9.30-10.30 - Session 1: 4G/LTE Global Status Report 2012

• 4G/LTE news, perspectives, & trends. What should you be focusing on in 2012?
• What are the most important challenges facing the 4G/LTE industry?

11.00-13.00 - Session 2: The 4G/LTE business in a nutshell

• Services, markets, applications, & business models – what works and what doesn’t?
• Business & consumer markets, vertical applications, & more.

14.00-15.30 - Session 3: 4G/LTE technology in a nutshell

• Standards, speeds, evolution, & competitive technologies:
• Concise overview of what you need to know about 4G/LTE - and why you need to know it.

16.00-17.00 - Session 4: 4G/LTE networks, frequencies, & spectrum

• Current & new network solutions including SON & LTE-Advanced.
• Understanding frequencies & spectrum needs. Building a basic CAPEX model.

Who should attend?

• Senior or mid-level managers for mobile network operators or MVNOs
• Analysts and investors examining the 4G/LTE market & opportunities
• Telecommunications regulators
• Equipment & technology vendors

The workshop is designed to meet the needs of investors, operators, service providers and related business who are planning or considering entering into the mobile broadband market with LTE. The workshop takes a helicopter view of LTE as a new mobile broadband business - its key differentiators & challenges - from both a technical and commercial perspective. It will also give a global overview and update on the status of the LTE industry today and trends to watch out for. It will challenge your views and help you develop your thinking on the strategic challenges of LTE. For strategic planners and business developers it will offer you concise but clear details

Workshop objectives

The workshop will elaborate on all critical issues surrounding the introduction of LTE as a new mobile broadband technology. It will give you an understanding of the LTE standard itself - i.e. key differences to 3G - components in the design of efficient LTE networks, strategic issues in spectrum allocation, the constraints of the technology, and a guideline in marketing and positioning your LTE offering. It will prepare you and inspire your thinking when it comes to building a successful business.

Trainer profile

Claus Hetting from HETTING Mobile Industry Consulting (www.hettingconsulting.com) has worked in the mobile industry for more than 15 years. He has consulted to major operators in Europe, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. His work includes conducting business case strategy workshops and consulting projects for 3G mobile and beyond. He also works as a research analyst providing in-depth coverage of both technology and business trends in mobile worldwide. Mr. Hetting has worked for - among others - Nokia Networks at the senior management level.