31st is going to be a busy day. After the User Generated workshop, I will jump back into the BRIC conference being hosted by my two good friends Ajit Jaokar and Larry Lockhart and the agenda for the day is shaping up really nicely.

I am doing a couple of sessions in the afternoon.

First,

1:00 – 1:30 Understanding The Wireless Opportunities In the World’s Top Two Markets: CHINA and INDIA
This session will look into the ecosystem of the Indian and Chinese wireless market, with introduction to the value chain, the major players, key challenges and opportunities. We will dive into the numbers and stats in detail and discuss what they mean as well as where they are headed. This session will also address the application and service areas that are gaining traction and the to-do list for companies trying to venture into the market.

and then,

1:50 – 2:30: SuperSession:  Operators And Experts, An Open Discussion We bring together the top mobile carriers and experts together in an open discussion format.Subjects covered include infrastructure plans, increasing ARPU, operational guidelines, government regulations, acquisitions, reducing churn, the differences between developed and emerging market consumers, handsets, lowering operational cost, customer service, competition challenges, creating a positive customer experience, attracting new subscribers/marketing, educating subscribers to new services and more. We will open the floor to your questions. Led By: Chetan Sharma N.V. Subba Rao CEO & President – Tanla Mobile Inc – Former COO of Bharti Airtel Ltd (Bio)
Brasil Telecom – TBA Others TBA

If you having looking to invest in the BRIC markets, this event is for you. Insights you will gain in networking and form the sessions will worth more than a trip eastbound 🙂