The ultimate customer connection. From its humble beginnings as a static electro-mechanical tool to its role today as a hub of dynamic customer intelligence, the utility meter is a key driver in changing the operating paradigm for utilities. The Metering conference track is where you will learn about the latest applications, technologies, success stories, and lessons learned. Hear who is on the leading edge of metering technology and how they are using this to improve their operations, across two days of lively sessions, networking, and hands-on technology reviews.

Parks Associates is supporting Metering, Billing/MDM America Conference and Exhibition 2011.
 

Join digital media industry leaders - including senior decision-makers from major broadcasters, production studios and cable networks, social networks, producers, creators, mobile companies, online content producers, distributors, technology companies, and association heads as they share their insights on the top business issues impacting content and digital media companies, including online video, social media, investments, online advertising, mobile entertainment, mobile apps, the future of news media and the relationship between Hollywood and Silicon Valley.
 

Parks Associates is supporting Media Business Conference @ NAB.
 

Pietro Macchiarella, Research Analyst, Parks Associates will be presenting during the session, "Social Games" at 1:45 PM. This session will provide a detailed overview of the social gaming space, including market drivers and inhibitors, a competitive analysis, and an investigation of current monetization and payment methods. Consumer behavior and trends, particularly in cross-platform consumption, will provide the basis for discussion on potential future monetization opportunities. 

The Game Investment Conference will provide answers by bringing together leaders from the game industry and investment community to share their perspectives on current strategic trends, the challenges facing the market and how investors can navigate an increasingly complex market.

Parks Associates is supporting Game Investment Conference.
 

LTE Latin America 2011 is the region's ONLY LTE focused event and follows on from the huge success of last year's event that attracted 200+ attendees! This conference will address the roadmap towards LTE, the role of HSPA and HSPA+ in providing broadband to the mass market. LTE Latin America is now THE choice of operators across the region to meet, learn and network and provides you with the perfect platform to access decision-makers from ALL of the leading operators!

Parks Associates is supporting LTE Latin America 2011.
 

The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age.

As part of the Femtocell World Series, Femtocells Asia is the only femtocell event endorsed by the Femto Forum. This event is the focal point for industry developments in Asia in 2011 and is co-located with the associations' plenary as well as a new Connected Home workshop.

Parks Associates is supporting Femtocells Asia.
 

Social Media World Forum Europe is continuing to evolve with our aim to deliver an event which is second to none, ensuring our audience receives the maximum potential from attending our shows. New for 2011 we have introduced panel discussion formats, tweet up panels, on stage interviews, open 'Q&A' portions, audience sourcing debates and break-out group discussions allowing for you to explore in-depth the key social media platforms, and how they can enhance your marketing.

Parks Associates is supporting Social Media World Forum Europe.
 

Now in its 7th year, the IP&TV World Forum continues to evolve with the industry to reflect the central issues of connected TV solutions and hybrid TV business models. This year IP&TV World Forum brings a greater emphasis on TV business strategies, with a new track focusing content acquisition and management, pricing and advertising. The deployment of IP in the cable market and the rise of connected TV is again core coverage, whilst optimizing the home and network for IP video is covered in depth in a specific track.

Parks Associates is supporting IP&TV World Forum 2011.
 

As utility companies plan smart grid deployment and consider their communication options, service providers are being presented with a unique opportunity to play a significant role in connecting smart grid applications and distributed generation into a unified and efficient operating system. During this session, experts will discuss the changing relationship between utilities and service providers, securing the networked grid, home energy management, and explore technology and business areas for potential collaboration between Telco and Utility companies.

Co-located at International CTIA Wireless 2011, ATIS’ Technology Summit features senior level speakers from key service providers. During two days of panel sessions, the industry’s leading minds will comprehensively discuss the impact of exploding data volumes on existing and future networks, and much more. Learn more at www.atispresents.com.

ATIS Today’s Technology Leaders, Tomorrow’s Networks Summit at CTIA
 

John Barrett, Director of Research, Parks Associates is presenting new consumer research during the session “FiOS Forward-We’re Moving the Needle” on Thursday, March 17 at 9:30 AM ET.

Join us as we highlight how Verizon’s $24 billion fiber optic network, Verizon FiOS, can transform your properties and help meet your goals of higher occupancy, improved retention, increased property value and customer satisfaction.

GSMA Mobile World Congress is the planet’s best venue for mobile industry networking and collaboration. Join us as we are Leading the Transformation.

Parks Associates is supporting Mobile World Congress.
 

Harry Wang, Director, Health & Mobile Product Research, Parks Associates is presenting "Global Consumer Research" on Monday, Feb 14th at 2:30 PM at Hall 1, Stand 1G19.

The Femto Forum’s FemtoZone 2011 is a promotional roadshow featuring leading companies at the cutting edge of femtocell development, showcasing the latest products & discussing key issues that will shape the future of the industry. This year’s FemtoZone at MWC is bigger and better than ever, with some of the world’s key players and a packed speaker programme featuring leading femto gurus. Our programme highlights the development and adoption of small cells via femtocells and broader applications of femto technology for the provision of high-quality coverage and services within the residential, enterprise and public access markets.

FemtoZone 2011 at Mobile World Congress
When: February 14-17, 2011
Where: Barcelona