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8:30-9:00
	Registration and continental breakfast
9:00-9:10
	Welcome and introduction to key issues in IPTV Don Welch, President and CEO, Merit Network Andy Rosenzweig, Manager Professional Events & Communities, Merit Network Welcome and introduction to key issues in IPTV - Video
9:10-9:55
	Campus Perspectives on IPTV David Fleig, Wayne State University George Kohrman, Assistant Director for Network Services, Western Michigan University Shane Godmere, Michigan Technological University Representatives from Michigan universities will discuss their campuses' current needs and their reasons for thinking about IPTV. IP distribution of video may make it possible to replace existing (and aging) coaxial-based cable TV systems; to add content to video networks that are at their capacity; to introduce on-demand programming; and to bring television service to areas that are not currently wired for video. These opportunities extend to both residential/entertainment needs and instructional needs. Campus Perspectives on IPTV - Video David Fleig Presentation - PDF
9:55-10:40
	The IPTV industry: Global Perspectives on IPTV Deployment Steven Hawley, Owner & Principal Consulting Analyst, Advanced Media Strategies LLC Video distribution via IP networks is emerging as a highly viable and desirable option for commercial providers. Both in the U.S. and--more significantly--overseas, IPTV is being introduced as an alternative to traditional airwave and cable broadcast. In this presentation, Mr. Hawley will describe the current state of the worldwide IPTV industry. This will include an overview of technical approaches and business models; the status of IPTV in the U.S. compared with other parts of the world; how IPTV providers bundle the required technologies; and how content deals are originated and managed. Also included will be information on how some independent telcos have banded together in cooperatives to share the costs of video acquisition and distribution, and how the situation of colleges and universities may be analogous to this and other commercial solutions. The IPTV industry: Global Perspectives on IPTV Deployment - Video Steven Hawley Presentation - PDF
10:40-10:55
	Refreshment Break
10:55-11:25
	Technical Overview of Current IPTV Capabilities Laurence Kirchmeier, Senior Engineer, Merit Network Several key technologies are involved in making it possible to distribute video programming over IP networks, and there are varying approaches to performing each step in the process. In this section, we will discuss the components of IPTV, including content origination; digitization and distribution; digital rights management; and customer-end hardware and software. Also covered will be some considerations in the local networking that is required to deliver a high-quality IPTV service. Technical Overview of Current IPTV Capabilities - Video Laurence Kirchmeier Presentation - PDF
11:25-12:10
	Campus Solutions I Pradip Patel, Manager, Data Engineering, University of Michigan Kevin Feeney, Cornell University A number of universities have initiated working or pilot IPTV services to complement or replace their cable TV infrastructure. Representatives from sample organizations will present the technologies, content decisions, and financial considerations that are behind their solutions. Campus Solutions I - Video Pradip Patel Presentation - PDF Kevin Feeney Presentation - PDF
12:10-1:00
	Lunch and roundtable discussions
1:00-1:45
	Legal Factors in IPTV Joleen Winther Hughes, Principal and Founder, MediaTech Law Group As a relatively new technological option within an established industry, IPTV raises a number of legal questions. As organizations consider changes in their provision of video content, it is useful to have a background in the rules and legalities that surround deals for content and distribution. This section will cover the key legal and regulatory issues in IPTV, including content access and acquisition; protection of intellectual property; the structure of traditional content deals; and the types of content providers and aggregators that exist today. Included will be advice on identifying and choosing among various services, content owners, and and aggregators. Legal Factors in IPTV - Video Joleen Winther Hughes Presentation - PDF
1:45-2:30
	Campus Solutions II Julian Koh, Senior Network Engineer, Northwestern University David Devereaux-Weber, Network Engineer, University of Wisconsin-Madison A number of universities have initiated working or pilot IPTV services to complement or replace their cable TV infrastructure. Representatives from sample organizations will present the technologies, content decisions, and financial considerations that are behind their solutions. Campus Solutions II - Video Julian Koh Presentation - PDF
2:30-2:45
	Dessert Break
2:45-4:00
	Solutions: Perspectives on Technology & Content Brian Benz, President, Campus TeleVideo Chris Ule, Director, Installation and Training, Video Furnace Prashant Chopra, CEO, Open Student Television Network (OSTN) Many organizations create hardware and software systems for IPTV, provide IPTV services, or own content that could be distributed via IPTV. Leaders from a number of such organizations will discuss their views on the industry and where the implementation of IPTV is headed. Solutions: Perspectives on Technology & Content - Video Brian Benz Presentation - PDF Chris Ule Presentation - PDF Prashant Chopra Presentation - PDF
4:00-4:30
	Closing Remarks Rob Golden and Laurence Kirchmeier, Merit Network Closing Remarks - Video
4:30
	Adjourn