IPI Communications Summit
Unlocking the Future of Communications


Please join the Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) Thursday, November 12 for a lively policy briefing as we explore the latest and future issues in communications policy, as well as the emerging challenges and opportunities facing industry players and policy makers in the current economy.

FEATURING KEYNOTE SPEAKER
FCC Commissioner Robert M. McDowell

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ALSO FEATURING:
Can Stupid Networks Result In Smarter Computing?
What applications are at risk in a "stupid network" world? Do consumers gain or lose in a world of "intelligence only at the edge?" Are "dumb pipes" the best way to drive broadband adoption or to provide opportunities for underserved or unserved areas?

Karen Kerrigan
President & CEO of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council;  Founder, Women Entrepreneurs Inc.

Hank Hultquist
Vice President, Federal Regulatory—AT&T Services, Inc.

Patrick Ross
Executive Director—Copyright Alliance; Chairman, Copyright Alliance Education Foundation

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INSIDER DISCUSSION: The Future of Communications

Kyle McSlarrow
President & CEO, National Cable & Telecommunications Association (NCTA)

Michael McCurry
Co-Chair, Arts+Labs; Former Press Secretary to President Bill Clinton

Moderated by:
Carolyn Brandon
Senior Industry & Innovation Fellow, Georgetown University McDonough School of Business

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KEYNOTE:
“Net Neutrality Done Right”
Paul Misener
Vice President, Global Public Policy – Amazon.com

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PANEL DISCUSSION:
A Bundle of Unbundling - A Global Perspective
How have unbundling policies affected the state of broadband deployment in the EU, Italy, Korea and around the world?
What challenges would unbundling policies have on communications infrastructure in the U.S.?

Massimiliano Trovato
Senior Fellow, Istituto Bruno Leoni—Italy

Greg Frazier
Senior Vice President for International Trade Policy, Motion Picture Association of America

Moderated by:
Scott Cleland
President, Precursor LLC; Chairman, NetCompetition.org
Former U.S. Deputy Coordinator for Communication & Information Policy, U.S. Department of State
Former Sr. Policy Advisor for Legislative Affairs for U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker


EVENT DETAILS:
Thursday, November 12, 2009
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Headquarters Minuteman Memorial Building
Minuteman Ballroom, 5^th Floor
One Constitution Ave NE
Washington DC 20002


Complimentary lunch will be served.
Seating is limited; make your reservation today!


RSVP: Erin Humiston
(972) 874.5139 or erin@ipi.org


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