DAVID SMITH

CEO, HBMG Inc.

A noted futurist and technologist, Mr. Smith fuses his dual expertise to deliver thought-provoking presentations that focus on the broad, emerging trends of the technological future. He is an expert at relating these emerging trends to the specific interests of the audience, providing a forward-looking analysis of what developments and opportunities can be expected in the near and more distant future in a particular industry or organization.

A sampling of keynote/speaking engagements include:

Samplingof Keynote/Speaking Engagements and Newspaper/Industry Publications Citations:

• David Smith writes on ““Clip-on” Smart Sensors Bring New Life to Old Machines” on his column, the Bleeding Edge, Troy Media (December 21, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on “The Changing Future of Software, Computation, and the Development and Business Processes - What is Next?” at the MindTree SPE Customer Council 2010 in Monterey Bay, California (December 8, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on “What is after Cloud Computing?  What is the next focus for IT?” at the InnoTech Conference in Austin, Texas (October 28, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on “The Changing Future of Software, Computation, and the Development and Business Processes -- What is Next?” at the Austin Software Process Improvement Network (A-SPIN) meeting in Austin, Texas (August 12, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on “Future Security Infrastructure:  Where Technology, Convergence, and Business Process Will Drive the Future” at the Texas Regional Infrastructure Security Council (TRISC) 2010 in Grapevine, Texas (July 18, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on “Growth Trends and Forecasting for 2010 and Beyond” at the 2010 Door 64 Technology Fair in Austin, Texas (June 15, 2010).
• David Smith is elected as a Fellow of the Society for Design and Process Science
• David Smith speaks on “A 2020 Vision for Transformational Systems:  How Ubiquitous Computation, Communications, and Digital Systems Combined with Horizontal Convergence Transforms Business Science and Engineering” at the 2010 Society for Design and Process Science (SDPS) 15^th Anniversary Conference in Dallas, Texas (June 8, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on “Innovation and Future Technology” at Baylor University in Waco, Texas (May 27, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on “IT Business Value, a 2020 Vision:  The Impact of Changing Technologies” at the Texas Association of State Systems for Computing and Communications (TASSCC) Technology Education Conference (TEC) in Austin, Texas (March 10, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on “The Impact of Changing Technologies” at the Austin Technology Council Meeting on a 2020 Vision: Disruptive Technology Trends & Their Impact on Our Economy in Austin, Texas (January 21, 2010).
• David Smith speaks on  “The Changing Future of Software, Computation, and the Development and Business Processes” at the Association of Information Technology Professionals Chapter Meeting in San Antonio, Texas (November 18, 2009).
• David Smith speaks on “The Changing Future of Software, Computation, and the Development and Business Processes.  What is Next?” at the InnoTech Conference in Austin, Texas (October 29, 2009).
• David Smith speaks on “A Future View - Reduce Costs and Guarantee Operational Safety though New Technology” at the 2009 Aerospace Industry Conference in San Antonio, Texas (October 19, 2009).
• David Smith speaks on “Emerging Technology Trends and Opportunities Dell Future Strategy” at Dell’s Business Client PG Leadership Strategy Meeting in Austin, Texas (October 12, 2009).
• David Smith speaks on “Collaboration in Design Builds” at the 2009 Highway Engineering Exchange Program (HEEP)International Meeting in San Antonio, Texas (September 30, 2009)
• David Smith speaks on “The Security Impacts and Risks of Cloud Computing, Social Networking & Emerging Tech Trends” at the InnoTech Conference in Portland, Oregon (April 23, 2009).
• David Smith speaks on “The Future of Security” at the InnoTech Conference in Portland, Oregon (April 23, 2009).
• David Smith speaks on “Doing Business in Turbulent Times” at the InnoTech Conference in San Antonio, Texas (March 5, 2009).
• David Smith was selected as a “Top 10 Really Good Presenter” out of 114 presenters in a recent survey conducted called the Analysis of Presenting. The survey was conducted by Ray Poynter, Managing Director of The Future Place, and is posted on The Future Place Blog (March 2009).
• David Smith speaks on  “Policy Transformation Imperatives for Portugal” at the IC² Institute at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas ( December 8, 2008)
• David Smith discusses the expansion of the collaboration tool, eManagers Software Suite, into other vertical markets. Christopher Calnan, “Software firm HBMG sets out to serve law firms, others, Austin Business Journal (November 14, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “Moving from Today to the Future: Disruptors and Change” at the InnoTech Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (November 6, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “Business Continuity: Disruptors and Change” at Cox Communications (November 6, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “Innovation and Future Technology” at Baylor University in Waco, Texas (November 4, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “Moving from Today to the Future:  Disruptors and Change” at the InnoTech Conference in Austin, Texas (October 16, 2008).
• David Smith delivers the 90 minute keynote address on “Changing World Changing Caribbean:  Technology Facilitating Transformation Under the Caribbean Single Market and Economy” at the 6^th Annual Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Seminar for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ICT Ministers in Barbados, Jamaica (October 2, 2008).
• David Smith delivers the closing address on “Caribbean Policy Transformation Imperatives:  Elements for ICT Policy Development in an Integrated Caribbean” at the 6^th Annual Caribbean Ministerial Strategic Seminar for the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ICT Ministers in Barbados, Jamaica (October 3, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “The Home of 2025” for The Fiber-to-the-Home Council’s Industry Update Webinar Series (August 28, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “Topics in Technology Management” for the Baylor University The Future of Digital Entertainment Class in Waco, Texas (August 1, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “The Future of Technology, Software, and Business Process—A Horizontal Convergence?” at the InnoTech Conference in San Antonio, Texas (March 6, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “The Future of Collaborative Technologies” for the Austin SPIN and the IEEE Computer Society in Austin, Texas (February 20, 2008).
• David Smith describes present and future of “virtualization” as guest columnist. David Smith, “Virtualization,” The Bleeding Edge Column, Gantthead Emerging Technologies (February 18, 2008)
• David Smith speaks on “Technology Infrastructure and the Future” for the Austin InfraGard Chapter in Austin, Texas (February 14, 2008).
• David Smith speaks on “Five Views of the Future” for the St. Edwards University Digital MBA Program’s Technology Evolution Class in Austin, Texas (February 11, 2008).
• David Smith discusses growth of network management software. Laura Hipp, “NetQoS Prepares for Next Growth Spurt,” Austin Business Journal (February 2, 2008);
• David Smith speaks on “Jump to the Future” for Bridge Point Elementary's Science Day 2008 in Austin, Texas (January 17th, 2008).
• David Smith comments on Time Warner's “experimental” change in internet fees. Michael Mendoza, “Internet Tolls,” KUT Public Radio (January 17, 2008).
• David Smith’s TFI trends paper, “TFI Provides Top Technology Trends for 2007,” receives excellent media attention. Laura Hipp, “Get a Glimpse of 2008 Trends,” Austin Business Journal (January 11, 2008); “TFI Rates Top 19 Technology Trends for 2008,” BD Tech Daily (January 3, 2008); David Smith, “Technology Futures Identifies Its Top 19 Technology Trends for 2008,” Wisconsin Technology News (December 27, 2007); David Smith, “The Top 19 Technology Trends for 2008,” Manufacturing and Technology News (December 21, 2007); Many other publications and blogs including The Forcefield, Stockhouse, The Digital ImageMaker, News.Bigg.Net, Mobile Toys, etc.
• David Smith ushers in the new year with a special TFI trend paper, “TFI Provides Top 19 Technology Trends for 2008” (December 2008).
• David Smith discusses fostering convergence technologies. Kate Harrington, “Central Texas Emerges as Crossover Technology Hub,” Austin Business Journal (December 7, 2007).
• David Smith looks at bundling from the consumer and industry view. Carolyn Shapiro, “V, Phone, Web, Wireless-Telecoms Want to Bundle it All for You,” The Virginia-Pilot (November 12, 2007).
• David Smith suggests Google needs a place like Austin to expand its transformation from a search engine company to one developing emerging technologies. Ben Philpott, “Internet Giant Google May be Setting Up Shop in Austin,” KUT Public Radio (October 19, 2007).
• David Smith discusses the future of technology and industry in Hungary. Hofer László, “Texan Businessman: The Challenge for Hungary is to Sell Its Intellectual Capital,” Hungarian News Agency (MTI) (October 19, 2007).
• David Smith speaks on “The Future of Technology, Software, and Business Process—A Horizontal Convergence?” at the InnoTech Conference in Austin, Texas (October 11, 2007).
• David Smith speaks on “Future Trends, Technology, and Innovation:  The Enablers for Transformation” at the Bootstrappers Network in Austin, Texas (August 13, 2007).
• David Smith speaks on “Digital Convergence: What the Future Holds” at the 37th Annual Wichita Program, Appraisal for Ad Valorem Taxation of Communications, Energy, and Transportation Properties in Wichita, Kansas (July 31, 2007).
• David Smith speaks on “Technology Trends You Can’t Ignore in Telecom” at the MTS Allstream CEO Forum in Toronto, Canada (May 24, 2007).
• David Smith discusses growth through acquisition trends. Richard Richtmyer, “Firm Goes Public: Brookside Looks to Purchase More Companies,” Austin Business Journal (May 11, 2007).
• David Smith speaks on “Future Trends and Paradigm Shifts in Technology Transfer” at the Masters of Technology Commercialization Program at IC2 Institute, The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas (May 11, 2007).
• David Smith discusses how strategic roadmapping helps organizations meet future market demands. David Smith, “Road to Victory,” The Machinist (February 2007).
• David Smith discusses significant technology trends impacting the technology industry. “Earlier Daylight Savings Time Could Wreak Havoc on Electronic Devices,” Biz Times Daily (Small Business Times) (February 28, 2007).
• David Smith presents “Digital Convergence:  What the Future Holds” at TFI’s Broadband Futures Seminar in Austin, Texas. (February 6, 2007).
• David Smith presents “Goal Analyst Techniques” and “Intuitor Techniquess” at TFI’s Technology Forecasting Mini-Seminar™ in Austin, Texas. (February 5, 2007).
• David Smith speaks on “Digital Convergence: A New Paradigm” at the The Annenberg Foundation’s TechSummit in Los Angeles, California (February 2, 2007).
• David Smith’s recent keynote presentation on the future of MEMS receives attention. Roger Allan, “Mass-Market Applications Accelerate MEMS Movement Into Mainstream,” Electronic Design (January 19, 2007).
• David Smith discusses significant technology trends impacting the technology industry. David Smith, “Future Inclinations,” The Machinist (January 2007).
• David Smith discusses trend of collaboration among unrelated industries. Jon Van, “Medical Devices Child's Play,” Chicago Tribune (January 14, 2007).
• David Smith’s TFI trend paper, “TFI Provides Top Technology Trends for 2007,” receives media attention. Giselle Greenwood, “Tech-Thousand-Seven?” Austin Business Journal (January 8, 2007); “Technology Futures Provides Technology Trends for 2007,” EMSNow, January 3, 2007); “Tech Growth, Diversity Predicted for 2007,” Austin American-Statesman (January 1, 2007).
• David Smith ushers in the new year with a special TFI trend paper, “TFI Provides Top Technology Trends for 2007” (January 2007).
• David Smith is on the panel “Stimulating Innovation” and speaks on “Innovation Benchmarks for the Future” at Texas Lyceum’s Harnessing the Lightning: An Economic Growth Summit for Texas in San Antonio, Texas (November 14, 2006).
• David Smith gives Keynote Speech on “A Futurist’s Perspective: It’s More Than Just Technology” at the MEMS Executive Congress in Scottsdale, Arizona (November 5, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “Top Technology Trends You Can’t Ignore” at the InnoTech Conference in Austin, Texas (November 2, 2006).
• David Smith is Keynote Speaker on “Future Trends—Future Directions” at the National Business Incubation Association’s Summit for Advanced Incubation Professionals in Denver, Colorado (October 30, 2006).
• David Smith is Keynote Speaker on “Future Trends, Technology, and Innovation: The Enablers for Transformation” at the Future Technologies Conference II sponsored by the National Nuclear Security Administration in Washington, D.C. (October 12, 2006).
• David Smith discusses communications networks that move with users. Dan Zehr, “Giving New Meaning to ‘Mobile Communication,’” Austin American-Statesman (October 5, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “An Overview of Emerging Technology” at The City of Austin’s Emerging Technology and Telecommunications Meeting in Austin, Texas (September 27, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “Future Trends and Paradigm Shifts in Technology Transfer” at the concluding session of the Masters of Technology Commercialization Program at IC2 Institute, The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, Texas (August 25, 2006).
• David Smith and Chelsea Skelley contribute article for special manufacturing issue of magazine. David Smith and C. A. Skelley, “Globalization Transformation,” Tennessee’s Business Magazine (Summer 2006).
• David Smith talks about increasing bandwidth demand. Jonathan Sidener, “Need for Speed,” San Diego Union-Tribune (August 21, 2006).
• David Smith discusses communication habits of “tweeners.” Vicki Gervickas, “Hooking Up With GenerationNext,” Communications Crossroads (Summer 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “The Digital Convergence Initiative—It’s About the Horizontal Not Just the Vertical,” at the Texas Independent Games Conference in Austin, Texas (July 23, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “The Future: Technology and Manufacturing” for the NSF/SRC/ SEMATECH Engineering Research Center for Environmentally Benign Semiconductor Manufacturing TeleSeminar Series (June 15, 2006). This series is hosted by the Center member universities: University of Arizona, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University, University of California-Berkeley, Cornell University, Purdue University, and Lincoln Laboratory.
• David Smith gives series of Keynote Speeches on “The Future as Seen through Technology Law—It’s Not Just Technology Anymore!” at the FSI Knowdedge Services Seminar Series. Presentation locations include Forest Grove, Oregon (June 8, 2006), San Jose, California (June 6, 2006), New Platz, New York (June 1, 2006), Dallas, Texas (May 25, 2006), and Austin, Texas (May 23, 2006).
• David Smith is Panel Chair for “Public Private Partnerships for Cluster Development,” and speaks on “Austin and Texas in Transition: A New Way of Looking at the Future Economy” at the Digital Regions Seminar, sponsored by the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) in Austin, Texas (May 1, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “Don’t Be Left Behind: U.S. Technology—Its Past, Present and Future,” at the SAGE Enrichment Annual Lecture Program, sponsored by the University of Texas in Austin, Texas (April 10, 2006).
• David Smith contributes digital home piece to popular magazine’s 20th anniversary article entitled “Future Shock: Enough with the Past. We Ask 5 Futurists to Describe the Changes Coming our Way.” David Smith, “The Digital Home: Get Ready for On-Demand Gaming, IP TV and Do-It-Yourself Everything,” Network World (March 27, 2006).
• David Smith discusses continuing expansion of the manufacturing industry to a global marketplace. Erin Edgemon, “Manufacturers Must Evolve,” The Daily News Journal (March 19, 2006).
• David Smith gives Keynote Speech on “Global Manufacturing Forecast,” at the Manufacturing Excellence Conference, sponsored by Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee (March 16, 2006).
• David Smith gives Keynote Speech on “Manufacturing/Technology Trends in 2006,” at Focus on Business, sponsored by Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, Minnesota (March 14, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “Future of Education as Seen Through Technology Laws” at special event sponsored by Alexandria Technical College in Alexandria, Minnesota (March 13, 2006).
• David Smith interviewed on technology trends from a manufacturing perspective. Dennis Anhalt, “Focus on Business,” KXRA Radio, Alexandria, Minnesota (February 15, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “Future of Texas as Seen Through Technology Laws,” for the Texas State Center for International Studies in Austin, Texas (February 8, 2006).
• David Smith presents at TFI seminar series: “Technology Forecasting Mini Seminar,” “Broadband Futures Seminar,” and “Impacts of Broadband on Telecom Depreciation and Asset Valuation Seminar” in Austin, Texas. (February 6-8, 2006).
• Findings from new 2006 trends paper by David Smith summarized. “Shorter Life Spans for Tech Products,” Futurist Update (February 2006).
• David Smith discusses people’s attachment to technology as real-time communications increase. Michael Kinsman, “Upcoming Ruling Worries Extreme BlackBerry Users,” San Diego Union-Tribune (January 29, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “Suffering from Technology Confusion? Learn How to Use Emerging Technology Trends and Information to Propel Your Business Forward,” at the Institute of Management Consultants in Dallas, Texas (January 16, 2006).
• David Smith discusses how to manage changes in the Wi-Fi industry. Giselle Greenwood, “The Way to Grow,” Austin Business Journal (January 16, 2006).
• David Smith speaks on “Emerging Technology Trends and Opportunities,” at the Progress Energy’s IT Leadership Meeting in Raleigh, North Carolina (January 5, 2006).
• David Smith comments on progress by the PC industry to make the computer the hub of the digital living room. Clint Swett, “Aiming for the Digital Living Room,” Sacramento Bee (January 5, 2006).
• David Smith ushers in the new year with a special TFI trend paper, “Top 7 Technology Trends for 2006,” (January 2006).
• David Smith picks its top technology trends for 2006. “Study: Voice Over IP to Continue Growth in 2006,” Austin Business Journal (December 26, 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “Austin and the Future of Texas as Seen Through Technology Laws” at The City of Austin’s Future Economic Development Meeting in Austin, Texas (December 14, 2005).
• David Smith discusses how to allay employees’ anxiety about technology change. Liz Parks, “Managing a Technology Change in Your Pharmacy,” Retail Pharmacy Management (November/December 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “Digital Convergence” at 2005 InnoTech: Business & Technology Innovation Conference & Expo in Austin, Texas (November 15, 2005).
• David Smith predicts changes that widespread wireless Internet access may bring. John Van, “Plumbing. Telephone. Television. Wireless.” Chicago Tribune (November 5, 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “Emerging Technology Trends and Opportunities” for Rackspace Managed Hosting in San Antonio, Texas (November 4, 2005).
• David Smith and Chelsea Skelley write article on where Austin will be in 2030 for publication’s 25^th Anniversary Issue. David Smith and C.A. Skelley, “Improving Austin Connections Will Spark Futures Growth, Innovation,” Austin Business Journal (October 31, 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “Austin and the Future of Texas As Seen Through the Lens of Technology Law” for the Technology Advisors Group in Austin, Texas (October 28, 2005).
• David Smith is Conference Chairman and speaks on “Digital Convergence—What the Future Holds” at the Digital Convergence Initiative Conference 2005 in San Marcos, Texas (September 22, 2005).
• In-Q-Tel, the venture-capital firm that David Smith assisted in designing and establishing for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1999 is going strong. The CIA has deployed roughly 100 new technologies for its analysts and spies, and the CIA, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Pentagon's Defense Intelligence Agency is expecting to commit about $65 million this year. Jay Solomon, “Investing in Intelligence,” Wall Street Journal (September 12, 2005).
• David Smith comments on changes in Texas broadband television market. Giselle Greenwood, “Grande for Sale?” Austin Business Journal (August 22, 2005).
• David Smith leads a two-day public seminar, Product & Technology Roadmapping: Linking Market, Products & Technology, in conjunction with The Management Roundtable in Chicago, Illinois (August 8-9, 2005). Seminar sells out!
• David Smith comments on remote monitoring of company operations via the Internet. Corina Kellam, “Playing It Safe,” Austin Business Journal (August 8, 2005).
• David Smith gives Commencement Address for the first graduating class of DeVry University—Houston Campuses, Houston, Texas. (June 17, 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “The Future of the U.S. and Management Consulting as Seen Through Technology Laws” at the Institute of Management Consultants USA 2005 North American Conference in Kansas City, Missouri (May 23, 2005).
• David Smith writes white paper on roadmapping using travel maps as an analogy. “Strategic Roadmapping” (May 2005).
• David Smith discusses mega trends that will greatly impact our technological future. “IC2 Senior Research Fellow David Smith Addresses the U.S. Senate on Emerging Technologies,” IC2 Institute Update, University of Texas at Austin (Spring 2005).
• David Smith writes article about drivers influencing the adoption of P2P networks and the market. David Smith, “Peer Networks—Plague or Promise?” Phone+ (April 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “Local and Regional Technology Commercialization and Economic Development Initiatives” at the Third Annual Austin-San Antonio NanoBio Tech Summit sponsored by The Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council. San Marcos, Texas (April 1, 2005).
• David Smith accepted as a member of Association of Professional Futurists (March 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “Emerging Technology Trends and Opportunities” for the CIO Executive Meeting of The Information Management Forum in Dana Point, California. (February 14-15, 2005). 
• David Smith’s views of emerging trends reviewed. “Technology Trends in 2005 That Will Catalyze the Future,” TMCnet (January 26, 2005).
• David Smith interviewed on technology trends and educational needs relating to Austin, Texas. KXAN, Channel 36 (January 21, 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “Austin and the Future of Texas as Seen through Technology Laws” for the DeVry University, Austin, Texas. (January 21, 2005).
• David Smith speaks on “Future of Gaming—Networks” for the IEEE Consumer Communications & Networking Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada (January 4, 2005).
• David Smith ushers in 2005 with a special TFI trend piece, “TFI Provides 2005 Trends that will Catalyze the Future” (January 2005).
• David Smith quoted on role of Web in disaster relief. “Web Sites Get Word Out Fast to Collect for Tsunami Relief,” Austin American-Statesman (December 30, 2004).
• David Smith comments on Austin’s support of innovative companies. “Strengthening Austin's Economy,” Austin Business Journal (December 10, 2004).
• David Smith speaks on “Introduction to Planning for the Future” for the Digital Communication Technologies Project at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. (November 2, 2004).                                                                                                                                                 
• David Smith discusses why some technology companies are doing better than others. Michael May, National Public Radio (NPR) Newscast (July 16, 2004).
• David Smith opines on what the increase in local investments might mean to the Austin technology community. Ben Philpott, “Venture Capital in Austin,” KUT Public Radio (June 14, 2004).
• David Smith speaks on “Military Implications of Future Developments” at the Central Texas West Point Society in Austin, Texas (June 2, 2004).
• David Smith predicts what increasing computer sales might mean the Austin technology economy. Ben Philpott, “Tech Boom?” KUT Public Radio (June 1, 2004).
• David Smith, as a member of the steering committee and invitee, participates in the Digital Cinema Institute Summit, sponsored by the University of Texas Film Institute, to address the future of digital cinema and UT as an emerging center for the industry. Austin, Texas (May 7, 2004).
• David Smith is guest interviewee for popular Next News column. James Pethokoukis, “Friday Forward: A Chat with a Technology Futurist,” U.S. News & World Report (March 12, 2004).
• David Smith gives a Keynote Speech to an audience of over 1,000 Senators, staff, and committee members on “New Approaches to Business Intelligence & Data Analysis” at the first U.S. Senate Conference on Emerging Technologies in Washington, D.C. (February 24, 2004).
• David Smith comments that tech firms that fared best through downturn offered “distinctive” technologies. Jeff Bounds, “Five That Will Thrive,” Dallas Business Journal (February 20, 2004).
• David Smith gives Keynote Speech on “The Future As I See It” at the 5 Eyes Annual Meeting of the Intelligence Agencies for the Commonwealth Countries in Washington, D.C. 5 Eyes is made up of intelligence agency representatives from the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Great Britain (January 27, 2004).
• David Smith speaks on “Collaborative Approaches” at the Leveraging Multisector Technology Development Resources and Capabilities to Accelerate Progress Against Cancer Roundtable sponsored by the National Cancer Institute in Washington, D.C. (January 20-21, 2004).
• David Smith featured in article on upcoming technology trends. Daniel Shane P. Jajeh, “What’s In Store for 2004? An Expert Technology Forecaster’s Broad Trends for the Coming Year,” Intel’s Circuit News (January 6, 2004).
• David Smith comments on IBM’s futurist, “wired” home. Ben Philpott, “The High-Tech Homes We Were Promised,” (January 1, 2004) & “A Look at the House of the Future,” (November 12, 2003), Marketplace, National Public Radio (NPR).
• David Smith comments on IBM’s futurist, “wired” home. Ben Philpott, “A Look at the House of the Future,” Marketplace, National Public Radio (NPR) (November 12, 2003).
• David Smith gives Keynote Speech on “The Future as a Competitive Advantage” for the 2^nd Annual Technology Fair sponsored by 7-11/Southland Corporation in Dallas, Texas (October 9, 2003).
• David Smith speaks on “The Future as a Guidepost for our Community” for the Texas Economic Development Council in Houston, Texas (September 25, 2003).
• David Smith quoted on the marketing of Wi-Fi technology. Stacey Higginbotham, “Bandspeed Raises $110M in VC,” Austin Business Journal (August 29-September 4, 2003).
• David Smith speaks on “Roadmaps to the Future” for the Association of Strategic Planners in Los Angeles, California (July 9, 2003).
• David Smith comment on telecom strategies. Alexandre Deslongchamps, “TelePacific Hears from More VCs,” Private Equity Week (May 5, 2003).
• David Smith comments on choice of fund manager for Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative’s “Future Fund.” Peter Schnitzler, “Biotech ‘Future’ Resting On Bank,” Indianapolis Business Journal (April 28-May 4, 2003).
• David Smith featured as special guest on popular syndicated radio show hosted by broadcast news veteran host, Gerry A. Dick. “Does Central Indiana Have Life Sciences Firepower,” Inside INdiana Business Radio (March 24, 2003).
• David Smith speaks on “Aiming the Initiative’s Efforts” for the Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative in Indianapolis, Indiana (March 18, 2003). The presentation was video-conferenced to several cities across Indiana.
• David Smith speaks on “Indiana Life Sciences Update” for the Indianapolis Mayor’s Roundtable in Indianapolis, Indiana (March 18, 2003).
• David Smith comments on study conducted by Technology Futures, Inc. (TFI) and New Economy Strategies for Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative entitled Targeting for the Future. Study narrows coalition’s focus to eight life sciences areas. Peter Schnitzler, “Life Science Initiative Selects Targets,” Indianapolis Business Journal (March 3-9, 2003). Jack Naudi, “Life Sciences Initiative Takes Stock After Year,” The Indianapolis Star (February 13, 2003).
• David Smith speaks on “A Future View” for the Texas Economic Development Council in Austin, Texas (February 19, 2003).
• David Smith discusses TFI’s strategy for assisting the Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative find Indiana’s best niche in the life sciences industry. Peter Schnitzler, “Consultants Steer Life Sciences Initiative,” Indianapolis Business Journal (August 26-September 1, 2002).
• David Smith compares ISO 9001 and CMM programs. Bob Weinstein, “What do ISO 9001 and CMM Mean to Your Organization?” TechRepublic (August 15, 2002). Bob Weinstein, “Discuss the Impact of ISO 9001 and CMM,” UK.Builder.Com (August 16, 2002).
• The Central Indiana Life Sciences Initiative hires David Smith as lead to access Indiana’s life sciences’ greatest strengths and potential in order to create a plan that focuses on it’s best opportunities for growth (August 2002).
• David Smith discusses mind-set change needed for CEO promotion. Bob Weinstein, “How to Transition to the CEO Role,” TechRepublic (June 19, 2002).
• David Smith speaks on “The Future of IT” for the Lockheed-Martin Technology Conference in Gaithersburg, Maryland (May 1, 2002).
• An IT project, In-Q-Tel, that David Smith led in designing and establishing for the Central Intelligence Agency in 1999, gets high ratings in study entitled Accelerating the Acquisition and Implementation of New Technologies for Intelligence: The Report of the Independent Panel on the Central Intelligence Agency In-Q-Tel Venture (http://www.bens.org/highlights_InQTel.html).
• Popular, nationally syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on “human relationship-emulating bots.” Bob Weinstein, “Robots Replace Customer Service Reps,” Tech Watch (January 28, 2002)
• David Smith hired to be on the Planning Committee for The Council on Science and Biotechnology Development. The council will promote biotechnology and life science businesses in Texas. (December 2001).
• David Smith speaks on “A Vision of the Future” for the Senior Service College Fellows Masters Program at the Institute of Advanced Technology in Austin, Texas (November 1, 2001).
• David Smith discusses diversifying network. Tiernan Ray, “Our Vulnerable Telecom System,” Smartmoney.com (September 21, 2001).
• David Smith comments on the biotech future in special report. Mike Robbins, “Looking Toward 2010: The Age of Biotech Finally Arrives,” MSN Money Central (July 30, 2001).
• David Smith presents at TFI’s three-day public seminar Forecasting & Planning Technology™ in Washington, D.C. (June 18-20, 2001).
• David Smith speaks on “Building a University Technology Plan” at the Global Transdisciplinary Education Research & Training Workshop sponsored by Society of Design and Process Science in Pasadena, California (June 10-13, 2001).
• David Smith presents at TFI’s two-day seminar entitled Forecasting & Planning Technology™ for Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia (June 1-2, 2001).
• Popular, nationally syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on “next generation” robotics. Bob Weinstein, “Robotics Industry Growth Could Signal the Next Great IT Career Path,” Tech Watch (May 23, 2001).
• David Smith comments on Austin as future biotech center. Melissa Gaskill, “Call It a Best-Kept Secret: UT Campus Holds the Key to Growth of Austin’s Biosience Industry,” Austin Business Journal (April 27, 2001).
• David Smith selected as a National Advisor to The National Biotechnology Forum. The group, made up of professionals from all regions of the country, comes together to promote biotechnology.
• David Smith speaks as Keynote Speaker on “Seeing the Future: Changes in Technology and Business Processes” at the Idea Generation Conference, sponsored by the UT BMA Entrepreneur Society and The Engineering Entrepreneur Society. Austin, Texas (March 24, 2001.)
• David Smith comments on the advantages of a new partnership between an American and Mexican company. “PanAmSat Forges Deal to Boost Sales in Mexico,” Space News (March 5, 2001):16.
• David Smith presents at TFI’s three-day public seminar entitled Forecasting & Planning Technology™ and two-day public seminar entitled Telecom Trends: Markets & Technologies™ in Austin, Texas (March 5-9, 2001).
• David Smith discusses biotechnology as technology trend of the future. Ted Hughes, “Texans Laying Foundation for Biotech Future,” LocalBusiness.com (February 9, 2001).
• David Smith interviewed as guest futurist for monthly column focusing on interesting trends for the future. Alison Stein Wellner, “Future Speak,” American Demographics (January 2001).
• Nationally syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on tech job trends for the future. Bob Weinstein, “Some Trends and Hot Jobs to Watch In 2001,” Tech Watch column (January 14, 2001).
• David Smith speaks on “Envisioning the New Millennium” and conducts IT Workshop to kick off reengineering effort for Prodesp in the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil (December 7, 2000).
• David Smith speaks on “Future Paradigm Shift in Technology.” Vincent & Elkins Law Firm, Partners Meeting (December 6, 2000).
• David Smith, as one of seven noted futurists, identifies technology trends that will most affect small companies in the next decade and beyond in feature story. Alison Stein Wellner, “What Comes Next,” Business Week Frontier (Dec. 4, 2000).
• David Smith presents at TFI’s three-day seminar entitled Forecasting & Planning Technology™ and two-day seminar entitled Telecom Trends: Markets & Technologies™ in Austin, Texas (November 13-17, 2000).
• David Smith speaks on “Welcome to the New Millennium, What’s Next?” at the Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, Austin, Texas (October 17, 2000).
• David Smith presents at TFI’s two-day seminar entitled Technology Forecasting, Planning, and Management Workshop for the National Imagery and Mapping Agency in St. Louis, Missouri (September 25-27, 2000).
• David Smith discusses the Central Intelligence Agency’s new venture capital firm, In-Q-Tel. David Smith had a significant role in the development and start-up of the firm. Amanda Bronstad, “CIA Investing in High Tech,” Austin Business Journal (July 21-26, 2000):1.
• David Smith interviewed on-air about changes in the long distance market. Phil Scott, “Business Focus: SWB Enters Long Distance,” KVUE-TV (ABC), Austin, Texas (July 10, 2000).
• David Smith comments on merger developments. Alec Appelbaum, “Blocked, But Not Defeated: No Merger? No Worries.” SmartMoney.com (June 27, 2000)..
• David Smith writes multiple part series for a popular Brazilian newsletter describing the process of developing roadmaps. David Smith, “Technology Roadmaps,” Sigma Business Solutions (December 1999-Mid 2000).
• David Smith speaks as Keynote Speaker on “The Future of Convergence” and Bill Kleinebecker speaks on “WLL: An Economically Feasible Alternative to Ma Bell and the Cable Guy” at the 2000 Spring Conference of the Society of Telecommunications Consultants (STC) in Austin, Texas (March 29-April 2, 2000).
• David Smith quoted on potential merger. Alec Appelbaum, “The Qwest Conundrum,” Smartmoney.com (March 6, 2000).
• David Smith speaks on “Welcome to the New Millennium, What’s Next?” as the Keynote Speaker for the 53^rd Annual Meeting of the Photography & Imaging Manufacturing Association (PIMA) (November 10, 1999).
• David Smith speaks on  “Future Impacts” as the Opening Keynote Speaker for the Telecom-IT Americas ’99 Conference in La Jolla, California (November 9, 1999).
• David Smith assists in the establishment of the Central Intelligent Agency’s recently announced IT project, In-Q-It, is designed to move information technology to the agency more quickly than traditional government procurement processes allow (October 1999).
• David Smith discusses Y2K dilemma. “Some CTI Companies Find Y2K Bug Stings Already,” CTI News (July 27, 1999):1.
• Nationally syndicated columnist Bob Weinstein quotes David Smith on convergence technology. Bob Weinstein, “Hot Technology Can Boost Career,” Tech Watch column (July 25, 1999).
• David Smith comments on Y2K in special supplement to Chicago Sun-Times. Bob Weinstein, “Y2K, Myth or Reality,” High Technology (June 10, 1999):1A.
• David Smith comments on interesting technology possibilities. Danealle Weaver, “Don’t Snicker At ‘Star Wars’ Technology, It Might Be Reality Some Day,” Florida Today (May 19, 1999).
• David Smith comments on Internet service provider strategies. Tiernan Ray, “Does Intel Want to be Cisco,” SmartMoney.com (May 13, 1999).