Why this event is different

No more 'Death By Powerpoint'

Most conferences deliver a random selection of presentations without a clear aim beyond networking. The IMS Services industry brainstorm is designed and facilitated to achieve the following specific OUTPUTS:

A much clearer vision for IMS (which fits more tightly with changing operator business models)
New ways to work around the gaps in the current standards initiatives
A new method for classifying IMS Services (covering FMC, VOIP, P2P, Enterprise, IPTV)
New ways of dealing with: Device deficiencies; User Data; 3rd Party integration; SDP integration
A more robust specification for the Application Layer

The organisers (STL, IMS Insider and partners) will be specially preparing the following INPUTS for the meeting:

New analysis of end customer requirements/trends (consumer, enterprise, SME)
New analysis of competitive services (from internet players)
New analysis of 'Telco 2.0™' commercial and service development strategies
New market research on IMS best practices
New market research on SIP/IMS devices
New analysis of vendor propositions and new technologies

Participants - Focused on operators, strict limits on vendors

There are only 20 places available for (non-sponsoring) vendors at the event. All our effort goes into attracting the right number and proportion of Operator participants to make the brainstorm effective for all.

Our ‘Mindshare’ format and process is very different from normal conferences:

Industry Brainstorm stimulated by senior industry speakers
Group interactivity using collaborative technology integrated with panel discussions
Short, pre-screen presentations
Expert facilitation by senior consultants/analysts
Laser-targeted individual participant invitation process
Original market research conducted before the event
Dedicated blog support
(www.ims-insider.blogspot.com)

This event is based on STL/IMS Insider’s major research programme, with Moriana Group, between January and April 2006:

2 online surveys with 500 respondents
20 depth interviews with Operators
20 depth interviews with Vendors
Review of 30 industry white papers
Synthesis of 20 market forecasts
Review of 50 conference presentations
Review of 15 key blogs
Analysis of 50 announcements & press releases
Review of 50 exhibitors at 3GSM
IMS Insider/Converged Services Workshop

Summary Survey Charts here.

NOTE: This has been turned into a major report called ‘Telco 2.0™’.