• Broadband;
• Wireless hot spots and last-mile wireless solutions;
• Residential Voice-over-IP (VoIP);
• The role of service providers (ISPs, MSOs, and others) in home networking, content, and value-added services provision;
• The emergence of on-demand content services and applications, including voice, music, video, and gaming;
• The technology building blocks for creating connected multimedia platforms and applications; and
• Growth projections for multimedia networking platforms.

• Hear the latest consumer research, providing analysis into end users' use of electronics at home now, and their planned purchases;
• Updates of technology developments in broadband, value-added services, home networks, and digital entertainment, including forecasts;
• Emphasis on services that will accompany large-scale network upgrades and will spur new classes of customer premise equipment (CPE).

All attendees will receive a seminar workbook with all of the day's proceedings.

8:40 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Setting the Stage: Broadband Connectivity and Related Services
   Kurt Scherf, Vice President, Principal Analyst, Parks Associates

• Update of network upgrades and broadband take rates among cable & DSL
• Latest consumer research on drivers and inhibitors to broadband adoption
• The role of price in selecting services and the role of tiered services
• Forecasts for broadband growth.

9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
How Broadband Cuts the Cord: Last Mile and Hot Spot Trends
   Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates

• Examination of the hot-spot value chain and various business models
• Overview and analysis of unlicensed broadband wireless solutions and applications, including WiMAX
• The consumer perspective: for whom does wireless "last mile" service matter?
• Market forecasts - users and revenue

Morning Break
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Stage Two
The Role of Value-Added Services

10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
How VoIP Will Change the Telecom Landscape
   John Barrett, Director of Research, Parks Associates

• Overview of VoIP technology: why switch from switched?
• Update and overview of leading VoIP vendors and providers
• The consumer perspective: building a business case by identifying key customers
• Market forecasts - users and revenues

11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
On-Demand Services: Gaming, Music, and More
   John Barrett, Director of Research & Yuanzhe (Michael) Cai, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates

• Overview of the on-demand services suite: music, games, video
• Identifying key players in on-demand applications
• Profile of consumer segments likely to adopt these services
• Subscribers and revenue forecasts

Lunch
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Stage Three
The Connected Multimedia Value Chain

1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Understanding the Technology Landscape for Connected Entertainment
   Kurt Scherf, Vice President, Principal Analyst, Parks Associates

• An overview and analysis of the markets for next-generation wireless connectivity solutions, including ultra-wideband (UWB) and Wi-Fi® for multimedia applications;
• Profiles of additional wired and "no-new-wires" networks for connected entertainment;
• An examination of silicon and software developments that enhance platform capabilities while driving costs lower;
• A discussion of how digital rights management (DRM) fits into the product landscape; and
• Forecasts for various networking solutions.

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
The Digital Entertainment Value Chain: The Role of Content, Platforms, and User Interfaces
   Kurt Scherf, Vice President, Principal Analyst, Parks Associates

• Overview and analysis of how heightened competition between cable and satellite television vendors will speed up the deployment of advanced products and services
• Examination of how music, digital images, video, and gaming will impact the growth of multimedia-centric PCs and peripherals
• Overview and analysis for various consumer electronics platforms for digital connectivity
• Insight into how user interfaces will evolve for accessing and interacting with multimedia content
• Market forecasts (unit shipments)

Wrap-up and Close
3:15 p.m.