Accelerating the Mobile Technology Revolution

The Brookings Institution
June 12, 2013
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM EDT
http://www.brookings.edu/events/2013/06/12-mobile-technology-revolution

In 2013, the number of active smartphones worldwide leapt to more than 1 billion. Given mobile’s immense growth and popularity as a modern-day necessity, how should policymakers respond to the accelerating speed of the mobile revolution, particularly increasing demand for broadband spectrum? How can the public and private sectors stimulate further innovations and investment in mobile technology? What policy steps must be taken to further public and private investment and advances in mobile technology in the United States?

On June 12, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings will host a discussion focused on the mobile revolution and the policy issues that must be addressed to ensure that mobile innovation continues to thrive. Moderated by Director Darrell West, Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T, and Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) will share their thoughts on the future of mobile technology and how government and private enterprise can best work together.

Introduction and Moderator
Darrell M. West
Vice President and Director, Governance Studies
Founding Director, Center for Technology Innovation

Featured Speakers
Randall Stephenson
Chairman and CEO
AT&T, Inc.

The Honorable Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)
United States Senate

After the program, speakers will take audience questions.