SAVE THE DATE: October 27, 2004 at the National Press Club
The New Millennium Research Council (NMRC) will host a roundtable panel discussion at the National Press Club Wednesday October 27, 2004. The topic of discussion will be:
The End of Regulation? Reforming Telecom Policy and Regulators' Roles to Meet New Market Realities
Can Washington, D.C. and the States Keep Pace With Tomorrow's Technologies?
The breakfast event is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (registration and breakfast begin at 8:00 a.m.).
This NMRC event is designed to spur NEW thinking! Leading telecom scholars and experts will present their unique perspectives on how federal and state regulators can better manage the sweeping changes occurring in communications technologies.
Panelists will present their vision(s) of an ideal 'regulatory future', one that encourages the expansion of an Internet Protocol (IP) enabled services and networks, reigns in 'bad' industry players, and protects consumers.
- The first panel, "A Fresh Look at Regulatory Models for the IP-Enabled Future " will feature a discussion of governing principles that could be applied to manage new Internet Protocol networks and services (e.g., High Tech Broadband Coalition principles, 'Layers' Models, FTC enforcement models, etc.).
- The second panel, "New Roles for Agencies and Regulators in Changing Times," will focus on revising roles for federal and state regulators to keep pace with the changing telecommunications landscape (e.g., What are the optimal roles for state and federal regulators? What new skill sets will be necessary for regulators to keep up with changes in the market?).
The Invited Morning Keynote Speaker:
John Rutledge, Chairman, Rutledge Institute for Capital & Growth
Confirmed panelists (to-date) include:
James Gattuso Research Fellow in Regulatory Policy, Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies (The Heritage Foundation) - Moderator
Rob Atkinson, Vice President and Director of PPI's Technology & New Economy Project (Progressive Policy Institute)
Matt Brill, Senior Legal Advisor to FCC Commissioner Abernathy
Jeff Carlisle, Chief of FCC Wireline Bureau
Braden Cox, Technology Counsel with CEI's Project on Technology and Innovation (Competitive Enterprise Institute)
Charles M. Davidson, Commissioner, Florida Public Service Commission
Susan Kennedy, Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission
Christopher Libertelli, Senior Legal Advisor to FCC Chairman Powell
Randy May, Senior Fellow and Director of Communications Policy Studies (Progress and Freedom Foundation)
Connie Murray, Missouri Public Service Commission
Harold Furtchgott-Roth, President, Furchtgott-Roth Economic Enterprises and Former FCC Commissioner
Bob Rowe, Chairman, Montana Public Service Commission
Adam Thierer, Director of Telecommunications Studies, Cato Institute
Paul Vasington, Vice President, Analysis Group
RSVP TO: Please contact Ed Rovetto at (202) 263-2922 or edrovetto@newmillenniumresearch.org if you plan to attend.
The New Millennium Research Council (NMRC) is composed of a network of policy experts who develop workable, real-world solutions to the issues and challenges confronting policymakers. Its work has focused primarily in the fields of telecommunications and technology. For more information, please visit: http://www.newmillenniumresearch.org .
