IA Plans First Policy Conference Oct. 12

The Internet Association plans its first policy conference Oct. 12 in Menlo Park, California, a news release said Monday. Confirmed speakers include Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., FTC Chairwoman Edith Ramirez, FTC Commissioner Julie Brill, NTIA Administrator Larry Strickling, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Sepulveda and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, the release said.