Mark Your Calendar!
With the theme of
"Oregon Telecom: "The Network Economy,"
the 14th annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference
is scheduled for Thursday and Friday, October 29th and 30th, 2009
at the Best Western Agate Beach Inn and conference center in Newport.
Special conference room rates are available.
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| 2009 Keynote Speaker |
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Dr. Robert D. Atkinson
President, The Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF)
Robert Atkinson is the founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, a Washington,
DC-based technology policy think tank. He is also author of the State New Economy Index series and the book,
The Past And Future Of America's Economy: Long Waves Of Innovation That Power Cycles Of Growth (Edward Elgar, 2005).
He has an extensive background in technology policy, he has conducted ground-breaking research projects on technology
and innovation, is a valued adviser to state and national policy makers, and a popular speaker on innovation policy nationally
and internationally.
In 1999, he was featured in "Who's Who in America: Finance and Industry." In 2002, he was awarded the
Wharton Infosys Business Transformation Award Silver Medal. In addition, Government Technology Magazine
and the Center for Digital Government named him one of the 25 top Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of Information Technology.
In 2006, Inc. Magazine listed Atkinson as one of 19 Friends of Small Business in Washington.
Ars Technica listed Atkinson as one of 2009's tech policy People to Watch.
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The Oregon Connections conference draws attendees from all regions of
the state to share ideas, experiences and knowledge about
telecommunications. The 2009 conference presenters and attendees will explore the importance and value of
broadband telecommunications for business, government, education,
healthcare, public safety, communities and individuals given the
transition from an industrial-based economy to an information-based global economy.
About the October 2009 Conference
| Theme: |
"Oregon Telecom: The Network Economy" |
| What: |
14th annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications Conference |
| When: |
Thursday and Friday, October 29 - 30, 2009 |
| Where: |
Best Western Agate Beach Inn and conference facility,
Newport, Oregon, www.agatebeachinn.com |
| Act Now! |
Register online! The fee is $75.
(Early bird registration through Sept 17th: $65)
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