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MESSAGING & SMS WORLD

EVENT GUIDE

1 & 2 December 2015, London

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1 – 3 March 2016, Dubai

Middle East 2016@CapacityEvents | #CapacityMiddleEast

THE LARGEST CARRIER EVENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

2 0 15 S P O N S O R S I N C L U D E D

2 0 16 S P O N S O R S

1400+SENIOR-LEVEL DELEGATES

430+COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE

85+COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

The region’s first Internet Exchange & terrestrial cable system

www.capacityconferences.com/Capacity-Middle-East

Associate sponsors:

Silver sponsors:

@CapacityEvents | #SMSWorld

1Welcome

Dear Delegate,

I would like to warmly welcome you to the 2nd annual Messaging and SMS World, the largest conference and networking event for the global messaging community.

As wholesale carriers, MNOs, aggregators and VoIP apps join together over the next two days, we are pleased to present you with an exciting line-up of speakers who will debate and dissect the future for A2P SMS, the rise in RCS, the opportunity presented by WebRTC and the challenges faced by grey routes.

Alongside our conference, please take advantage of the bustling exhibition which will showcase the latest solutions, services and products from industry innovators and will cater to the numerous meetings being held throughout the event.

Remember that it is not too late to take advantage of MeetMe to book your meetings. Don’t forget to make the most of our new live-chat function just in case you are running late or need to change the meeting place at the last minute!

New for 2015! Don't miss the MOBILE ECOSYSTEM FORUM will be hosting a workshop on Day one between 2:00pm – 3:30pm led by James Lasbrey, Head of Wholesale Messaging, TELEFÓNICA & Global Board Director, MEF.

Don’t miss this year’s keynote speakers on Day One at 9:00am – 9:30am:

Kevin Holley, Head of Standards, TELEFÓNICA SASven Dirschauer, Director Business Development, EMEA, TWILIO

I would also like to recommend arriving early and reserving a seat for the highly anticipated panel discussion on monetising A2P SMS on Day Two at 10:15am, featuring:

Andreas Åkesson, COO, BEEPSENDPerry Offer, CEO, DIALOGUE GROUP David Vigar, Director of Carrier Relations, NEXMORajdip Gupta, CEO, ROUTESMS SOLUTIONS LIMITEDStuart Mitchell, Director, Global Carrier Solutions, TATA COMMUNICATIONSAndrew McGrath, SVP, Commercial, VODAFONE CARRIER SERVICES

Should you need any assistance during the event or would like us to facilitate introductions, please ask any of the Capacity Media Team. We are here to help and are happy to take on board any feedback you might have.

We hope you enjoy Messaging and SMS World and wish you successful meetings and networking in London!

Best wishes,

Vanessa BarbéHead of ProductionCapacity Media

Contents

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1 – 3 March 2016, Dubai

Middle East 2016@CapacityEvents | #CapacityMiddleEast

THE LARGEST CARRIER EVENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST

2 0 15 S P O N S O R S I N C L U D E D

2 0 16 S P O N S O R S

1400+SENIOR-LEVEL DELEGATES

430+COMPANIES IN ATTENDANCE

85+COUNTRIES REPRESENTED

The region’s first Internet Exchange & terrestrial cable system

www.capacityconferences.com/Capacity-Middle-East

Associate sponsors:

Silver sponsors:

Our sponsors 2

Your onsite team 5

Event information 6

Agenda day one 9

Agenda day two 11

Exhibition floor plan 12

Sponsor, exhibitor &

partner profiles 14

Speaker biographies 17

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Our sponsors

Lead sponsors

Associate sponsors

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MESSAGING & SMS WORLD 2015 @CapacityEvents | #SMSWorld

Your onsite team

Vanessa BarbéHead of Production

CAPACITY CONFERENCES

Stacey HughesSenior Sales Executive

CAPACITY MEDIA

Raluca ApostolSenior Marketing Executive


Rhian CollinsonHead of Conferences


Ella ReidRegistrations Coordinator


Rebecca BewleyOperations Coordinator


All members of the Capacity Media Team can be found at the venue throughout the event. If you wish to contact any member of the team, please go to the registration desk

and someone will be able to reach them for you.

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Badges & admittance

Messaging & SMS World is a private event taking place at the Grange Tower Bridge Hotel. For security reasons, and as a courtesy to other delegates, please ensure that you wear your badge at all times. If you misplace your badge, please go to the registration desk where you will be asked for photo ID to print a new one. Attendees not wearing Messaging & SMS World event badges WILL be stopped by security.

Lunch & dietary requirements

Lunch will be a buffet and will include vegetarian options, served in the foyer areas on Floor 1. If you have any dietary requirements other than vegetarian, please contact a member of the Capacity Media Team at the registration desk by 10:00am each day.

Questions / further information

If you have any questions about the event or require any further information, please contact a member of the Capacity Media Team (see page 5 to view your onsite team) or visit the registration desk where we will be happy to help you.

Speakers’ presentations

Speakers’ presentations which we have permission to share will be uploaded onto the Capacity Conferences website 1 week after the event. You can access them by logging into your Capacity Conferences account (top right-hand corner of our website) and entering your MeetMe log-in details. You will be sent full instructions once they are available.

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Registration & exhibition hours

Registration location: Foyer, Floor 1 Exhibition location: Foyer, Floor 1Tuesday 1 December 8:00am – 5:30pmWednesday 2 December 8:30am – 2:30pm

Conference hours & location

Location: Minories Suite, Floor 1 Tuesday 1 December 9:00am – 3:30pmWednesday 2 December 9:30am – 12:30pm

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi internet access is available and is complimentary throughout the event. You will need to connect to the ‘Conf Internet’ network and enter the password ‘grange1990’.

Business centre

The Grange Tower Bridge Hotel business centre is located on Floor 1. Messaging & SMS World attendees can use the business centre for receiving and sending faxes, scanning, printing, photocopying, using computers and printing business cards.

The industry’s first Messaging and SMS World Awards will bring together leading names to celebrate innovation, best customer solutions and excellence in the global messaging marketplace.

Location: Minories Suite, Conference room, Floor 1

Tuesday 1 December 5:00pm

Event location

Grange Tower Bridge Hotel45 Prescot St London, E1 8GPT: 020 7959 5000W: www.grangehotels.com/hotels-london/

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MeetMe

All registered delegates have been given access to our tailor-made online delegate messaging system, MeetMe, to enable you to prepare and organise your schedule and use your time efficiently at Messaging & SMS World. New for 2015: you can now live-chat with other attendees- handy if you’re running late or need to change where to meet!

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Agenda day one

DAY ONE: Tuesday 1 December 2015

8:00am Registration and networking breakfast

THE FUTURE OF MOBILE MESSAGING

9:00am OPENING KEYNOTE: THE EVOLUTION OF MESSAGING AND SMS - MEETING THE NEEDS OF TOMORROW’S END USER Sven Dirschauer, Director Business Development, EMEA, TWILIO

9:15am KEYNOTE ADDRESS: THE FUTURE MESSAGING LANDSCAPE Kevin Holley, Head of Standards, TELEFÓNICA SA

9:30am PANEL DISCUSSION: ENVISIONING A COLLABORATIVE FUTURE - THE STEPS TOWARDS BUILDING A MESSAGING COMMUNITY

Andrew Bowen, Partnership Account Director – On-Bill & Messaging, EE Kushal Sareen, Head of Interconnect, HUTCHISON 3G Ghislain Ulrich, Deputy Head- COO, ORANGE VALLÉE Andreas Constantinides, Commercial Director, YUBOTO LTD

10:30am Morning coffee and networking break

NEW TECHNOLOGIES

11:30am LEVERAGING RCS TO ADD VALUE FOR CUSTOMERS AND OPERATORS ALIKE Kobus Smit, Head of Voice and Messaging Products, DEUTSCHE TELEKOM

11:45am DEMONSTRATION SHOWCASE: THE START OF A NEW ERA - EVOLVING THE SMS EXPERIENCE THROUGH RCS AND WEBRTC

Kobus Smit, Head of Voice and Messaging Products, DEUTSCHE TELEKOM Roy Timor Rousso, General Manager, FRING ALLIANCE Adam Kalsey, Head of Tropo Academy, CISCO

12:45pm Networking lunch

NETWORK SECURITY

2:00pm WORKSHOP: TACKLING FRAUD IN A2P MESSAGING Join experts from across the mobile ecosystem for an update on a new industry initiative to combat fraud in A2P Messaging.

The workshop discusses the goals of the global programme as well as progress to date in markets such as Latin America. It includes an expert panel offering different perspectives from across the messaging value chain discussing priorities and solutions for tackling A2P Fraud. The 90 minute workshop includes open floor discussions and the opportunity to input into the fraud framework which will be previewed during the workshop

Chaired by: James Lasbrey, Head of Wholesale Messaging, TELEFÓNICA & Global Board Director, MEF Rob Malcolm, SVP Global Commercial Operations, MBLOX Rafael Pellon, Policy & Initiatives, MEF LATAM Gabriela Fernandes, General Manager, MEF LATAM Tim Houlihan, Commercial Lead A2P Messaging, TELEFÓNICA

3:30pm Afternoon coffee and networking break

5:00pm Messaging and SMS World Awards Designed to recognise and reward the latest innovations and best customer solutions, the

messaging industry’s first awards ceremony will be held in the Minories Suite, Floor 1.

5:30pm Drinks reception

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AWARDS MESSAGING & SMS WORLD

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Agenda day two

DAY TWO: Wednesday 2 December 2015

8:30am Networking breakfast

9:30am MESSAGING & SMS WORLD AWARDS: LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS The winners of the Messaging and SMS Awards will demonstrate their innovative and revolutionary services.

A2P SMS & GREY ROUTES

9:45am PRESENTATION: FACING THE GREY ROUTES’ ISSUE Antonio Baldassarra, Marketing Director for Line of Business Voice & Mobile, TELECOM ITALIA SPARKLE

10:00am PRESENTATION: RING-FENCE YOUR NETWORK AND LEVEL THE PLAYING FIELD Dr. Claire Cassar, CEO, HAUD

10:15am KEYNOTE PANEL DISCUSSION: EQUIPPING OPERATORS WITH THE RIGHT TECHNOLOGIES & RESOURCES TO MONETISE A2P SMS

Moderator: Nick Lane, Chief Insight Analyst, MOBILESQUARED Andreas Åkesson, COO, BEEPSEND Perry Offer, CEO, DIALOGUE GROUP David Vigar, Director of Carrier Relations, NEXMO Rajdip Gupta, CEO, ROUTESMS SOLUTIONS LIMITED Stuart Mitchell, Director, Global Carrier Solutions, TATA COMMUNICATIONS Andrew McGrath, SVP, Commercial, VODAFONE CARRIER SERVICES

11:15am Morning coffee and networking break

12:00pm ANALYST CLINIC: A FIVE YEAR FORECAST OF A2P & P2P MESSAGING Richard Swinford, Partner, ARTHUR D. LITTLE

12:30pm Networking lunch

2:30pm End of Messaging and SMS World

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Global Carrier IndexIdentify new partners and generate leads.

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Catering

Exhibit booth WC

Meeting table

Registration

Floorplan

ENTRANCE

Prescot room

Conference room

Garrick room

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MEETING TABLE HOLDERS

1. BT GLOBAL SERVICES

2. TELESIGN

3. MMD SMART

4. LLEIDA.NET

5. LANCK TELECOM

6. VEOO

7. ORCA WAVE

8. AIRTEL

9. MESSAGEBIRD

10. TELEFÓNICA

11. AGILE TELECOM

12. BEEPSEND

Floorplan

Sidney room

Conference room

Business centre

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NEED SPACE FOR YOUR MEETINGS?Meeting tables still available for booking

VISIT THE REGISTRATION DESK FOR DETAILS OR CONTACT STACEY HUGHES AT [email protected]

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Sponsor, exhibitor & partner profiles

Lead sponsors

Associate sponsors

HAUD provides mobile network operators with a complete service to detect fraud, filter spam and protect revenue. HAUD puts operators in control of their networks with flexible solutions, unrivalled expertise and round-the-clock customer support. The proprietary technology safeguards revenue from telecommunications traffic, to enhance network security and enrich customer experience through the elimination of fraudulent and spam SMS. HAUD’s scalable solution can adapt to clients’ business requirements by providing a complete range of software modules that simplify monitoring and provide increased control over the mobile network for both incoming and outgoing traffic. Headquartered in Malta and with representative offices in Singapore and Dubai, HAUD offers system trials and various pricing models.

For more information, please visit www.haud.com

RouteSms solution limited (RSL) is a leading mobile messaging and Global SMS HUB. Its journey begins way back in May 2004 and it has reached many milestones in the past 10 years, in the field of Mobile Messaging, SMS HUBBING, Messaging Platform, IVR Solutions and Mobile Application. RouteSms solution limited (RSL) believes in complete enhancement of the client's expectations, with the latest wireless technology available. RouteSms always believes in single-tier-SMSC connection to give better and faster service to end users. RSL now covers more than 650+ networks across the globe. With state of Art Messaging and Routing platform RSL able to give LCR to its clients.

For more information, please visit www.routesms.com

BICS delivers best-in-class international wholesale solutions to any communication service provider worldwide. Through its Mosaic portfolio, a comprehensive, flexible and innovative suite of solutions designed to be used individually, or collectively, BICS meets the existing and future requirements of the global telecoms industry. BICS’ headquarter is located in Brussels with regional offices in Bern, Madrid, Dubai, New York and Singapore. We also have a satellite office in Beijing and local representation in Accra, Cape Town, Miami, Montevideo, Nairobi and Toronto. Our team continuously strives to provide our customers with the highest levels of quality, reliability and interoperability enabling them to maximise their end-user value. With our successful consolidation strategy, and a continuing focus on technological advancement and innovation, we have achieved a world-leading position in the international Voice and Mobile Data markets.

For more information, please visit www.bics.com

Dialogue Group [est. 1994] is a leading provider in A2P SMS traffic monetisation software and services. Dialogue works closely with Mobile Network Operators globally to help them monetise their A2P SMS traffic to generate new and sustainable revenues by protecting their network from A2P fraud. As one of the longest running A2P SMS providers, Dialogue is able to identify the right solutions to enable operators to gain full control of their A2P traffic and in return will help improve their customer experience.

For more information, please visit www.dialogue.net

Telecom Italia Sparkle is a leading global telecommunication service provider, offering a complete range of IP, Data, Cloud, Data Center, Mobile and Voice solutions designed to meet the ever-changing needs of Fixed and Mobile Carriers, ISPs, OTTs, Media & Content Players, Application Service Providers and Multinational Corporations. With a history of experience and know-how in a multitude of markets, Telecom Italia Sparkle owns and manages a global and technologically advanced proprietary network with around 500.000 km of international submarine cables and 70.000 km of terrestrial fiber. In addition, our bilateral networks connect us with virtually every country worldwide. Through a global portfolio of services, a state-of-the-art global network, advanced OSS, BSS and customer care capabilities, and through an extensive worldwide commercial presence, we are able to fulfill our mission of providing customers with the most competitive, top security and highest quality tailored solutions in the international telecommunications market.

For more information, please visit us at www.tisparkle.com or at www.world.tisparkle.com

Vodafone is one of the world’s largest total communications providers with mobile operations in 26 countries, partners with mobile networks in 55 more, and fixed broadband operations in 17 markets. As of 31 March 2015, Vodafone had 446 million mobile customers and 12 million fixed broadband customers. Vodafone’s Carrier Services (VCS) division manages the commercial relationships with 1,000 communications services providers globally and offers a broad portfolio of voice, network connectivity, and mobility services. For example, through a single connection to Vodafone IPX, a Service Provider can support its worldwide communication needs and access the unrivalled scale and extended global reach of Vodafone’s network, and benefit from the same quality management used to support Vodafone’s own customers. To meet with VCS, please email [email protected].

For more information, please visit www.vodafone.com

Yuboto was founded in 2007 and is a leading Greek company developing and providing comprehensive mobile marketing services and advanced telecommunications solutions. Yuboto has created “Yuniverse”, an integrated online mobile marketing platform that allows anyone to create effective campaigns through SMS and MMS+®. Furthermore users can now create and manage customer loyalty systems (mobile loyalty cards), send electronic mobile tickets (mobile ticketing) and promote products or services through electronic coupons (mobile couponing). Yuniverse has been awarded, with the Golden Award in Best Mobile Services Applications 2015 and the Silver Award in Best Mobile Advertising Campaign 2015. Yuniverse is a pay as you go platform and is offered as “Exclusive Yuboto Partnership” for retailers or “White label mobile marketing platform” for wholesalers. Discover Yuniverse at https://services.yuboto.com/yuniverse/ and try the service with the free credits provided.

For more information, please visit www.yuboto.com

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SMS sponsor

Endorsing association

Lead media partners

Exhibitors

Badge & lanyard sponsor

Founded in 2007, and recently placed at number 18 in the Sunday Times Tech Track top 100 of fastest growing technology companies in the UK, RTX is the definitive and most secure Global Carrier Exchange for Telecoms operators. RTX‘s public exchange is widely used by the global carrier community whilst its Partner Program has been adopted by some of the largest tier one Telco’s. The RTX platform supports a growing number of pay-as-you-go and post-paid services with members' funds held securely in client accounts by major international financial institutions. The platform and secure banking ensures that members are not exposed to the financial risks that could exist in traditional one-to-one relationships and members have the additional benefit of 24/7 account visibility and real-time fund movements. RTX is revolutionising the wholesale business experience by providing the global clearing house for Voice, Data and Messaging Services.

For more information, please visit www.rtx.routetrader.com

The Mobile Ecosystem Forum is a global trade body that acts as an impartial and authoritative champion for addressing issues affecting the broadening mobile ecosystem. We provide our members with a global and cross-sector platform for networking, collaboration and advancing industry solutions. The goal is to accelerate the growth of a sustainable mobile ecosystem that drives inclusion for all and delivers trusted services that enrich the lives of consumers worldwide. Established in 2000 and headquartered in the UK, MEF has Regional Chapters across Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North and Latin America.

For more information, please visit www.mobileecosystemforum.com

Published bi-monthly with over 4,000 subscribers in 127 countries worldwide, Capacity magazine reports on the critical business issues that wholesale carriers face in this rapidly changing telecoms market. Through Capacity magazine and its portfolio of business briefings, yearbook, carrier directories and the online news source, Capacity is the essential source of business intelligence for the global carrier industry.

For more information, please contact Gareth Morris, Head of Sales, Capacity magazine at [email protected]

Global Telecoms Business has been published for over 20 years. It is the only magazine that focuses on the carrier C-level executives. Each issue contains several interviews with CEOs, CFOs, CTOs and other members of the carrier senior management team and every issue contains strategic, thought leadership articles. GTB also runs finance, marketing and technology events as well as a major awards ceremony.

For more information, please visit www.globaltelecomsbusiness.com

Alaris Labs is a vendor of software solutions for telecom carriers and service providers. The company focuses on development of telecom billing, routing and switching systems as well as various business process automation tools. Alaris Labs offers functionally flexible solutions which are not only convenient in service but also considerably facilitate carriers’ operations and reduce their expenditure. Advanced features incorporated in our products open new horizons for your business development. The company’s expertise thrives upon 10 years of experience in the international market.

For more information, please visit www.alarislabs.com

Anam’s SMS Assure solution is a proven combination of patented SMS filtering technology and a Managed Services suite tailored for A2P Monetisation. The Anam team comprises highly experienced industry professionals and representing all stakeholders across the A2P SMS opportunity – Operator, Roaming Partners, Aggregator & Technology. Our A2P solutions have delivered $2million additional annual revenue per 1 million subscribers. The company has offices in Dublin, London and Kuala Lumpur and has a deployed customer base of 61 operators spanning Europe, Latin America, Asia and Oceania.

For more information, please visit www.anam.com

Capacity Media, a part of Euromoney Global Limited, is a company focussed on delivering business intelligence and conferences to the wholesale telecommunications market. Consisting of Capacity intelligence, Capacity Publishing, Capacity Conferences and International Telecoms Week (ITW), Capacity Media is established as the leading source of information for the global telecommunications carrier community.

For more information, please visit www.capacitymedia.com

Identidad Telecom is a Global Specialist of International Voice and SMS termination services. Over a decade ago we established ourselves on the principles of serving the Telecom market with excellence in customer service, transparency, and fiscal responsibility. Our solid relationships with players at all levels within the industry are proof that our commitment to those principles still hold true, even in today’s hyper-competitive market conditions. Through our commitment to serve, innovation and our ability to evolve with the needs of our industry Identidad has been reckoned as a leader in the Americas and Caribbean, focused on providing our customers the highest level of service in the industry.

For more information, please visit www.identidadtelecom.net

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Media partners

4G-Reports.com is THE number one source of telecom market reports and analysis. By working and representing seasoned analysts from around the globe, we are able to tightly cover all the key telecom markets, starting from 2G, 3G, 4G and beyond.

For more information, please visit www.4G-Reports.com

Developing and emerging markets are where you must be seen in 2014 - and there is nowhere better than on Developing Telecoms. We cover only developing and emerging markets worldwide.With 20,000+ monthly unique visitors, c.30,000 e-newsletter subscribers and a range of social media channels we inform and update senior executives and decision makers at service providers, network operators, integrators and enterprises with our unique, original content presented in a striking blog style layout.We offer a full range of marketing solutions including featured articles and banner ads, lead generation programs and e-DM services. We can also assist with specialised content creation.

For more information, please visit www.developingtelecoms.com

PMR is a market research and consulting company active within over 25 countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Since 1995 we have assisted more than 500 global corporations and many other regional companies to continuously increase their market share, successfully enter new territories and optimise costs. We specialise in construction, retail, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, IT and telecommunications. However, our experience extends to many other industries. Our 100 in-house professionals fluently speak together more than 15 languages. In addition to our tailored research and business consulting projects we also publish annually over 150 ready sector reports and market intelligence services.

For more information, please visit www.ceeitandtelecom.com

Telecom Uncovered – Inside Telecom New World of Telecom is a website dedicated to provide latest information from Telecom Industry and Industries interlinked to Telecom Industry. We provide news and updates for the following1. News and Updates on Telecom Vendors & Operators (like Ericsson, ZTE, Huawei, NSN, Vodafone, Airtel etc)2. Mobile Tariff Updates3. Updates regarding technology trends4. Reports on IT, VAS, Telecom and Mobile5. Updates on VAS, IT, Telecom and Gadget Industry6. Updates regarding Telecom Policies (TRAI, COAI etc.)7. Updates regarding Events in Telecom and Technology8. Advertising and Media

For more information, please visit www.telecomuncovered.com

TelcoProfessionals(TP) is an interactive, content rich, blog- and video-centric online community, and business exchange, developed exclusively for the Telecom and Media industry. We are dedicated to individuals working in the industry globally, as a place they can find and help each other get ahead. TP includes a full Telecom & Media events listing, blogs from Thought Leaders, videos of the people shaping the industry’s future, and forums. TP allows you to network directly with over 110,000 like-minded unique viewers from 206 countries.

For more information, please visit www.telcoprofessionals.com

Affiliated charity

Airline partner

Founded in 1998, Télécoms Sans Frontières (TSF) / Telecoms Without Borders is the world’s leading emergency telecommunications non-profit organisation. Since 1998, TSF has participated in international emergency efforts, setting up emergency communications facilities in war-torn or disaster zones for affected populations and relief workers. With its 24-hour monitoring center and offices in Europe, Central America, Asia, and its office in the United States, TSF is among the first to arrive after a catastrophe. By attending Messaging & SMS World 2015 you are helping to support the work of TSF as Capacity Media has made a financial donation on your behalf.

For more information, please visit www.tsfi.org

oneworld is pleased to be the official airline alliance of Messaging & SMS World. oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, brings together 15 leading airlines from around the world - airberlin, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN Airlines, TAM Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, S7 Airlines and SriLankan Airlines. Together with around 30 affiliate members, oneworld’s network currently serves almost 1,000 destinations in more than 150 countries.

For more information, please visit www.oneworld.com


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Speaker biographies

Richard SwinfordPartnerARTHUR D. LITTLERichard is a Partner of Arthur D. Little and leads the UK Telecoms & Media Practice He provides commercial, strategic and technical guidance to telecommunications and media companies, vendors and regulators. His experience over sixteen years includes definition of corporate strategy, network expansion planning, marketing and pricing strategy, and business planning. In the content domain he has worked on rights valuation, OTT diversification and future TV distribution models. In addition to his roles supporting operational tasks, he has supported many major corporate finance transactions in the mobile, DSL, cable and satellite industries, with projects completed in more than 30 countries worldwide.

Andreas ÅkessonCOOBEEPSENDAndreas Åkesson is the COO of Beepsend, a Swedish mobile operator focusing on global A2P SMS solutions for enterprises and operators. With a passion for technology, Andreas worked at Sony Ericsson and IKEA before coming to then start up Beepsend. Andreas has strategic and operational responsibility for all internal programs including process development and delivery performance. As COO, Beepsend has become an international SMS hub with their own in-house developed infrastructure and API platform. In 2013 Beepsend received Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 Award. And, in 2015 Beepsend was ranked as a Top 10 Leading A2P SMS Provider Globally by operators.

Adam KalseyHead of Tropo AcademyCISCOAdam Kalsey runs training and documentation for Tropo (now part of Cisco). Previously he's held roles in product management, developer marketing, and software development and co-founded instant messaging development platform IMified, founder and CTO of RSS advertising pioneer Pheedo, and has served as VP of product for cloud computing and advertising companies. Adam blogs about technology, user experience, and baseball at Kalsey.com and can be found on most social services as akalsey.

Kobus SmitHead of Voice & MessagingDEUTSCHE TELEKOMKobus Smit is chair of the cross-operator initiative “RCE”, establishing the rich communications ecosystem and driving the market introduction of rich communications services. In his ´day job´ at Deutsche Telekom, Kobus heads the Product Management department responsible for Voice and Messaging services, which entails maintaining DT’s core communication products and delivering innovations to the national companies in the DT group. Before joining DT, Kobus was spreading ‘mobile freedom’ as CMO of Nimbuzz overseeing its emergence as one of the world’s fastest growing providers of mobile chat, messaging and VoIP calling. Earlier in his career, he headed up Farcast (a mobile start-up) and he led Product Marketing for a major Dutch energy provider. He has also held a number of positions in management- and strategy consulting ranging from large firms like KPMG Consulting to independent consulting. Kobus holds an MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management and degrees in Industrial Engineering.

Perry OfferCEODIALOGUE GROUPPerry joined the Dialogue Group in 2011 as Global Chief Financial Officer after having worked on a project basis with the company since 2005 and has been Global CEO of the Group since April 2013. With over 30 years’ experience in financial, commercial and operational management at board level across numerous business-to-consumer and business-to-business sectors Perry brings with him the financial and strategic expertise needed to support the Group’s growth in the A2P SMS marketplace.

Andrew Bowen Partnership Account Director – On-Bill & MessagingEEAndrew has been involved in Telecoms and Messaging for 25 years - from writing assembler code at Logica for packet switching networks through to delivering new products for global data networks and mobile operators such as Vodafone and EE. As an account director for EE he is working at the forefront of the market for Application to Person (A2P) SMS, Charge to Mobile and most recently mobile network services related to authentication.

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Roy Timor-RoussoGeneral ManagerFRING ALLIANCEAs General Manager of fring alliance Roy Timor-Rousso has two decades of experience in business development, marketing and product marketing for both startup and publicly traded companies across consumer tech, internet and telecom industries. Having led fring’s marketing following its launch seven years ago, Mr. Timor-Rousso was invited back by the board in 2012 to lead the company into the new era of mobile over internet communication. Before returning to fring, he most recently served as the Vice President of Marketing at Inneractive, Zlango and ran product and marketing operations at Comverse, Nuance, and NEC Europe. Mr. Timor-Rousso is a summa cum laude MBA graduate of Ecole Superior de Gestion in Paris, France and has an MA in Strategy and Warfare from Bar Ilan University. He lives in Tel Aviv with his wife and three children.

Dr Claire CassarCEOHAUDDr Claire Cassar is the CEO of HAUD. She joined HAUD in 2012 from its parent group FORTYTWO Group, where she provided counsel for its subsidiaries, advising on legal matters and corporate governance. Her mobile sector experience dates back to 2002, when she began working for Vodafone Malta, heading up the Legal, Regulatory and Corporate Affairs departments, before being seconded to Vodafone Qatar as marketing manager. More recently, she held the position of consumer sales manager for Vodafone Malta and was responsible for direct and indirect sales channels. She is now leading HAUD’s international expansion and overseeing the ongoing commercial success of the company’s products and services.

Kushal SareenHead of InterconnectHUTCHISON 3GKushal Sareen is Head of Interconnect at Three UK. He has been with Three UK for the last 8 years and has over 12 years of experience in the interconnect regime in the UK across voice and messaging products. In his current role, Kushal is responsible variously for managing Three’s commercial and regulatory arrangements, and strategy development in respect of wholesale interconnections with domestic and international carriers.

Rob MalcolmSVP Global Commercial OperationsMBLOXRob has worked at the heart of the mobile eco-system since 2003, and currently holds a senior executive position at Mblox. Rob was a key driving force behind its growth from a small start-up to one of the largest mobile messaging companies globally. Rob has a passion for the Mobile API economy, IOT, mobile monetisation, and the importance of the mobile community working together to create valuable, secure and seamless services on a global scale. Mblox has been a member of the MEF for over a decade and has contributed where possible to its growth, evolution and relevance over the years.

Gabriela FernandesGeneral ManagerMEF LATAMGabriela joined MEF in September 2015 as the General Manager of the LatAm Chapter. Prior to MEF Gabriela worked at Paymentwall Inc (Silicon Valley Mobile Payments Company) as the LATAM Business Development Manager and previously at Japanese eCommerce giant Rakuten as the Mobile Marketing Manager. Therefore she has great marketing experience in mobile and eCommerce as well as a unique enthusiasm in developing and managing new projects. Gabriela holds a Master of Science in International Relations from Northeastern University (Boston-USA)

Rafael PellonPolicy & InitiativesMEF LATAMRafael is an established TMT Lawyer with a law degree from the Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro(UFRJ), a post-graduate degree in Information Law from the Universidade Cândido Mendes do Rio de Janeiro and a Post-graduate degree in Civil Law Procedural Strategies at the Fundação Getúlio Vargas FGV) in São Paulo. He is currently a member of the Information Technology Law Commission for the bar association, as well as lecturer at the E-Net Chamber. With extensive experience in the technology and telecom sector gained at enterprises such as Claro, Embratel, IG and UOL, Rafael was also previously Head of the MEF LatAm’s Policies and Initiatives committee.

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Nick LaneChief Insight AnalystMOBILESQUAREDNick is Chief Insight Analyst and Founder at mobilesquared, and specialises in all aspects of the mobile and telecommunications industries, including; OTT and messaging, unified communications, mpayments, mobile marketing and advertising, premium rate services, automated platforms, mobile internet and social media, apps and content, as well as technology. Nick oversees all aspects of client projects; research, analysis, data modellling, and creative output, to drive awareness of our clients' brands through white papers or reports, or provide our clients with market positioning and competitor analysis to support company expansion and product launches. Nick speaks at conferences around the world, and is a judge for the Global Mobile Awards, the MEFFYS and the EMMAs. In his time as an analyst, Nick has written strategic industry reports on "Mobile Advertising: Cutting Through The Hype," "Taking Internet Mobile", "Consumer behaviour on Mobile," "Mobile Network Planning," "IP-Core Networks: Legacy vs Next-Gen", to name a few.

David VigarDirector of Carrier RelationsNEXMODavid Vigar is the Director of Carrier Relations at Nexmo. David has managed relationships in the messaging and voice space for nine years. He built carrier relations in voice for Tele2 and at iBasis-KPN during their $93.3m merger, where he also developed internal processes and reporting. David led the early development of iBasis’ SMS business. A keen flautist and wine collector, David holds a BA in Economics with Legal Studies from the University of Exeter, United Kingdom.

Ghislain UlrichDeputy Head, COOORANGE VALLEEGhislain has 10 years of experience in the mobile industry. Today he is COO of Libon, a communication platform and client software providing HD VoIP, Voice Over Wifi, IM and Voicemail features for the Travelers and Diaspora. Service available for Telco and in OTT. From 2006 to 2009, working for an innovative MVNO “Ten” focusing on unlimited internet, email and IM. Previously working for Photobox.com, Europe leader on online digital photo service as Head of Product and customer support.

Rajdip GuptaCo-Founder & CEOROUTESMS SOLUTIONS LIMITEDRajdip Gupta, 38, is the co-founder & CEO of RouteSms solutions limited (RSL), one of the world’s leading messaging and voice API companies. Sensing the opportunity in the mobile telecom space, Rajdip, along with his elder brother Sandip Gupta, set up Routesms in May 2004 to cater to the global text messaging market. Today, under Rajdip’s leadership, the company is among the top 5 companies in the $50 billion global text messaging market, employs more than 250 people and has offices in countries including India, UK, UAE, Canada and Nigeria. Rajdip Gupta has lead the development of its messaging technology at its software development facility in Malad, Mumbai. The Made in India technology today routes more than 2.5 billion messages globally for the company. As the VoIP market expands, Rajdip has lead the company’s foray into voice APIs for various applications including messaging apps (Viber, Skype), call centre applications calling card solutions etc.

Stuart MitchellDirector, Global Carrier SolutionsTATA COMMUNICATIONSIn an industry that’s morphing at the speed of light, Stuart is an agent of change. As the Director, Mobile Market Development and Strategy of Tata Communications, he’s charged with shaping the company’s mobility strategy and evaluating new business opportunities to take to the market. Stuart is a telecom industry veteran with over 18 years of experience across mobile, VOIP and fixed-line services. Prior to joining Tata Communications, Stuart worked in Mobile Enterprise Business Development & Strategy at Syniverse engaged with MNOs and major SMS aggregators. He has previously held senior positions with VeriSign, Comverse and Glenayre.

Antonio BaldassarraMarketing Director for Line of Business Voice & MobileTELECOM ITALIA SPARKLEAntonio Baldassarra has been appointed Marketing Director for Line of Business Voice & Mobile in October 2015: together with his team, he is developing a new wholesale strategy in order to accelerate Sparkle’s global services growth in the areas of Voice & Mobile business. Before that, he has been Sparkle's Marketing Director for Mobile Services from February 2014. Prior to this, he has held a variety of leadership positions in TIM’s Marketing Department, such as Head of Mobile Broadband, Customer Relationship Manager and VAS - as well as Chief Marketing Officer of TIM Hellas, in Greece. Previously Antonio joined Wind to bid for the 3rd mobile license in Italy and to run Wind start-up.

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Kevin HolleyHead of StandardsTELEFÓNICA SAKevin is the Global Head of Standards, responsible for coordination of all standards and industry fora activities undertaken by Telefonica. Part of the Global CTO Organisation, the role involves linking Telefonica’s future global strategy with the various departments attending standards and industry fora. With over 30 years in the industry, Kevin is very well known especially in standardisation fora, having led or taken part in various activities including 3GPP, OMA, GSMA and ETSI and being one of a very small group of people who developed the original GSM standards including SMS. Kevin has chaired industry groups developing SMS, GSM Data Services, 3GPP Application Services, 3GPP Requirements and OMA Requirements.

Tim HoulihanCommercial Lead A2P MessagingTELEFÓNICAI am very passionate about SMS and its related technology & I am very confident that the SMS channel, if managed properly will continue to serve us all for many more years to come. With 7+ year’s professional experience in the A2P Messaging sector, I began my Telco career in the Aggregator world working for tyntec GmbH in Munich Germany, where I focused on both the Aggregator and OTT markets. Within the Global organization at Telefonica, my focus areas are (I) Best practice sharing across the group, (II) Global business opportunities, (III) Launch of Telefonica Partner program ( IV) Product Development & Strategy (V) Combatting fraudulent termination of SMS in to our networks.

James LasbreyHead of Wholesale Messaging, TELEFÓNICA & Global Board Director, MEFA passionate media and technology expert, James has worked in ICT for 15 years, of which over 10 have been focused on Media. Whilst at Telefónica, James has led the Interactive business, providing messaging services for both the indirect and direct markets, driving the rapid growth of text solutions in retail banking and delivering enhanced mobile content monetisation capability (Direct to Bill charging). More recently, as Commercial Director for O2 Media, James worked in partnership with prominent media agencies to deliver mobile marketing and advertising services to leading UK brands. In December 2012, James worked on the transition from O2 Media into Weve to create a single UK operator platform for mobile marketing and commerce. Today, James is the global business lead for Telefonica's wholesale messaging services. The role covers all of Telefonica's 19 markets across LATAM and Europe. James and his team are responsible for defining the global wholesale messaging strategy and sharing best practice across the group to accelerate the growth of Telefonica's global messaging services.

Sven DirschauerDirector Business Development, EMEATWILIOSven heads up all Business Development activities in Europe, Middle East and Africa for Twilio, the leading cloud communication API. Twilio provides software developers with services such as messaging, Voice and Video. Prior Twilio, Sven was SVP Business Development at Upptalk and worked at Amazon and Telefónica. Sven holds an MBA from EDHEC Business School in France and lives in Munich, Germany.

Andrew McGrathSVP, CommercialVODAFONE CARRIER SERVICESAndrew joined Vodafone in June 2013. As Senior Vice President, Commercial, he is responsible for the global commercial and marketing functions at Vodafone Carrier Services. Andrew brings more than 20 years of telecoms experience. Before joining Vodafone, Andrew was part of the leadership team that formed and grew Virgin Media. Previously, he was Vice President, Marketing & Strategy in EMEA for MCI Worldcom (now Verizon Business). He started his telecoms career at Cable & Wireless where he was President of the global carrier division. Andrew has an engineering degree (Surrey University) and MBA (London Business School).

Andreas ConstantinidesCommercial DirectorYUBOTO LTD Andreas is the Commercial Director at Yuboto, a leading acclaimed and 7 times Awarded Mobile Marketing Company, in Greece. He joined Yuboto in 2012 and holds almost two decades of experience in telecommunication industry. Holds great motivation abilities and inspires teamwork. He is a sales oriented person and he is passionate for high value customer service performance. Andreas is a qualified as Professional Business Trainer of National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance and he is author of numerous bestseller Sales books and manuals.

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Europe 2016

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The Global Carrier Awards 2016November 2016

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Central & Eastern Europe 2016

NOW IN ITS 14TH YEAR

15 & 16 June 2016, WarsawConference & Exhibition 17 & 18 May 2016, Bangkok

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MESSAGING & SMS WORLDAsia 2016

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December 2016, Bangkok

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26 & 27 January 2016, Frankfurt

GERMANY CONNECT 2016

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Middle East 20161 – 3 March 2016, Dubai

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15th Annual Event

26 & 27 January 2016, Miami

METRO CONNECT 2016

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OCTOBER 2016, LONDON

North America 2016September 2016, Toronto


Russia & CIS 2016October 2016, Moscow


Africa 2016


September 2016

Eurasia 2016September 2016, Istanbul

NOW IN ITS 6TH YEAR

4TH ANNUALEVENT

September 2016, Nay Pyi Taw

4th Annual Event

MYANMAR CONNECT 2016

Balkans 20165 & 6 April 2016, Bucharest


Latam 201615 & 16 March 2016, Rio de Janeiro



5 & 6 APRIL 2016, NEW YORK


SEPTEMBER 2016, SINGAPORE

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Conferences 2016

For more information and event updates, please visit:

Sponsorship and Exhibition OpportunitiesFor information on sponsoring or exhibiting at a Capacity Conference, please contact:

Alex Grose, Commercial Director at [email protected] or call +44 (0)20 7779 7230

Central America & Andean 2016

NEWLOCATION

October 2016, Bogotá

NOW IN ITS 8TH YEAR

10TH

ANNIVERSARY

Europe 2016

FLAGSHIP

EVENT

November 2016, Paris

The Global Carrier Awards 2016November 2016

10TH

ANNIVERSARY

Central & Eastern Europe 2016


15 & 16 June 2016, WarsawConference & Exhibition 17 & 18 May 2016, Bangkok

December 2016, London

MESSAGING & SMS WORLDAsia 2016

FLAGSHIP

EVENT

December 2016, Bangkok

Formerly known as Lambdanet Forum

26 & 27 January 2016, Frankfurt

GERMANY CONNECT 2016

GERMANYCONNECT 2016

Caribbean 201617 & 18 February 2016, San Juan


Middle East 20161 – 3 March 2016, Dubai

FLAGSHIP EVENT

15th Annual Event

26 & 27 January 2016, Miami

METRO CONNECT 2016


OCTOBER 2016, LONDON

North America 2016September 2016, Toronto


Russia & CIS 2016October 2016, Moscow


Africa 2016


September 2016

Eurasia 2016September 2016, Istanbul

NOW IN ITS 6TH YEAR

4TH ANNUALEVENT

September 2016, Nay Pyi Taw

4th Annual Event

MYANMAR CONNECT 2016

Balkans 20165 & 6 April 2016, Bucharest


Latam 201615 & 16 March 2016, Rio de Janeiro



5 & 6 APRIL 2016, NEW YORK


SEPTEMBER 2016, SINGAPORE

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