Telus just announced that Eros Spadotto, executive vice-president of Technology Strategy, will give the opening keynote address at the Broadband World Forum Americas. The International Engineering Consortium (IEC) event will be held in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the first time, September 11 - 14, 2006.

Telus has participated in the previous Broadband World Forums held in Europe and Asia.

"This conference is an absolute requirement for anyone who wants to know what the leading thinkers and creators in our industry are working on," Spadotto said. "If you want insight into tomorrow's technology, this conference is for you."

Ibrahim Gedeon, Chief Technology Officer of Telus, will welcome attendees at the Broadband World Forum Americas on Monday, September 11 at 1 p.m. Following Gedeon's address, Spadotto will speak about the vast potential of the broadband world, discussing how technology will dramatically change lives forever, enabling businesses to operate more effectively, and consumers to enjoy more freedoms, more power, and more choices.

"We are on the cusp of a new era in communications," Spadotto said. "The future that is emerging is one that is being shaped by the needs, desires and demands of our customers and broadband technology is making it all possible."

More info at www.iec.org/events.