Colloquium: Ubiquitous Wireless Communications

The mobile technologies of today or indeed the more comprehensive ‘Wireless revolution’ is bringing both a seamless and a ubiquitous connection to every communication service, facility and customer.The influence and intimacy of such a capability will change people’s behaviour and how they interact with the world of business or entertainment.

Such capabilities are becoming more pervasive due to the wide range of wireless  technologies available on hand-held devices (phones, TV, PDAs, laptops, games machines etc), and the various fixed and mobile network systems which support such wireless communications both now and in the future .

The event will feature:

• A keynote address from Dr Philip Stenton, Hewlett Packard, a renowned researcher in the future of Ubiquitous Wireless services.
• A review of the challenges for the potential success of 3G vis-a-vis the GSM success story
• How can seamless mobility be engineered?
• Will the user finally drive the technological evolution?

Who should attend?

This is a key event for all those interested in the future challenges and benefits of ubiquitous wireless communications. This will be a unique opportunity to hear from several respected technology and sociology experts and thought-leaders on a very hot topic in telecommunications today. Like all events organised by The Communications Network, this half-day event offers you an opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and to network with your peers.

Programme

13.00: Registration

13:30: Keynote Address
            Dr Philip Stenton, HP

14:00: 3G, The Interoperability Challenge
            Fred Harrison, O2
             - Can the success of GSM standards be repeated for 3G?
             - What are the challenges for 3G success?
             - What does the future hold?

14.30: Seamless Mobility - the next Era in Communications
            Andrew Aftelak, Motorola
             - Seamless - a world of easy uninterrupted access to information
             - What is driving wireless communications beyond 3G?
             - Architecture for seamless mobility

15.00: Networking, Teas and Coffees

15:45: Mobile  TV - The next step for mobile
            John Cullen, O2
             - The attraction of TV on the move - the killer application?
             - The O2 mobile TV/DVB-H trial
             - Developments in mobile TV

16:15: The Influence of mobile phone users on the design of 3G products
            and services
            Jane Vincent, University of Surrey
             - How do social practices dominate communications?
             - Do people shape technology or are they shaped by it?
             - How much can people afford to spend on mobile communications?
             - Do people have an emotional relationship with their mobile 
               phones?

16.45: Summary

17.00: Close

Book before 22nd December, and take advantage of our Early Bird Discount!

Ticket prices:

Early bird discount (closes on 22nd December 2005)

• Members - £75
• Non-members - £110

From 23rd December 2005

• Members - £100
• Non-members - £140

3 tickets for the price for 2!

Members and non-members can book three tickets for the price of two. The least expensive ticket is free.

Other prices:

• Student rate - £20 (only applicable to full-time students)
• Modern Apprentices - £20 (confirmation from line manager required)

The Early Bird discount and the ‘3 for 2’ offers are not available to students or modern apprentices.

To book your ticket(s), please contact The Communications Network:
Telephone:  0800 028 0209
e-mail: colloquia@tcn-uk.org

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