On June 24, 2014, Larry will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing on the proposed merger of AT&T and DIRECTV and the on-going Big Bang Disruption of the media ecosystem generally. The hearing takes place at 2:30 PM in 226 Dirksen, and is open to the public. His written testimony will be posted to the Committee’s website.
Larry Appears on C-SPAN's "The Communicators"
Larry is the guest this week on C-SPAN’s long-running program “The Communicators,” talking with host Peter Slen about the research behind “Big Bang Disruption.” The program covers a wide range of topics, including the impact of exponential technologies, the fate of incumbents, and the role of regulators in impeding or encouraging disruptive innovation.
Larry Moderates Capitol Hill Symposium on Internet Regulation June 11, 2014
On June 11, 2014, Larry will host a symposium on Internet regulation sponsored by the Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy and its Evolution of Regulation and Innovation project. The event will include comments from Aspen Institute Communications Fellow Blair Levin and former Akami CTO Patrick Gilmore and a panel discussion featuring senior industry and think-tank speakers.
Registration is free. Lunch will be served.
Noon-2 PM, Rayburn Building B–339
Larry to Keynote this Year's RallyOn Conference
Larry will keynote Rally Software’s 2014 RallyON conference in Washington D.C. on June 9th. He will present research from Big Bang Disruption and its impact on the agile enterprise. Follow the link for registration information.
http://www.rallydev.com/rallyon/rallyon2014/speakers
Larry to speak on Internet regulation May 27th in D.C.
Larry will be moderating a panel discussion on Internet interconnection and the appropriate role for the Federal Communications Commission in regulating agreements between private networks.
The event, sponsored by the Progressive Policy Institute, is titled “Should the FCC Serve as the Internet’s Traffic Cop?” and takes place at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. on May 27th, 2014 from noon until 2 PM.
Ruth Milkman, Chief of Staff for FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler, will give opening remarks.
Registration is free.
Free Webinar, May 21, 2014 on "Big Bang Disruption": Harvard Business Review
On May 21 at noon Eastern time, Harvard Business Review will host a free interactive webinar featuring Larry Downes and Paul Nunes, co-authors of the best-selling new business book, “Big Bang Disruption: Strategy in the Age of Devastating Innovation.” Participation is free, but registration is required.
