LTE Focus Issues Call for Papers

LTE Focuswhich takes place September 9, 2010 in Amsterdamis the latest in a series of one-day events that offer a cost-effective means to hear the latest views of LTE operators, analysts, and technology experts on the evolution and deployment path towards LTE. Delegates will have an opportunity to update their knowledge of the 3GPP LTE market and its technology, and an opportunity to network with leading players including operators, OEMs, and technology providers.

Synopses are invited for presentations that primarily address the following topics:

• The LTE business environment
• LTE business model and timeline
• 3GPP standards
• Regulatory issues
• Green issues
• The relevance of IMS to LTE
• LTE and WiMAX competition and co-existence
• Realising a profitable LTE network
• Network planning and optimisation
• UMTS/HSPA+/LTE and EV-DO/eHRPD/LTE evolution paths
• Designing infrastructure to minimise CAPEX and OPEX
• Cost efficiency of handsets and terminals
• The role of femtocells and picocells
• Data offload using Wi-Fi and femtocells
• Time to market
• Interoperability
• Enabling technology
• Software defined radio
• Multi-mode and multi-standard systems
• Baseband and RF chipsets for terminals and basestations
• MIMO and AAS
• Network emulation and testing

Presentations should last 30 minutes including questions, and should be objective and informativeproduct pitches will not be permitted. Please submit a synopsis of up to 200 words, with supporting graphics if desired, to Helen Duncan (helen.duncan@quadritech.co.uk), or call first to discuss your proposal at +44 (0) 7765 250610. Closing date for submission of abstracts is Monday May 10, 2010.

For further details visit www.ltefocus.com.