While a hard date is in place to begin all digital broadcasts, what steps are needed and what questions are still unanswered? Learn from a mixed group of stakeholders about their dedication and work to make sure the transition is a success for all. Many of the questions addressed will include what to do about consumer education, must carry, the tuner mandate and more.
The deployment of IP-enabled video services has the potential to evolve into a new revolution of video service competition. The major telephone companies are paving the way, but are hitting some regulatory roadblocks in the way. How are cable providers responding to this new competitor? Will broadcasters survive this new revolution? Will competition spur consumer demand to have more control over what programming they pay for and receive?
Moderator:
Drew Clark, Senior Writer, National Journal's Technology Daily
Panelist:
Dorothy Attwood, Senior Vice President-Regulatory Planning and Policy, AT&T Inc.
Panelist:
Rick Cimerman, Vice President, State Government Affairs, National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA)
Panelist:
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., VP for Policy, Director of Technology Studies, Competitive Enterprise Institute
Panelist:
Amy Levine, Senior Counsel, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives
Panelist:
Michael McKeehan, Director, Internet and Technology Policy, Verizon
Panelist:
Michael Sullivan, Senior Technology Policy Advisor, Office of Honorable John Ensign
In a perfect fairy tale world, service providers will allow innovators unfettered access to their pipes and networks to develop cutting edge services and devices that will fuel the new digital world. Service providers will finds ways to profit from these new technologies -- with the consumer being the ultimate beneficiary. This world has been our reality. However, many believe that it is being threatened. Will service providers be the ultimate gatekeepers to the Internet? What will the future hold for new "edge" technologies? Will uncertainty stifle new innovation or will policymakers work to ensure a robust commercial marketplace for Internet-based services, applications and devices?
Digital technologies are allowing consumers to do more with their content. Legislators are tasked with trying to determine how to protect copyright holders and consumers while allowing technology to continue to drive innovation. Gain insight into the policymakers’ struggle of defining what’s right and what’s wrong.
Moderator:
Michael Petricone, VP, Government Relations, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
Room Hemisphere A & B Verne Harnish, “Growth Guy” syndicated columnist, author of Mastering the Rockefeller Habits, and CEO of Gazelles presents his one-day workshop. Frequent outcomes include tripled profitability, doubled cash flow, improved alignment, and sharpened focus. The morning concentrates on people and strategy, organized around the highly regarded One-Page Strategic Plan document. In the afternoon, the focus shifts to execution and is organized around the highly regarded one-page Rockefeller Habits checklist.
Registration for this workshop is separate from the Entertainment Technology Summit. To attend, please submit your name, title, company name and full contact information to Angela Newburn at anewburn@ce.org or 703-907-7648. You will receive a confirmation email when your registration is processed.
New technology is inherently disruptive. These companies are pushing the envelope by creating new business models and new ways to give consumers anytime, anywhere entertainment. Learn about their plans for the future. Hear the innovators. See the products and hear first hand from the content community about the challenges these products create as well as the opportunities that most excite them.
Moderator:
Rob Pegoraro, Consumer Technology Columnist, The Washington Post
This panel of experts will discuss challenges and opportunities of delivering on the promise of entertainment that is available anytime and anywhere. How can we preserve intellectual property, protect consumers’ fair use and ensure the freedom to innovate?
Moderator:
David Leibowitz, Managing Partner, CH Potomac and Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs, Gotuit Media
Who’s right; who’s wrong? Who’s protecting whom and what? Who’s advocating? Who’s afraid? The answer is ALL, but this panel is sure to invoke passion from all those involved in the digital revolution.
