CBAN 2023 Virtual Fall Forum, October 3-5: WHAT'S NEXT FOR BROADBAND?
FREE TO ATTEND! As funds begin to flow into states and communities, new dimensions of opportunity and need are developing. Join CBAN for three mornings of learning and conversation designed to provide insight - and actionable ideas - to everyone working towards better broadband for all.
CBAN 2023 Fall Forum: What's Next For Broadband?
As BEAD and other funds begin to flow into states and communities, the landscape is evolving quickly and taking on new dimensions of opportunity and need. No longer simply about fast, reliable access, today's broadband advocates must take a myriad of new goals and considerations into account.
Join CBAN for three mornings of virtual learning and conversation designed to provide insight - and actionable ideas - to everyone working towards better broadband for all.
Admission is FREE, but you're welcome to make a small contribution to support CBAN's digital equity work here, or when you register.
CBAN 2023 Fall Forum Schedule
(ALL TIMES ARE CENTRAL. Some sessions will be pre-recorded; most will have a panelist present in chat during broadcast.)
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
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10:00am |
Opening and Welcome |
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10:05am |
Sponsor Spotlight: Power & Tel |
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10:07am |
Keynote: What's Next for Broadband?John Horrigan, Benton Institute
John Horrigan is a Benton Institute Senior Fellow and respected national expert on digital equity policy - from USAC and the ACP to the critical role of devices and skills training - and many things in between. |
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10:45am |
TBA |
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10:50am |
Preparing for BEAD Host: Curtis Dean, CBAN Learn about avoiding common BEAD challenges for communities and for states, from red tape to letters of credit, procedural pitfalls and more. Guests: Chris Hall, National Telecommunications and Information Administration Sean Kelly, Newcom Technologies |
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11:30am |
Closing Remarks |
After years - in some cases, decades - of working to bring reliable broadband to everyone in America, we are finally on the blocks and waiting for the starting gun, when BEAD funds are dispersed and all the years of planning and incremental progress will finally come together for communities everywhere. But before we get too comfortable, let's talk about how to sustain the momentum.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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10:00am |
Opening and Welcome |
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10:05am |
Smart Cities: Key to Urban Digital Equity Host: Curtis Dean, CBAN in broadband connections could serve to reinforce existing barriers instead. Guests: Ken Demlow, HR Green Deb Socia, The Enterprise Center
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10:45am |
TBA |
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10:50am |
Mapping Your Broadband Ecosystem Host: Jon Willow, CBAN As local and regional digital equity ecosystems develop and evolve, information sharing and ongoing mapping of available resources will be key to digital equity success. Learn how Michigan and others are getting it done. Guests: Eric Frederick, CCO, Michigan High Speed Internet Office Wes Kerr, Connected Nation |
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11:30am |
Closing Remarks |
Thursday, October 5, 2023
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10:00am |
Opening and Welcome |
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10:05am |
The Future of the Affordable Connectivity Program Host: Jon Willow, CBAN Current ACP funding is slated to be exhausted by mid-2024, sunsetting the program unless Congress acts. Learn about what's being done to ensure the program's future, and what you can do in your community to help keep the ACP strong. Guests: Tsion Tesfaye; NDIA; Sean Gonsalves, Institute for Local Self-Reliance |
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10:45am |
TBA |
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10:50am |
The Role of Devices in Digital Equity Host: Curtis Dean and Jon Willow, CBAN Wait, there's more to broadband access than connectivity? The need for quality, connected devices to achieve digital equity is finally being recognized on a broader scale. But which devices help the most, and how can communities tap into affordable device options? Guests: Karisa Tashjian, Digitunity, Ryan McFadden, Electronic Access Foundation |
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11:30am |
Closing Remarks |
CBAN 2023 FALL FORUM CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
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FOR OUR CBAN ASSOCIATE MEMBERS
You are welcome to participate in CBAN events as an attendee at no charge. Or, you may choose to become a SPONSOR to help CBAN offset the costs for the Forum! Contact Curtis Dean at cdean@broadbandaction.com to learn more.
CBAN members are always encouraged to suggest or contribute events, provided they are open to the public and of general interest to the broadband community. Please contact us with your event submission.