The Power and Potential of the Unlicensed Economy


Stanford Law Center for Internet and Society, Engine Advocacy, and GigaOm
July 11, 2012

A one-day interactive event that brings together applications & database developers, chip manufacturers, investors, academics and policymakers to discuss the recent developments, and future potential within the unlicensed spectrum ecosystem. The day will focus on the innovations and business
opportunities promised by the exciting world of unlicensed spectrum.

8.30-9.30 Breakfast

9.30-10.45 Panel: Using Unlicensed Spectrum to Expand the Reach and Decrease the Cost of Broadband – moderated by Blair Levin (Executive Director, Gig.U and former Director of the National Broadband Plan) - including Esteban Torres (Cisco), Dave Fraser (DeviceScape), Rolf de Vegt (QCA), Rob Cerbone (Time Warner Cable).

11.45-12.30 Panel: Unlicensed Technology as an Innovation Platform –
moderated by Stacey Higginbotham (Writer, GigaOm) – including Vijay Nagarajan (Broadcom), Jim Lansford (CSR), Paul Lambert (Marvell), Ilkka Nivva (Nokia), Peter Stanforth (Spectrum Bridge), Edgar Figueroa (Wi-Fi Alliance).

12.45-1.45 Lunch

2.15-3.15 Panel: Opportunities and Activity in the Global Market
moderated by Paul Margie (Partner, Wiltshire & Grannis, LLP) –
including Richard Makgotlho (ICASA), Paul Garnett (Microsoft), Richard Thanki (Real Wireless), Shadi Mahassel (Skype), and Henk Kleynmans (TENET).

4.00-6.00 Unlicensed Meet-Up: Hosted by Engine Advocacy