The Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI)
in collaboration with
the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
and the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI)
Invite you to join us at IPI's
Third Annual Communications Summit
and Evening Reception
Event Details
Evening Reception (Eve of Summit)
Sponsored by IPI and TechFreedom
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Capitol Visitor's Center
Congressional Meeting Room South (CVC 217)
Capitol Hill, Washington DC
Daytime Summit
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Headquarters Minuteman Memorial Building
Minuteman Ballroom, 5th Floor
One Constitution Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
*Complimentary lunch will be served
RSVP for both events to Erin Humiston, (972) 874.5139 or erin@ipi.org
SUMMIT AGENDA
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Morning Keynote Address
The Honorable Rick Boucher, Former Chairman of the House Commerce Communications Subcommittee
Network Innovation and Internet Regulation: Friends or Enemies?
Richard Bennett, Research Fellow, Institute for Technology Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
Larry Downes, Internet Industry Analyst, Author
Randolph J. May, President, The Free State Foundation
Moderated by Carolyn Brandon, Georgetown Center for Business & Public Policy, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business
Keynote Address
Commissioner Meredith Baker, Federal Communications Commission
The Communications Sector as a Force for Economic Growth
Dr. John B. Horrigan, Vice President of Policy Research, TechNet
Dr. Jeffrey Eisenach, Managing Director, Navigant Economics
Moderated by Dr. Michael Mandel, Progressive Policy Institute
Insider's Discussion: “Our Spot in the World—A Global Perspective of Wireless & Innovation”
Ambassador Philip Verveer, U.S. Coordinator for Int’l Communications & Information Policy
Ambassador David Gross, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP, Former U.S. Coordinator for Int’l Communications & Information Policy
Moderated by Christopher Boam, Director, Int’l Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs—Verizon Communications
Keynote Address
Congressman Marsha Blackburn, U.S. House of Representatives (TN-07)
Closing Keynote Address
Andrew Keen, Author, Broadcaster, Entrepreneur on Media, Culture, & Technology; Advisor, Arts+Labs
PLUS! "Decoding the FCC's Net Neutrality Order"
Sponsored by TechFreedom
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Headquarters Minuteman Memorial Building
Minuteman Ballroom, 5th Floor
One Constitution Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
in collaboration with
the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
and the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI)
Invite you to join us at IPI's
Third Annual Communications Summit
and Evening Reception
Event Details
Evening Reception (Eve of Summit)
Sponsored by IPI and TechFreedom
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Capitol Visitor's Center
Congressional Meeting Room South (CVC 217)
Capitol Hill, Washington DC
Daytime Summit
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Headquarters Minuteman Memorial Building
Minuteman Ballroom, 5th Floor
One Constitution Ave NE
Washington DC 20002
*Complimentary lunch will be served
RSVP for both events to Erin Humiston, (972) 874.5139 or erin@ipi.org
SUMMIT AGENDA
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Morning Keynote Address
The Honorable Rick Boucher, Former Chairman of the House Commerce Communications Subcommittee
Network Innovation and Internet Regulation: Friends or Enemies?
Richard Bennett, Research Fellow, Institute for Technology Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
Larry Downes, Internet Industry Analyst, Author
Randolph J. May, President, The Free State Foundation
Moderated by Carolyn Brandon, Georgetown Center for Business & Public Policy, Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business
Keynote Address
Commissioner Meredith Baker, Federal Communications Commission
The Communications Sector as a Force for Economic Growth
Dr. John B. Horrigan, Vice President of Policy Research, TechNet
Dr. Jeffrey Eisenach, Managing Director, Navigant Economics
Moderated by Dr. Michael Mandel, Progressive Policy Institute
Insider's Discussion: “Our Spot in the World—A Global Perspective of Wireless & Innovation”
Ambassador Philip Verveer, U.S. Coordinator for Int’l Communications & Information Policy
Ambassador David Gross, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP, Former U.S. Coordinator for Int’l Communications & Information Policy
Moderated by Christopher Boam, Director, Int’l Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs—Verizon Communications
Keynote Address
Congressman Marsha Blackburn, U.S. House of Representatives (TN-07)
Closing Keynote Address
Andrew Keen, Author, Broadcaster, Entrepreneur on Media, Culture, & Technology; Advisor, Arts+Labs
PLUS! "Decoding the FCC's Net Neutrality Order"
Sponsored by TechFreedom
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
3:00 to 5:00 pm
Reserve Officers Association (ROA) Headquarters Minuteman Memorial Building
Minuteman Ballroom, 5th Floor
One Constitution Ave NE
Washington DC 20002