Pulvermedia announced that Internet TV and Video will play a prominent role at the upcoming 10th Annual Spring 2006 VON Conference & Expo, scheduled for March 14-17 at the San Jose Convention Center.

Jeff Pulver, Founder and Chairman, pulvermedia, Jeremy Allaire, Chairman and CEO of Brightcove, and Jason Krikorian, CFO & VP, Business Development, Sling Media, will host a press conference discussing the evolving role of video on the Internet on Wednesday, March 15, at 11:45 a.m. PT, in the Press Room (Room B) of the San Jose Convention Center.

Members of the media interested in attending should RSVP to Susan Donahue by Tuesday, March 14 at susan@pulver.com or (617) 262-1960.

Each spokesperson will also deliver a standalone "Industry Perspective" session targeting the Disruptive Broadcasting Market:

• Jeff Pulver's Industry Perspective is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, 8:30 - 9:00 a.m. in the main ballroom.
• Jeremy Allaire's Industry Perspective entitled "The Internet and the Transformation of Television Distribution" will take place on Wednesday, March 15, 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in the main ballroom.
• Jason Krikorian will deliver his Industry Perspective on Tuesday, March 14, 5:00 - 5:30 p.m. in the main ballroom.
• And a dedicated panel session addressing TV over IP will take place on Thursday, March 16, 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. This panel will be moderated by Dave Burstein, Editor, DSL Prime and will feature panelists including: John Chapman, Chief Architect and Distinguished Engineer, Cisco Systems; Bill De Muth, Vice President and CTO, SureWest Communications; Tom Hammer, CTO, Akimbo; David Price, VP, Business Development, Harmonic; Anton Wahlman, Vice President, Needham & Company

Spring 2006 VON is the largest and most significant event addressing the IP communications industry. Featuring more than 300 sessions, and more than 310 exhibitors, Spring VON will provide attendees with the opportunity to see the latest technology, and learn about the best practices taking shape in the converging communications industry.

To learn more about Spring 2006 VON, including conference program content, exhibitor information, and show-specific programs, please visit http://www.von.com.