Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/

[Judy Hallman <hallman AT email.unc.edu>]

Internetworkers:

I'm forwarding this message in case you haven't heard about this 
symposium and are interested.

Judy Hallman (hallman AT rtpnet.org, http://www.rtpnet.org/hallman)
Executive Director, RTPnet, NC (http://www.rtpnet.org)

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• From: "Donna Sullivan" <dsullivan AT e-nc.org>
• To: undisclosed-recipients:;
• Subject: Southeast ICT Symposium 2006 - The One Week Countdown and You Can Still Register NOW!
• Date: Sun, 5 Nov 2006 12:57:58 -0500

Don't Miss This Opportunity; Register NOW!!

 

 "Just-in-time information!  Lower-than-market cost! Great value! Convenient location!  What more can you want?”

 

Many times we attend conferences in Atlanta, Washington DC, Chicago, California, and Florida for prices that exceed $500, which doesn't include travel and hotel accommodations. Well, you don't want to miss this opportunity to attend a dynamic conference for less than the typical conference rate. That's right; the cost of the conference registration is for the low price of only $150. "Where? And when? you ask:"

 

... conference details ...

 

The Southeast ICT Symposium 2006 will be held at UNC's William & Ida Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC on November 13th and 14^th. Take a look at what we're presenting:

 

 

 Experts from New England, Georgia Tech, Washington DC, California, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and individual communities where broadband has been deployed will answer questions such as:

 

**Who are the players, where is the technology going, and how much will telecommunications change over the next 5 years? Steve Shepard, Shepard Communications Group, LLC will discuss “Converging the Industry: Toward a Media-Centric Network.

 

**What are Key Legal Considerations over the next 5 years? Hear Jim Baller, Baller Herbst Law Group will give a legal perspective on broadband deployment.

 

**So, how do I get the most out of my technology investment? While it may be challenging and expensive to deploy next generation infrastructure, it can be even more difficult to achieve the full benefits from it. Greg Laudeman, from the Georgia Institute of Technology, will provide an approach and models for overcoming these challenges, and look at how it’s being applied in Georgia communities.

 

**One small community in rural western North Carolina has been there and done that. Listen to Keven McCammon, e-Polk (PANGEA) explain how a local government and nonprofit deployed fiber to the home.

 

**So you are rural and you want to go wireless? Tom Fisher, QUALCOMM, will cover recent announcements and global trends in the adoption of wireless solutions in rural areas.

 

**Will deployment of telework enable your community to have a "business as usual" approach to continuity of operations. Rising gas prices; threat of hurricanes and other natural disasters; pending health epidemics; dissatisfied employees. These pain points are connected by one solution: telework. William Mularie, Telework Consotium, will expand your knowledge on how to incorporate telework into your work environment.

**I hear nanotechnology affects all of us, so exactly what is nanotechnology? John Hardin, NC Department of Commerce, will give an overview of nanotechnology and how it relates to matters of information and communication technology (ICT). John will release their recent report of Nanotechnology and its impact on ICT.

 

Day Two Workshop: “Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Deployment”

 

Keynote speaker is Dr. William Lehr, professor at MIT and co-author of “Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Deployment” a recently released study presented to the Economic Development Administration, U. S. Department of Commerce. The results of this recent study show strong evidence that “Broadband Access Does Enhance Economic Growth and Performance.”

 

 

Call for Information (See Attached Document)!!!

 

We (e-NC) are seeking participants who are currently engaged in technology-based economic development initiatives and have questions related to their specific projects. Questions should aim at highlighting the practical and ideological influence of broadband technology on economic and community development. This workshop is a great opportunity for participants to talk with experts and scholars from the industry, local government, and academic communities, have an opportunity to present their projects and research, exchange ideas, and refine their approach.

 

This event will provide all participants with an opportunity to share and discuss their projects with peers and panelists. In order to provide the best practical answers, we are requesting your questions be sent prior to the session. Those interested in submitting questions should also submit a brief project description. Questions, along with a project description should be submitted by email no later than October 27, 2006 to: dsullivan AT e-nc.org. For more information, you may contact Donna Sullivan at the aforementioned address, or call (919)2500-4314, x.270.

 

 

Check out our website for the complete program and registration option http://www.e-nc.org/WirelessICT2006/index.asp

 

 

We hope you can join us!

 

Best regards,

Donna Sullivan

Senior Program Director for

Integration of Communities/Innovation

e-NC Authority

(w) 919.250.4314

(c) 919.915.0217

(f) 919.250.4325

www.e-nc.org

 

 

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