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TFI Technology Conference Jan 2021 - ONLINE

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TFI Technology Conference Jan 2021 - ONLINE

Join us for our 16th Annual TFI Technology Conference - All ONLINE in 2021

By Technology Futures, Inc.

When and where

Date and time

Thu, Jan 21, 2021, 1:00 PM – Fri, Jan 22, 2021, 5:00 PM CST

Location

Online

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 30 days before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Our 16th Annual TFI Technology Conference starts today, but you still join us! Details are below.

Note: If you need info quickly, you're welcome to contact me (Helen Mary, Conference Liaison) at hmvmarek@tfi.com or 512-914-8038 (voice/text).

Conference Dates/Times:

Thursday, January 21, 1-5pm and Friday, January 22, 1-5pm CST. Networking 1/2 hour before (12:30-1pm) and after (5-5:30pm). The 2021 conference will be conducted entirely online via Zoom.

Once again industry leaders and professionals will gather to share the latest trends and developments impacting communications and asset valuation. 

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Venue:

The 2021 TFI Technology Conference will be conducted entirely online.

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Registration Information:

Conference Dates:

Thursday & Friday, January 21-22, 1:00-5:00 pm CST

Networking 1/2 hour before (12:30-1pm) and after (5-5:30pm).

To register, click the green "Tickets" bar at Top Right of Page

General Admission Rate: $245

Assessor/Academic/Government Rate: No Charge

[Substitution/Cancellation/Refunds]

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2020 Conference Sponsors 

Thank you to the sponsors of our 15th Annual TFI Technology Conference:

• CostQuest

• Duff & Phelps

• Maura's Voice

2021 Sponsorships Available: Contact TFI about Sponsorships

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Start the year with the latest knowledge and insights on the key forces impacting your organization!

We will be examining changes in wireless communications, broadband and video, network technologies, and a range of cutting-edge technologies coming onto the market. We hope you’ll join your colleagues in 2021 in what promises to be another interesting and important event!

Gain Background, Insights, and Forecasts:

  • Wireless Communications, including 5G
  • Broadband & Video, including Gigabit networks and OTT
  • Network Technologies
  • Cutting-edge technologies such as virtual and augmented reality

Stay Relevant and Timely:

  • High level review of top communications trends
  • Informative presentations on key technologies
  • Illuminating discussions of current and emerging issues facing the communications industry
  • Important insights on the impact of these changes on asset valuation
  • Multiple opportunities to connect and reconnect with community and thought-leaders

You Should Attend If:

  • You have a business or policy interest in the communications network's future, or
  • You are involved with the valuation of communications assets, or
  • You are impacted by changes in the telecom, wireless, and cable television networks, or
  • You are active in the IoT, AI, VR or other up and coming communication technologies, and
  • You value learning, sharing, and collaborating with industry leaders and professionals

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Schedule and Speakers

Thursday January 21, 2021 (Central Time)

12:30 - 1:00 pm Zoom opens for Networking

1:00 - 2:00 pm Wireless Keynote

Iain Gillott, President, iGR

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2:00 - 2:30 pm Discussion & West Coast Lunch Break

2:30 - 3:30 pm Policy Keynote

Blair Levin, Non-resident Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution

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3:30 - 4:30 pm Economic Update

Michael A. Sadler, Ph.D., Department of Economics, Department of Finance, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin

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4:30 - 5:00 pm Discussion Session

5:00 - 5:30 pm Virtual Reception & Networking

Friday January 22, 2021 (Central Time)

12:30 - 1:00 pm Zoom Opens for Networking

1:00 - 2:00 pm Broadband Keynote

Jeff Baumgartner, Senior Editor, Light Reading

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2:00 - 2:30 pm Discussion & West Coast Lunch Break

2:30 - 3:30 pm TFI Forecasts Update

Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., Conference Director, President , TFI

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Ray Hodges, Senior Consultant, Technology Futures, Inc.

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3:30 - 4:30 pm Communications Technology Update

August (Augie) Grant, Ph.D., Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina; Co-Editor, Communications Technology Update and Fundamentals

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4:30 - 5:00 pm Discussion Session

5:00 - 5:30 pm Virtual Reception & Networking

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Previous TFI Technology Conferences

Please visit our 2020 TFI Technology Conference page for Schedule, Slides, Videos, Bios & Photos. Slides, videos, and photos from previous TFI conferences are also on our TFI-CTFG site. 

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Past attendees include those from:

  • Communications Policy
  • Finance, Asset Valuation and Property Tax
  • Strategic Forecasting
  • Market Strategy
  • Network Planning
  • Legal and Regulatory
  • Depreciation and Asset Lives
  • New Technology Startups and Developers

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What Attendees Say

"Great program... information is timely and program ties together well. Good for attendees with various background and interests. I highly recommend it."  ―Jeffery S. Binkley

"...a unique learning experience to be had via the lectures and interaction with the audience and TFI." ―Robert G. Strong, Tax Director, AT&T

"Practical information from industry insiders provided me insight I haven't found anywhere else." ―Augie Grant, Professor, University of South Carolina

"Great conference as always! Too many excellent speakers to list. Particularly remember 5G presentation."―Dmitriy Matsyshen, Sr. Tax Manager, T-Mobile

"5 Stars! Informative sessions with dedicated speakers." ―Paul Tucker, Independent Appraiser

"Nice update on technology. ..."  ―Charles Burkhardt, Senior Consultant, CostQuest

"Great range of topics & speakers that were both fascinating and provocative."  ―Jim Dombrowski, Property Tax Manager, Verizon

"Based on TFI's knowledge, skills and experience, I strongly recommend this conference to anyone who is involved in assessing telecommunications equipment or anyone involved with telecommunications in some form or another."  ―Raul Reyes, Business Personal Property Supervisor, Dallas Central Appraisal District

"...Proper valuation must take into account technological externalities that will diminish the value of the existing assets. The technological innovations are having a such an impact that keeping up is essential. This conference keeps me up to date." ―Roger Grabowski, Managing Director, Duff & Phelps

"Great conference for all of those who want an update on trends in the communications industry and the technologies impacting it. As an academic, I found it especially valuable in providing me ideas of what I need to be looking out for in my own areas of interest.―Kim Houser, Business Law Professor, Washington State University

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Previous Attendees:

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We are looking forward to our Online 16th Annual TFI Technology Conference. January 21-22, 1:00-5:00 pm CST. To register, click the green "Tickets" bar at Top Right of Page.

We hope you can join us.

The TFI Team John, Larry, Carrie, Helen Mary, Ray

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Contacts:

 Helen Mary Marek Conference Liaison, hmvmarek@tfi.com or (512) 914-8038

Lawrence Vanston Conference Director, lvanston@tfi.com or (512) 415-5965

Carrie Vanston The Alligator Wrangler, TFI team Member, carrie@carrievanston.com

info@tfi.com • www.tfi.com • www.tfi-ctfg.com • carrievanston.com

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