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Celebrating 40 Years of InnovationThursday, November 16, 2006
Michigan Information Technology Center (MITC)
1000 Oakbrook Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan
View attendee list.
Program Details
1:00 - 1:15 Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Don Welch, President and CEO, Merit Network
1:15 - 1:50 Keynote Speaker
Dr. James J. Duderstadt, President Emeritus and University Professor of Science and Engineering at the University of Michigan.
1:50 - 2:00 Break
2:00 - 2:50 Panel Discussion: Merit's most significant contribution to networking.
Panelists:
Allan Rubens
Mark Knopper, Software Engineer, Bulbous Ventures
Dale Johnson, Software Engineer, Merit Network, Inc.
Karl Zinn, Research Scientist Emeritus, University of Michigan
2:50 - 3:00 Break
3:00 - 3:50 Panel Discussion: The future of state research and education networks
Pankaj Shah, Director, OARnet (Ohio's research and education network)
Mary Eileen McLaughlin, Director of Network Operations, Merit Network
Rick Summerhill, Ph.D., Director, Network Research, Architecture and Technologies, Internet2
3:50 - 4:00 Break
4:00 - 4:50 Featured Speaker
Merit's Era by Eric Aupperle, President Emeritus, Merit Network
5:15 - 5:30 Michigan Internet Museum and Hall of Fame Ribbon Cutting - MITC Lobby
Doug Van Houweling, MITC Board Chair/CEO Internet2
Mel Drumm, Executive Director
Charles Stout - Demonstration
Karl Zinn - Guest Speaker
5:30 - 7:30 Gala Reception
Hors d'Oeuvres and Cash Bar
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