Broadband Future: A Path Forward

Conference Program

7:15am - 8:00amRegistration and Coffee/Danish

8:00am - 8:15amWelcome and Opening Remarks

8:25am - 8:40amKeynote Address

NM Broadband Ecosystem - Where we are at and where are we going?

8:40am - 9:10amTribal Response to Grant Changes and Revised BEAD Guidance

9:10am - 9:55amNavajo Nation Broadband Developments

This session will provide an overview of changes to NN Broadband environment, legislation and processes as presented by the Connect Diné Team and Navajo Nation Telecommunications Regulatory Commission

9:55am-10:15amRapid Business Profiles

TBD

10:15am - 10:45amNetworking/ Vendor Engagement Break

Meet other conference attendees and visit the Vendor Floor while enjoying a refreshment.

10:45am - 11:30amAdoption Efforts that Work

How to continue/ sustain digital equity efforts in the changes funding environment. This includes adoption and sustained use of broadband resources to promote investment feasibility.

12:00pm-1:00pmNetworking Lunch

1:00pm - 1:30pmRapid Vendor Profiles

1:30pm - 2:30pmDriving Private Sector Investment

How to make our markets more attractive to outside (especially private sector) broadband infrastructure investment to dive long-term, larger scale economic development.

2:30pm - 3:00pmNetworking/ Vendor Engagement Break

3:00pm - 4:00pmRegional Collaboration Panel

How to make the most of the broadband resources we already have (either in place or being built) to create meaningful and more immediate economic development opportunities.

4:00pm - 4:30pmKeynote Address

A very special guest will be speaking. Finalizing details are in progress.

4:30pm - 4:45Closing Remarks

About Our Conference

Through collaboration we will achieve more!

• Understand the level of effort and progress for Broadband in our area.

• Meet those who are participating in cooperation and collaboration.

• Get updates on opportunities for funding.

• Promote widespread adoption of internet services through training and support.

Conference Program

Speakers

Speakers will be formally announced later.

Registration Information

Registrant Information

Broadband access is the great equalizer, leveling the playing field so that every willing and able person, no matter their station in life, has access to the information and tools necessary to achieve the American Dream.

by Michael K. Powell

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