16th Annual Wireless Symposium and
2nd Annual Wireless Summer School
June 7 - 9, 2006
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2nd Annual Wireless Summer School
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SYMPOSIUM HIGHLIGHTS
On June 7-9, 2006, MPRG will host its 16th Annual Symposium on Wireless Personal Communications and the 2 nd Wireless Summer School. Oral presentations and tutorials will be given by leading researchers from both university and industry partners.
The fast pace of technological advancement in the wireless area makes concise, well done tutorials extremely valuable to wireless professionals. Highlights from this year's offerings include tutorials in the growing fields of software radio and cognitive radios. Specifically, Virginia Tech's own Charles Bostian, a leading researcher in the area, will deliver a short course on cognitive radio, a key emerging technology in both the military and commercial wireless sectors. A second tutorial given by researcher Max Robert will cover the important Software Communications Architecture. This tutorial will be complimented by a third related tutorial given by Mark Hermeling of Zeligsoft, Inc. on software design for software radios. Finally, a fourth course which specifically covers networking issues for software radios will be delivered by Dr. Tom Hou.
Other emerging technologies that will be covered in the series of short courses include ultra wideband, wearable computing, game theory, antenna design, RFID, turbo codes, and MEMS. These tutorials provide an excellent opportunity for wireless professionals to learn about both the basics of each technology, as well as recent breakthroughs in each area.
Starting Wednesday morning, June 7, the symposium program opens with oral presentations. Technical papers in the areas of ultra wideband, cognitive radio, interference management, and MIMO systems will be presented. An expanded poster session including academic and industrial presentations will allow one-on-one technical discussions of recent advances in the field of wireless. Poster sessions will be held during all daily refreshment breaks. The Wednesday afternoon schedule will feature three concurrent half-day tutorials covering software design for software radios, advanced coding techniques, and the software communications architecture. Wednesday evening will be a time of relaxing and socializing with colleagues and friends during a reception from 6:30-9:00 PM at the conference center.
Thursday's schedule will continue with concurrent half-day short courses on cognitive radio, RFID, UWB-based position location, implementation aspects of UWB transceivers, networking for software radios, and wearable computing. Friday's program will conclude with short courses covering game theory, antennas, and MEMS. As always, we look forward to the symposium party on Thursday evening.
We are confident that our discussions of cutting-edge topics will appeal to academic, as well as industry, professionals. Don't miss out – register today!
HOW TO REGISTER
The registration fee for the symposium is $720. Employees of MPRG affiliate companies receive a special reduced fee of $500. Full-time students may register at a rate of $460. A group rate of $525 per person is available to 5 or more attendees from one organization. All fees for registration include participation in all activities, including tutorials, CD-ROM proceedings from technical and poster presentations, a reception on Wednesday evening, lunch on Wednesday and Thursday, breakfast on Thursday and Friday, all refreshment breaks, and the Thursday evening party.
All presenters of technical papers and posters must register by May 5, 2006 . All other participants are required to register by May 24, 2006 . To register, please return the registration form with your payment, or you may register by calling (540) 231-5182. You may also register online by clicking on the link below .
ONLINE REGISTRATION
*NOTE: After the registration deadline of May 24, 2006, a late registration fee of $50 will apply.
Refund Policy: Requests for refunds will be honored when received seven calendar days prior to the program; however, another person may be substituted at any time. A $100 administrative fee will be deducted for cancellations. In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen circumstances, the university will fully refund registration fees, but cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations. Refunds will not be made to technical or poster presenters once the proceedings have been sent to media services for production.
LOCATION & LODGING
The symposium will be held at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center . The Inn offers casual elegance and state-of-the-art wireless networks. The Skelton Conference Center has nearly 24,000 square feet of conference space, including a 700-seat ballroom, and 10 conference rooms, in addition to 147 hotel rooms and suites for your convenience at The Inn.
Blacksburg is southwest of Roanoke , Virginia , on U.S. 460. Route 460 is reached by Interstate 81, Exit 118B ( U.S. 460W, VA Tech) at Christiansburg , Virginia . Follow 460 West to the Prices Fork-Downtown Exit. Turn right at the first traffic light into the hotel entrance. Convenient guest parking is available for conference participants. A shuttle bus will be available to provide transportation between the conference center and local hotels.
A block of discounted lodging rooms ($81.00 per night plus tax) is being held at The Inn for your convenience. To make reservations, please call the hotel at (540) 231-8000 or (877) 200-3360 or fax to (540) 231-0146. Be sure to mention the name of the symposium when making your reservations. Lodging reservations for The Inn must be made by May 7, 2006 . Lodging accommodations may be acquired at other local hotels including: UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY INN, (540) 552-7001; and AMERI SUITES, (540) 552-5636. However, lodging discounts will only be applicable at the conference center.
TRANSPORTATION
The SmartWay Bus commuter service is an excellent alternative for traveling between the Roanoke Regional Airport and Virginia Tech. The service operates Monday through Saturday with special limited Sunday service, and the fare is only $3.00 each way. For more information, please visit their website at www.smartwaybus.com . If you plan to travel on the SmartWay Bus, please notify The Inn at 540-231-8000 and their shuttle service will pick you up from the SmartWay Bus stop.
Exibitors
If you are interested in having an exhibit at the symposium, please contact Jenny Frank via email at mprg@vt.edu.
For More Information
If you need further information regarding the symposium, please contact Jenny Frank, Conference Coordinator, via email at mprg@vt.edu or by telephone at 540.231.2971.
Sponsors
This conference is sponsored by MPRG and the following industrial affiliate members:
Annual Wireless Symposium
The annual MPRG/Virginia Tech Symposium on Wireless Personal Communications, held in Blacksburg each June, provides an opportunity for top wireless researchers from industry and academia worldwide to present research findings, discuss emerging technologies, and debate crucial issues to the wireless industry. Sponsored by the MPRG Industrial Affiliate program, the symposium is highly technical and draws researchers from around the world to Virginia Tech each summer. Paper sessions comprise the heart of the symposium, while short courses provide an opportunity for learning both the basics and recent breakthroughs in each area. Poster sessions provide an additional opportunity to display research in an informal environment conducive to individual interaction. The symposium provides a technical setting that fosters the exchange of information between academia and industry.
