrepreneurs here in Bay Area? Who are the operators we can contact to join the efforts? Our keynote speaker will give us invaluable insight.

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Panel Discussion

Mobile/Wireless Device and Application Panel

The development of mobile/wireless devices and applications are one of the key driving forces for future Wireless Service offerings. With the developing technologies and emerging applications, tomorrow's mobile/wireless devices may be supercomputer-alike, which in turn enable more and more eye-catching applications. Mobile applications and devices are closely correlated. For instance, the popularity of iPhone is because of not only its cute form factor, but also the unprecedented contents. What will be the next iPhone? What will be the next kill apps in mobile/wireless industry? What is the difference between US and Asian/Chinese mobile device and application markets? How will US and Asian/Chinese players coopetite with each other? We have seen partnerships between American and Chinese companies such as Yahoo and Alibaba. Will there be a partnership like that in mobile space?   

Mobil/Wireless Access and Infrastructure Panel 

Wireless access technologies determine the coverage of the wireless network. Mergers and acquisitions happen now and then present the ever changing power shifts in US wireless service providers. But what is happening on the other side of the Pacific? Who will stay ahead with what kind of technologies and services? What about 4G? How about Chinese access standardization efforts in the mobile/wireless industry? What is the role of government regulation, and how can companies live with that? Will US companies compete in Chinese base station market? How do they see each others' competition in the access and infrastructure area?  

Mobile/Wireless Business/VC Panel 

Both American and Chinese mobile markets are among the biggest in the world. Each market has its own special characteristics. Today, not only do wireless professionals start their own companies in China, but many VCs and law firms are also opening their offices in China. What are their experiences? What are the differences that they observe? What are the issues for US firms doing business in China? With numerous applications competing for the crowded radio spectrum, how will the governments react, and what will be the impact of the government regulations?

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9.29.2007 @ Computer History Museum

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