Evening Program

TV 2.0 The Digital Cliff: Promises and Risk at the Digital Television Transition

Event Sponsor

Last Date for Registration : 2/13/2009 10:00pm Pacific

Description :

The day after this talk will begin a new era in broadcast television. The change will impact more people’s viewing habits than the conversion from black and white to color TV. April Calou has worked in the television broadcast field for many years. She will explain how this transition came about and the significant risks involved in making it happen. We will explore the history, politics and financial impact of this great endeavor. Years have transpired since the plan was put in place. The next day we get to find out how the story ends. Will be a smashing success or a fiery crash? 

About the Speaker:

As senior project manager, April Calou is responsible for the engineering and management duties relating to medium and large scale systems contracts.  She performs the professional design and management of tasks necessary to take a turnkey system project from inception to completion.  Other responsibilities also include day-to-day liaison with senior technical and management representatives of clientele.

Evening Programs are an excellent opportunity for members and non-members to network with peers and stay on top of our ever-changing Silicon Valley. The event is a combination of networking, chapter announcements, food, and a topical presentation on a project management related subject. For Project Management Professionals (PMP) the event offers educational credit toward maintaining your certification credential.

We are pleased to announce that, now you have a choice of regular Dinner Buffet or just Coffee & Dessert.

Host:
Name: Sutanu Ghosh, PMP
Email: Contact Event Host

PDU Info:
1.0 Category 3

Program Agenda:
5:30 PM - Registration
6:15 PM - Buffet or Coffee & Dessert
7:00 PM - President's Corner
7:30 PM - Featured Speaker
8:30 PM - Adjourn

Food:
Buffet Dinner or Coffee & Dessert

Plan Ahead Registration:
(Before Registration Cutoff)

Buffet:
PMI Silicon Valley Members: $25
Nonmembers: $30
Full-time Students: $20
Chapter Guest Dinner (requires special code): $0.00

Coffee & Dessert:
PMI Silicon Valley Members Only: $12

Pay by Check:
Check must arrive AM Thursday prior to event. Make payable to PMISV.  Send to PMISV, 6172 Bollinger Road, #134, San Jose, CA 95129.  Include an email address to recieve a reciept.

At-the-Door Registration:
(for Buffet Dinner Option Only)

A limited number of registrations can be accepted at the door on a first come, first served basis. Once this limit has been reached, the event will be closed to additional attendees.

PMI Silicon Valley Members: $30
Nonmembers: $35

No At-the-Door Registration for Coffee & Dessert Option

Cancellation Policy:
This event is a professional society meeting. A speaker is provided to add educational content. The registration fee paid is for the event meal. There is no guarantee that the speaker or the subject will be as advertised. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. After the deadline, the chapter has purchased a non-refundable meal on your behalf from the restaurant vendor. There are no exceptions!