17th Annual
TFI Technology
Conference
Online
Thursday & Friday, January 20-21, 2022, 1:00-5:00 pm CST
Networking 1/2 hour before (12:30-1pm) and after (5-5:30pm).
Please visit the 2022 TFI Conference Page for complete and updated information about the 2019 conference.
Videos, Slides, and Bios will be updated as information is received and added.
TFI YouTube Channel (Videos from previous TFI Conferences)
The 2022 TFI Technology Conference will be conducted entirely online.
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Thank you Attendees & Sponsors for your Continued Support of
Our Annual Conferences!
Videos, Slides, and Bios from the January 2022 conference
(will be updated as information is added. (Visit our CTFG site for previous years)
| Overview | Speakers | Schedule | Registration and Venue |
Join us for our 17th Annual TFI Technology Conference, Jan 20-21, 2022, as industry leaders and professionals gather once again to share the latest trends and developments impacting communications and asset valuation.
We will be examining changes in wireless communications, broadband and video, network technologies, and a range of cutting-edge technologies coming onto the market. We hope you’ll join your colleagues in 2022 in what promises to be another interesting and important event!
Gain Background, Insights, and Forecasts:
- Wireless Communications, including 5G and 6G
- Broadband & Video, including Gigabit networks and OTT
- Network Technologies
- Cutting-edge technologies such as virtual and augmented reality
Stay Relevant and Timely:
- High level review of top communications trends
- Informative presentations on key technologies
- Illuminating discussions of current and emerging issues facing the communications industry
- Important insights on the impact of these changes on asset valuation
- Multiple opportunities to connect and reconnect with community and thought-leaders
You Should Attend If:
- You have a business or policy interest in the communications network's future, or
- You are involved with the valuation of communications assets, or
- You are impacted by changes in the telecom, wireless, and cable television networks, or
- You value learning, sharing, and collaborating with industry leaders and professionals
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2022 Conference Schedule and Speakers
Thurday & Friday, January 20-21, 2022 - FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 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
2:00 ‐ 2:30 Discussion Session
2:30 ‐ 3:30 Policy Update
• Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF)
• Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
• Broadband DATA Act
• Other federal & state broadband funding efforts
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 pm Wireless Keynote
Iain Gillott, President, iGR
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
(Larry Vanston, Helen Mary Marek, Ray Hodges, John Vanston, Carrie Vanston)
Ray Hodges, Senior Consultant, TFI
Carrie Vanston, TFI Team Member and The Alligator Wrangler
CONFERENCE LIASON:
– Helen Mary Marek, VP Operations & Creative Director, TFI
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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
"Great range of topics & speakers that were both fascinating and provocative."
Jim Dombrowski, Property Tax Manager
Verizon
"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, Senior Director
Deloitte
"Great conference for all of those who want an update on trends in the communications industry and the technologies impacting it. As an academic, I found it especially valuable in providing me ideas of what I need to be looking out for in my own areas of interest.
Kim Houser, Business Law Professor,
Washington State University
"5 Stars! Informative sessions with dedicated speakers."
Paul Tucker, Independent Appraiser,
Tucker Consulting
"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
VENUE:
Please contact Helen Mary Marek at hmvmarek@tfi.com or call us at (512) 258-8898 with any questions regarding the conference. ********************************************
Please visit the 2022 TFI Conference Page for information about the conference.
Videos, slides, photos, and bios from Previous TFI Conferences:
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018,
2017
Videos are also on our YouTube Channels
| Overview | Speakers | Schedule | Registration and Venue |
Archives:
Videos, slides, photos, and bios from Previous TFI Conferences:
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 2013
“... 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
"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,
Director, Deloitte
"… 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