2004 WNCG Wireless Networking Symposium Planning Underway; Call for Papers Deadline Approaches

Planning for the 2004 WNCG Wireless Networking Symposium is well underway, and the event promises to be a dynamic offering on the latest in wireless technology. This year's symposium will be held in beautiful Austin, Texas October 20 - 22, 2004 at the Omni Hotel Downtown. The schedule of events includes plenary talks and panel discussions on October 20 and 21, as well as parallel technical sessions on October 22, featuring paper presentations by wireless experts from around the world. October 22 will also feature the Austin Wireless Alliance (AWA) Industry Business Forum, designed to bring together technologists, entrepreneurs, and business leaders to discuss future growth opportunities in the wireless industry.

WNCG is currently accepting papers for consideration as part of the technical program. Original abstracts will be accepted until July 15, 2004. For more information on the Call for Papers, please refer to the electronic version on the WNCG website (the Call for Papers is also available in PDF format).

Several distinguished speakers for the 2004 symposium have already been confirmed, and the list promises interesting talks on many cutting-edge aspects of the wireless industry. Some of the participants include:

• Dr. Ahmad Bahai, Chief Technologist & Fellow, National Semiconductor. California, USA.
• Stuart Benjamin, Professor of Law, Duke University, and an expert on spectrum policy. North Carolina, USA.
• Dr. Joe Evans, Program Director, Programmable Wireless Networks, National Science Foundation. Virginia, USA.
• Dr. David Goodman, Professor, Polytechnic University, Brooklyn, and former Head of Communications Research at Bell Labs. New York, USA.
• Bill Gurley, Partner, Benchmark Capital, and author of the popular "Above The Crowd" telecommunications newsletter. California, USA.
• Dr. Ki-Ho Kim, Vice President, I_Networking Lab, Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. Korea.
• Dr. Lawrence Milstein, Professor, UCSD, and a pioneer on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA). California, USA.
• Dr. Andrew Odlyzko, Professor and Director of the Digital Technology Center, University of Minnesota. Dr. Odlyzko is a renowned number theorist and famous for his predictions on the Internet growth rate, amongst other popular technology topics. Minnesota, USA.
• Angelo Santinelli, General Partner, North Bridge Venture Partners. Massachusetts, USA.
• Dr. Raj Singh, Founder, LCC International, Telcom Ventures, XM Satellite Radio, and Aether Systems. Virginia, USA.

Humor columnist John Kelso of the Austin-American Statesman will also be a featured presenter during the symposium, providing local Austin and Texas humor during a special evening of dinner and entertainment on Austin's famous 6th Street the night of October 21, 2004.

The latest information about the upcoming symposium can be found on the WNCG website. The early registration rate for full registration is $399, or $359 for WNCG Industrial Affiliates Program members. Student rates are also available. Registration is now accessible online - Plan on joining this exciting conference to learn the latest happenings in wireless networking and communications!