Pre-Conference Seminar:

TFI Technology Forecasting for Valuation

January 2011 - Dates to be announced

Courtyard Marriott Downtown, Austin, Texas

Receive notification of January 2011 dates!The January 2010 conference information is below. This seminar and the Fifth Annual TFI Asset Valuation Conference will be held consecutively. Register for both and receive a discount!

Seminar Overview

This seminar provides an excellent overview of technology forecasting methods and techniques applicable to depreciation and valuation.

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Organizations Who Should Attend

This seminar would be of interest to the following organizations:

Telcos
Cable Companies
Wireless Broadband Providers
Equipment Manufacturers
Content Providers
Municipal Broadband Providers
Utility Broadband Providers
Internet Service Providers

Business Segments who should attend:

Strategic Planning
Network Planning
Technology Planning
Finance
Market Development
Regulatory / Tax / Legal
Depreciation and Assessment

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Seminar Schedule

2:00 pm - Introduction and Overview
2:10 pm - Forecasting Technology Substitution and Adoption
3:20 pm - Break
3:30 pm - Application of Forecasting to Depreciation & Valuation
4:50 pm - Break
5:00 pm - Practical Forecasting Tips
5:50 pm - Seminar Ends

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Previous Attendees


Advantax	American Appraisal	AT&T	AT&T Mobility
AUS Consultants	Arizona Attorney General Office	Baker Donelson	BCRI
Blankenship Resources	Capitol Appraisal Group	CHR Solutions	Comcast
CostQuest Associates	Dallas Central Appraisal	Deloitte	Duff & Phelps
Embarq	Ernst & Young	FTTH	FMV Opinions
Grant Thornton	Hiscock & Barclay, LLP	Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP	Hill Ward Henderson Law Firm
KPMG	Law Offices of Peter Michaels	Level 3 Communications	Millinium Marketing
Qwest	Revenue Wisconsin	Satai Network	SC&H Group, LLC
Sprint/Nextel	State of California Board of Equalization	Tax Compliance Inc.	Thompson Reuters
Time Warner Cable	T-Mobile	TRCI	Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
UHY Advisors	Verizon

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What Attendees Say

"Thank you for putting on your seminars and conference. Although I have used various TFI tables over the years and read several of your publications, there is an additional and unique learning experience to be had via the lectures and interaction with the audience and TFI. Through the questions, comments, and answers one hears the issue presented from a variety of perspectives and has the opportunity to put in one's own words their own comments and questions to see if they understand it or not, etc. One-on-one with the authors, the experts, a wonderful educational opportunity."

Robert G. Strong, Tax Director
AT&T

"Based on TFI's knowledge, skills and experience, I strongly recommend their annual Technology Futures Asset Valuation Conference to anyone who is involved in assessing telecommunications equipment or anyone involved with telecommunications in some form or another."

Raul Reyes, Business Personal Property Supervisor
Dallas Central Appraisal District

"Great program...information is timely and program ties together well. Good for attendees with various background and interests. I highly recommend."

Jeffery S. Binkley, Managing Director
ONESOURCE™ Property Tax
Thomson Reuters

"I found the insights on technology changes in-process and planned and their current and expected impact on replacement of assets most useful. Proper valuation must take into account technological externalities that will diminish the value of the existing assets. The technological innovations are having a such an impact that keeping up is essential. This conference keeps me up to date."

Roger Grabowski, Managing Director
Duff & Phelps

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Seminar Presenter

Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D., President, Technology Futures, Inc.
Seminar Director and Presenter

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Pre-Conference Seminar and Conference Registration

We recommend that attendees to "TFI Forecasting for Depreciation and Valuation Seminar" also attend "Technology Futures Asset Valuation Conference."

Pre-Conference Seminar: TFI Forecasting for Valuation January 2011: Standard Rate:
$495.00 for seminar; Assessor/Government Rate:
$245.00 for seminar

TFI Asset Valuation Conference January 2011: Standard Rate:
$995.00 for conference; Assessor/Government Rate:
$495.00 for conference

Register for Pre-Conference Seminar and Conference January 2011: Standard Rate:
$1,250.00 for seminar and conference; Assessor/Government:
$650.00 for seminar and conference

(Check boxes first and then "Register Online")

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Hotel Information

The conference will be held at the Courtyard Marriott Downtown, located at 300 East 4th Street, Austin, TX, 78701. The hotel is within walking distance to Town Lake's hike and bike trails, the Austin Convention Center, and Austin's famous Sixth Street entertainment district. Also nearby is the State Capitol, Bob Bullock Museum, Governor's Mansion, University of Texas Campus, LBJ Library, and other sites. Our limited block of rooms held under Technology Futures, Inc.has been extended to January 11. The rate is $169.00 per night, plus tax. Reservations may be made by calling (800) 321-2211 or by Internet using the group code TFITFIA for King room or TFITFIB for QN/QN room. The Courtyard Marriott is a non-smoking facility. It provides complimentary high-speed Internet and wireless access throughout the hotel. For more information about Austin, please visit http://www.austin360.com/ and/or http://www.austin-chamber.org.

Please contact Helen Mary Marek at info@tfi.com or call us at (800) 835-3887 or (512) 258-8898 with any questions regarding the seminar.

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What Attendees Say

“... a unique learning experience to be had via the lectures and interaction with the audience and TFI."

Robert G. Strong,
Tax Director, AT&T

Raul Reyes, Business Personal Property Supervisor
Dallas Central Appraisal District

"Great program ... information is timely and program ties together well. Good for attendees with various background and interests. I highly recommend it."

Jeffery S. Binkley,
Managing Director
ONESOURCE™ Property Tax
Thomson Reuters

"… Proper valuation must take into account technological externalities that will diminish the value of the existing assets. The technological innovations are having a such an impact that keeping up is essential. This conference keeps me up to date."

Roger Grabowski,
Managing Director
Duff & Phelps