Eighth Annual

TFI Communications Technology Asset Valuation Conference
January 24-25, 2013
Courtyard Marriott Downtown, Austin, Texas
This conference and the Pre-Conference Seminar: TFI Technology Forecasting for Valuation are held consecutively.
For 2014 Conference, see: Ninth Annual TFI Communications Technology Asset Valuation Conference, January 29-30, 2014
Overview | Speakers | Schedule | Registration and Venue |


Conference Overview:
The conference is geared to tax, depreciation, and valuation professionals, but should be attended by anyone with a strong policy or business interest in future of the communications network. The program includes featured outside speakers specializing in technology areas, TFI speakers reviewing their latest forecasts, and people from the consulting, industry and appraisal community sharing their knowledge in presentations and on panels.
Learning Objectives
- Provide an up-to-date overview of the changes in technology, markets and industry structure that impact the communications industry, especially those change that involve the major assets of the telephone, wireless, and cable television networks.
- Provide a summary and annual update of TFI's recent research and forecasts in key communication technologies.
- Provide summaries and updates of other experts' research in the same areas
- Provide independent expert knowledge on changing communication technologies
- Present illuminating discussions of current and emerging issues facing the communications industry
- Present helpful discussions on the impact of these changes on the depreciation and valuation of communication industry assets.
Who Should Attend:
- Finance, Asset Valuation and Property Tax
- Communications Policy
- Strategic Forecasting
- Market Strategy
- Network Planning
- Legal and Regulatory
- Depreciation and Asset Lives
Some of Our Previous Attendees:
3M | Advantax | American Appraisal | AT&T |
AT&T Mobility | AUS Consultants | Arizona Attorney General Office | Baker Donelson |
Bexar Appraisal | BCRI | Blankenship Resources | Capitol Appraisal Group |
CenturyLink | CHR Solutions | Clearwire | Collin County Appraisal |
Comcast | Cricket Communications | CostQuest Associates | Dallas Central Appraisal |
Deloitte | Duff & Phelps | Embarq | Ernst & Young |
FTTH | FMV Opinions | Grant Thornton | GVTC Communications |
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 | Tarrant County Appraisal | Tax Compliance Inc. | Thompson Reuters |
Time Warner Cable | T-Mobile | TRCI | Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts |
UHY Advisors | Verizon |
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
"Overall, the TFI Asset Valuation Conference has excellent and timely topics. The topics are relevant to what is currently happening in today's marketplace, including telecommunications convergence, obsolescence of telecom networks, and the impact of broadband initiatives across the industry. This program is a must for anyone charged with determining fair market value for telecom assets."
Rick Masching, Property Tax Director
Verizon Communications
"Great program...information is timely and program ties together
well. Good for attendees with various background and interests. I highly
recommend."
Jeffery S. Binkley, Senior Director
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
SCHEDULE - January 24-25, 2013
— 12:30 pm - Closing Remarks
SPEAKERS - January 24-25, 2013:
Lawrence
K. Vanston, Ph.D.
President, Technology Futures,
Inc.
Ray Hodges,
Senior Consultant,TFI
Featured Speakers:
Blair Levin
Gig-U, Fellow, Aspen Institute, formerly at FCC in charge of the National Broadband Plan
Daniel Berninger
Founder,Voice Communication Exchange Committee
Stacey Higginbotham
Senior Writer, GigaOmni Media
Mark Lowenstein
Managing Director, Mobile Ecosystem

David Smith
CEO,HBMG, Inc.
Daniel Berninger, Founder, VCXC-Voice Coimmunication Exchange Committee
Jeff Binkley, Director, Deloitte
Charles Burkhardt, Senior Consultant, CostQuest Associates
Jason Chao, Principal, Ernst & Young
Paul Chill, Principal, Deloitte Financial Advisory Services
Robert Garringer, Manager - Property Taxes, Verizon
Michael Heaton, Director, Duff & Phelps
Stacey Higginbotham, Senior Writer, GigaOmni Media (Moderator)
Ray L. Hodges, Senior Consultant, Technology
Futures, Inc.
Blair Levin Gig-U, Fellow, Aspen Institute, formerly at FCC in charge of the National Broadband Plan
Mark Lowenstein, Managing Director, Mobile Ecosystem
Joe Molina, Principal, Ryan
Michael Mupo, Executive Director, Verizon
Kelly Necessary, Senior Director, Time Warner Cable
James Stegeman, President, CostQuest Associates (Chair)
Larry Vanston, President, Technology Futures,
Inc.
Jerome Weinert, Principal & Director, AUS Consultants
Gary Wiggins, Executive Director - Property Tax, AT&T
Mike Wilson, Vice President - Professional Services, CostQuest Associates
More Participants to be announced
See Conference
Schedule above for Panels.
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REGISTRATION: For TFI Communications Technology Asset Valuation Conference and Pre-Conference Seminar
Earn up to 12 Texas CE credits and/or up tp to 13 National Registry of CPE Sponsors credits.*
Thursday, January 25, 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Earn up to 3.25 Texas CPE credits and/or up to 4 National Registry of CPE Sponsors credits.*

[Substitution/Cancellation/Refunds/Inclement Weather Policy]
Continued Professional Education Credits 2014 Conference
Earn up to 13.75 TDLR CE Credits for the Conference and Pre-Conference Seminar
(Pre-Conference Seminar: 2.75 credits. Conference: up to 11 credits.)
*Technology Futures, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
CPE: In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits will be granted based on a 50-minute hour. Fields of Study: Special Knowledge & Applications and Taxes. Instructional Delivery Method: Group-Live. Program Level: Basic-Advanced. No Prerequisites required. No Advanced preparation required. National Registry of CPE Sponsor ID Number: 112763.
Earn up to 17 NASBA CPE Credits for the Conference and Pre-Conference Seminar
(Pre-Conference Seminar: 4 credits. Conference: up to 13 credits.)
VENUE:

We have a limited block of rooms held under "TFI Asset Valuation" on or before January 1, 2013 at the rate of $179 for King and Queen/Queen per night, plus tax. Register online at King Room or Queen/Queen Room or call (800) 321-2211 using King code TFITFIA or Queen/Queen code TFITFID. This is a non-smoking facility with complimentary high-speed Internet and wireless access throughout the hotel.
For more information about Austin, please visit Austin 360 or Austin Chamber of Commerce.To receive updated seminar details, dates, and registration information for future sessions, please click here.
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 conference.
“... a unique learning experience to be had via the lectures and interaction with the audience and TFI."
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
"This program is a must for anyone charged with determining fair market value for telecom assets."
Rick Masching,
Property Tax Director
Verizon Communications
"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,
Senior Director
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