Educational Tracks: Connecting Communities
Track 8: Connecting Communities
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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.
Please Note: Sessions listed below are subject to change.
ONE DAY ONLY: Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Sessions will be held Wednesday, June 6, from 8:00 am - 10:30 am, and will focus on:
- Getting Connected – A crash course on Connected Nation's premier community engagement program.
- 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.
At the same time, the Texas Broadband Summit will host its annual event Tuesday, June 5 at TIA 2012 - a perfect opportunity to see a new model of public/private partnerships to deliver the global information marketplace to North American communities.
