ABOUT CONNECTIONS™



 

CONNECTIONS™: The Digital Living Conference and Showcase is hosted by leading research firm Parks Associates with support from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®) and is the premier executive event focused on the market developments and growth factors for advanced digital lifestyle solutions.

This unique research-driven executive conference and showcase, hosting close to 1,000 attendees each year, delivers insight and recommendations for new business models and opportunities in digital media/content, connected consumer electronics, broadband and value-added services, and home systems.

For information about CONNECTIONS™, contact sales@parksassociates.com or call 972-490-1113.

For information on speaking, sponsoring, or attending, please visit www.connectionsconference.com.

 

advisory board


The CONNECTIONS™ advisory group is a collection of individuals who bring unique knowledge and skills to assist in the planning and execution of the CONNECTIONS™ event. Key Sponsors of CONNECTIONS™ are invited to participate on the Advisory Board.

While the advisory group does not have formal authority to administer the planning or final decisions, the comments and suggests are important to the overall success of CONNECTIONS™. The advisory board:

  • Provides input into agenda content and speakers

  • Provides input regarding possible sponsors, supporting organizations, and supporting media

  • Offers suggestions on format and activities

Advisory Group Chair: Tricia Parks, CEO, Parks Associates
Secretary: Elizabeth Parks, VP Marketing, Parks Associates

 

2008 advisory board


Christopher P. Ballard, Head of the Device Sector, TM Forum

Kevin Custis, Consumer Electronics Leader, IBM Global Business Services, IBM

John Fisher, COO and CSA, Peak8 Solutions

Rob Gelphman, Chair, Mktg Work Grp, MoCA

Paolo Pastorino, Chief Technology Officer, Home Gateway Initiative (HGI)

Parag Sheth, VP, Mktg, Hillcrest Labs

Bernadette Vernon, Sr. Director, Marketing Communications, Motorola

 

 

2007 advisory board


Brian Burch, Director, Managed Home, Global Consumer PC Business Unit, Hewlett-Packard Company

Wayne Davis, Technical Advisory Board, Peak8 Solutions

Rob Gelphman, Chair, Marketing Work Group, MoCA

Gregory M. Jones, General Manager, DSP Systems Strategic Marketing, Texas Instruments

Andreas Melder, Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development, Intellon Corporation (HomePlug)

Marty Stein, Sr. Marketing Director, BB Communications, Motorola, Inc.

Matthew Theall, President, HomePlug Powerline Alliance; Powerline Initiative Manager, Intel Corp.

Bruce Watkins, President/COO, Pulse~LINK

 

 

 

Other CONNECTIONS™ Events


January 8-9, 2009
CONNECTIONS™ SUMMIT at CES
is a series of sessions hosted at 2009 International CES and features panel discussions with industry executives. Moderated by Parks Associates analysts, this event provides interactive environment for networking and discussion.
Visit the website:  CONNECTIONS™ - Summit @ CES

March 31, 2009 - Nice, France
CONNECTIONS™ Europe: Strategies for Digital Living Markets
, is an intimate gathering of industry executives focuses on strategies for service providers, CE, home networking, and digital media.
Visit the website:  CONNECTIONS™ Europe

 
 
 

Contact
For sponsorship info, contact:
Parks Associates at 972-490-1113.
For speaking opportunities, contact Mindi Sue Sternblitz-Rubenstein.
For a media request, contact Chelsey Tyson.

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