4G World 2009 Conference Program Announced.

Over 150 Business and Technology Thought Leaders Provide Comprehensive Insight into the New Market Opportunities of 4G and Mobile Internet 

BOSTON -- Trendsmedia, the producer of 4G World[TM] 2009, (www.4gworld.com) the first conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem of next generation mobile broadband and mobile internet solutions, today announced its comprehensive four-day conference program. 4G World will be held September 15-18, 2009 at the McCormick Center in Chicago, IL.

This years 4G World will encompass the vast scope of the 4G ecosystem by combining WiMAX World[TM], Mobile Internet World[TM], the 15th Annual International Symposium of the Wireless Communications Association International (WCAI) and a number of special training and technical programs.

"4G World provides a roadmap for all types of operators and service providers planning their 4G and mobile internet business and technology deployment strategies," said Eliot Weinman, conference founder and President of Yankee Group's Events and Publishing Division. "This year's event is sponsored by over 250 suppliers, associations, media channels and research firms. By far, 4G World is the largest dedicated conference and expo ever assembled to address the wide range of information and market needs of the rapidly expanding 4G and mobile internet markets."

Featuring keynote presentations from industry leading mobile operators, 4G World will focus on the business and technical challenges of 4G network evolution including the roles of mobile WiMAX, WiFi, HSPA and LTE technologies and the rollout of new mobile internet services and applications. Keynote speakers include:

* Simon Aspinall, Sr. Director, Service Provider Marketing, SP Mobility Solutions, Cisco

* Berge Ayvazian, Conference Co-Chair and Senior Advisor to Yankee Group 

* Bruce Brda, SVP and GM, Wireless Networks Business, Motorola

* Keith Cowan, President, Strategic Planning, Corporate Initiatives and CDMA, Sprint Nextel Corporation

* Ulf Ewaldsson, VP and Head of Product Area Radio, Ericsson

* Tzvika Friedman, CEO, Alvarion Ltd.

* Dr. Hung Song, VP, Samsung Electronics Company Ltd.

* Zeus Kerravala, SVP, Yankee Group

* Len Lauer, EVP and COO, Qualcomm

* Dr. Philip Marshall, Senior Research Fellow, Technology Strategies, Yankee Group

* Bill Morrow, CEO, Clearwire

* Neville Ray, SVP of Engineering and Operations, T-Mobile USA

* Kris Rinne, SVP - Architecture and Planning, AT&T

* Michael Rocca, Group Managing Director, Telstra Networks and Services

* Sue Spradley, President, North America, Nokia Siemens Networks 

* Dennis Sverdlov, CEO, Yota

Senior executives from leading software and network technology solution providers and other independent experts will also present their views on the current state and future of 4G technologies such as HSPA+, WiMAX and long-term evolution (LTE) as well as other key mobile Internet related topics. The 4G World conference program includes more than 20 case studies of 4G mobile operator deployment strategies.

The 15th Annual International Symposium of the Wireless Communications Association International (WCAI) will also be co-located on the opening day of 4G World, featuring an opening luncheon keynote addressing the role of wireless broadband infrastructure in the Obama administration's plans for economic recovery. The WCAI Broadband and Wireless Policy Summit at 4G World will examine opportunities for universal broadband access and other key telecommunications policy and regulatory issues facing the new Obama administration. The WCAI GDC Summit will focus on the fast growing market for wireless broadband networks and services in emerging markets.

Continuing again this year at 4G World 2009 is the exciting "Best of 4G Awards" program, sponsored by xchange magazine and global connectivity experts Yankee Group. The Best of 4G Awards program recognizes achievement in 7 areas:

* Best 4G Enabling Technology Innovation

* Best WiMAX Network Deployment

* Best Femto Deployment

* Best Mobile Internet Application

* Best Mobile Internet Device 

* Best 4G Operator Deployment and

* Best Backhaul Deployment

The final selection of winners will be made by the Best of 4G selection committee, which is composed of 4G subject matter experts.

Included in the 4G World 2009 program is critical technology training for 4G networks. Training provider Award Solutions will be delivering instructor led sessions on site covering:

* IP/Ethernet Backhaul Planning

* WiMAX RF Design and Optimization Workshop

* Mastering LTE

4G World will also feature a special one day technical program on Wireless Communications sponsored by the IEEE Communications Society.

4G World 2009 presents an efficient and cost effective way for business and technology leaders to ensure they understand and benefit from current and emerging opportunities in the 4G wireless industry.

Trendsmedia is pleased to acknowledge the extensive industry support of 4G World which includes: Corporate Hosts Motorola and Qualcomm, Flagship Service Provider: Clear, Premier Sponsors: Alvarion, Cisco, Ericsson, Juniper Networks, Nokia Siemens Networks, Samsung , Sprint and many more which can be found at: http://4gworld.com/?page_id=77

About 4G World

4G World is the first industry conference and expo covering the entire ecosystem for next generation networks supporting high speed broadband and full mobility, anywhere Internet access, mobile content, applications and transactions. 4G World will showcase the first 4G mobile broadband networks being launched in 2009 using mobile WiMAX technologies and the evolution of 3G mobile networks to support mobile Internet using HSPA and LTE technologies.

About Yankee Group

The people of Yankee Group are the global connectivity experts- the leading source of insight and counsel for builders, operators and users of connectivity solutions. For nearly 40 years, Yankee Group has conducted primary research that charts the pace of technology change and its effect on networks, consumers and enterprises. Headquartered in Boston, Yankee Group has a global presence including operations in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. For more information, see www.yankeegroup.com

About Trendsmedia

Trendsmedia is the events and publishing division of Yankee Group. Our mission is to help our clients stay ahead of the major technology trends that are likely to impact their businesses significantly. Trendsmedia provides clients with independently researched and produced media products that target emerging technology markets in depth, including focused conferences, independently produced online media, and in-depth newsletters. For more information, see www.trendsmedia.com.