April 2 - 3, 2008 | Shanghai, China | Shanghai International Convention Center

Keynotes
Software: Unlocking the Opportunities on Intel Platforms Renee J. James Vice President General Manager, Software and Solutions Group Intel Corporation Renee J. James is vice president and general manager of the Software and Solutions Group for Intel Corporation. She is responsible for software strategy, products and services with research and development operations in more than 20 countries. The Software and Solutions Group is a worldwide provider of software products, services, technical expertise and resources that can enhance performance, expand capabilities and provide essential ingredients to maximize end-user value and business advantage for its customers, fellow travelers and the industry. Previously, James was vice president and general manager of the Microsoft Program Office. In this capacity, James was responsible for overseeing Intel's relationship and development efforts with Microsoft. Prior to that, James was the director and COO of Intel Online Solutions, Intel's internet application hosting business. James also served for four years as technical assistant to then-Intel chairman and CEO Andrew S. Grove, now Senior Advisor to Executive Management. James has contributed to several key software and services efforts during her tenure at Intel. She was the product and program manager for the first software video codecs (Indeo) and was a key member of the team developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for the unification of Unix on Intel Architecture. Additionally, she was part of the pioneering team working with Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) to move applications to the Intel Architecture. James joined Intel in 1987. She received her bachelor's degree in International Business in 1986 and her MBA in 1992, both from the University of Oregon. James currently serves as an independent director on the VMware Inc. Board of Directors.