On June 12-13, 2008 Pike & Fischer's preeminent communications policy forum will once again play host to over 200 of the nation's top executives, regulators and legislators as they debate and discuss the future of the broadband landscape. The Summit program is under development. Parties interested in participating in the Summit may contact Pike & Fischer's President & Publisher, Meg Hargreaves at 1-800-255-8131 x 229.
DAY ONE – Thursday, June 12th
7:30-8:30 a.m.
8:30-8:45 a.m.
Welcome & Keynote Introduction
8:45-9:15 a.m.
Opening Keynote Address
Keynote sponsored by
Keynote sponsored by
9:15-10:30 a.m.
Regulatory Outlook: The Big Picture
As the Bush Administration enters its final stretch in office, the FCC has a variety of key broadband issues on its plate. And Congress is under pressure to pass a number of communications measures before the Fall election campaign preempts its attention. Hear the latest insight from our panel of experts about what actions the FCC, the Administration and Congress are likely to take in the final months of 2008.
As the Bush Administration enters its final stretch in office, the FCC has a variety of key broadband issues on its plate. And Congress is under pressure to pass a number of communications measures before the Fall election campaign preempts its attention. Hear the latest insight from our panel of experts about what actions the FCC, the Administration and Congress are likely to take in the final months of 2008.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Gregg Rothschild, Chief Counsel, U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee
James W. Cicconi, Senior Executive Vice President, External and Legislative Affairs, AT&T
Joseph W. Waz, Jr., Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Public Policy Counsel, Comcast
Larry S. Landis, Commissioner, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Jeffrey A. Campbell, Senior Director, Technology and Communications Policy, Global Policy and Government Affairs, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Dana Shaffer, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
James W. Cicconi, Senior Executive Vice President, External and Legislative Affairs, AT&T
Joseph W. Waz, Jr., Senior Vice President, External Affairs and Public Policy Counsel, Comcast
Larry S. Landis, Commissioner, Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission
Jeffrey A. Campbell, Senior Director, Technology and Communications Policy, Global Policy and Government Affairs, Cisco Systems, Inc.
Dana Shaffer, Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau, Federal Communications Commission
10:30-11:00 a.m.
Coffee & Networking Break
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11:00-12:15 p.m.
U.S. Broadband Deployment: The Beat Goes On
Many policy makers continue to warn that the U.S. is falling behind other countries in broadband penetration, and that the country needs a national broadband policy. This panel of scholars, policy experts and industry representatives will discuss the status of broadband deployment and take up the pros and cons of various approaches for driving the spread of broadband availability, and the extent to which the U.S. can depend on the free market to boost penetration rates.
Many policy makers continue to warn that the U.S. is falling behind other countries in broadband penetration, and that the country needs a national broadband policy. This panel of scholars, policy experts and industry representatives will discuss the status of broadband deployment and take up the pros and cons of various approaches for driving the spread of broadband availability, and the extent to which the U.S. can depend on the free market to boost penetration rates.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Scott Wallsten, Vice President for Research and Senior Fellow, The Technology Policy Institute, Senior Fellow, Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy
Mark McElroy, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Connected Nation
Jonathan Banks, Senior Vice President, Law and Policy, USTelecom
Scott Deutchman, Competition and Universal Service Legal Advisor, Office of Commissioner Michael J. Copps, Federal Communications Commission
Daniel Mitchell, Vice President of Legal Affairs, National Telecommunications Cooperative Association
Mark McElroy, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Connected Nation
Jonathan Banks, Senior Vice President, Law and Policy, USTelecom
Scott Deutchman, Competition and Universal Service Legal Advisor, Office of Commissioner Michael J. Copps, Federal Communications Commission
Daniel Mitchell, Vice President of Legal Affairs, National Telecommunications Cooperative Association
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Luncheon with Congressional Keynote Address
Luncheon sponsored by
U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL), 6th District
Member, House Energy and Commerce Committee
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
Member, House Energy and Commerce Committee
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
Luncheon sponsored by
1:45-2:00 p.m.
Dessert & Networking
2:00-3:15 p.m.
Wireless Broadband: Becoming a Reality?
Wireless broadband offerings are on the rise with new, innovative applications being introduced on almost a daily basis. Learn from those on the cutting edge what the wireless broadband future will look like, what policies will spur or stifle it, and how the recent auction of 700 MHz spectrum will change the landscape.
Wireless broadband offerings are on the rise with new, innovative applications being introduced on almost a daily basis. Learn from those on the cutting edge what the wireless broadband future will look like, what policies will spur or stifle it, and how the recent auction of 700 MHz spectrum will change the landscape.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Janice Obuchowski, Chairman, Freedom Technologies, Inc.
Richard S. Whitt, Washington Telecom and Media Counsel, Google Inc.
Terri Natoli, Vice President of Federal Affairs, Clearwire
Steve Sharkey, Director, Spectrum and Standards Strategy, Motorola, Inc.
Ross D. Vincenti, Senior Counsel, Sprint Nextel Corp.
Thomas J. Sugrue, Vice President, Government Affairs, T-Mobile USA, Inc.
Richard S. Whitt, Washington Telecom and Media Counsel, Google Inc.
Terri Natoli, Vice President of Federal Affairs, Clearwire
Steve Sharkey, Director, Spectrum and Standards Strategy, Motorola, Inc.
Ross D. Vincenti, Senior Counsel, Sprint Nextel Corp.
Thomas J. Sugrue, Vice President, Government Affairs, T-Mobile USA, Inc.
3:15-3:45 p.m.
Coffee & Networking Break
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3:45-5:00 p.m.
Video: Broadband Driver?
The growth and popularity of YouTube and other internet video sites has been nothing short of spectacular. Increasingly, Netflix and others are looking at broadband as an effective video delivery system. Today, video is available not just from traditional media sources, but increasingly from Internet, telephony and wireless providers. Our panel of experts debates key issues affecting the competitive landscape for delivery of broadband video, the extent to which video drives broadband penetration and deployment, and what the future may bring.
The growth and popularity of YouTube and other internet video sites has been nothing short of spectacular. Increasingly, Netflix and others are looking at broadband as an effective video delivery system. Today, video is available not just from traditional media sources, but increasingly from Internet, telephony and wireless providers. Our panel of experts debates key issues affecting the competitive landscape for delivery of broadband video, the extent to which video drives broadband penetration and deployment, and what the future may bring.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Bill Hunt, Vice President, Public Policy, Level 3 Communications
Richard Cotton, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, NBC Universal
John F. Raposa, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Verizon (FiOS)
Cristina Chou Pauzé, Legal Advisor, Media Issues, Office of Commissioner Robert McDowell, Federal Communications Commission
Robert W. Quinn, Senior Vice President, Federal Regulatory, AT&T
Richard Cotton, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, NBC Universal
John F. Raposa, Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, Verizon (FiOS)
Cristina Chou Pauzé, Legal Advisor, Media Issues, Office of Commissioner Robert McDowell, Federal Communications Commission
Robert W. Quinn, Senior Vice President, Federal Regulatory, AT&T
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Cocktail Reception
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DAY TWO - Friday, June 13th
7:30-8:30 a.m.
8:30-9:00 a.m.
9:00-10:15 a.m.
Net Neutrality: It’s Back Again!
The debate that took center state at our 2006 and 2007 Summits has not lost steam. We'll gather experts to again debate this topic – to discuss the reasons why service providers are worried about their ability to manage traffic on their networks, to explain the concerns driving calls for open access, and to predict the likelihood that Congress will bring closure to this heated issue.
The debate that took center state at our 2006 and 2007 Summits has not lost steam. We'll gather experts to again debate this topic – to discuss the reasons why service providers are worried about their ability to manage traffic on their networks, to explain the concerns driving calls for open access, and to predict the likelihood that Congress will bring closure to this heated issue.
Moderator:
Nancy Victory
Summit Co-Chair
Former Administrator, NTIA, Department of Commerce
Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Summit Co-Chair
Former Administrator, NTIA, Department of Commerce
Partner, Wiley Rein LLP
Panelists:
Ben Scott, Policy Director, Free Press
Christopher Guttman-McCabe, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA – The Wireless Association
Gigi B. Sohn, President and Co-Founder, Public Knowledge
Kathryn C. Brown, Senior Vice President, Public Policy Development & Corporate Responsibility, Verizon
Brian Bieron, Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs, eBay, Inc.
Mike McCurry, Partner, Public Strategies; former White House Press Secretary
Daniel Brenner, Senior Vice President, Law & Regulatory Policy, National Cable & Telecommunications Association
Christopher Guttman-McCabe, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, CTIA – The Wireless Association
Gigi B. Sohn, President and Co-Founder, Public Knowledge
Kathryn C. Brown, Senior Vice President, Public Policy Development & Corporate Responsibility, Verizon
Brian Bieron, Senior Director, Federal Government Affairs, eBay, Inc.
Mike McCurry, Partner, Public Strategies; former White House Press Secretary
Daniel Brenner, Senior Vice President, Law & Regulatory Policy, National Cable & Telecommunications Association
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Coffee & Networking Break
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10:45-12:00 p.m.
Wall Street Speaks Out
Our panel of Wall Street analysts and venture capitalists will share their insights about what's attracting investors – and what political changes are making them nervous – in 2008 and beyond.
Our panel of Wall Street analysts and venture capitalists will share their insights about what's attracting investors – and what political changes are making them nervous – in 2008 and beyond.
Moderator:
Panelists:
Blair Levin, Managing Director, Stifel Nicolaus
Mike McCormack, Executive Director, U.S. Telecommunications Research, J.P. Morgan
Scott Cleland, Chief Executive Officer, Precursor
Julius Genachowski, Special Advisor, General Atlantic
Mike McCormack, Executive Director, U.S. Telecommunications Research, J.P. Morgan
Scott Cleland, Chief Executive Officer, Precursor
Julius Genachowski, Special Advisor, General Atlantic
12:00-12:30 p.m.
Closing Keynote Address - International Outlook
Introduction: Eric Loeb, Vice President, International, External & Regulatory Affairs, AT&T
Keynote sponsored by
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Introduction: Eric Loeb, Vice President, International, External & Regulatory Affairs, AT&T
Ambassador David Gross, U.S. Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, U.S. Department of State
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