Welcome to a Wi-Fi World

Wirelesss China Industry Summit in collaboration with the Wi-Fi Alliance invites you explore the advances with Wi-Fi and its' many creative applications. Over the past few years the number of Wi-Fi users and uses throughout China and globally has mushroomed in ways we could never have anticipated. Today there are Wi-Fi solutions widely deployed for enterprise WLANs, metro access, wireless cities, hotspots, public security, smart phones, home networking, workforce mobility, mass transit communication systems, consumer electronics, medical devices, and beyond. For the 2008 event, we have gathered the "best and the brightest" minds. Experts involved in Wi-Fi research, certification, standardization, network design, architecture, components, systems manufacture, wireless security, service provisioning, chipmakers, OEM/ODM, application developers, systems integration, VARs and endusers from both government and vertical industries will share their knowledge and discuss about the latest developments. Don't miss this outstanding opportunity to learn how you can put Wi-Fi to work for you. Register today!

The Wi-Fi Alliance is a global, non-profit industry association of more than 300 member companies devoted to promoting the growth of wireless Local Area Networks (WLANs). With the aim of enhancing the user experience for wireless portable, mobile, and home entertainment devices, the Wi-Fi Alliance's testing and certification programs help ensure the interoperability of WLAN products based on the IEEE 802.11 specification. Since the introduction of the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification program in March 2000, more than 4,500 products have been designated as Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, encouraging the expanded use of Wi-Fi products and services across the consumer and enterprise markets.

Provisional Program for Wi-Fi World Conference

September 17, 2008 – Day 1
11:40 – 12:10 am – Alliance Keynote
“Wi-Fi Industry Update”
Edgar Figueroa, Executive Director, Wi-Fi Alliance

1:30 – 2:10 pm
Wi-Fi in Handsets: Enabling the Best User Experience for Voice and Data Applications
Moderator: Mr Kevin Li, In-Stat China
Panelist: Jeff Baer, Broadcom
Kelly-Davis-Felner, Wi-Fi Alliance

2:10 – 2:50 pm
Wi-Fi in the Digital Home: Connecting Video, Gaming, Music, Photos and More
Moderator: Amer Hassan, MSFT
Panelist: Rahul Patel, Broadcom
Greg Ennis, Wi-Fi Alliance
Atheros (TBD)

2:50 – 3:05
Coffee Break

3:05 – 3:45 pm
Next-generation Wi-Fi in the Large Deployment: New Applications, Enhanced Performance, and Proven Security
Moderator: Greg Ennis, Wi-Fi Alliance
Panelist: Matthew Gast, Trapeze Networks
Mr. Ken Liang Product Systems Engineer 3G&WLAN Product Team, Cisco China
Atheros (TBD)

3:45 – 4:30 pm
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Testing: Delivering the Best User Experience Across Applications, Devices, and Markets
Chaired by Greg Ennis, Technical Director, Wi-Fi Alliance

5:00 – 7:00 pm
Evening Reception – Hosted by Wi-Fi Alliance

September 18, 2008 – Day 2

11:15 – 12:15pm
Wi-Fi Keynote Panel
“The Future of Wi-Fi: Beyond the PC”
Moderator:
Edgar Figueroa, Executive Director, Wi-Fi Alliance

1:30 – 2:00 pm
“802.11n: The Technology Behind the Trend”
Mrs Jackie Bao, Senior Product Line Manager, Wireless Connectivity Group, Broadcom

2:00 – 2:30 pm
“How to Build Wireless Mobile Network in Enterprises”
Mr YL Wang Director of Technology, Aruba Networks

2:30 – 3:00 pm
“ZTE Telecom Carrier Class Wireless Broadband Solutions---Drive China's Development of the Wireless Broadband Market”
Mr. Li Jian'en, Domestic Marketing Director, WiMAX Products, ZTE

3;00 – 3:30 pm
“Multi-Gigabit Short Range Wireless in the Lounge room”
David McKeague, NICTA