Consumer Electronics Association - The Art of Learning - Conference Brochure, 2008 - (Page 28) ULTIMATE PASS SESSIONS CES KNOWLEDGE TRACKS IA2 NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF FREE BROADBAND: ARE WE THERE YET? Noon – 1 p.m. Monday, January 7 LVCC, North Hall, N253 While U.S. broadband penetration is growing, all agree that we need to do more. Where do policymakers and service providers stand? Why are some consumers embracing broadband, while others forego high-speed connections? How will service providers meet consumers’ expectations and address the content industry’s concerns about copyright infringement in consumer-generated content? Moderator: Corey Boles, Reporter, Dow Jones Newswires Panelists: Shawn DuBravac, Economist, Consumer Electronics Association Johanna Mikes Shelton, Policy Counsel and Legislative Strategist, Google Inc. Markham Erickson, Executive Director and General Counsel, NetCoalition Amy L. Levine, Senior Counsel, House Committee on Energy and Commerce, United States House of Representatives IA4 DIGITAL FREEDOM PRESENTS: FREE TECHNOLOGY, COPYRIGHT AND MAKING A LIVING—THE ARTISTS SPEAK 1:30– 2:30 p.m. Monday, January 7 LVCC, North Hall, N253 Four prominent, independent artists give their views on the copyright debate and describe how they harness the power of digital technology to make music and communicate with listeners. Moderator: Jim Griffin, Managing Director, OneHouse, LLC Panelists: Terry McBride, CEO, Nettwerk Music Group Jonathan Coulton, Musician, Singer-Songwriter Samantha Murphy, Founder, SMtv Music Lady Kier, Artist, Deee-Lite IA5 FINDING PRIVATE EQUITY Noon – 1 p.m. Monday, January 7 The Venetian, Lando 4201 Big CE brands like Denon and Harman Kardon have become the beneficiaries of private equity ownership. What is private equity? How do small CE companies find equity partners, and what does it take to make a deal? We’ll explore the possibilities and pitfalls of courting private equity companies. Moderator: Mark Cecil, Managing Editor, Buyouts Magazine Panelists: Terry Garnett, Co-Founder, Garnett & Helfrich Brian Jacobs, General Partner, Emergence Capital Ahmet Ozalp, Partner, Atlas Venture David Silverman, Partner, 3i IA3 WHAT’S THIS BUTTON DO? EASE-OF-USE AND THE CONSUMER 10:30– 11:30 a.m. Monday, January 7 The Venetian, Lando 4305-4306 How easy a device is to use ranks high on consumers’ list of “must haves” for their electronics. This session examines the top features consumers look for and how retailers can communicate ease-of-use to customers. See how vendors are using interoperability to their advantage. Moderator: Mia Kim, Editor-in-Chief, Popgadget.net Panelists: Jocelyn Vigreux, President, TomTom Bill Taylor, Vice President Communications Technology Group, Panasonic Michael Wehrs, Vice President, Evangelism, Nuance Communications Inc. 28 PLEASE NOTE: CONFERENCE PROGRAM INFORMATION IS CURRENT AS OF NOVEMBER 19, 2007 Popgadget.net
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