TFI Technology Forecasting Workshop – Jan 28, Austin, TX – Learn from the Experts

by Carrie Vanston on January 9, 2014

Those who can forecast the future, can own the future. Join us January 28 in popular downtown Austin, Texas for our TFI Technology Forecasting Seminar. Learn the methods we’ve used successfully in our forecasting work and minitrends activities for 35 years. Our track record is excellent. Let technology forecasting aces Dr. Lawrence Vanston and Dr. John Vanston teach how you, too, can make beautiful forecasts.

We will cover forecasting technology trends and substitutions, practical forecasting tips and how to judge a forecast. We’ll also cover qualitative forecasting methods including expert opinion methods, alternative scenarios and ideation.

We also have a great session on technology forecasting applications for communications, energy and high tech.

For the last session, you choose between “Ideation with MiniTrends” with a practical Impact Wheel exercise and “Depreciation and Valuation Applications of Forecasting.”

In addtion to Larry and John, Robert Harris, who just joined TFI as a Senior Consultant after working as VP, Network Planning and Architecture at Time Warner Cable for many years, and Carrie Vanston, our VP, Communications, will be presenting at the seminar.

We start at 1:00 p.m. and finish at 6:15 p.m., followed by a reception. Our TFI Communications Technology Asset Valuation Conference starts the next day.

See below or visit TFI Technology Forecasting Seminar for more information

and to register for this exciting event. Hope to see you there!

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TFI Technology Forecasting Seminar

Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 1:00-6:15 pm
Radisson Hotel & Suites Downtown Austin, Texas

This seminar provides an excellent overview of the technology forecasting methods and techniques applicable to to fields such as communications, energy, information technology, consumer electronics and high-tech. The most important quantitative and qualitative tools are covered, with an emphasis on practical understanding and practical examples.

You Will Learn About:

What Technology Forecasting Is and Why It’s Important
Forecasting Technology Substitution and Adoption
Expert Opinion Methods and Impact Wheels
Practical Forecasting Tips and Evaluating Forecasts
Forecasting Technology Trends
Technology Forecasting Applications: Communications, Energy and High Tech
Ideation with MiniTrends and Impact Wheels
Depreciation & Valuation Applications of Forecasting

Organizations Who Should Attend

Communications Companies (Telecom, Cable, Longhaul, Wireless, etc.)
Equipment Manufacturers (Communications, Energy, Semiconductors, Computers, etc.)
Energy Companies (Electric Power, Oil and Gas, etc.)
Information Technology Companies (ISPs, Data Centers, Content Providers, etc.)
Government Agencies (Regulators, Tax Assessors, etc.)
Other High Tech Industries (Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare, Transportation, etc.)

Business Segments who should attend:

Strategic Planning
Network Planning
Technology Planning
Finance
Market Development
Regulatory / Tax / Legal
Depreciation and Assessment

SEMINAR REGISTRATION Standard Rate: $250 Government Rate/Assessor/Academic Rate: $150 Student Rate: $75

LOCATION/ACCOMMODATIONS:

Downtown Austin Photo Radisson Hotel & Suites Downtown, 111 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701, (512) 473-1544, On the shores of Lady Bird Lake, the hotel is a couple of blocks from Austin’s famous 6th Street and near the Texas State Capitol, the University of Texas and other popular Austin sites. A limited block of rooms is being held under “Technology Futures” until January. 13. (photo source: Radisson)