Each year in January, we host the TFI Technology Conference in downtown Austin and online. The conference features speakers covering the latest developments and forecasts in broadband and wireless communications. We also have panels covering the implications for asset valuation. We always have a great crowd of industry folks, consultants, and assessors eager to network and get the latest information and insights on the fast-moving communications industry.
Thanks again to everyone who joined us in January 2024. We hope you’ll join us in 2025 for our 20th Annual TFI Technology Conference!
In-Person at the Hyatt Place Austin Downtown, Austin, Texas & Online via Zoom – January 2023
Thank you to all who made our 18th Annual TFI Technology Conference in January a great success! After two years online, we returned to in-person conference, but the online sessions in recent years were a hit too, so we had an online option as well for 2023!
Visit our 2023 Conference Page for Videos, Slides, and Speaker Bios linked in the Conference Schedule. Links to videos from previous conference years are also on our TFI Youtube Channel.
The 18th TFI Technology Conference will be held once again in Austin Texas. Mark your calendars for Thursday and Friday, January 26 & 27 — with the opening reception on Wednesday, January 25.
After two years online, we are pleased to be returning to in-person conferences in 2023! We have a new location — Hyatt Place Austin Downtown. But the online sessions were a hit too, so we plan to have an online option as well for 2023!
Please visit ourConference Pageon Eventbrite to register and for additional details.
Thank you keynote, speakers, and attendees for making the 17th Annual TFI Conference a great success! Links to presentation slides, videos, and bios are all on the 2022 conference page. All the videos are also online on our TFI Youtube Channel.
And thank you again 2022 TFI Technology Conference Sponsors:
And Alliance Partner:
We appreciate everyone involvement for making this yet another successful TFI Technology Conference!
Final Reminder! Our 17th annual TFI Technology Conference, STARTS TODAY! Thurs & Fri, Jan. 20-21, 1-5 pm CST. (Networking 1/2 hour before and after.) It’s not too late to register! Assessors come free.
We are pleased to welcome our Keynotes and Guest Speakers: – Broadband Keynote: Alan Breznick, Light Reading – Broadband Moderator: Jeff Binkley, Ryan – Policy Update: Mike Wilson, CostQuest Associates – Economic Update: Michael A. Sadler, Ph.D., University of Texas – Wireless Keynote: Iain Gillott, President, iGR Communications – Wireless Moderator: Ruben Miranda, Kroll – Technology Update: August (Augie) Grant, Ph.D., University of South Carolina – Technology Forecasts: Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., TFI and Ray Hodges, TFI. Please see conference page for the full schedule, slides (we’ll update when we get them), and other information. We’re looking forward to a another great conference! Assessors attend free! Don’t miss out – Register now!
We wish you a very happy, healthy, and prosperous year!
Our 17th annual TFI Technology Conference, is coming up fast – January 20-21, 2022, 1-5 pm CST. We are looking forward to another great conference! Please see our 2022 conference page for full schedule and list of speakers. And special thanks to our 2022 corporate sponsors Costquest, Kroll, and Ryan, as well as Carrie Vanston (Leadership Mindset Success System).
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 soon!
The conference is all online again for 2022. Assessors attend free!Register now!
Information Packet for Attendees (PDF coming soon)
Videos, Slides, and Speaker Bios will be added and linked below in the Conference Schedule. Videos from past Conferences can also be viewed on ourYouTube channel.
Thank you 2022 TFI Technology Conference Sponsors:
Alliance Partner
2022 Schedule
THURSDAY JANUARY 20, 2022 (Central Time)
12:30 ‐ 1:00 Zoom opens for Networking 1:00 ‐ 2:00 Broadband Keynote – HFC and FTTH Advancements: What and what for? Alan Breznick, Practice Leader, Cable/Video, Light Reading Broadband Moderator: Jeff Binkley, Ryan 2:00 ‐ 2:30 Discussion Session 2:30 ‐ 3:30 Policy Update Mike Wilson, CostQuest Associates 3:30 ‐ 4:30 Economic Update Michael A. Sadler, Ph.D., Department of Economics, Department of Finance, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin 4:30 ‐ 5:00 Discussion Session 5:00 ‐ 5:30 Virtual Reception & Networking
Friday January 21, 2022 (Central Time) 12:30 ‐ 1:00 Zoom Opens for Networking 1:00 ‐ 2:00 TFI Forecasts Update Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., Conference Director, President, TFI Ray Hodges, Senior Consultant, Technology Futures, Inc. 2:00-3:00 Wireless Keynote Iain Gillott, President, iGR Wireless Moderator: Ruben Miranda, Kroll 3:00 ‐ 3:30 Discussion Session 3:30 ‐ 4:30 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 4:30 ‐ 5:00 Discussion Session 5:00 ‐ 5:30 Virtual Reception & Networking
It’s only 4 1/2 weeks until our 17th annual TFI Technology Conference, January 20-21, 2022, 1-5 pm CST. (networking 1/2 hour before and after)
We are looking forward to a another great conference! Please see conference page for full schedule and list of speakers. The conference is all online again for 2022. Assessors attend free!
Register now! 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.
Although we can’t be there in person, there is still a lot to talk about — 5G and 6G, the impact of COVID-19, RDOF, the economy — to name a few! We have an exciting lineup and we look forward to seeing you in January!
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!
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