John Boland

Chief Executive, HEAnet

John was appointed as Chief Executive in 1997 when HEAnet was incorporated as a limited company on behalf of the Higher Education sector. Previously he worked as Systems and Networks Manager in the Computer Services Department of Dublin City University. He has also worked with a number of international companies including Marconi Communications Systems in the UK and Motorola Information Systems in the US and the UK.

John represents HEAnet on the European National Research and Education Networks. Policy Committee, including GÉANT, DANTE and TERENA.

Talk Title:

HEAnet - CEOs Strategic Update

Plenary Speakers:
Andy Ingram - JuniperBrian Boyle - HEAnetBrian Nisbet - HEAnetConal Henry - e|netDave Wilson - HEAnetDr Eoin O'Dell - TCD
Dr Mary Keeling - IBMGary Davis - Data Protection Commissioner's OfficeGary Symes - BTJohn Boland - HEAnetMichael Grimes - EricssonMichele Neylon - Blacknight Internet Solutions
Pat Rabbitte, T.D. - DCENRPeter O'Halloran - HEAnetTom Boland - The Higher Education AuthorityVivian Chambers - Pathfinder Research
Parallel A Speakers:
Dr Mark Glynn - IoTIGavin Henrick - Learning Technology ServicesJohn Curran - UCDLarry Page - NUIG
Liam McDwyer - Vulcan SolutionsSeamus Shaw - UCD
Parallel B Speakers:
Parallel C Speakers: (Workshop Area)
Aidan Carty - HEAnetBarry Foley - UCCBilly Glynn - IEDR
Conor Twomey - Telefonica O2Darren Fitzpatrick - EspionDr John Keating - An Foras Feasa
Lightning Speakers:
Alex Stuart - University of EdinburghPeter Hendrick - Airspeed Telecom