Learning Objectives:

• Introduction to Technology Forecasting: This session provides an overview of the field of technology forecasting including its history, toolbox, applications, and how it fits in with other types of forecasting.


• Forecasting Technology Substitution and Adoption: Technology substitution forecasts how fast new technology will replace old technology. We teach the basic models so that you know enough to do basic technology forecasts and understand forecasts by others.


• Expert Opinion Methods: This session covers the key methods—such as Delphi and nominal groups—that are used for forecasting and ideation.


• Practical Tips for Forecasting and Evaluating Forecasts: This session covers some of the practical issues that come up when you do a technology forecast. It also covers how you can independently judge the quality of a forecast, either for your use in an appraisal or in someone else's appraisal.


• Forecasting Technology Trends: The performance of technologies improve according to known patterns. You will learn how to use these patterns to forecast future improvements as well as how to be alert to breaks in the pattern.


• Depreciation & Valuation Forecasting Applications:
  This session teaches how technology forecasts can be combined with other forms of obsolescence to measure depreciation and value for appraisal and financial applications.

• Communications Companies (Telecom, Cable, Longhaul, Wireless, etc.)
• Equipment Manufacturers (Communications, Energy, Semiconductors, Computers,etc.)
• Energy Companies (Electric Power, Oil and Gas, etc.)
• Information Technology Companies (ISPs, Data Centers, Content Providers, etc.)
• Government Agencies (Regulators, Tax Assessors, etc.)
• Other High Tech Industries (Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Transportation, etc.)

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

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Robert G. Strong, Tax Director
AT&T

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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