Keynotes, Agenda, Registration Announced for SDR11-WInnComm-Europe

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reconfigurable radio topics including architectures and systems, networking and infrastructure, spectrum sensing, coexistence, business models, programmes and opportunities will be discussed at the third annual Wireless Innovation Forum European Conference on Communications Technologies and Software Defined Radio (SDR11-WInnComm-Europe, formerly the European Reconfigurable Radio Technologies Workshop and Product Exposition) in Brussels, Belgium, June 22-24, announced today.

“COGEU project: Cognitive radio for an efficient sharing of TV white spaces in Europe”

Supported by platinum sponsors General Dynamics C4 Systems, Harris, Indra Systemas, and gold sponsors OIS and Thales, this multi-day workshop brings together leading researchers in reconfigurable radio technologies with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, radio acquisition authorities and network operators to explore the evolution of reconfigurable radio. The workshop is chaired by Kuan Collins, SAIC, and features:

Keynotes by industry leaders:

• Linda Doyle, Director of CTVR-The Telecommunications Research Centre, School of Engineering, Trinity College, University of Dublin
• Christian Ehler, Member of the European Parliament
• General Antonio Tangorra, Head of Telecommunications, Information and Advanced Technologies, Ministry of Defence, Italy
• Dr. William Webb, CTO, Neul
• More to be announced soon!

Workshops on important advanced wireless technologies topics, including:

• International Tactical Radio
  Hear the latest tactical radio and SDR programmes update, learn about the future evolution of international SDR SCA standards, understand and discover the key technology evolutions that will boost the SDR Platforms performances, and enjoy a unique exhibition place grouping (Tactical Radio Platforms Suppliers and SDR Eco-system suppliers [OE, SW, WF Developments, HW]).
• Mobile VCE Workshop on Green Radio
  This workshop aims to investigate various means for such energy consumption reduction, following two classes of approaches. First, it will cover green mobile and wireless communications architectures and techniques, such as, for example, improved modulation techniques and greener base station designs. Next, it will investigate the potential for improved spectrum usage paradigms to reduce energy consumption. Finally, a panel session will discuss the work that has been presented, in order to provide a well-rounded view on the gains of various energy consumption reduction techniques.
• COST-TERRA
  COST-TERRA is a multi-disciplinary European forum focused on the development of a harmonised regulatory framework to facilitate the fastest possible uptake, broad commercial deployment, and the maximum economic benefit of CR/SDR-based technologies. The COST-TERRA workshop will feature prominent ongoing work from the group's exploration of CR/SDR deployment scenarios, CR/SDR co-existence studies, economic aspects of CR/SDR regulation, and insights from guest speakers from leading industry and research groups. This workshop is open to all attendees of WInnComm. Further information is available at www.cost-terra.org.
• New SDR Entrants
  This presentation track consists of 3 to 4 presentations as well as a roundtable discussion. The focus of the track is for defense organizations that are beginning to look at implementing SDR for their country radio programs. Given that SCA-based SDRs are being adopted by the U.S., major European countries, NATO, etc., these defense organizations would like to move to SCA-based SDRs because 1) of the longer-term flexibility and benefits these radios will provide to their defense forces, and 2) ensure their radio technologies keep up to date so that they can participate in coalition force or NATO operations.

Invited presentations on SDR and CR technologies and programs, including:

• “QoSMOS: Towards managed QoS and Mobility over shared spectrum” by Michael Fitch, BT Innovation and Design; Dominique Noguet, CEA; and Wolfgang Koenig, Alcatel-Lucent
• “Cognitive Radio Experimentation World (CREW)” by Sofie Pollin, IMEC; and Liesbet Van der Perre, IMEC
• “COGEU project: Cognitive radio for an efficient sharing of TV white spaces in Europe” by Dr Paulo Marques, Instituto de Telecomunicações
• “SENDORA: design of a wireless sensor network aided cognitive radio system” by Bertrand Mercier, Thales Communications
• European CROWN Program by Dr. Tharmalingam Ratnarajah, EICT, UK
• EULER Program by Bruno Calvet, Thales Communications
• “SECRICOM: The Impact of CR/SDR on Multi-Agency/National Crisis Management” by Ahmed Aldabbagh, Qinetiq, United Kingdom

Technical sessions comprised of more than 50 presentations from representatives of leading organizations in the industry

A Product Exposition highlighting the products and services of the industry

A complete agenda for this workshop can be found here.

Registration for the Workshop is now available at http://europe.wirelessinnovation.org/page/Register.

About the Wireless Innovation Forum

Established in 1996, The Wireless Innovation Forum (SDR Forum Version 2.0) is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation dedicated to driving technology innovation in commercial, civil, and defense communications worldwide. Members bring a broad base of experience in Software Defined Radio (SDR), Cognitive Radio (CR) and Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) technologies in diverse markets and at all levels of the wireless value chain to address emerging wireless communications requirements. To learn more about The Wireless Innovation Forum, its meetings and membership benefits, visit www.WirelessInnovation.org.