Small Cell Deployment
& HetNet Operations
Integrating and Managing Internal and External Small Cells,
Wi-Fi and DAS within a Heterogeneous Network
Hosted by:
SOLD OUT
When
November 4-7, 2014
Register
Limited to 100 seats
First Registered, First Served!
Attendance open to Infrastructure Thrust, mmWave Thrust or Full IWPC Members
Introduction
As the global operator community roll-out small cells to meet growing capacity demands, we review the progress which has been made and explore innovation which will help the next wave of small cell deployments meet service provider needs. Considering hardware optimization, service assurance and reliability, we will debate successes, challenges and management of future heterogeneous networks.
Workshop Goals
- Review 2013/14 small cell deployments from leading operators
- Identify opportunities, challenges and any roadblocks to growth
- Report IWPC Small Cell Working Group findings and recommendations for service assurance and hardware optimization
Agenda
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DAY 1 November 4 Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Social and Networking Registration and Reception
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Hotel |
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DAY 2 November 5 Wednesday 7:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast and Continued Registration |
Hotel
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8:00 AM |
Opening Remarks and Self-Introductions Each person will be asked to introduce him/herself and show how they can contribute to this process. |
IWPC
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9:00 AM |
Host Keynote Opening Remarks and Presentation
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Optimal Outdoor Small Cell Deployment & Challenges AVP New Technology Prod Dev. Engineering
AT&T is one of the largest providers of mobile services and the largest provider of fixed telephone services in the US |
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10:00 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:40 AM |
Carrier Perspectives
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Small Cell Strategy and Trials Update Director Radio Access Technology
With a global customer base of almost
100 million subscribers and consolidated
revenues of US $9.2 billion in 2012,
Ooredoo was voted
BEST
MOBILE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR 2013
by WPA, and has been the fastest growing
telecom company since 2006.
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11:20 AM |
Small Cell Innovation and Deployment
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Small Cell Deployment Challenges and Considerations in Real World Hot Zones Small Cell Sys. Architect
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12:00 PM |
Networking Lunch |
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1:00 PM |
Small Cell Innovation and Deployment (Continued) |
A Scalable Small Cell System as a Services Platform inside the Enterprise Director, Enterprise
So You Want to Go Small? Practical Considerations for Adding Capacity in a Small Cell Network Director/Metro Cell Solutions Development
Approaching 1000x Capacity with Hyper-Dense Small Cells Deployment Staff Manager Technical Marketing
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3:00 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:30 PM |
Environmental Protection
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Laboratory Test vs. Actual Field Application Applications Engineer
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4:00 PM |
Deployment Best Practices
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Working Group Leadership: Applications Engineer 
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4:40 PM |
End of Day Panel |
Carriers and OEMs
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5:30 PM |
Adjourn for Day |
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6:30 PM |
Bus Leaves for Dinner (SunDial Restaurant) |
Bus Transportation provided to and from hotel. |
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DAY 3 November 6 Thursday 7:00 AM |
Networking Breakfast |
Hotel
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8:00 AM |
Technology Enablers - Hardware Optimization
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Anatomy of a Small Cell Design Chief Technologist
Front End Signal Processing - Baseband and Transceiver Technologies Equipment Segment Manager
Power Amplifier Technologies Business Development Manager
Duplexer and Filter Technologies Marketing & Business Development Engineer
Small-Cell Wi-Fi Functionality Senior Manager Business Development
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10:00 AM |
Networking Break |
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10:30 AM |
Technology Enablers - Hardware Optimization (continued)
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Small Cell Antenna Implementations Senior Director, DAS and Small Cell
Principal RF Engineer
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11:10 AM |
Wireless Backhaul Innovation and Deployment
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Optimized Outdoor Small-Cell Wireless Backhaul CTO/VP Engineering
Innovation Makes NLOS Small Cell Backhaul a Predictable and Scalable Solution VP Global Business Development
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12:30 PM |
Networking Lunch |
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1:30 PM
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Reliability Versus Availability
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Backhaul Reliability and Availability--Focus on Network Services CTO  |
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2:10 PM |
Backhaul Assurance
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Service Assurance Report Marketing Director  |
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2:50 PM |
Testing Architectures and Strategies for HetNet Pre-Deployment |
Test and Validation of HetNet SON Senior Technical Product Manager
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3:30 PM |
Networking Break |
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4:00 PM |
How Can SON Enable Highly Efficient Small Cell Deployment?
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How Can SON Enable Highly Efficient Small Cell Deployments Senior Systems Engineer
SON Experience & Case Study Product line Manager for SON
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5:00 PM |
Closing Panel
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Host and Invited Carriers
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5:40 PM |
Takeaways and Closing Remarks |
IWPC |
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6:00 PM |
Adjourn |
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7:15 PM |
Dinner (Dutch*) |
For those who desire to join us, we get together to enjoy good friends, good food, good wine, and (really) bad jokes. |
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DAY 4 November 7 Friday 9 am-12 pm |
Tour of Local Outdoor Small Cell Cluster Deployment Limited capacity; first come, first served. |
Transportation provided from/to hotel |
FAQs
- What is the deadline for presentation/handout materials?
- What can I do to prepare for speaking an at IWPC workshop?
- Who are the attendees?
- What are the costs/registrations fees?
- Hotel information?
- What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?
- Are there any audiovisual requirements?
- Will business cards be collected?
- What is the dress code?
- How will handout materials be provided?
- What is the deadline for
presentation/handout materials?
Deadline for electronic version of presentation/handout materials: Friday, October 24, 2014.
- What can I do to prepare for speaking an at IWPC workshop?
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- Who are the attendees?
- We do not permit the Press.
- We do not permit Analysts.
- We do not permit Consultants.
- We do not permit 3rd party sales reps.
- We only permit "first hand knowledge experts" in business and technology issues, prepared to contribute to the discussion.
- What are the costs/registrations fees?
ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to cover out-of-pocket workshop costs such as conference room costs, food (Social Reception plus First Day breakfast/lunch/dinner plus Second Day breakfast/lunch plus Breaks), audio/visual costs, etc.
These costs will be $840 (USD) per person. (For IWPC Members only.)
ALL Hosts, Speakers, Panel Members and Attendees will be asked to pay this fee in advance with either Visa, MasterCard, American Express, cash, personal check or business check. Make checks payable to IWPC.
- Hotel information?
Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center
246 Perimeter Center Parkway NE
Atlanta, GA 30346
+1 770-394-6500
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/travel/atlpc-atlanta-marriott-perimeter-center/Click here to register online. You may also call hotel reservations at +1 800-228-9290 or call the hotel directly at +1 770-394-6500. The IWPC room block rate is $179.00.
The cut-off date for reservations is Monday, October 13, 2014. After that date, rooms cannot be guaranteed at the IWPC rate.
- What are the travel options from the airport to the hotel?
Directions and transportation options will be posted as soon as possible.
- Are there any audiovisual requirements?
A Computer Projector will be available for the speakers.
In addition, we audiotape all presentations and the interactive discussions. Post workshop, presentations are made available to IWPC Members on the IWPC WEB site, along with “recordings” of all presentations and panel sessions.
- Will business cards be collected?
Business cards will be collected at the door from all attendees. We will make copies of these cards, which will be available to all who provided a business card.
- What is the dress code?
Business casual suggested. No ties, please!
- How will handout materials be provided?
For ALL IWPC members:
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