Tower Technology Summit 2008 - Las Vegas, NV

Conference Agenda

Conference Location: Rooms N110 & N109

TUESDAY APRIL 1, 2008
1:00 - 2:20 pm	Track I
	Wall Street's Take on the Tower Industry What are my towers worth? Where is the industry going? What does the future look like for tower businesses? Listen to execs from the nation's tower companies, Wall Street analysts, and investors, as they discuss changing trends in the tower marketplace, the industry's growth projections, and insights on both public and privately held tower companies. This will include an outlook on valuation, industry consolidation, and capital structures. Moderator: Bud Baab, CEO, SiteMaster Clayton Funk, Managing Director, Media Venture Partners James Sinnott, CEO of US Operations, Berlin Atlantic Capital Jarrad Saba, Vice President Tower Lending, Wireless Capital Partners
	Track II
	Upping the Ante: Tower Siting Gets Harder & Regulatory Obligations Increase At the very time that established carriers and new entrants are fueling the demand for tower space, tower owners are discovering that tower siting is just the first challenge they will face. This panel will discuss the current environmental and historic regulatory hurdles faced by a company siting a tower, as well as the increasing burden imposed by long-term regulatory obligations now placed on tower owners' operations. The panel will highlight regulatory initiatives that may adversely affect tower siting, such as the FCC's Migratory Birds Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and local efforts to encourage or require the use of distributed antenna systems. Moderator: William J. Sill, Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer Paul Roberts, VP Compliance, American Tower William J. Hackett, Manager, Federal Regulatory Compliance, T-Mobile Dr. Joelle Gehring, Senior Conservation Scientist, Michigan State University Jeffrey S. Steinberg, Deputy Chief, Spectrum & Competition Policy Division, Federal Communications Commission
2:20 - 2:30 pm	Break
2:30 - 3:50 pm	Track I
	Outcome of the 700 MHz Spectrum Auction: The Winners & Their Impact on the Tower Industry One of the largest U.S. spectrum auctions in history has concluded, with numerous spectrum winners anxious to deploy services in 700 MHz frequencies. Our presenters will discuss the results of who the winners are, both nationally and regionally, as well as major 700 MHz spectrum holders from past auctions. The speakers will clarify the geographic extent of these new licenses, spectrum clearing issues around them, and thoughts on some initial markets likely to be targeted by carriers. If you are looking to find out who your new tower customers could be in this band this is an essential session. Moderator: Jason Lazar, VP Corporate Development & General Counsel, KeyOn Communications Inc. Christine Crowe, Partner, Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer LLP Darrin M. Mylet, Vice President Wireless Services, Cantor Fitzgerald Mirela Marku, Director of Engineering, Emerging Technology, General Dynamics Wireless Services Chris King, Senior Telecom Services Analyst, Stifel Nicolaus Nash Neyland, General Counsel, Cavalier Wireless LLC
	Track II
	Legal & Regulatory Issues Facing Distributed Antenna Systems The panel will examine common and pressing legal and regulatory issues faced by DAS providers. Such issues include, for example, utility pole attachments and the multiple regulatory proceedings now addressing the matter. In addition, the panel will address interactions with local municipal officials, including a discussion of the rights of DAS and wireless providers, as well as recent judicial developments. Finally, the panel will address the different state legal and regulatory issues that may face DAS providers. Moderator: Scott Thompson, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine Robert Ritter, Attorney, Crown Castle Nicole Mason, Director of Government Relations, NextG Networks Michael Cooper, Manager, Infrastructure Rights & Permitting, Lightower Jackie McCarthy, Director of Government Affairs, PCIA/The Wireless Infrastructure Association and The DAS Forum
3:50 - 4:00 pm	Break
4:00 - 5:00 pm	Track I
	Towers on Federal Land: Rules & Rent Issues If you are involved in a communications business in the western U.S., it is difficult to avoid placing your equipment or tower on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) or Forest Service administered lands. In this session, you will learn an overview of the basic rules these agencies use to allow communication sites on their lands, the policies used to administer the sites, and how BLM and the Forest Service charge rent at these facilities. Moderator: Nyhl Henson, President, CEO & Chairman of the Board, Broadspot World Wide Wireless Scott Forssell, National Project Manager, Communication Sites, Bureau of Land Management Terry Reid, National Program Manager, Communication Sites, U.S. Forest Service
	Track II
	Tower Owners Speak Out: The Challenges & Opportunities Facing the Industry With the U.S. tower industry facing increasing demand for sites, space, and services it is also increasingly facing challenges on many fronts. These range from regulatory and siting issues to investment and new technical systems with their unique demands. Join a frank discussion from the leaders in the tower industry about their concerns and opportunities. Moderator: Rich Berliner, President & CEO, BCI Communications Terry Armant, Senior VP Development, Global Tower Partners Kurt Bagwell, SVP & CFO, SBA Communications Corp. Vanu Bose, President and CEO, Vanu Inc.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 2, 2008
1:00 - 2:20 pm	Track I
	Tower Requirements for 700 MHz Spectrum Winners With the major influx of potential new business from the recent 700 MHz spectrum auction, carriers will be seeking tower siting that meets their needs in regard to this spectrum. Will carriers wish to collocate their 700 MHz installations alongside existing mobile or other operations, or will they need entirely new sites? What are the specific needs for additional cabinet space, power requirements, lighting protection, tower height, backhaul, and more? Our panelists, many of whom already have direct experience with installations for 700 MHz services, will offer practical tips on carrier needs. Moderator: Monica Paolini, Founder & President, Senza Fili Consulting Arthur Giftakis, VP of Engineering & Operations, Towerstream Mirela Marku, Director of Engineering, Emerging Technology, General Dynamics Wireless Services Martin Travers, President, Telecommunications Division, Black & Veatch
	Track II
	FCC Mandated Backup Power Requirements 47 CFR Part 112, as published by the FCC, requires that all carriers maintain eight hours of power reserve at all remote locations � a direct result of the inquiry into the communication failures during Hurricane Katrina. Many cell sites do not currently have this level of backup power available. What are a carrier's options? How can tower owners help their tenants meet these new requirements in a cost-effective manner? Moderator: Mike Ballard, Chairman & CEO, 1Velocity Scott Steiding, VP & Manager, Corporate Accounts, Morrison Hershfield George Pederson, Business Development Manager, BTECH Bill Shank, VP North American Sales, IdaTech Allan Greenberg, VP Sales, Plug Power
2:20 - 2:30 pm	Break
2:30 - 3:50 pm	Track I
	Carriers Explain Their Emerging Tower Needs The Tower industry is poised for strong growth as these carriers begin to deploy the next generation of broadband-capable wireless products. Carriers both large and small will need sites on independent towers. Our panel of wireless carriers will explain the needs that drive their tower requirements. If you serve or want to serve major carriers' tower needs as a tower owner or engineering firm, this panel is a must. Moderator: Bill MacNamara, VP Venture Leasing, Agility Ventures John Storch, VP Network Development, Clearwire Nash Neyland, General Counsel, Cavalier Wireless LLC Daniel E. Rebeor, Director, National Real Estate, Cricket Communications Inc.
	Track II
	Changing Backhaul Requirements for Carriers: What Are the Trends & Practical Needs? With big blocks of commercial spectrum being allocated into the marketplace via the AWS and 700 MHz auctions, carrier needs for adequate backhaul have never been greater. And the option for wireless backhaul both offers opportunities for tower owners and signals new needs for carriers. Our presenters will share recent research on the changing needs and market trends for carrier backhaul solutions, including wireline, wireless, fiber, and other options. Will white-space backhaul options come to pass? And if so, what does that mean for the tower operator in terms of customer needs? Our panelists will address the practical considerations and needs for backhaul. How can tower owners help their tenants meet these new requirements in a cost-effective manner? What infrastructure will tomorrow's carriers be demanding? Moderator: Patrick Donegan, Senior Analyst, Wireless, Heavy Reading Todd Graetz, CEO, Cutthroat Communications Jeff White, President, Hatteras Networks Jeff Brown, VP of Carrier Services, SuddenLink Carrier
3:50 - 4:00 pm	Break
4:00 - 5:00 pm	Track I
	Engineering Challenges for the Tower Industry: Fixed/Mobile Convergence, Femtocell Deployment, Utility Pole Collocation, Emerging Technologies & Spectrum Needs The tower industry faces many circumstances in the coming years that will embody numerous emerging technologies and issues. Some bring mostly opportunities while others pose threats to tower operators. Our speakers touch upon topical technical issues that could both positively and negatively affect tower owners, engineering firms, carriers, and vendors. Will femtocells cannibalize the tower owner business? Is fixed/mobile convergence really happening? What is really needed on a tower to facilitate installing AWS, WiMax, and tomorrow's LTE equipment? Is utility pole collocation a threat or a possible business driver for tower owners? This session explores this and more. Richard Parker, Technical Marketing Director, CellVine Tom Christensen, Project Manager, Black & Veatch Dr. Kang Yueh, DAS Chief Engineer, Crown Castle International Gary Williamson, VP Client Services, Siterra
	Track II
	The Intersection Between 802.11n & WiMax: Where Do the Technologies & Markets Overlap? New wireless technologies continue to enable competing wireless broadband service offerings. Panelists will compare and contrast the capabilities of these technologies and provide their expert opinions on the respective market "sweet spots" that they will target and how we can expect them to be deployed in the next few years. This panel has market, technical, and deployment experts who will provide their advice on how tower companies can position themselves to build competitive advantage to serve these and other emerging wireless technologies and services. Moderator: Michael Tattersall, CEO, Stratsoft Kenny Young, CEO, LCC International Ken Biba, Founder & CTO, Novarum Monica Paolini, Founder & President, Senza Fili Consulting Dexter K. Lee, Senior Director, Engineering Services, LCC International, Inc.