Keynote

Michael Stroud
CEO and Co-Founder
iHollywood Forum, Inc.
Michael has been a professional business journalist for 25 years, is the co-founder of iHollywood Forum, and a frequent moderator for business forums on digital entertainment. He previously covered technology as a senior writer at Investor's Business Daily, was the Los Angeles Bloomberg News entertainment correspondent for five years. later served as the Los Angeles Bureau Chief for Broadcasting and Cable, and was a correspondent for four years for Wired.com. He is now an independent journalist covering technology, entertainment and the wireless industry. His articles have also appeared in the Sunday New York Times, Business 2.0, and The Red Herring. He received a BA from UC Berkeley in Asian Studies in 1981, and speaks fluent Mandarin.

Mr. Jianqiang Wang
Vice President
Shanghai Media Group
Mr. Jianqiang Wang has lead the development of several key projects including SMG News Nonlinear System, SMG Digital Visual Base and SMG Large-scale HD OBVAN. He also has researched key technical applications for network production broadcasts.

汪建强先生，复旦大学工商管理硕士。1998年4月担任上海市广播电影电视局技术中心主任；2003年5月担任上海文广新闻传媒集团技术中心主任；2003年6月至今担任上海文广新闻传媒集团副总裁。

汪建强先生领导完成“上海文广新闻传媒集团新闻共享平台、上海文广新闻传媒集团大型高清转播系统、上海文广新闻传媒集团数码视觉基地”等上海文广新闻传媒集团重点项目的建设。汪建强先生还带队完成了“国家广电总局广播电台、电视台网络化制作关键技术应用研究、国家广电总局网络化制作关键技术应用研究等科研任务，成绩显著。

Timothy Chang
Principal
Norwest Venture Partners
Giordano Bruno Contestabile is Director – Asia Pacific for ARENAmobile, a leading mobile entertainment provider. In his current role, Giordano is in charge of ARENAmobile´s operations in the region, including content licensing and providing, platform deployment and mobile TV activities for more than 40 partners, mainly mobile operators and media groups. Prior to that, he was Country Manager- Brazil for ARENAmobile, where he started operations from scratch to attain market leadership. Before joining ARENAmobile, he was Business Development Manager for Zero9 and Marketing and Communication Manager for Blurum, in Italy, as well as part-time DJ and journalist.

John Tull
Chief Marketing Officer
Alcatel-Lucent
Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) provides solutions that enable service providers, enterprises and governments worldwide, to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users.  As a leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP technologies, applications, and services, Alcatel-Lucent offers the end-to-end solutions that enable compelling communications services for people at home, at work and on the move.  With 79,000 employees and operations in more than 130 countries, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The company has the most experienced global services team in the industry, and one of the largest research, technology and innovation organizations in the telecommunications industry. Alcatel-Lucent  is incorporated in France, with executive offices located in Paris.

For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on the Internet: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com

Dr. Spincer Koh
Co-founder and CEO
Gorilla Science & Technology Group
Spincer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Gorilla Science & Technology Group, an international supplier of software, hardware, and professional services to the Broadcasting industry. As the broadcast market explodes with new channels and content, Gorilla products help broadcasters massively create, repurpose and playout their daily and historical media assets.
Dr. Koh has twenty-years of experience in high-technology industry and work as a consultant to international broadcast organizations, Asia and EMEA governments, and US media institutions. He also acts the Chairman of China Broadband Application and Promotion Association to involve New Digital Media Business Development on DVB-H, 3G-TV, WiMAX-TV and Interactive News Media.

Daniel Brongiel
Managing Director, APAC, Mobile and Devices
Adobe Systems
Living in Asia for 4 years, Daniel J Brongiel is the Managing Director of Adobe's Mobile and Devices business unit operations for Asia Pacific and Japan. In this role, Mr. Brongiel is an active spokesperson for the company who is responsible for defining strategy and direction for Adobe's mobile agenda targeted at key operators, handset makers, technology providers, content aggregators/providers, services and platform partners. Mr. Brongiel's organization identifies and develops new business opportunities, business models and channels to extend Adobe's market reach.

Prior to Adobe's acquisition of Macromedia, Mr. Brongiel was responsible for starting and building out Macromedia's Mobile and Device business in Asia Pacific. Mr. Brongiel was the Vice President responsible for all Mobile and Devices sales operations in Asia Pacific. Under Mr. Brongiel's leadership, Macromedia signed-up almost 50 new Asia Pacific partners, including companies such as Samsung, LG, Pantech, Reigncom, BenQ, Panasonic, AMD, Compal, Gigabyte, & Inventec.

Previously at Macromedia, Mr. Brongiel was the Global Account Director-IBM. During his tenure, he was involved in developing go-to market strategy, managing product management, engineering, marketing and sales and services.

Early in 1994, Mr. Brongiel joined Computer Associates International, Inc. During his tenure Mr. Brongiel held management positions and managed National Accounts, where he successfully grew the revenue from zero to $25 millions (USD).

Early in 1991, Mr. Brongiel worked for a private technology company. Prior to his departure, Mr. Brongiel headed the engineering organization.

Mr. Brongiel holds a bachelor degree on Electrical Engineering and Technology from Southern Illinois University.

Cheryl Chong,
CO-CEO/CMO,
Buongiorno China
Cheryl Chong is Co-Chief Executive Officer / Chief Marketing Officer of Buongiorno China. Located in China since 1995, Cheryl has nearly ten years of experience in the wireless industry. In 2000, she co-founded eDongcity Information (Shanghai) Co, Ltd, - one of the earliest Service Providers to work with China Mobile in providing Mobile VAS to end-consumers. In January 2007, the company was acquired by Buongiorno Hong Kong (a strategic Joint-Venture between Mitsui & Co., Ltd and Buongiorno S.p.A). Prior to founding eDongcity, Cheryl was responsible for Consumer Marketing Group in Motorola China, managing a marketing communications budget in excess of US $100 million. Based in Beijing head office, Cheryl was behind successful marketing campaigns for mobile devices which contributed to a leading market share position for the brand in China. Before joining Motorola, Cheryl was in the branding and advertising business, serving as Client Service Account Director at J. Walter Thompson Beijing and prior to that, McCann-Erickson Singapore. Originally from Singapore, Cheryl has a BA (2002) in Language and Literature from National University of Singapore.

Jeffrey Soong
CEO
BNS Ltd.
Jeffrey Soong is the CEO of BNS Ltd, a leading Asia-focused IPTV content and technology provider.

Mr Soong has over 20 years of experience in the fields of entertainment, technology, and international finance, and is a recognized expert on the subject of entertainment and technology convergence.

Prior to co-founding BNS, he was CEO of Vodexa Networks, a U.S. technology company with major Hollywood studio clients. Over the course of his career, he has also held senior management positions with SVP International, a TV program production and distribution company, and CSSV Media Ventures and World Entertainment Network.

Mr Soong holds a BS degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and undertook Ph.D. scholarship studies in Computer Science at Caltech.

Giordano Bruno Contestabile
Director, Asia Pacific
ARENAmobile
Giordano Bruno Contestabile is Director - Asia Pacific for ARENAmobile, a leading mobile entertainment provider. In his current role, Giordano is in charge of ARENAmobile's operations in the region, including content licensing and providing, platform deployment and mobile TV activities for more than 40 partners, mainly mobile operators and media groups. Prior to that, he was Country Manager- Brazil for ARENAmobile, where he started operations from scratch to attain market leadership. Before joining ARENAmobile, he was Business Development Manager for Zero9 and Marketing and Communication Manager for Blurum, in Italy, as well as part-time DJ and journalist.

Richard Robinson
CEO
Dada Mobile Asia
Presently Richard Robinson is the CEO of Dada Mobile Asia based in Beijing. Richard is initiating and overseeing all business operations across Asia Pacific for this global mobile entertainment player.

Richard is also on the Asia Board of the Mobile Entertainment Forum (www.m-e-f.org), a global trade association representing all participants in the mobile entertainment value chain. He also serves as a Board Advisor for ACL Wireless (www.acl-wireless.com) a dynamic New Delhi-based wireless instant messaging company (voted #1 fastest growing tech company in India in 2005 by Deloitte Consulting).

Henry E. Juszkiewicz
CEO
Gibson Guitar Corp.

Alex Kanakaris
Founder and Chairman
Wi-Fi TV Inc.
Alex Kanakaris has revolutionized the world of television and movie delivery over the Internet. Mr. Kanakaris is the author of "Signs of Intelligent Life" on the Internet, and the creator of Wi-Fi TV.com, which features over 450 live TV stations on many topics, Spanish language stations, Live Chat, the Wi-FiTVPhone, online parties for up to 25 participants, Personal Wi-Fi TV Channels, and a high level of interactivity.

Ben Reneker
Senior Analyst
SNL Kagan
Ben Reneker is a Senior Analyst at SNL Kagan, and heads up the company's international media markets research team in addition to following emerging media technologies, digital rights management and mobile entertainment. He is the lead analyst on SNL Kagan's Latin American Multichannel Markets, Asia Pacific Multichannel Markets and Global Multichannel Markets databooks, in addition to the company's web-based Global Multichannel Markets continuous information service. Mr. Reneker also serves as a consultant for Kagan Media Appraisals, specializing in global pay-TV markets, IP-VOD systems and new media business models.

Matthew H. Sturgess
Vice President
Limelight Networks Asia-Pacific
Based in the Asia Pacific region since the early 90's, Matthew has held senior management positions at Cable & Wireless/Digital Island, Factiva, Dow Jones Interactive Publishing and most recently as CEO of Dragon Consulting Group in Hong Kong. He has been a driving force in the evolution of content delivery networks in Asia. As regional head of corporate development at Digital Island Inc. (acquired by Cable & Wireless PLC) he was in charge of the multi-million dollar deployment and management of their caching and streaming infrastructure. He was also responsible for strategic relationships, channel sales partners and other business development activities. Prior to joining Limelight Networks, Matthew helped overseas companies in the online gaming, networking/content delivery and peer to peer space to expand their presence outside of their home markets into countries such as China, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Australia etc. He is considered to be the region's leading authority on content delivery network technologies and has been invited to speak at numerous events promoting the benefits of utilizing such services to deliver an excellent customer experience.

Gary Wang
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Tudou.com
Mr. Wang was formerly the Managing Director of Bertelsmann Online China, Corporate Development Director of Bertelsmann China Group, and undertook various management positions at Hughes Electronics. Gary holds MBA from INSEAD and MsCS from John s Hopkins University.

Dalen Harrison
CEO
Ensequence
Dalen Harrison’s vision and leadership have been the driving force behind the growth and success of Ensequence, a world leader in cross-platform interactive TV technology that today powers interactive TV services in millions of homes worldwide. Since co-founding the company in 2000, he has led the organization and its strategic direction.

Prior to founding Ensequence, Harrison held several key positions during his tenure with Intel Corporation. As head of worldwide market development for Intel’s Home Products Group, Harrison oversaw digital television marketing strategy and sales teams. He was the impetus behind the formation of Intel’s Content Group and secured more than 50 content and technology contracts for Intel’s Broadcast Products Group. Harrison played a key role in the launch of Intel’s Intercast® Technology, which was supported by 12 national cable and broadcast networks, including NBC, CNN, MTV and QVC.

David Jones
VP of Marketing
Friendster
David L. Jones joins Friendster with more than 17 years experience in marketing, business development, and product and business strategy. Prior to joining Friendster, David held several marketing and general management roles at eBay Inc, including roles focused on scaling the number of active members of the eBay community. David was also the director of eBay's media and entertainment businesses in the United States. Prior to eBay, David was the Vice President of Business Development at Blue Wireless and an associate partner at the management and technology consulting firm of Arthur D. Little.

David holds a B.A. from Stanford University in Quantitative Economics With Honors & Distinction, 1990.

Bruce Poole
Manager, Global Business Development
EMC
Bruce is currently a Global Business Development Manager for EMC's Broadcast Solutions. He is part of the Digital Media Group within the EMC Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment Business Office. Mr. Poole has more than 30 years of experience in the IT and Media industries and has managed Media Partner relationships for EMC. As part of these efforts he was responsible for initiating a successful program with Creative Artists Agency (CAA) to market the joint media industry efforts of both companies -- a partnership which was featured in EMC's 2005 annual report. Mr. Poole's articles on the media industry have appeared in Computerworld and Data Communications publications.

Jian Zhao
Chief Technical Officer
Thomson Content Security
As CTO of Thomson Content Security, Jian Zhao works with Hollywood studios, digital cinema equipment developers and broadcast entities to clarify their anti-piracy needs and oversees Thomson’s development of technology and business solutions to address them. One of the world’s foremost pioneers in content protection technologies, Zhao invented the first multimedia watermarking solution and combined encryption and watermarking technologies to develop the first system to safeguard broadcast, streaming media and IPTV content. Zhao holds more than 20 U.S. and international patents and has published more than 30 scientific papers on content security, digital rights management, facial recognition and e-commerce.

Eric Zhang
CEO and founder
Moobol.com
Eric Zhang, CEO and founder of Moobol.com, was an experienced reporter in Chinadaily.com.cn. Eric's reports were published in hundreds of paper media and deemed as an important figure in neo-media industry. In 2006, Eric was chose by US State Department's International Visitor Leadership Program, IVLP, to visit America.

Michael Wallis-Brown
General Manager, Asia-Pacific Region
Openwave
Michael Wallis-Brown is Vice President and General Manager of Openwave’s Asia-Pacific region, and is focused on working with the regional sales and services teams to improve sales and services execution as well as further strengthen relationships with key Openwave customers in the Asia-Pacific region.

He has spent the last 10 years in a variety of key positions with Nokia and IBM. Wallis-Brown spent the last two years in Espoo, Finland heading up the global Internet channel organization for Nokia’s Multimedia Business Group. In this role, Wallis-Brown was part of the team that successfully launched the Internet Tablet category of products globally and led the strategic development of Nokia Multimedia’s consumer internet strategy. In this regard he was an integral part of the leadership team that established the next generation of converged digital consumer experiences, for example music and location based services, for Nokia Multimedia.

Prior to Nokia, Wallis-Brown spent five years with IBM Software Group in senior level positions throughout the Asia-Pacific region, during which time he established and led the IBM Software Group Pervasive Computing Software and Services Business.

Jason Yin
Managing Director
In-Stat China
Jason Yin is Managing Director for In-Stat China. In this role, Mr. Yin is responsible for managing and expanding the high-tech market research firm's business on mainland China, including managing an in-region analyst staff. Mr. Yin comes to In-Stat from Microsoft China where he was most recently a Licensing Manager in the Enterprise and Partner Group. Prior, he was an ERP consultant for Price Waterhouse China and a Stock Analyst and Investment Banker for China Securities Company. Mr. Yin holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Maastricht School of Management in The Netherlands, and a Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of International Business and Economics in China. Coverage: Consumer Convergence, Wireless/Wireline Service, Information Technology, Internet.

殷建松
总经理
In-Stat China
殷建松先生是In-Stat China的总经理。他的职责包括管理和扩展这个高科技市场研究公司在中国大陆的业务与发展， 包括管理在整个区域中的分析师队伍。 殷先生到InStat之前，曾在微软（中国）有限公司的企业与合作伙伴事业部担任许可制制度经理。 在此之前，他在普华永道国际管理咨询公司担任过ERP咨询顾问， 在华夏证券有限公司担任过证券分析师。 殷先生毕业于荷兰马斯特里赫特管理学院MBA和对外经济贸易大学国际金融专业。 研究范围：消费者融合、无线和有线服务、信息技术