Agenda

Tuesday, April 10

8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration

9:00 a.m.–Noon

Preconference Workshop
Sponsored by Cisco

Noon–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m.

Preconference Workshop
Sponsored by Brocade

4:30–6:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception/Expo

Wednesday, April 11

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Registration

8:00–8:45 a.m.

Exhibitor-Sponsored Breakfast Presentations

9:00–9:15 a.m.

Opening Comments

9:15–9:45 a.m.

Keynote Address - Steve Gleave, Vice President, Marketing
Sponsored by Metaswitch

How Immersive Communications can Prevent Your Brand from Going Under

9:45– 11:00 a.m.

Opening General Session
Implementing the CAF/ICC Proceedings-How it Impacts Your Business

The FCC's Order and Further Notice on Universal Service and Intercarrier Compensation seeks to extend broadband to more consumers. But will the treatment of rural carriers do more to thwart broadband deployment than to advance it? Join a panel of industry leaders that will cover the latest developments in the transformation of USF and ICC mechanisms, what it means for your business, and how rural carriers can respond.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m

Lunch/Expo

1:00-4:30 p.m.	EDUCATIONAL TRACKS
	Create	Innovate	Differentiate
1:00-2:00 p.m.	Meeting the Challenge of Technology Evolution	Innovations in The Cloud	Levering Economies of Scale in Your Operations
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Creating Opportunities in Distance Education for Your Community	Mobile - Beyond Backhaul: How Can Rural Operators Play?	Using Technology to Boost CSR Effectiveness
3:30-3:30 p.m.	Break	Break	Break
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Smart Home Opportunities	Next-Generation e-911	Effective Sales Techniques for the Rural Operator

4:30-6:30 p.m.

Networking Reception/Expo

Thursday, April 12, 2012

7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Registration

8:00–8:45 a.m.

Exhibitor-Sponsored Breakfast Presentations

9:00–9:15 a.m.

Opening Comments

9:15–9:45 a.m.

Keynote Address

9:45–11:00 a.m.

General Session
Smart Approaches to Collaboration
The new rules may require greater collaboration with other organizations outside of your normal business operations. What are the best practices in determining where and how collaboration could be of benefit to your bottom line? The panel of experts will share their experience on how to best plan and execute smart and effective approaches to your collaboration efforts.

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Lunch/Expo

1:00-4:30 p.m.	EDUCATIONAL TRACKS
	Create	Innovate	Differentiate
1:00-2:00 p.m.	Opportunities Machine-to-Machine Communications	IP To IP Interconnection - Benefits, Drawbacks, And Potential Future Regulations	Video Apps & Authentication: Meeting the Consumer's Evolving Demands
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Local Implications of Near-Field Communications	Engaging in the Development of the Smart Grid	Planning and Developing a Security and Surveillance Product
3:30-3:30 p.m.	Break	Break	Break
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Creating the Smart Rural Community	Innovative Mashups in Agriculture	Marketing Your Smart Services

4:30 p.m.

Conference Adjourns