CostQuest was just awarded the FCC contract to provide the locational data upon which providers will report internet access availability nationwide under the Broadband DATA Act.
Congratulations to our long-time friends at CostQuest on this big win!
Please see the 2022 Conference page for full schedule and list of speakers. The conference is all online again for 2022. Assessors attend free!
The conference covers the latest trends and developments impacting communications and asset valuation. In addition, there’ll be opportunities for networking the 1/2 hour before and after. We hope you’ll join us online January!
We are delighted to announce that Alan Breznick will be our Broadband Keynote for the TFI Technology Conferencecoming up January 20-21, 2022, 1-5 pm CST.Alan is Cable/Video Practice Leader at Light Reading, the leader in news, analysis and insight for the global communications industry. He will be presenting “HFC and FTTH Advancements: What and What For?” The conference is all online again for 2022. Assessors attend free! We’re delighted to announce that long-time favorite Iain Gillott will be speaking at [TFI Conference]. He is replacing Jefferey Andrews who has had to drop out as Wireless Keynote. Iain is a super engaging speaker and we are lucky he was able to step up on short notice! And hopefully Jeff can make it for 2023! Also returning are Dr. Michael A. Sadler. from the University of Texas and Dr. August (Augie) Grant, Ph.D., from the University of South Carolina sharing their economic and communication technology updates and forecasts. Conference Director Dr. Lawrence K. Vanston and Ray Hodges, both of Technology Futures, Inc., will also provide the latest communication updates from TFI research. We’ll be announcing our Policy Keynote soon. The conference covers the latest trends and developments impacting communications and asset valuation. In addition, there’ll be opportunities for networking the 1/2 hour before and after. We hope you’ll join us online in January!
Visit the 2021 TFI Technology Conference Page for more information. Or click the button below to register now.
Our upcomingTFI Technology Conferenceis coming up quick – and we’ll be online once again! Join us January 20-21, 2022, 1-5 pm CST for a stellar group of speakers sharing the latest trends and developments impacting communications and asset valuation. In addition, there’ll be opportunities for networking the 1/2 hour before and after!
Update from original post: We’re delighted to announce that long-time favoriteIain Gillott will be speaking at [TFI Conference]. He is replacing Jefferey Andrews who has had to drop out as Wireless Keynote. Iain is a super engaging speaker and we are lucky he was able to step up on short notice! And hopefully Jeff can make it for 2023!
Dr. Michael A. Sadler. from the University of Texas and Dr. August (Augie) Grant, Ph.D., from the University of South Carolina are also returning. And of course, Conference Director, Dr. Lawrence K. Vanston and Ray Hodges, both of Technology Futures, Inc. will be there keeping things moving and shaking! We’ll be announcing our Policy and Broadband Keynotes soon.
Visit the 2021 TFI Technology Conference Page for more information. Or click the button below to register now.
Welcome to those who are attending the 16th Annual TFI Technology Conference. Jan 21-22, 2021. CLICK HERE to go to the TFI conference page for schedule, slides, and other details.
We look forward to a great conference!
TFI Team: Larry Vanston, Ray Hodges, Carrie Vanston John Vanston, Helen Mary Marek, Hudson Marek
Happy New Year! Want a great way to bring in the New Year? Our 16th Annual TFI Technology Conference is just two weeks away – Thursday and Friday, January 21-22, 1-5 pm CST. And this year it’s online so no worry about travel or lodging!
The prices are also fabulous, including FREE admission for assessors and just $245 for everyone else. Check out our stellar lineup of speakers below. And no worries, we’ll also have time to discuss and network, too!
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn about and share the latest trends and developments impacting communications and asset valuation!
TFI Forecasts Update Ray Hodges Senior Consultant Technology Futures, Inc.
Communications Technology Update August (Augie) Grant, Ph.D. Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of South Carolina; Co-Editor, Communications Technology Update and Fundamentals
The program is more streamlined this year, but we’ll still have plenty of time for discussions as well!
Technical details for the conference are pending, but you can register now. The industry/consultant fee is $245. Assessors can attend free of charge, but are encouraged to register early.
Although we can’t be there in person, there is still a lot to talk about — 5G, the impact of COVID-19, RDOF, the economy — to name a few! We have an exciting lineup and it will be great to connect with everyone, including you! We are looking forward to “seeing” you soon!
Thank you to everyone who made the 15th Annual TFI Technology Conference, January 23-24, 2020 in Austin, Texas such a roaring success! See below for conference videos, slides, and photos.
Great News! We’ve set the dates for the 15th Annual TFI Technology Conferencefor Jan 23-24, 2020 in exciting downtown Austin. Please mark your calendars!
Industry thought-leaders and professionals gather once again to share the latest trends and developments impacting communications and asset valuation.
Stay tuned as we schedule keynotes, speakers, and panelists for the 2020 TFI Technology Conference. Visit our 2019 conference page to see the schedule and list of impressive speakers from our most recent conference in January 2019.
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Thank you to everyone who made the 14th Annual TFI Technology Conference, January 24-25, 2019 in Austin, Texas such a roaring success! As promised, conference videos, slides, and photos have been posted:
A special thank you to our panelists, speakers, and keynotes. And we couldn’t have done it without our generous sponsors, Duff & Phelps, Cost Quest, Assessment Valuation Advisors, and Maura’s Voice.
Only two more weeks until the 14th Annual TFI Technology Conference! There’s still time to register and join us Jan. 24-25 in Austin for the top technology conference on the latest trends impacting communications and asset valuation. Sponsored by Duff & Phelps, CostQuest, and AVA.
Don’t miss this opportunity as we tackle:
• The pivotal wireless technology 5G and its tremendous implications for the communications industry. Led by wireless consultant extraordinaire, Iain Gillott of iGR and UT Professor Robert Heath, joined by top industry experts from AT&T Labs, PHAZR, Affirmed Networks, CostQuest, and Allnet Insights & Analytics.
• The risks and economics of Fiber Deep which is taking cable to the next level with CostQuest’s Jim Stegeman.
• Communications public policy with recent FCC commissioner Mignon Clyburn.
• Asset valuation and property tax implications of technology change, led by Duff & Phelp’s Ruben Miranda, AVA’s Jeff Binkley, and Peggy Wardlaw joined by Valentiam’s Carl Hoemke and representatives from AT&T, Charter, Comcast, and T-Mobile.
• The latest forecasts and industry developments with TFI’s Larry Vanston and Ray Hodges, USC Professor Augie Grant, and OSU Professor Kim Houser.
See 14th Annual TFI Technology Conference for the complete schedule!
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