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NXTcomm Keynotes
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Each day of the show, NXTcomm08 deliverd a star-studded lineup of industry visionaries who share their insight into where communications is headed and how you can take advantage of the opportunities and changes along the way.
Tuesday June 17, 2008
The opening keynote of NXTcomm08 was given by Randall Stephenson, Chairman, CEO and President, AT&T, where he said AT&T is "about to connect another billion-plus people to the network”. Stephenson also showed off the new white iPhone which will be available starting July 11, 2008. Tuesday continued with Sol Trujillo of Telstra. The opening keynote session wrapped up with the ATIS TechThink Executive Panel: Transforming the Network, Transforming the Experience, which was lead by Susan Miller, President and CEO, of ATIS. Panel members included Pieter Poll, CTO, Qwest Chris Rice, Executive Vice President for Shared Services, AT&T and Mark Wegleitner, Senior Vice President of Technology and Network Planning, Verizon.
Wednesday June 18, 2008
Wednesday morning's keynote session began with Denny Strigl, President and COO of Verizon. Strigl said “The history of our industry is built with great inventions, but creating a great invention is one thing, putting innovation to work for people is another."
The next keynoter was Dan Hesse, President and CEO, Sprint Nextel, said that by the end of the year Baltimore, Chicago and Washington DC will experience Sprint's WiMAX market. Hesse was followed by Scott McNealy, Chairman and Co-Founder, Sun Microsystems, who mentioned that all of Sun's software base is open source. Wednesday's keynote concluded with a Panel Discussion Broadband in the Local Loop which was lead by Andrew LaVallee, Technology Reporter Wall St. Journal. Dennis Hinkel, Vice President - Product Technology and Marketing, Cincinnati Bell Business Markets, Randy Nicklas, Chief Technology Officer, XO Communications and Ibrahim Gedeon, CTO, TELUS Communications.
Thursday June 19, 2008
The final keynotes of NXTcomm08 were given on Thursday morning. Thursday began with Richard R. Green, President & CEO, CableLabs, told the crowd that cable companies are prepared to deliver Internet access at minimum speeds of 160 Mb/s downstream and 120 Mb/s upstream, beginning as early as this year. Innovation within the telecommunications industry is at risk because of lower R&D spending, particularly at the component level, said Jagdeep Singh, President and CEO of Infinera, Thursday to the NXTcomm08 keynote audience. Next was a discussion, Mobile Entertainment Hits Its Inflection Point!, between Phil Asmundson, Vice Chairman & National Managing Partner – Technology, Media and Telecommunications, Deloitte LLP Jay Samit, CEO of Long Beach Studios. NXTcomm08's closing keynote was given by Mark Burnett, Hollywood Producer and Creator of Survivor and The Apprentice. Burnett shared his success story to the crowd.
Video of NXTcomm Keynotes can be found here.
NXTcomm08 Keynote Speakers:
Tuesday, June 17
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Randall L. Stephenson
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Solomon Trujillo He’s been a key player in the world of communications from the very start of his career. His policy, trade and economic views are sought from domestic as well as international markets and he has the distinction of being named “the nation’s first digital telecom CEO.” Mr. Trujillo is the first native born Hispanic-American to serve as CEO of a Fortune 150 company. View Sol Trujillo's Keynote here. |
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Chris Rice |
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Mark A. Wegleitner |
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Pieter Poll |
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Wednesday, June 18
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Denny F. Strigl As President and Chief Operating Officer of Verizon Communications, Strigl is credited with creating one of the top performing companies in the communications industry. His ability to recognize trends before they become technology tidal waves is legendary and the basis to much of his success. View Denny Strigl's Keynote here. |
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Dan Hesse View Dan Hesse's Keynote here. |
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Scott McNealy
His dedication to constant innovation in open, network computing is world renown and his vision and business acumen have made him one of the most influential and widely respected leaders in the IT industry. As he moves into the telecom sphere, he brings the same level of commitment and expertise and his tenacity and willingness to address tough issues head on has earned him respect and admiration. View Scott McNealy's Keynote here. |
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Moderator: Andrew Lavallee
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Dennis Hinkel
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Carl J. Grivner CEO XO Communications |
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Ibrahim Gedeon CTO TELUS Communications |
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Dr. Richard R. Green See Richard Green's Keynote here. |
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Jagdeep Singh He’s been called a “polarizing force” with an outstanding track record, having established his reputation early on by creating a uniquely successful company in the midst of a telecom recession. He is credited with the rare combination of technical know-how and keen business mind, and has played a pivitol role in Infinera’s development as well as the industry as a whole. See Jagdeep Singh's Keynote here. |
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Mark Burnett
Watch Mark Burnett's Keynote here. |
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Jay Samit |
Tuesday June 17:
- Randall Stephenson, Chairman, CEO and President, AT&T
- Solomon Trujillo, CEO, Telstra
- ATIS TechThink Keynote: Transforming the Network, Transforming the Experience
Chris Rice, Executive Vice President, for Shared Services, AT&T
Mark Wegleitner, CTO, Verizon
Pieter Poll, CTO, Qwest
Susan Miller, President and CEO, ATIS, Moderator
Wednesday June 18:
- Denny Strigl, President and COO, Verizon Communications
- Dan Hesse, President and CEO, Sprint Nextel
- Scott McNealy, Chairman and Co-Founder, Sun Microsystems
- Broadband in the Local Loop Panel
Dennis Hinkel, Vice President - Product Technology and Marketing, Cincinnati Bell Business Markets
Carl J. Grivner, CEO, XO Communications
Ibrahim Gedeon, CTO, TELUS Communications
Thursday June 19:
- Dr. Richard Green, President & CEO, CableLabs
- Jagdeep Singh, CEO, Infinera
- Mark Burnett, Hollywood Producer and Creator
Keynote admission is included with your NXTcomm08 registration fee. Check this page often for the latest additions.
*Schedule subject to change. Please check back often for updates.