Schedule
| WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18, 2008 | |
| 10:00am - 6:00pm | Registration Open |
| 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Corporate Council Orientation Meeting |
| 5:30pm - 6:00pm | New Member Orientation |
| 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Welcome Reception Sponsored by Toner Cable Equipment This event will be held at the Crowne Plaza's Pool and Outdoor Terrace area, which is the perfect location for AHECTA exhibitors, sponsors and members to relax, get re-acquainted and meet new friends. Enjoy some local culinary fare and music and enjoy this year's conference location and all that it offers. Make sure you plan your travel arrangements to arrive in time to attend this exciting opening night event. |
| THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008 | |
| 7:00am - 5:00pm | Conference Registration and Information |
| 7:30am - 9:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30am - 4:00pm | Exhibits Open |
| 9:00am - 10:15am | Keynote Address - Dan Barton, President and CEO, Alive Telecommunications  |
| 10:15am - 11:00am | Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 11:00am - 12:00noon | Concurrent Sessions - Technical I: Continuing Discussions on Campus Emergency Alerts Presented by Bill Naivar, Georgia Institute of Technology, Brian Benz, Campus TeleVideo, Robin Schanzenbach, New York University, Frank Kukulya, New York University, Tim Sullivan, Nickless, Schirmer & Co., Inc. Programming/Operations I: Sharing Content, Sharing Experiences: Content Distribution for Higher Education Outreach and Distance Learning Presented by Mayumi Hirtzel, University of Pennsylvania, Andy Robinson, Syracuse University |
| 12:00noon - 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Dessert in Exhibit Hall |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Concurrent Session - Technical II: Analog Today-Digital Tomorrow: Consider Your Options Presented by Robert Peterson, Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. Programming/Operations II: RFPs for Your Campus Cable System: What You Should Know |
| 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Refreshment Break and Raffle Drawings in Exhibit Hall Sponsored by Falls Earth Station |
| 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Concurrent Sessions - Technical III: IPTV: What Lies Ahead Presented by Scott Bruckel, Campus TeleVideo and Howard Weinzimmer, Video Furnace Programming/Operations III: Training and Maintaining Student Staff Presented by Brent Smith, Rutgers The State University of New Jersey, Linda Lashendock, Elon University |
| 6:30pm - 11:00pm | Event Night - Reception and Dinner Federal Reserve Building Sponsored by mtvU The Historic Federal Reserve Building in downtown Providence began its life in 1901 as the Union Trust Bank. The Union Trust remained an independent bank until it was purchased in the 1960's. During the next several decades it served as a bank under many different names. Finally in 1991 the bank closed and in 1996 renovations began changing the spectacular space into a restaurant and special events facility incorporating the 20 foot high windows and décor from its era. The location is a great venue to enjoy outstanding food and drinks at its impressive bar and two-floor setting. Afterwards there will be time to explore downtown Providence and visit the many sites and sounds of this New England capital city. |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008 | |
| 7:00am - 5:00pm | Conference Registration and Information |
| 7:30am - 9:00am | Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30am - 2:00pm | Exhibits Open |
| 9:00am - 10:00am | AHECTA Members' Meeting |
| 10:00am - 11:00am | AHECTA Association Feedback Session |
| 11:00am - 11:30am | Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | General Session - "Digital Television Report" Presented by Andrew W. Thornhill, Digital Strategist, founder of THE DIGITAL TELEVISION REPORT (DTR) |
| 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Dessert in the Exhibit Hall, Raffle Drawings |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Concurrent Sessions - Technical Session IV: IPTV Panel Discussion: Digital Television is Here (Resistance is Futile!) Presented by Rick Brown, North Carolina State University, Jonathan Ward, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Bob Johnson, Duke University Programming/Operations IV: Get Your Show on the Road: Improving Production Values & Efficiencies Presented by Toni Urbano, New York University, Andy Robinson, Syracuse University |
| 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Refreshment Break Sponsored by Falls Earth Station |
| 3:45pm - 5:00pm | General Session - Understanding Undergraduate Lifestyle and Media Habits Presented by Eric Weil, Student Monitor |
| 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Event Night - Reception and Dinner Newport Yachting Center Sunset Terrace Sponsored by Time Warner and HBO Located in downtown Newport, the Newport Yachting Center is a beautiful waterfront property with festive tents overlooking the Newport Harbor. This unique waterfront location is the perfect site for this memorable evening. Everyone will be able to walk around the docks, enjoy seeing the boats in the harbor and view an unforgettable sunset while enjoying a delectable Seafood Buffet. At the conclusion of this event, everyone will have ample time to visit the many shops and eateries located in downtown Newport to purchase gifts and food items offered only in this part of the country. |
| SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2008 | |
| 7:30am | Coffee Service |
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Breakfast Sponsored by Cisco Systems |
| 9:00am - 10:30am | General Session - Advancements in IPTV and Digital Television on Campus Presented by Bill Reilly, Cisco Systems and Will Kreth, Time Warner |
| 10:30am | Conference Adjourns |
