GMIC 2011

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Joshua Maa - Madhouse Inc.
Founder and CEO
Joshua Maa is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Madhouse Inc., China’s largest and most intelligent mobile ad network, with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. Joshua Maa is the Founding Member and Board Director of MMA APAC (Mobile Marketing Association, Asia Pacific Region), and the Co-Chair of Global Mobile Advertising Committee. The Committee developed and released mobile advertising guidelines which have been widely applied by most global mobile advertising players. Before founding Madhouse, Joshua Maa was EVP at TOM Online, where he managed the Wireless Business & Operations and International Business Development teams, and helped Tom become the largest Wireless Value-Added Service Provider by revenue in China in 2005. Before TOM Online, Joshua was the Founding CEO of Rock Mobile Corporation, Greater China's leading Mobile Music Entertainment Service Provider. Joshua has over 19 years of managerial experience in Greater China’s New Media, entertainment, and Consumer Marketing industries.

Wang Huadong - Mobile20.com.cn
Author and Initiator
At present, Wang Huadong is working for Matrix Partners focusing on the Mobile Internet industry and casual games. Prior to Matrix Partners, he was active as the senior editor for Sohu IT Deptartment and in charge of Mobile Internet industry events and news coverage. At the same time, he launched Sohu Mobile Developers Salon, one of the most influential events in China which has attracted thousands of developers in one year. Before joining Sohu, he served for Yahoo China and was in charge of SNS community-based products etc. During his spare time, Mr. Wang also co-established Mobile20.com.cn, an independent blog which is focused on mobile Internet industry and related products, and Mobile 2.0 Family, an independent community for more than 400 mobile Internet professionals.

Benjamin Joffe - Plus Eight Star
CEO
Benjamin Joffe (@benjaminjoffe) is a renowned expert on Asia’s digital scene. During the past 10 years, he has been part of Japan’s mobile revolution, Korea’s Internet boom and the rise of China as a digital superpower. As CEO of the strategy consultancy +8* (Plus 8 Star) he brings the best practices from Asia’s digital scene to MNCs and startups worldwide (e.g. Microsoft, Adidas, China Mobile, Harvard Business School, IMVU, Tumblr). Bridging technology, sociology and anthropology, his research covers virtual economies, digital third places, artificial artificial intelligence (AAI) and online social dynamics. Benjamin shared insights in over 100 talks across 17 countries, has been quoted in Forbes, The Economist, CNN and the New York Times and was selected among China’s Top 100 Mobile Industry Influencers in 2007 and 2008 as founder of Mobile Monday in Beijing. Last, he is an angel investor in Asia-based startups, including Cmune, the “Zynga of console-like games”, and MyGengo, a global human translation platform.

Edward Yu - Analysys International
CEO
In 1991 Mr. Yu worked in ALPNET Hong Kong (a US based localization service company) and later was appointed as President of its China operations. In 1992 - 2000, Mr. Yu was elected as Chairman of Pan Power Consulting (a pioneer marketing consulting company in China). In 2000, Analysys Consulting was founded by Mr. Yu, and held the position of Chief Consultant and President. Mr. Yu holds positions in many trade and business commissions including: - China Science and Technology Association, Founding Council Member - Shanghai Enterprise Informization Council - ChairChina Communication Association - ChairChina Communication Enterprise Association Council Member - Canada-China Trading Council Member - York University Visiting Professor

Li Zhuohuan - Jiwai.de
Founder
Li Zhuohuan has rich experiences in information technology and networking security, a deep understanding in social networking, network operations, and other additional related fields. Mr. Li studied at Tsinghua University in 1997, and founded the famous campus community BBS Zixia.net in 1998. In the same year, he also became the Systems Operator of the Tsinghua BBS. From 1999 to 2001, Li was a Network Engineer with ChinaRen.com (which was acquired by sohu.com in 2000). In 2001, he founded AKA Technology, and has been the CEO since then. From 2005 to 2007, Li was active as the Chief Scientist with YouKu.com and in charge of YouKu’s technology and products. In 2007, Li left YouKu.com and founded Jiwai.de, the first Chinese micro-blog (a Chinese brother of Twitter), an online service that enables users to broadcast short messages to their friends or followers. Mr. Li has published two books: Linux Network Programming in 2001 and Email Anti-Spamming Manual in 2006. In his spare time, he is also very fond of Paragliding, Parkour, Mix Marshall Arts and Salsa Latin dance.

Henry Yang - iResearch
Founder and President
Henry is a renowned Internet economy expert and the sole founder of iResearch. He was among the firstcrop of Internet industry professionals in China and also a regular speaker at most major Internet conferences in China.Henry joined Soim in 1999 as a MarketingManager. In late 1999, he and his partners raised money and founded WiseHorse, an Internet advertising and marketing firm.Henry founded iResearch in late 2002. iResearch is currently the most influential Internet research and consulting firm in China, counting almost all major Chinese Internet companies and a number of overseas financial institutions and TMT companies among its clients. Henry holds a B.S. degree from East China University of Science and Technology and a M.A. degree from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. Henry currently serves as Permanent Member of China TMT Business Association, Vice Chairman of Business Information Industry Promotion Society (Preparing).Besides iResearch, Henry Yang also founded a few other information consulting firms, including ChinaVenture (consulting service provider in China’s private equity investment industry). The business of ComInsight Group covers many fields of Information consulting service, including Internet and application of wireless, new media, education andentertainment.

Jiang Tao - CSDN
Founder and Chairman
Jiang Tao, CSDN founder and Chairman, deputy Secretary-General of China Computer Federation and Director of Software Engineer Committee. 2000, created the magazine of Programmer, 1999, created CSDN community, dedicated to the development of an open IT technology platform for sharing and coordination. Engaged in software and internet operations for over 20 years, having successfully led a number of software projects. 1987~1991, Computer Mathematics and Application Software Program, Sichuan University; 1992~1995, manager of Giant Chinese-language Application Development Dept, in charge of the development of handwritten input system; 1997, in charge of the technology product R&D for Kingsoft (as the Vice President), led the development of Kingsoft Powerword, Kingsoft WordEasy, Kingsoft Knight, etc. 1998, jointly founded HEROSOFT (as the President), which launched CHAOJI JIEBA 5.0; 1999, created CSDN; 2000, created the magazine of PROGRAMMER; 2003, founded the company BROADVIEW; 2005, jointly founded ITCAST Education Technology Co.,. Ltd

	Joshua Maa - Madhouse Inc. Founder and CEO Joshua Maa is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Madhouse Inc., China’s largest and most intelligent mobile ad network, with offices in Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. Joshua Maa is the Founding Member and Board Director of MMA APAC (Mobile Marketing Association, Asia Pacific Region), and the Co-Chair of Global Mobile Advertising Committee. The Committee developed and released mobile advertising guidelines which have been widely applied by most global mobile advertising players. Before founding Madhouse, Joshua Maa was EVP at TOM Online, where he managed the Wireless Business & Operations and International Business Development teams, and helped Tom become the largest Wireless Value-Added Service Provider by revenue in China in 2005. Before TOM Online, Joshua was the Founding CEO of Rock Mobile Corporation, Greater China's leading Mobile Music Entertainment Service Provider. Joshua has over 19 years of managerial experience in Greater China’s New Media, entertainment, and Consumer Marketing industries.

	Wang Huadong - Mobile20.com.cn Author and Initiator At present, Wang Huadong is working for Matrix Partners focusing on the Mobile Internet industry and casual games. Prior to Matrix Partners, he was active as the senior editor for Sohu IT Deptartment and in charge of Mobile Internet industry events and news coverage. At the same time, he launched Sohu Mobile Developers Salon, one of the most influential events in China which has attracted thousands of developers in one year. Before joining Sohu, he served for Yahoo China and was in charge of SNS community-based products etc. During his spare time, Mr. Wang also co-established Mobile20.com.cn, an independent blog which is focused on mobile Internet industry and related products, and Mobile 2.0 Family, an independent community for more than 400 mobile Internet professionals.

	Benjamin Joffe - Plus Eight Star CEO Benjamin Joffe (@benjaminjoffe) is a renowned expert on Asia’s digital scene. During the past 10 years, he has been part of Japan’s mobile revolution, Korea’s Internet boom and the rise of China as a digital superpower. As CEO of the strategy consultancy +8* (Plus 8 Star) he brings the best practices from Asia’s digital scene to MNCs and startups worldwide (e.g. Microsoft, Adidas, China Mobile, Harvard Business School, IMVU, Tumblr). Bridging technology, sociology and anthropology, his research covers virtual economies, digital third places, artificial artificial intelligence (AAI) and online social dynamics. Benjamin shared insights in over 100 talks across 17 countries, has been quoted in Forbes, The Economist, CNN and the New York Times and was selected among China’s Top 100 Mobile Industry Influencers in 2007 and 2008 as founder of Mobile Monday in Beijing. Last, he is an angel investor in Asia-based startups, including Cmune, the “Zynga of console-like games”, and MyGengo, a global human translation platform.

	Edward Yu - Analysys International CEO In 1991 Mr. Yu worked in ALPNET Hong Kong (a US based localization service company) and later was appointed as President of its China operations. In 1992 - 2000, Mr. Yu was elected as Chairman of Pan Power Consulting (a pioneer marketing consulting company in China). In 2000, Analysys Consulting was founded by Mr. Yu, and held the position of Chief Consultant and President. Mr. Yu holds positions in many trade and business commissions including: - China Science and Technology Association, Founding Council Member - Shanghai Enterprise Informization Council - ChairChina Communication Association - ChairChina Communication Enterprise Association Council Member - Canada-China Trading Council Member - York University Visiting Professor

	Li Zhuohuan - Jiwai.de Founder Li Zhuohuan has rich experiences in information technology and networking security, a deep understanding in social networking, network operations, and other additional related fields. Mr. Li studied at Tsinghua University in 1997, and founded the famous campus community BBS Zixia.net in 1998. In the same year, he also became the Systems Operator of the Tsinghua BBS. From 1999 to 2001, Li was a Network Engineer with ChinaRen.com (which was acquired by sohu.com in 2000). In 2001, he founded AKA Technology, and has been the CEO since then. From 2005 to 2007, Li was active as the Chief Scientist with YouKu.com and in charge of YouKu’s technology and products. In 2007, Li left YouKu.com and founded Jiwai.de, the first Chinese micro-blog (a Chinese brother of Twitter), an online service that enables users to broadcast short messages to their friends or followers. Mr. Li has published two books: Linux Network Programming in 2001 and Email Anti-Spamming Manual in 2006. In his spare time, he is also very fond of Paragliding, Parkour, Mix Marshall Arts and Salsa Latin dance.

	Henry Yang - iResearch Founder and President Henry is a renowned Internet economy expert and the sole founder of iResearch. He was among the firstcrop of Internet industry professionals in China and also a regular speaker at most major Internet conferences in China.Henry joined Soim in 1999 as a MarketingManager. In late 1999, he and his partners raised money and founded WiseHorse, an Internet advertising and marketing firm.Henry founded iResearch in late 2002. iResearch is currently the most influential Internet research and consulting firm in China, counting almost all major Chinese Internet companies and a number of overseas financial institutions and TMT companies among its clients. Henry holds a B.S. degree from East China University of Science and Technology and a M.A. degree from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. Henry currently serves as Permanent Member of China TMT Business Association, Vice Chairman of Business Information Industry Promotion Society (Preparing).Besides iResearch, Henry Yang also founded a few other information consulting firms, including ChinaVenture (consulting service provider in China’s private equity investment industry). The business of ComInsight Group covers many fields of Information consulting service, including Internet and application of wireless, new media, education andentertainment.

	Jiang Tao - CSDN Founder and Chairman Jiang Tao, CSDN founder and Chairman, deputy Secretary-General of China Computer Federation and Director of Software Engineer Committee. 2000, created the magazine of Programmer, 1999, created CSDN community, dedicated to the development of an open IT technology platform for sharing and coordination. Engaged in software and internet operations for over 20 years, having successfully led a number of software projects. 1987~1991, Computer Mathematics and Application Software Program, Sichuan University; 1992~1995, manager of Giant Chinese-language Application Development Dept, in charge of the development of handwritten input system; 1997, in charge of the technology product R&D for Kingsoft (as the Vice President), led the development of Kingsoft Powerword, Kingsoft WordEasy, Kingsoft Knight, etc. 1998, jointly founded HEROSOFT (as the President), which launched CHAOJI JIEBA 5.0; 1999, created CSDN; 2000, created the magazine of PROGRAMMER; 2003, founded the company BROADVIEW; 2005, jointly founded ITCAST Education Technology Co.,. Ltd

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Apr 27-28, 2011, Beijing

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