The Fifth Annual International Institute of Communications (IIC), Canadian Chapter's Conference gets underway today at the Ottawa Congress Centre, to explore the topic: Broadband - Are We Ready?
Industry experts, content providers, regulators and policy makers will gather for discussions about trends in communication, and to share information and ideas on issues critical to the Canadian telecom, broadcast and communcations industry.
The Conference Keynote Speaker is Charles M. Dalfen, Chairperson, Canadian Radio-Television Telecoimmunications Commission, (CRTC). Also a Keynote Speaker is Douglas Barrett, Chair, Board of Directors Canadian Television Fund.
Atlantis Alliance Executive Chairman Michael MacMillan is President, International Institute of Communications, Canadian Chapter, and Chair of the Conference.
Among the panel discussions planned for the event:
Broadband Internet and the New Regulatory Paradigm
Satellite radio, video over cell phones and internet television are just a few of the new applications enabled by broadband and next generation wireless that can deliver increased choice and diversity to consumers. However, as content becomes increasingly accessible over open network architectures, discussion is increasing as to whether and how to extend traditional regulatory and legal controls (content regulation, lawful access, protection of intellectual property) to new platforms and services. The outcome of the battle over access versus control has significant implications not only for new and existing business models but also for broader social concerns around privacy, free flow of information and security.
Moderator: Jean-Pierre BlaisAssistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage
Kevin Crull President, Residential Services, Bell Canada
Dr. Michael GeistCanada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce LawUniversity of Ottawa, Faculty of Law
Michael HennessyPresident, Canadian Cable Telecommunications Association (CCTA)
Al Safarikas Director Service Provider Business, Microsoft
Janet YaleExecutive Vice-President, Corporate AffairsTELUS Communications Inc.
High Definition Television: There's No Looking Back
From telephone to radio, to television, to the Internet, Canadians are proven leaders capable of seizing upon new technologies to connect themselves and share their stories. Are they in the same position with high-definition television (HDTV) or are they falling behind? The American digital transition is firmly underway and there is no turning back. With the lure of HD prime-time programming from the United States, is it not critical that Canadians have access to home-grown HDTV programming? Can we afford to ignore the cultural, economic and social costs of not using the most advanced technology?
Moderator: Michael McEwenPresident, Canadian Digital Television (CDTV)
Chris BellVice-President, Technology, Astral Television Networks
Michael M. BinderAssistant Deputy Minister, Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications, Industry Canada
David KeebleSenior Vice-President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB)
Peter Smith Vice-President of Advanced Technology, NBC Universaland President of the North American Broadcasters Association
Selling Content in the New Digital Environment: New Business Models
As the digital IP world evolves with lightening pace, content is increasingly being delivered over new and novel distribution platforms. This has put pressure on all parties in the broadcast chain: producers, programmers and broadcasting distributors to rethink their business models. It also challenges policy makers and regulators to adapt to this new environment. In this new "world without borders" and increased market fragmentation, the landscape promises to look very different from a business perspective. This panel will discuss future directions for all stakeholders.
Moderator: Stephen ZolfPartner, Heenan Blaikie LLP
Kenneth J. GoldsteinPresident, Communications Management Inc.
Maria HaleVice-President, Content Business Development, CHUM Television
David NealeVice-President, Service Development, Rogers Communications Inc.
Andy NulmanPresident and Chief Creative Officer, Airborne Entertainment Inc.
http://www.cablecastermagazine.com/article.asp?id=50540&issue=12122005
Industry experts, content providers, regulators and policy makers will gather for discussions about trends in communication, and to share information and ideas on issues critical to the Canadian telecom, broadcast and communcations industry.
The Conference Keynote Speaker is Charles M. Dalfen, Chairperson, Canadian Radio-Television Telecoimmunications Commission, (CRTC). Also a Keynote Speaker is Douglas Barrett, Chair, Board of Directors Canadian Television Fund.
Atlantis Alliance Executive Chairman Michael MacMillan is President, International Institute of Communications, Canadian Chapter, and Chair of the Conference.
Among the panel discussions planned for the event:
Broadband Internet and the New Regulatory Paradigm
Satellite radio, video over cell phones and internet television are just a few of the new applications enabled by broadband and next generation wireless that can deliver increased choice and diversity to consumers. However, as content becomes increasingly accessible over open network architectures, discussion is increasing as to whether and how to extend traditional regulatory and legal controls (content regulation, lawful access, protection of intellectual property) to new platforms and services. The outcome of the battle over access versus control has significant implications not only for new and existing business models but also for broader social concerns around privacy, free flow of information and security.
Moderator: Jean-Pierre BlaisAssistant Deputy Minister, Cultural Affairs, Canadian Heritage
Kevin Crull President, Residential Services, Bell Canada
Dr. Michael GeistCanada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce LawUniversity of Ottawa, Faculty of Law
Michael HennessyPresident, Canadian Cable Telecommunications Association (CCTA)
Al Safarikas Director Service Provider Business, Microsoft
Janet YaleExecutive Vice-President, Corporate AffairsTELUS Communications Inc.
High Definition Television: There's No Looking Back
From telephone to radio, to television, to the Internet, Canadians are proven leaders capable of seizing upon new technologies to connect themselves and share their stories. Are they in the same position with high-definition television (HDTV) or are they falling behind? The American digital transition is firmly underway and there is no turning back. With the lure of HD prime-time programming from the United States, is it not critical that Canadians have access to home-grown HDTV programming? Can we afford to ignore the cultural, economic and social costs of not using the most advanced technology?
Moderator: Michael McEwenPresident, Canadian Digital Television (CDTV)
Chris BellVice-President, Technology, Astral Television Networks
Michael M. BinderAssistant Deputy Minister, Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications, Industry Canada
David KeebleSenior Vice-President, Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB)
Peter Smith Vice-President of Advanced Technology, NBC Universaland President of the North American Broadcasters Association
Selling Content in the New Digital Environment: New Business Models
As the digital IP world evolves with lightening pace, content is increasingly being delivered over new and novel distribution platforms. This has put pressure on all parties in the broadcast chain: producers, programmers and broadcasting distributors to rethink their business models. It also challenges policy makers and regulators to adapt to this new environment. In this new "world without borders" and increased market fragmentation, the landscape promises to look very different from a business perspective. This panel will discuss future directions for all stakeholders.
Moderator: Stephen ZolfPartner, Heenan Blaikie LLP
Kenneth J. GoldsteinPresident, Communications Management Inc.
Maria HaleVice-President, Content Business Development, CHUM Television
David NealeVice-President, Service Development, Rogers Communications Inc.
Andy NulmanPresident and Chief Creative Officer, Airborne Entertainment Inc.
http://www.cablecastermagazine.com/article.asp?id=50540&issue=12122005
