Michael Finn, VP of advertising sales at DISH
Network, and Scott Higgins, the company’s director of interactive programming, will discuss DISH’s new interactive TV advertising deal
with NBC Universal, and provide a general update on its ITV ‘deployments and strategy.

Jim Louderback, CEO of Revision3, will discuss his company--which bills itself as "an actual TV network for the Web," and which produces its own original, broadcast-quality programming--and the current state and future of the broadband video space in general.

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Richard Baker is responsible for driving demand for ANT’s next-generation TV applications targeting cable and satellite operators who want to deliver TV across a range of consumer devices from gaming platforms to the TV set. He also advises advertisers on the opportunities enabled through the convergence of the Internet, TV, social media and advertising.

Silicon Valley pundit and author, Andrew Keen ("The Cult of the Amateur"), will discuss his skeptical take on user-generated content and other participatory media. Tracy Swedlow is your host. www.itvt.com or blog.itvt.com

Veteran panel of expert executives from various industries (cable, broadcasting, research, and advertising) discuss the most important interactive TV industry stories of the last month and critique developments. It's always a good "Wrap" group. Tracy Swedlow is the host www.itvt.com or blog.itvt.com

Mark Goldenson, CEO of PlayCafe.com, will discuss why this type of Participation TV might become very pervasive and powerful. Later today, Ken Jennings, the biggest winner in Jeopardy! history, will be on his show. Tracy Swedlow is your host. www.itvt.com or blog.itvt.com

Three top execs. from engineering firm, Vidiom Systems, discuss their ongoing work with OCAP/tru2way, working with the cable industry, testing platforms, the ETV spec, and provide insider details about their upcoming tru2way conference at NCTA in May 2008. Host is Tracy Swedlow www.itvt.com

2waytraffic is a developer of many well-known and popular TV formats/shows that offer ITV experiences called "Participation TV" - the ability to play along with a show. EVP, James Joyce, will talk about their European and US business and challenges when launching this technology into the market. Host is Tracy Swedlow www.itvt.com

TVOT Live welcomes 3 execs. from the Interactive Media Peer Group of The American Academy of Television Arts & Sciences ("The Emmys") who will talk about the new awards and how they embrace interactive storytelling and broadband technologies. www.itvt.com or blog.itvt.com