The public seminar organised by the Centre for Wireless Communications (CWC) of the University of Oulu and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland offers a concise view on the latest research results produced in Tekes/GIGA funded COGNAC, MITSE, PANU and WINNER+ projects. The programme of the event has been built around three topics - cognitive networks, next generation radio access, and analyses and measurements for new network topologies - which introduce the challenges of alternative technologies for IMT-Advanced and other future wireless systems. In addition, invited talks by Mr. Tommi Koivisto, Research Specialist, Nokia and Mr. Gustavo Wagner, Aalborg University/NSN cover essential questions related to the beyond 3G Long Term Evolution in terms of LTE-Advanced and spectrum sharing through game-theoretic approaches.

GIGA - Converging Networks programme was launced by Tekes, the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation, in 2005. The five-year programme will end in 2010. The programme is a combination of research and industrial projects working together for a common goal. In addition to project funding, GIGA offers networking, seminars, market and technology surveys to its participants. The programme offers international partners an opportunity to cooperate within the GIGA framework in a competent, inspiring and innovative environment.

REGISTRATION

The public CWC & VTT GIGA Seminar 2008 is free of charge to all participants.
Lunch and coffee as well as refreshments at 17.00-18.00 in restaurant Julinia are offered for registered participants.

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