Events - workshops
Beyond Broadband Access: Data-based Information Policy for a New Administration
September 22-24, 2009 | The New America Foundation, 1899 L Street NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036
An experts workshop co-organized by the Quello Center with the Institute for Information Policy, The Pennsylvania State University; School of Communication, Information and Library Science, Rutgers University; School of Economics and Management, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications; and The New America Foundation.
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
Applying Complexity Theory to Improve Communications Policy Workshop
March 30, 2009, 9:00 am-6:00 pm | Georgetown University, McShain Lounge Small, McCarthy Hall, Washington, D.C.
Digitization, convergence, and policy change have transformed information and communication industries to dynamic, open, complex adaptive systems. Traditional methods of regulatory and policy analysis, being based on theories that fail to recognize the manifold direct and indirect feedback effects that exist in advanced ICT, fail in designing effective policies to harness their enormous potential.
Approaches based on the perspective of complex adaptive systems have great promise for the development of superior policies. A growing number of researchers and practitioners have recognized this potential and for the past few years explored the relevance, but also the possible limitations, of applying complexity theory to shape communications policy. This workshop will bring together experts from academia, industry, government, and civic society to share cutting edge recent research and derive specific lessons for public policy.
The morning will be dedicated to presentations and discussion reviewing current developments in the theory of complex adaptive systems and their relevance for communications policy. In the afternoon, the group will apply this knowledge to a specific current issue of communications policy with the goal to work out specific and tangible lessons. We hope to produce a brief report based on the workshop and possibly publish background paper contributions as a special journal issue.
Johannes M. Bauer, Michigan State University
Barbara A. Cherry, Indiana University
D. Linda Garcia, Georgetown University
Patricia H. Longstaff, Syracuse University
Volker Schneider, University of Konstanz
Ellen Surles, Booz Allen Hamilton
Agenda
9:00-9:10 Welcome and workshop goals
Johannes M. Bauer, Michigan State University
9:10-11:00 Theoretical foundations and contributions
*What can complexity theory explain that other theories cannot
*How to develop policies under uncertainty characteristic of complex adaptive systems (adaptability, resilience, sustainability)
Facilitator: Barbara A. Cherry, Indiana University
11:00-11:30 Break
11:30-1:00 Models and tools to analyze complex adaptive systems
*Modeling issues
*Using empirical data
Facilitator: Ellen Surles, Booz Allen Hamilton
1:00-2:00 Working lunch
*Break-out discussions “Applying complexity theory to the development of a U.S. national broadband strategy”
2:00-2:30 Break
2:30-4:00 Policy application: applying complexity theory to the development of a U.S. national broadband strategy
*Innovation policy
*Funding for broadband infrastructure
*Network neutrality
*Lessons from other nations’ broadband strategies
Facilitator: Patricia H. Longstaff, Syracuse University
4:00-4:30 Break
4:30-6:00 Communication with policy-makers and shaping a research agenda
*How to communicate a complexity theory perspective to a broader audience
*Developing a research agenda
Facilitator: D. Linda Garcia, Georgetown University
5:50-6:00 Concluding remarks
Volker Schneider, University of Konstanz
Regulation, Innovation, and Investment Workshop
December 11, 8:30 am - 11:30 am | Institute of Public Utilities in Williamsburg, VA
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Johannes M. Bauer will conduct a workshop at the Annual Regulatory Policy Conference of the Institute of Public Utilities in Williamsburg, Virginia, exploring the effects of regulation on innovation and investment in telecommunications. For more information see http://www.ipu.msu.edu.
