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As agenda sessions are finalized, details will be posted below. Please check back often for the latest information on topics and speakers.

Sunday, May 3

6:00 – 7:00 PM
Welcome Reception

7:00 – 8:00 AM
Breakfast

 

8:00 – 8:30 AM
Shareholder's Meeting

 

8:30 – 9:15 AM
Opening of General Session
State of the Company Address
Speaker: Dave Lewis, ANPI

 

9:15 – 10:00 AM
Access Services &
Nationwide Network

Exploring alternative tandem access options and the benefits of ANPI's nationwide network.
Speaker: Ronnie Bailey, ANPI

 

10:00 – 10:15 AM
Break

 

10:15 – 11:45 AM
Keynote Address
Keynote Speaker Robyn Benincasa
will bring lessons of what it takes to be a successful team through exhilarating victories and times when teams near the brink of falling apart. ANPI’s business case is proof positive to Robyn’s message that victories are not won by individuals who are the strongest or fastest, but instead are won by teams that capitalize on the collective synergy of the group by leveraging the strengths and experiences of individual members.
Speaker: Robyn Benincasa,
Worldclass Teams

 

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Lunch

 

1:00 – 1:45 PM
Surviving the Recession
Realizing consumer budgets are under stress as more people lose their jobs and more homes face foreclosure, telecom service providers are shifting their pricing and marketing strategies. But are lower prices enough to retain customers? This is a critical issue for telecom companies in particular, since they already face accelerating access line loss and declining DSL sales. Poor performance during the recession could risk losing ties to some households altogether and make for a much bleaker future. How can a telco survive the recession and even consider strengthening market position and consumer loyalty? During this session Telephony's Editor-in-Chief Carol Wilson will present research shared during their 5-part series.

Speaker:
Carol Wilson, Telephony

 

1:45 – 2:45 PM
Financial Realities in
the Current Economy
John Hendon, Vice President — Telecom and Media Investment Banking for Stifel Nicolaus will share insights into trends and realities regarding overall market uncertainty, impacts and efforts related to broadband stimulus efforts, the effects of wireline loss and resulting increase in wireless usage and historic consolidation of service providers.
Speaker:
John Hendon, Stifel Nicolaus

 

2:45 – 3:00 PM
Break

 

3:00 – 5:30 PM
The Case for 3G —
How do Rural Companies Work Together to Compete?

RTG Rural Telecom Group

This session addresses the growth of wireless opportunities in rural America, the availability of spectrum and creation of the business case to light it, new wireless technologies and what they mean for service providers and your competitors, plus discussion for shared wireless infrastructure, Capex realities, nationwide networks and peering.
Moderator: Jerry Wilke, RTG
Panelists:
Brett Calder, Globecomm Systems, Inc.
Craig Freeman, Simmetry Communications
Jim Jech, NewCore Wireless
Rick Rotondo, Spectrum Bridge

 

6:30 – 8:30 PM
Customer Appreciation Reception
and Dinner

8:00 – 9:00 AM
Breakfast

 

9:00 – 10:15 AM
Management Roundtables
Embracing Change: Understanding Telecom's Future

The only thing constant in today's telecom landscape is change. Understanding that change and its implications on your business both for today and the future is paramount. This roundtable discussion of industry analysts and consultants will provide expert analysis of key issues in our industry including:

  • Implications of the broadband stimulus plan
  • Understanding broadband's true role for the future of our industry
  • Continuing implications of wireless — what can we learn from it?
  • Industry consolidation — where's
    it heading?

Leader: Bernie Arnason, Pivot Media
Panelists:

Leo Staurulakis, John Staurulakis, Inc.
Larry Thompson, Vantage Point Solutions
Greg Whiteaker, Bennet & Bennet

 

10:15 – 10:30 AM
Break

 

10:30 – 11:45 AM
Alternative Wireless Business Plan, Broadband Wireless in Rural Markets

RTG Rural Telecom Group
This session is informative for any company considering entering the wireless market.
Moderator: Jerry Wilke, RTG
Panelists:
Bo Pyskir, Lemko
Steve Schneider, Bug Tussel

 

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Annual Meeting Conclusion

 

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch and Break for
Marketing Workshop Attendees

 

1:00 – 2:00 PM
Inbound Marketing 101

"Inbound marketing" occurs when you help your company "get found" by people shopping for the services you provide.

Within 5 hours Mike Volpe, VP of Marketing at HubSpot, will show you step-by-step how to use inbound marketing to improve your lead generation and get more customers coming to you. This isn't a theoretical discussion at 10,000 feet. This is a bring-your-laptop-and-login to evaluate and improve your inbound marketing strategy in real time. You will leave this session educated about inbound marketing, empowered by the new tools you have available, and enthused by the ability to measure your marketing efforts. Attending this session is a small investment of time and money that will pay dividends in your 2009 marketing successes.
Leader: Mike Volpe, HubSpot

Preview of Marketing Workshop

 

2:00 – 2:45 PM
SEO Workshop

Leader: Mike Volpe

 

2:45 – 3:00 PM
Break

 

3:00 – 3:45 PM
Blogging Workshop
Leader: Mike Volpe

 

3:45 – 4:30 PM
Social Media Workshop
Leader: Mike Volpe

 

4:30 – 4:45 PM
Break

 

4:45 – 5:30 PM
Landing Page Workshop

Leader: Mike Volpe

 

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