Speaking at 4G Wireless Evolution conference next week

I'll be at 4G Wireless Evolution next week.  It's being held in Los Angeles, co-located with Internet Telephony Expo (ITEXPO West 2009).

My first session is:

TUE 9/1 - 9:00-10:15am

"Mobile Broadband- New Applications and New Business Models” (4G1-01)

ROOM #: 501A

Whether it's LTE or WiMAX or local WISPs using combinations of Wi-Fi, WiMAX and other technologies, we are on the verge of having affordable mobile broadband in the US (it's already available in the UK and Scandinavia and becoming available elsewhere in the EU). What services can be provided over the top and what services need or can benefit from operator capabilities (QoS, security, ...)? The iPhone store, Android store and similar initiatives suggest power is shifting away from the operators and into the hands of application developers and the end user. How can operators leverage their core capabilities (QoS, security, billing, customer relationships, call detail, ...) to provide applications and remain relevant to their customers?

And the second session a day later:

WED 9/2 - 8:30-9:45am

"Our G-enealogy” (4G3-01)

ROOM #: 501A

The Generations do not flash cut from one version to another so 4G should not be considered an end point, but a process. Looking at the history of cellular technology helps us gain an understanding of the converging 4G model of the world. Based on cellular technology, and the progress to date, how long will it take for Long Term Evolution (LTE) to be delivered? Where do we stand in the process of delivering wireless broadband services?

If you will be at 4GWE or ITEXPO, please say hello.