The dynamics of this development go beyond computer applications. With new packet switching technologies such as ATM able to handle high bandwidth applications, the potential for computer network based telecommunications applications seems great.

These new networks will compete head-to-head with existing networks and also create new service options. This event seeks to assess the impact of cybercommunications on traditional media.

9:00-9:15am Introduction

9:15-10:45am The Media Role of Computer Networks
Moderator:
Lori Schwab, New York New Media Association

• How will cybernetworks media delivery differ from that of traditional carriers?
• How will capacity for video be allocated for periods of peak usage?
• What will be the funding mechanisms of video content (advertisers, subscriber, usage, etc.)?
• What will be the effect on traditional media outlets such as cinema, broadcasting, cable TV, and video rental?

Presenters:
"Video on the Internet"
John Pavlik and Andrew Lih, Center for New Media, Columbia

Discussants:
"Cybermedia and Free Speech"
Jeffrey Hops, Director of Governmental Relations, Alliance for Community Media
Steve Levy, Electronic Media Editor, Newsweek
Tom Lipscomb, CEO & Chairman, Infosafe
Gilad Gordon, VP, VDOnet Corporation

11:00-12:30pm National and Supra-National Regulation for Supra-National Cybernetworks and Telecommunications Carriers
Moderator:
Tim Race, New York Times

• What are the likely regulatory structures for cybernetworks?
• How will the supra-national nature of cybernetworks be reconciled with divergent national approaches? What would a supra-national policy approach look like and how would it be implemented?
• Will different regulations of computer networks and traditional networks lead to specialization of network usage?
• As cybernetworks evolve into supra-national activities, what will be the impact on foreign ownership restrictions? On restrictions of national carriers to operate internationally?

Presenters:
"National and Supranational Regulation of Cybernetworks and Telecommunications Carriers"
Johannes Bauer, Professor & Director, Institute of Public Utilities, Michigan State University
Michelle Wilsey, Michigan State University

"Cybercontent Regulation"
Rohan Samarajiva, Ohio State University

Discussants:
Marc Jacobson, V.P. & General Counsel, Prodigy
Benjamin Epstein, V.P. Business Development, France Telecom

2:15-3:45pm The Impact of Cybercommunications on Traditional Network Service Providers
Moderator:
Dennis Gilhooly, Wall Street Journal

• What is the potential of financial transactions over cybernetworks? What effect will this have on financial institutions' private networks?
• How will public access to financial networks impact on the regulation of electronic commerce?
• How will liability for financial losses be allocated?
• How will content and conduit be merged with financial capabilities?

Presenter:
"The Impact of Cybercommunications on Traditional Financial Services"
Ravi Kalakota, University of Rochester

Discussants:
Akin Toffey, V.P., AT&T Universal Card Services
Michael van Biema, Columbia Business School
Edward Regan, V.P., Chase Manhattan Bank
Eduard Ritscher, FTSC

4:00-5:30pm The Impact of Cybercommunications and Intranets on Corporations
Moderator:
Judy Messina, Crain's New York Business

• What will be the impact of cybercommunications on the organization of transport and central office functions?
• What will be the relation of cyber-operations, tele-operations, and content operations within a corporation?
• What operations will traditional corporations maintain in-house and which will be outsourced?
• What will be the impact of cyber-competition on global corporate structure?

Discussants:
Gene DeRose, Jupiter Communications
Bill Phelps, Andersen Consulting
John Todd, V.P. Technology & Integration, Sprint

5:30-5:45pm Closing Remarks