Location, Location, Location -- Wireless and Location-Based Services: Will the Two Ever Meet?

The convergence of wireless and location-based services is one of the most exciting current developments in telecommunications. The Puget Sound region is a hot bed of companies driving the location-based technologies in the future. Michael Crowson, veteran entrepreneur and CEO of Locate Networks, will lead November's MIT Enterprise Forum's program by discussing the issues his company faces whhile developing ventures in this space. Panelists from high profile regional companies will explore additional challenges and requirements to be addressed before starting a company that capitalizes on this particular merging of technologies.NOTE: A special wireless industry networking event open to all, will begin at 4:30 p.m., with regular pre-Forum opportunities for networking following. The special event will also be held at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency.The dinner/presentation will begin at 6:15 p.m.Moderator: Frank Catalano, Principal, Catalano ConsultingPresenting Company: Michael Crowson, President and CEO, Locate NetworksPanelists: Kendra Vandermuelen, SVP, Product Development and Strategy, or Kerri Landeis, Director of Voice Platform Development, AT&T WirelessGeorge Lightbody, CEO, CosantTom Huseby, Managing Partner, SeaPoint VenturesIn addition to questions posed by the audience, the panel will consider questions such as:* Which wireless technologies in the market may impact the new business plan?* What location technologies appear most promising?* What current legislation might affect business plans?* What privacy and legal issues will arise with location technology services?,

* What can be done to curb these threatening issues in advance?

* How are business models adjusted to avoid key privacy and legal issues?* When will location-based ventures be profitable?* How are key management members found and retained?Register now and join us on November 29, 2000 at 5:00 p.m. at the Bellevue Hyatt Regency. Tickets for this event are $35 per person, $45 after Friday, November 24, space permitting. Prepaid reservations are required, and may be arranged as follows: register online at www.mitwa.org or call (206) 283-9595. VISA, MasterCard and American Express are welcome. Companies may reserve a table of 10. Networking and registration begin at 5:00 p.m.
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