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WirelessDevNet.com Press Release
Total Wireless Package Offered in Keynote Sessions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In the ever-revolutionary world of wireless, one thing remains the same - CTIA WIRELESS is guaranteed to bring its audience 'up close and personal' with the most spectacular assembly of industry executives and visionaries on the planet. The keynote speakers at CTIA WIRELESS 2004, March 22-24, in Atlanta, Georgia, are no exception - they are exceptional, bringing a world of wireless wisdom to one lively stage, a complete package of industry know-how.
"This year's keynote stage at CTIA WIRELESS 2004 has something for everyone
- from the intricacies of wireless infrastructure to the glitz and glam of mobile entertainment," announced Steve Largent, President & CEO of the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA). "CTIA has an all-star lineup to address the hottest topics in wireless. We kick off with the foremost authorities on networks and innovation, then move onto advances in wireless consumer products. We'll wrap up with a power roundtable of wireless carriers discussing how far the industry has come in the past year,and the challenges that lie ahead."
Monday, March 22, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Thomas Murphy Ballroom
John Chambers, President and CEO, Cisco Systems Since January 1995, when he assumed this position, Mr. Chambers has grown the company from
$1.2 billion in annual revenues to its current run-rate of approximately
$18.9 billion. In the last year alone, Cisco saved more than $2.1 billion due to productivity increases from Internet business solutions and gained more market share than all of its competitors combined. Widely recognized for his evangelistic style, Mr. Chambers is considered one of the most innovative and dynamic leaders in global business today.
Scott McNealy, Chairman and CEO, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
After taking the reins as CEO in 1984, Mr. McNealy has steered Sun to growth and innovation. His vision and business acumen have made him one of the most influential and widely quoted leaders in the complex, fluid, and fast-moving IT industry. In fact, CBS's 60 Minutes called him "one of the most influential businessmen in America." Throughout his career, Mr. McNealy has trained his focus on maintaining and growing Sun's reputation as a constant innovator and strong competitor.
Michael Powell, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission Mr. Powell first became a member of the Commission on November 3, 1997. He was designated Chairman by President Bush on January 22, 2001. In addition to his normal duties, Mr. Powell serves as the FCC's Defense Chairman and is responsible for overseeing all National Security Emergency Preparedness
functions for the FCC.
Tuesday, March 23, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Thomas Murphy Ballroom
Juno Cho, President, LG InfoComm
In his position, Mr. Cho oversees all LG Mobile Phones North American development, manufacturing and marketing efforts, as well as strategic planning, carrier relationships and business development. Mr. Cho's distinguished history with LG began in 1986 in Korea at LG Electronics.
Within ten years of starting with the company, he was promoted to Vice President within the chairman's office, and in 1998 became the Vice President for the LG Executive Office for Corporate Restructuring.
Jay Samit, Senior Vice President, Sony Corporation of America As Senior Vice President, Sony Corporation of America (SCA), Mr. Samit is responsible for the development of new business models for the company, with a particular focus on launching Sony Connect, Sony's digital distribution service. As General Manager of this new company, Mr. Samit acts as liaison with other Sony companies in the development of joint initiatives that fully capitalize on the depth and strength of Sony's hardware and content.
Russell Simmons, Chairman & CEO, Rush Communications, Co-founder & Chairman, Def Jam Records Over the course of the last 25 years, Mr. Simmons helped bring hip-hop to every facet of media and pop culture. He has done so in music with the successful Def Jam Recordings, in television with HBO's The Def Comedy Jam and Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry, on Broadway with the critically-acclaimed stage production Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway, in the fashion industry with the red-hot Phat Farm and Baby Phat clothing lines, in magazine publishing with One World Magazine, and in the community with Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation and the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network.
Edward Zander, Chairman & CEO, Motorola, Inc.
Mr. Zander has over 25 years of experience in technology companies. He most recently was a managing director of Silver Lake Partners, a leading private equity fund focused on investments in technology industries. Prior to Silver Lake Partners, Mr. Zander was President and Chief Operating Officer of Sun Microsystems, where during his tenure, he grew Sun to $18 billion in revenues, established it as the number one company in the server market, and built it to be a pre-eminent supplier of network infrastructure.
Wednesday, March 24, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Thomas Murphy Ballroom
Timothy Donahue, President and CEO, Nextel Communications Mr. Donahue has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nextel Communications since August 1999. Nextel has experienced record-setting financial results under Mr. Donahue's impressive leadership, with six straight quarters of positive net income. Since becoming President and CEO of Nextel, he has helped build Nextel into a Fortune 300 company, significantly reducing debt and more than tripling the subscriber base.
Scott Ford, President & CEO, ALLTEL
Mr. Ford is responsible for the day-to-day operations of one of the nation's leading telecommunications companies. Since he joined the company as Executive Vice President in 1996, ALLTEL's customer base has grown from 2.5 million to more than 12 million. During Mr. Ford's tenure with the company, revenues have more than doubled from $3.1 billion to $7.1 billion.
Len Lauer, President and COO, Sprint Corporation In this position, Mr. Lauer has directed Sprint's transformation to a customer-centric organization, focused on three primary market sectors - business, consumer, and local telephone customers. In addition to his role as President and COO, Mr. Lauer also serves as President of Sprint's PCS Division, a role he has held since September 2002. Mr. Lauer leads sales, marketing, and customer care operations for Sprint PCS, the nation's first and largest all-digital, all-PCS nationwide, personal communications services network.
John Stanton, Chairman, T-Mobile USA
An industry pioneer with over 20 years of experience in the U.S. telecom industry, Mr. Stanton is seen as one of the industry's early visionaries.
Mr. Stanton currently serves as Chairman of T-Mobile USA, a member of the T-Mobile International group, the mobile telecommunications subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom AG and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Western Wireless Corporation.
Denny Strigl, President and CEO, Verizon Wireless As President and CEO of Verizon Wireless, the largest wireless service provider in the country, Mr. Strigl is widely recognized as one of the most prominent architects of the wireless communications industry. His experience provides a unique vantage point: from launching the nation's first cellular telephone network and managing several of the largest cellular mergers in the industry, to today leading one of the world's preeminent wireless companies.
CTIA WIRELESS 2004 is the world's largest wireless trade show. This year, the show will take place at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, from March 22-24. Register now to network with industry leaders, regulators, technologists and reporters at the one place that draws the best of wireless - CTIA WIRELESS 2004. For more information about CTIA WIRELESS 2004, including registration, travel and housing, and session details, please visit our Web site at www.ctiawireless2004.com.
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