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Each day of the show, NXTcomm08 delivers 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. 

NXTcomm08 comes to the Las Vegas Convention Center, June 16-19, and will co-locate with InfoComm, the A/V industry's top show, for an even broader reach and appeal to anyone in the business of communications. More information on InfoComm.

 

NXTcomm08 Keynote Speakers: 

Tuesday, June 17  


Randall L. Stephenson
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
AT&T Inc.


As chairman and CEO of AT&T, he’s seen it all, done it all, and he’s sharing lessons learned at NXTcomm08. As the largest telecom company in the world, it hasn’t always been easy, but when you listen to Stephenson, you’ll learn it’s been very, very interesting. 

 

Solomon Trujillo
CEO
Telstra
 

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.

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Chris Rice
Executive Vice President for Shared Services
AT&T 

 

 

Mark A. Wegleitner
SVP Technology
Verizon 

 

 

Pieter Poll
CTO
Qwest

 

 

Moderator:
Susan M. Miller
President & CEO
ATIS
 

   

Wednesday, June 18


Denny F. Strigl
President and Chief Operating Officer
Verizon Communications

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. 

 

 

Dan Hesse
President and Chief Executive Officer
Sprint Nextel Corporation

 

Scott McNealy
Chairman and Co-Founder, Sun Microsystems
Chairman of Sun Federal, Inc.
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
 

 

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. 

Broadband in the
Local Loop Panel 
 

Moderator:
Vishesh Kumar
Wall St. Journal

 

 

Jack Cassidy
President and CEO
Cincinnati Bell

 


Carl Grivner
CEO
XO Communications

Ibrahim Gedeon
CTO
Telus
Thursday, June 19

 

 

 

Dr. Richard R. Green
President and Chief Executive Officer
CableLabs

 

 



 

Jagdeep Singh
President, CEO and Founder  
Infinera

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.  


 

 

Mark Burnett

Hollywood Producer and Creator of “Survivor” and “The Apprentice”  


He meshes entertainment and technology and has paired the two into an overwhelmingly successful career. His take on content creation and technology innovations is inspiring and informative. Burnett offers his audience a mix of Hollywood-insider stories with a good dose of technology know-how from having done it himself.   

 

Tuesday June 17:

  • Randall Stephenson, Chairman, CEO and President, AT&T
  • Solomon Trujillo, CEO, Telstra
    • ATIS CTO Panel   
          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
        Vishesh Kumar, Wall St. Journal, Moderator     
        Jack Cassidy, President and CEO, Cincinnati Bell    
        Carl Grivner, CEO, XO Communications
        Ibrahim Gedeon, CTO, Telus

 

Thursday June 19:

  • Dr. Richard Green, President & CEO, CableLabs
  • Jagdeep Singh, CEO, Infinera 
  • Mark Burnett, Hollywood Producer and Creator
*Schedule subject to change. Please check back often for updates.

 

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.