Breakfast Briefing: Connecting Communities

Breakfast Briefing:  Connecting Communities

Breakfast Briefing: Thursday, June 7, 2012
7:30 am - 9:00 am
Ballroom Level Texas D

The model for job creation and innovation for the 21st Century is likely to be centered on regions with broadband infrastructure and a vibrant community of private and public interests working closely to speed to market new technologies, services and businesses.

Hosted by Connected Nation, Connecting Communities focuses on delivering broadband connectivity to under-served communities through the collaboration and investment from a diverse set of stakeholders – industry, technologists, local and regional government and private investment sources.

This Breakfast Briefing at TIA 2012 takes place on Thursday, June 7, 2012 and features the following discussion topics:

  • Case Study: How Mobile Changes a Family Farm Business
  • Tools and Methodologies – Free Resources to Assess Broadband Reach and Potential
  • The Government Role – Funding, Resources, Facilities and People
  • Policy Update - How USF Reform will Open New Avenues for Broadband Expansion
  • Services and Relevance - Success Stories from Connected Nation
  • Harness the Best of the Corporate and Private Sector - Including Local Broadband Service Providers

Connected Nation is a leading technology organization working in local communities across the U.S. to increase broadband access, adoption, and use. Don't miss this chance to link up with communities that are seeking solutions and to learn about the latest innovations being used to close the digital divide.


Brian Mefford

Neil Mylet

Keith Fuller

Kyle Quillen

Mark Dowd

Stu Johnson
 

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