CommunicAsia2008 Summit
Convergence, New Technologies & Opportunities
17-20 June 2008

Papers selected for presentation should address compelling issues and challenges in the broad spectrum of information and communication technology industries. These topics should include, and are not limited to the following themes:

1) Access Networks & Technologies

• Broadband, broadband applications
• Network quality, net neutrality
• Bundling and billing

2) Mobile & Interactive Services

• Mobile value chain and content delivery
• Mobile internet
• Market trends and revenue strategies for Asia

3) Applications, Delivery & Devices

• Next Generation Networks
• Bandwidth-hungry applications and required infrastructure
• Delivery channels & a new breed of devices, QoS with security

4) Satellite Communications

• Satellite market and business opportunities, increasing demand but shrinking supply?
• Regulatory issues/hurdles to overcome
• Customer demand: more than just capacity, also integrated services that include their terrestrial networks

5) Convergence & IMS

• Pace of convergence, evolving value chain and convergence issues
• Integrating IMS capabilities with different Service Delivery Platforms (SDP)
• Everything over IP?

6) Mobile TV & Entertainment

• Revenue strategies: mobile advertising & marketing
• Content creation and delivery
• Providing entertainment services e.g. gaming, music, videos

7) WiMAX, Wireless Broadband

• WiMAX to provide faster broadband services and voice services
• WiMAX vs. LTE and UMB
• Wireless broadband deployment in Asia

8) IPTV – Not a novelty, but a necessity now?

• Taking IPTV main stream: from the web to the home TV
• Necessary defense against churn or offense to increase revenue?
• Deployment and a viable business model
  

How Proposed Papers/Abstracts are Evaluated

• Relevance to the selected theme and overall programme.
• Latest/New knowledge of technological advancements, and their practical applications in Asia.
• Research and/or case study presentations that show the definite applications, advantages and limitations of the technology/service.
• Interest to senior management/executive decision makers
• Seniority and experience of speaker - high-level or senior management speakers will be given greater consideration during selection.
• Technical presentations are discouraged. When presenting technical information, emphasis should be put on demonstrating how the technology affects business strategies, financial performance and end-user services.

Guidelines to Submitting Proposed Papers/Abstracts

• Prospective speakers are to submit an abstract of not more than 300 words, together with a 100-word professional biography. Abstracts and biographies beyond the stated length will not be accepted.
  
• Papers/Abstracts must be prepared for presentation in English.
  
• Papers/Abstracts must not have prior extensive coverage or circulation, such as presentation in previous/upcoming conferences and/or publications.
  
• The Organiser reserves the right to adapt the information in the submitted paper/abstract for publication in the event’s promotional materials.
  
• All speakers whose proposed papers are selected for presentation will be required to sign a Copyright Form, granting Singapore Exhibition Services Pte Ltd permission to include the final papers and/or presentation materials in the conference proceedings (printed/online). It is strictly the speakers’ responsibility to have obtained any necessary organizational clearance before submission.

Notification on Status of Proposed Papers/Abstracts

• Selected speakers will be notified by email. The confirmation email will be sent before/by 29 February 2008.
  
• Selected speakers must respond with an acknowledgement within 3 working days to confirm their participation, failing which the initial acceptance will be rescinded.
  
• The Organiser does not accept responsibility for emails not received / read, due to mistakes in submission, change of contact, or other unforeseen circumstances.

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