Editors: Members of the press are welcome to attend free of charge.
In the wake of the Internet's growth, and the migration to broadband connections, different segments of the telecommunications industry continue to converge. This convergence of technologies will be one of the main topics discussed at the University of Colorado School of Law forum titled "The Challenges of Convergence," to be held Sept. 4 in the law school's Lindsley Memorial Courtroom.
The forum begins at 4 p.m. and is sponsored by the school's Silicon Flatirons Telecommunications program, which was established two years ago to examine cutting-edge issues at the intersection of telecommunications technology, business and policy. The event will be a two-hour moderated conversation between a number of leaders in the field discussing the technical, business and regulatory aspects of technological convergence.
"We are delighted to begin our year by taking a broad examination of the telecom and Internet sector," said SFT Executive Director Phil Weiser. "In view of the current difficult environment, our discussion will aim to shed light on tremendous opportunities -- as well as challenges -- created by the digital and Internet revolution. "
The conversation will cover a number of current topics, ranging from questions about recent efforts to boost broadband penetration, spur wireless connections through open standards such as ultrawideband and move toward a unified regulatory framework for a broadband era.
Forum participants come from a number of different backgrounds in the industry and government, including Mark Rosenblum, vice president of law and public policy at AT&T; Barbara Esbin, associate chief of the Media Bureau at the Federal Communications Commission; and Mark Roellig, general counsel at StorageTek, a post he also held at U S West.
A reception will follow the seminar.
Seating is limited and participants are asked to register in advance at . Various fees apply. For more information contact Adam Peters at (720) 839-6505 or e-mail adam.peters@colorado.edu.