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WCA's 14th Annual International Symposium and Business Expo November 4-7 2008 Fairmont Hotel San Jose CA USA

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Gregory Rohde, Executive Director, E9-1-1 Coalition, President & Founder,
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2008 EVENTS

July 15

WCA.ORGWCA CenterStage presents: Next-Generation Mobile Broadband - The 4G Summit
Tuesday, July 15th 2008, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Palo Alto Research Center, Palo Alto CA

pdf Download pdf about the event

For more information: www.wca.org

July 15-18

Broadband World Forum AsiaBroadband World Forum Asia 2008
Conference: 15–18 July 2008
Exhibition: 16–17 July 2008
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong, China

The Broadband World Forum Asia is designed to help service providers meet the challenges of offering revenue-driving broadband-enabled services while evolving their networks, operations, and business models in a new world of competition.

Session programming will examine the range of broadband content, entertainment, applications, access strategies, service management, and integration that form the backbone of the profitable network operator while providing a unique venue to evaluate strategy and make informed decisions. Programming is complemented by a cutting-edge technology exhibition where attendees can receive a firsthand look at the latest broadband applications, solutions and services from leading technology organizations.
As a member of the WCA, enter code VIPWCA when registering to receive complimentary Exhibits PLUS access or 30% discount from standard conference rates. Register .

For more information: www.iec.org/events/2008/bbwf_asia/

August 2-7

Black Hat USABlack Hat USA
Las Vegas

Black Hat USA, the world's premier technical event for ICT security experts. Featuring 40 hands-on training courses and 80 Briefings presentations with lots of new content and new tools. Network with 4,000 delegates from 50 nations.

WCA members receive a $100 Briefings discount off the prevailing rate by inserting BHUS8UAS into the box marked “Coupon Codes” on the web registration page, shown on the final invoice. www.blackhat.com

For more information: www.blackhat.com

September 25-26
2008 Antenna Systems Conference2008 Antenna Systems Conference
Austin, Texas

The 2008 Antenna Systems Conference is the premier technical event focused on the latest developments in antenna systems, design and related component technology, as well as short-range wireless standards, applications and technology. Attendees will have access to more than 40 technical presentations, an interactive exhibit hall, informative pre-conference workshops and a variety of networking breaks / receptions.

WCA members receive a discounted registration rate of $695! In order to take advantage of the special rate, WCA members must register by September 15th and use the following code upon checkout when registering online (AST_SO).  This offer is not valid with any other registration descounts.

For more information: www.antennasonline.com/ast08_program.php  
or contact Jeremy Martin (jeremym@infowebcom.com).

September 29-October 2

Broadband World Forum EuropeBroadband World Forum Europe 2008
Conference 29 September–2 October 2008
Exhibition 30 September–2 October 2008
Brussels Expo
Brussels, Belgium

The Broadband World Forum Europe offers an array of educational programming intended to help you recognize the market potential of broadband services and applications. Session programming is complemented by a cutting-edge technology exhibition where you can get plugged in to the latest broadband technologies, equipment, applications, solutions, and services from around the world.

For more information: http://www.iec.org/events/2008/bbwf/

September 30 - October 2

WiMAX World 2008WiMAX World 2008
Chicago, IL, USA

WiMAX World 2008 Conference and Expo is the world’s largest wireless and mobile broadband event focusing solely on WiMAX. Over 8,500 attendees and 180+ exhibitors participated in 2007. Now entering its fifth year, the event successfully draws a highly qualified, global senior-level business and technology audience.

For more information: www.wimaxworld.com/2008

November 4-6

WCA SymposiumWCA's 14th Annual International Sympsium & Business Expo
Fairmont Hotel, San Jose, CA

 

 

 
January 2007 - Leadership Award Winners

2007 WCA PRESIDENT'S AWARDS FOR LEADERSHIP
Gov. Schwarzenegger 2007 WCA Honoree: Government Leadership
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger
State of California
Sid Ganju 2007 WCA Honoree: Industry Service
Sid Ganju
Executive Director, Corporate Development
BellSouth
Bruce Merrill 2007 WCA Honoree: Lifetime Achievement
Bruce Merrill
Chairman & CEO
Virginia Communications

January 2006 - Leadership Award Winners

2006 WCA PRESIDENT'S AWARDS FOR LEADERSHIP
Michael D. Gallagher 2006 WCA Honoree: Government Leadership
For Communications & Information
Hon. Michael D. Gallagher
NTIA Administrator &
Assistant U.S. Sec. of Commerce
Martin Cooper 2006 WCA Honoree: Lifetime Achievement
Martin Cooper
Executive Chairman & Co-Founder
ArrayComm
Ronald J. Resnick 2006 WCA Honoree: Industry Leadership
Ronald J. Resnick
President & Chairman
The WiMAX Forum

January 2005 - Wemmies Winners

2005 WCA PRESIDENT'S AWARDS FOR LEADERSHIP
Todd J. Rowley Industry Service & Leadership
Todd J. Rowley
Vice President, Spectrum Management, Sprint & Chair, WCA Government Relations Committee & Member, WCA Executive Committee
Humam Abuamara International Entrepreneurial Leadership
Humam Abuamara
CEO, Asiacell (Iraq)
Dr. Veena Rawat Leadership in Government (International)
Dr. Veena Rawat.
Acting President, Communications Research Centre, Industry Canada & Former World Radio Conference 2003 Chair
Dianah C. Neff Leadership in Government (Regional & Local)
Dianah C. Neff
CIO, City of Philadelphia

WEMMIES WINNERS
Advanced Technology For The Underserved: Education
Vendor: Redline Communications, Inc.
Service Provider: Keewatin-Patricia District School Board (Ontario)
Locale: Northern Ontario (Canada)

   
Advanced Technology For The Underserved: Affordable Services
Vendor: NextNet Wireless, Inc.
Service Provider: SSI Micro, Ltd.
Locale: Northwest Territories & Nunavut (Canada)

   
Advanced Technology For The Underserved: Community Services
Vendor: EION Wireless
Service Provider: Various
Locale: El Chaco, (Ecuador)

   

January 2004 - Wemmies Winners

Innovative Frontier: Commercial Launch Business Strategy
Service Provider: Plateau Telecommunications
Vendor: NextNet Wireless
Locale: Eastern New Mexico (based near Clovis, NM)
   
Underserved Business-Government Enterprise-Residential Combination
Service Provider: Rioplex Wireless
Vendors: Navini Networks
Locale: East Rio Grande region of Texas (based near McAllen, TX)
   
Underserved Community: International
Service Provider: SchoolNet Namibia
Vendor: Alvarion, Inc.
Locale: Namibia (based in Katutura), Africa
   
Underserved Business Markets
Service Provider: Tribal Digital Village
Locale: Native businesses in Southern California (based near Valley Center, CA)
   
Underserved Business Uses Requiring High Capacity
Service Provider: Anyware Network Solutions, Inc.
Vendor: Ceragon Networks
Locale: Rural Northern Colorado
  

January 2003 - WCA President's Awards


Dr. Roger Marks Government Vision & Commitment:
Dr. Roger Marks

NIST & Chairman, IEEE 802.16 Working Group on BWA Standards
    
George Harter Industry Vision & Commitment:
George Harter
Vice President, Hardin & Associates and former WCA Engineering Committee Chairman & former Marconi Wireless WCA Board Member
  

January 2002 - WCA President's Awards
     
Anthony Klinkert WCA Golden Eagle Individual:
Technical Vision & Industry Service Award
Anthony Klinkert, P.E.

WCA Engineering Committee Past Chairman, Founder WCA Operator Experts Group.
General Manager, Klinkert & Associates
   
Dr. Enrique Melrose Individual Regulatory Vision Award
Dr. Enrique Melrose

Technical Commissioner, Comision Federal de Telecomunicaciones (COFETEL) (Ret.) and Consultant, Lozano & Associates (Mexico)

January 2001 - WCA President's Awards
   
Dale Hatfield Individual Regulatory Vision Award
Dale Hatfield
FCC, Chief Office of Engineering & Technology (Ret.)
Dr. Weston E. Vivian WCA Golden Eagle Individual:
Technical Vision & Industry Service Award
Dr. Weston E. Vivian
President, Vivian & Associates and
Former Member, U.S. Congress
 
 
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