Events
Michigan in the Information Economy: Assessing and Improving the State’s ICT Infrastructure
April 20, 2009, 1-6 pm (with reception at 5:30) | Kellogg Center, MSU
Quello Center for Telecommunication Management and Law
Center for Community and Economic Development
ONSITE PARTICIPATION AGENDA (Speaker bios in PDF | Agenda in PDF)
An archive copy of the webcast is available now at http://wmsu.org/program.php?id=293
Michigan needs to reposition its largely industrial and agricultural economy by expanding high-tech, knowledge intensive economic activities. Access to advanced information and communication technology is an important prerequisite to reaching this goal. However, complementary assets (e.g., education, skills, and entrepreneurs) are needed to take advantage of broadband.
Whereas the private sector will have to play a strong role in advancing our information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure, the public sector, non-profit organizations, large users, and small users all have important contributions to make. The goal of this workshop is to bring an inclusive group of stakeholders together to advance the dialog on the status of IT infrastructure in Michigan forward and to explore practical ways to bring the state closer to the forefront of the knowledge economy.
The workshop is designed to facilitate a dialogue among major stakeholders. Online participants may e-mail questions to the presenters to quello@msu.edu. Please join the workshop onsite or online to:
• Learn about initiatives to upgrade Michigan’s information infrastructure
• Hear from vendors and communities about projects in Michigan and in other states
• Get an update on new developments in broadband over powerline, wireless, and fiber
• Network with a community of practitioners and experts
• Participate in developing a joint vision for Michigan’s future in the information economy
AGENDA
1:00-1:10 Welcome
• Johannes M. Bauer, Co-Director, Quello Center
• Rex LaMore, Director, Center for Community and Economic Development
• Charles Steinfield, Chair, Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies, and Media
1:10-1:40 Opening address
• Kenneth Theis, Director, Michigan Department of Information Technology (Presentation PDF)
1:40-3:10 Status of IT infrastructure in Michigan and user needs
Moderator: Kurt DeMaagd, Professor, Michigan State University
• Rose Young, Manager Clinical Systems, Information Technology and Principal Investigator, MATTeR, Marquette General Hospital (Presentation PDF)
• Jamey Fitzpatrick, President & CEO, Michigan Virtual University
• Mike Weber, Executive Director, Northern Michigan Broadband Cooperative
• Robert LaRose, Professor, Michigan State University (Presentation PDF)
3:10-3:30 Networking break
3:30-4:00 Lessons from other states
• Jane Patterson, Executive Director, e-NC (via teleconference) (Presentation PDF)
4:00-5:30 Advancing Michigan in the knowledge economy: solutions and approaches
Moderator: Steven S. Wildman, Co-Director, Quello Center
• Paul Fuglie, Vice President, Regulatory and Governmental Affairs, Verizon
• Raymond Blair, Director of Advanced Networking, IBM Global Services (Presentation PDF)
• Robin Gleason, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, AT&T Michigan
• Scott Zimmer, President, Air Advantage LLC (Presentation PDF)
• Tim Ransberger, Director of Government Relations, Charter Communications
5:30-6:00 Networking reception
Registration for onsite participation
There will be no fee for this event, but please register in advance.
Parking
Metered parking is available in the Kellogg Center ramp (ramp #4).
More information
For more information please contact Johannes M. Bauer (bauerj@msu.edu, 517.432.8003), Kurt DeMaagd (kdemaagd@msu.edu, 517.355.4714), Steve S. Wildman (swildman@msu.edu, 517.432.8004), Rex LaMore (lamore@msu.edu, 517.353.9555), or the Quello Center at 517.432.8001.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS & INFORMATION:
MSU WiROI Presentation
WiROI Pamphlet
