Lawrence K. Vanston, Ph.D. Telecommunications Trends Speaker Technology Futures, Inc. Dr. Vanston is a popular speaker on the subject of the future of telecommunications and its significance to organizations and people. He provides valid forecasts of future developments in the telecom industry and examines the driving forces behind these developments and their implications. As president of Technology Futures, Inc., Dr. Vanston has been monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting telecom technologies and services for more than 20 years. Sampling of Presentations: 2008 Larry Vanston speaks on "Communications." The National Association of Property Tax Representatives--Transportation, Energy, & Communications Conference in Austin, Texas (October 28, 2008). Larry Vanston speaks on "Telecom Technology Convergence." Dallas Central Appraisal District's Management Retreat in Dallas, Texas (October 9, 2008). Larry Vanston presents webinar on "Rational Exuberance: Forecasts for Broadband Bandwidth Demand." The Fiber-to-the-Home Council's Industry Update Webinar Series (February 27, 2008). Larry Vanston is Conference Director and presents "Overview of TFI Forecasts and Life Estimates for Wireline Network Technology ," "New TFI Recommendations for ILEC Fiber Optic Lives," "Depreciation Lives for Broadband Assets," "Impacts of Convergence on Asset Valuation: Finding Common Ground," and "Obsolescence in Long-Distance and Local Transport Networks." Technology Futures Asset Valuation Conference in Austin, Texas (February 8, 2008). Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "Overview of Trends in Telecommunications," "Review of Technology Substitution/Adoption Forecasting," "Broadband Forecasts: Households, Bandwidth, and IP Video/HDTV," "Forecasts for Fiber in the Loop," "Network Access Alternatives," "Wireless Broadband: Competitor or Complement?" and "Voice in a Broadband World." Broadband Futures Seminar in Austin, Texas (February 7, 2008). Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "Extrapolator Techniques," and "Technology Forecasting Tips." Technology Forecasting Mini-Seminar™ in Austin, Texas (February 6, 2008). 2007 Larry Vanston speaks on "Meeting the Challenge of Accurately Forecasting New Service Opportunities in a Converging Telecoms and Media Market" and is Chair the final day of the conference on the subject of “Accurately Forecasting Take Up of New Technologies & Services.” IIR Telecoms Market Forecasting 2007 in London, England (September 27, 2007). Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "Communications Convergence: Promises and Pitfalls Along the Way." Converging Technology Seminar sponsored by the Washington State Department of Revenue in Olympia, Washington (September 25, 2007). Larry Vanston speaks on "Broadband Convergence: Where We're Going and What it Means." The 21th Annual Meeting of The Society of Depreciation Professionals in Rapid City, South Dakota (September 24, 2007). Larry Vanston speaks on "Technological Change and Convergence in Telecommunications." IAAO Councils and Sections Seminar sponsored by the International Association of Assessing Officers in Seattle, Washington (April 25, 2007). Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "Forecasting Technology Substitutions, Competition, and their Impacts on Depreciation/Valuation," "Transforming the Local Exchange Network: Technology Substitutions in Cable, Circuit Equipment, and Switching (2006 Update)," "Point-by-Point Comparison of the BCRI and the Industry Views of Replacement Cost and Depreciation," and "Valuation Issues with Triple-Play and Quad-Play Convergence." Impacts of Broadband on Asset Valuation Symposium in Austin, Texas (February 7, 2007). Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "Overview of Trends in Telecommunications," "Review of Substitution/Adoption Forecasting," "Broadband Forecasts: Households, Bandwidth, and IP Video/HDTV," "Comparison of Fiber-Based Access Alternatives," "Farewell POTS: VoIP, Instant Messaging, and Intregrated Applications," and "Wireless Broadband: Competitor or Complement?" Broadband Futures Seminar in Austin, Texas (February 6, 2007). Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "Extrapolator Techniques," and "Technology Forecasting Tips." Technology Forecasting Mini-Seminar™ in Austin, Texas (February 5, 2007). 2006 Larry Vanston speaks at conference on "Examining the Impact of Price and Other Factors on Forecasting for Technology Adoption Rates" and conducts one-day TFI Post Conference Workshop entitled "Technology Adoption and Substitution Forecasting in Telecoms" IIR Telecoms Market Forecasting 2006 in Lisbon, Portugal (September 28, 2006). Larry Vanston speaking on "Convergence within the Communications Industry (Property Tax)." 2006 Broadband Tax Institute Conference in Chicago, Illinois (September 19, 2006). Larry Vanston speaks on "Convergence Within the Communications Industry—What Does It All Mean?" 36th Annual Wichita Program, Appraisal for Ad Valorem Taxation of Communications, Energy and Transportation Properties in Wichita, Kansas (July 25, 2006). Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "The 5 Technology Trends You Can't Ignore." ITEC Dallas in Dallas, Texas (June 7, 2006). Larry Vanston speaks on "Today's Kids: Telecom at 30." PoliTech 2006 sponsored by the Telecommunications Association of Michigan in Lansing, Michigan (May 24, 2006). Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "The 5 Technology Trends You Can't Ignore." ITEC Houston in Houston, Texas (May 17-18). Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "The Future Is Now." National Telecommunications Cooperative Association's Telecom Executive Forum in Palm Springs, California (March 27, 2006). Larry Vanston speaks on "Wireless Trends: Promise of WiMax." Fast Forward Wireless: Future Business Opportunities sponsored by MIT Enterprise Forum in Austin, Texas (March 8, 2006). Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "The Impact of Technology Substitution and Competition on Asset Lives and Economic Value," "Forecasts for Telecommunications," "Residual Use of Legacy Facilities," and "Property Tax and Valuation Issues." Impacts of Broadband on Telecom Depreciation and Asset Valuation in Austin, Texas (February 8, 2006). Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and presents "Extrapolator Techniques," and "Technology Forecasting Tips." Technology Forecasting Seminar in Austin, Texas (February 6, 2006). 2005 Larry Vanston speaks on "So This Time Do the Telcos Have It Right?" and "Advanced Services, Beyond the Hype." Dr. Vanston also writes analyst paper for "deluxe" attendees entitled "Forecasts for Broadband Communications." iHollywood's Triple Play: Voice, Video, Data at Telecom '05 in Las Vegas, Nevada (October 24, 2005). Larry Vanston speaks on "VoIP and Fixed Wireless." The 19th Annual Meeting of The Society of Depreciation Professionals in San Antonio, Texas (September 13, 2005). Larry Vanston speaks on "Forecasts of Skyrocketing Bandwidth Needs" Municipal Broadband Conference in Nashville, Tennessee (July 11, 2005). 2004 Larry Vanston speaks on "Broadband Wireless Market Forecasts" and TFI is a Gold Sponsor. 2nd Annual Wireless Networking and Communications Group (WNCG) Symposium in Austin, Texas. TFI is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the event (October 20-22, 2004). Larry Vanston speaks on "Technology Substitution and Competition on the U.S. Telecommunications Industry". 34th Annual Wichita Program: Appraisal for Ad Valorem Taxation of Communications, Energy, and Transportation Properties in Wichita, Kansas (July 27, 2004). 2003 Larry Vanston speaks about what TFI's 25 years means within the framework of the TFI's Five Views of the Future™. TFI's 25th Anniversary Celebration (July 23, 2003). 2002 Larry Vanston speaks on “The Local Exchange Network, 2015.” 20th Annual International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC) in San Francisco, California. (June 26, 2002) Larry Vanston speaks on “The Future of the Local Exchange Network, 2015.” NY State Telephone Association Conference in Syracuse, New York. (June 5, 2002) 2001 Larry Vanston presents Keynote Speech on "Selecting the Optimum Forecasting Technique for a Specific Task" and Chairs the 1st day of conference. Forecasting the Telecoms Market International Conference sponsored by the IBC Telecoms Division of Informa Group's Telecoms & Media Group, London, England. (October 8-9, 2001) Larry Vanston conducts one-day public seminar Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts™. In conjunction with the Forecasting the Telecoms Market International Conference in London, England. (October 9, 2001) Larry Vanston speaks on "An Overview of Current Forecasts for Telecommunications Markets." 19th Annual International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC), Washington, D.C. (June 27-29, 2001) Larry Vanston presents two-day seminar entitled Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts™. In conjunction with the International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC) in Washington, D.C. (June 25-26, 2001) Larry Vanston presents "Tips for Improving Technology Forecasting and Planning." Forecasting and Planning Technology™ in Arlington, Virginia ( June 18-20, 2001). 2000 Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and makes several presentations. Telecom Trends: Markets " Technologies™ in Austin, Texas. (November 16-17, 2000) Larry Vanston presents "Tips for Improving Technology Forecasting and Planning." Forecasting and Planning Technology™ in Austin, Texas (November 13-15, 2000). Larry Vanston speaks on "Competition for Local Telecommunications Services: Forecasts & Impacts." 18th Annual International Communications Forecasting Conference (ICFC), Seattle, Washington. (September 26-29, 2000) Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and makes several presentations at 2-day seminar entitled Technology Market Forecasting for Telecommunications: Quantitative Methods & Forecasts™. In conjunction with the International Communications Forecasting Conference in Seattle, Washington. (September 25-26, 2000) Larry Vanston speaks on "Changes in Telecommunications Property, Wireline Technology." 30th Annual Wichita Program: Appraisal for Ad Valorem Taxation of Communications, Energy, and Transportation Properties, Wichita, Kansas. (July 31, 2000) Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and makes several presentations. Telecom Trends: Markets & Technologies™ in Austin, Texas. (May 11-12, 2000). Larry Vanston presents "Tips for Improving Technology Forecasting and Planning." Forecasting and Planning Technology™ in Austin, Texas (May 8-10, 2000). Larry Vanston is Seminar Director and makes several presentations. Telecom Trends: Markets & Technologies™ in Redondo Beach, California (January 27-28, 2000). Larry Vanston presents "Practical Forecasting & Planning Tips." Forecasting, Planning, and Managing Technology™ in Redondo Beach, California (January 24-26, 2000). 1999 Larry Vanston speaks on "The Future of Demand Telecommunications Analysis and Forecasting In the Information Age." Third European Workshop on Techno-Economics For Multimedia Networks and Services in Aveiro, Portugal. (December 14, 1999) Larry Vanston speaks on "Technology Forecasting Applications in Depreciation." Property Accounting Conference sponsored by Edison Electric Institute/American Gas Association in Coronado, California. (December 6, 1999) Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech on "New Telecom Networks and Services." The 5th Norwegian Telecommunications Conference in Oslo, Norway. (October 5, 1999) Larry Vanston speaks on "Emerging Access Markets & Technologies" and "Wireless vs. Wireline for Voice Services: Forecasts & Impacts." WIK's Masterclass Program: Telecommunications Demand Analysis and Forecasting in the Information Age in Bad Honnef, Germany. (April 12-13, 1999) Larry Vanston speaks on "Wireless vs. Wireline for Voice Services: Forecasts & Impacts." Telecom Business '99 in Anaheim, California. (March 30, 1999) Larry Vanston speaks on "The Future of Wireless Competition." The 1999 Western Communications Forum in Dallas, Texas. (February 17, 1999) 1998 Larry Vanston gives Keynote Speech entitled "Using Information and Communications Technology to Lead a Global Company." The Global Business Forum, at the University of South Carolina at Charleston. (November 5, 1998) Larry Vanston conducts one-day seminar, "Technology Forecasting for the Telecom Industry." Canadian Venture Capital Association's Venture Capital: Planning Today for Tomorrow Conference, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (June 11, 1998) To find out more about our speaker services, please contact Carrie Vanston at (800) TEK-FUTR, (512) 258-8898, or cvanston@tfi.com. We welcome your inquiries. Copyright © Technology Futures, Inc. 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