The first wave of the Internet-Web pages and HTML-based content is on the verge of yielding to a new incarnation: a next-generation Internet that brings information and services to individuals regardless of their location, access network, or device. It is an Internet that will "find" users and deliver information and services tailored to preferences and demands without end users having to log on, sign in, or search for particular resources. This "Internet 2.0" will take advantage of increasingly pervasive network intelligence, ubiquitous mobile and fixed broadband networks, and orchestrated services control across platform types and service providers. It will extend beyond the residence and office to encompass cars, cafes, beaches, airports, or wherever users of broadband services may wish to access these applications.

This session will examine the network, technologies, and services that will comprise the Internet 2.0. Panelists will discuss the likely time frame for its advent and the implications for service providers of all varieties. What will be the effect of Internet 2.0 on current network operator systems? What kinds of investments and product strategies will be required to facilitate this next-generation Internet? What are the business models and revenue prospects for carriers? Join us as we look into the near future of the Internet and what it means for all players in the communications industry.

Ofer Reviv Deputy General Manager, Broadband Access Division ECI Telecom

Mr. Reviv is responsible for the division's strategy, budget, policies, and procedures and oversees the division's worldwide sales activities. He has more than 16 years of extensive and varied experience in telecommunications. In prior positions, Mr. Reviv was research and development manager, product marketing manager, director of product marketing, and director of sales.

Philippe Chauffard Managing Partner, Communications and High-Tech Network Service Line ELA Region Accenture

Over the past 10 years, Mr. Chauffard has focused on the telecommunications industry. He was responsible for creating and developing Accenture's Network Service Line in the Communications industry group in EMEA and Latin America. This specialized resource group helps Accenture clients transform their services and operations to achieve high performance as the industry in general continues to evolve toward next-generation IP networks and broadband services. Mr. Chauffard has broad and extensive experience in the communications industry, including business and technology strategies, network engineering and services integration, operations transformation and integration, and deployment of operations support systems for traditional and next-generation IP broadband networks and services.

Jean-Marc Frangos Senior Vice President, Technology and Innovation BT Group, CTO

Mr. Frangos is responsible for sourcing BT's external innovation in the United States, Asia, and Europe. Based in Silicon Valley, and in association with leading Venture Capital firms and entrepreneurs, Mr. Frangos identifies disruptive technologies and innovative service opportunities, and establishes the technical and commercial links with BT's Research and Operational divisions. Mr. Frangos is also responsible for Innovation Central and BT's Applied Technology Center. Both organizations aim at introducing innovations, internal and external, to BT's technology and service road maps.

Christine Heckart General Manager, Marketing Microsoft TV Microsoft Corporation

Ms. Heckart is responsible for worldwide marketing and partner business development activities. In her role, she manages the teams responsible for market and competitive research and analysis, strategic and business planning, product management and planning, marketing communications, and customer and partner co-marketing activities. Ms. Heckart also significantly contributes to the overall vision, strategy, and execution of the business, overseeing the success of Microsoft TV's products with network operators, content owners, application developers, hardware manufacturers, and other partners.

Olivier Strilka Director, Integrated Services, Residential of Personal Research and Development France Telecom Group

Mr. Strilka has been managing the R&D center for mass-market services at France Telecom Group for the past two years, after spending three years setting up and managing an R&D lab in London to work with Orange. He has five years of former operational experience in France Telecom's top 300 large accounts division-including in sales, customer care, billing, and the help desk-for outsourcing and tailor-made contracts.