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Friday, October 11
 

8:00am EDT

Expo Floor Open
Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Prince George A - Expo Hall
Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Prince George A - Expo Hall

8:30am EDT

Leader's Roundtable - Building the Broadband Workforce
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  • Understanding the need for a larger and more skilled workforce.
  • Programs to attract and retrain talent.
  • How to make broadband cool again.
Moderators
avatar for Tommy Clift

Tommy Clift

Editor, Broadband Nation
Tommy Clift is a multi-disciplined writer, musician and creator. Within tech, he has covered topics in telecom, diversity and inclusion, cybersecurity, AI, cloud technologies, and more. Tommy is a graduate of Colorado University Denver with a degree in music business and a minor in... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Peter Voderberg

Peter Voderberg

Chief, BroadbandOhio, Ohio Department of Development
Peter serves as the Chief of BroadbandOhio, an office within the Department of Development dedicated to bringing high-speed internet service to every resident in Ohio. Created by Governor Mike DeWine, it serves as the access point for industry and the public for coordinating the state’s... Read More →
avatar for Aaron Banks

Aaron Banks

City Council President, City of Jackson, MS
Pastor and spiritual shepherd, a teacher of teachers, ministerial and business visionary, motivational speaker, political consultant and grassroots organizer Aaron B. Banks is known for his gift to empower and mobilize people to prove what is acceptable unto the Lord. Aaron B. Banks... Read More →
avatar for Edyn Rolls

Edyn Rolls

Chief Strategic Officer, Oklahoma Broadband Office
Edyn Rolls is a dynamic leader in the public and private sectors with experience in various roles. She is currently serving as the Director of Broadband Strategy at the Oklahoma Broadband Office, where she is responsible for implementing the State Broadband Plan. In this role, Edyn... Read More →
avatar for Todd Jackson

Todd Jackson

Director, Workforce Development, Fiber Broadband Association
Todd joined the Fiber Broadband Association as the Director of Workforce Development in July 2023 after working as the Market President and President of Workforce Development for an Internet Service Provider Startup and the City of Westerville, where he served the community as Chief... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  General Session

9:00am EDT

Keynote - Why Broadband Matters
Friday October 11, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  • Community Impact Stories.
  • Financial benefits for constituents.
Speakers
avatar for Darcie L. Houck

Darcie L. Houck

Commissioner, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)
Commissioner Darcie L. Houck was appointed to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) by Governor Gavin Newsom on Feb. 9, 2021. She formerly served as Chief Counsel for the California Energy Commission since 2019.Commissioner Houck was an Administrative Law Judge at the... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 9:00am - 9:20am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Keynote

9:20am EDT

Keynote by TWN Communications
Friday October 11, 2024 9:20am - 9:40am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Moderators
avatar for Diana Goovaerts

Diana Goovaerts

Executive Editor, Fierce Network
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Adelstein

Jonathan Adelstein

Executive Vice President, Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer, TWN Communications
Friday October 11, 2024 9:20am - 9:40am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Keynote

9:40am EDT

Fireside Chat with Verizon
Friday October 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
Moderators
avatar for Dave Stehlin

Dave Stehlin

Chief Executive Officer, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)
Speakers
avatar for Kwame Trotman

Kwame Trotman

SVP Wireline Center & Business Operations, Verizon
Kwame Trotman is Senior Vice President of Wireline Network Center & Business Operations (WNO), with responsibility for wireline network Business Operations, Operations Control Centers (OCC), the Fiber Solutions Center (FSC) and the local transport NOCs. His team is focused on leading... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:00am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  Keynote

10:00am EDT

Leader's Roundtable - Harnessing the Power of Electrical Co-ops to Deliver Broadband to All
Friday October 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  • Why co-ops have a natural role to play in connecting remote and rural networks.
  • Organizational switches and challenges in moving from electric utility to connectivity.
  • Benefits to the community & to the difficult economics of rural broadband.
Moderators
avatar for Cliff Johnson

Cliff Johnson

Head of Rural Broadband Initiative, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
Cliff Johnson is the Director of the NRECA’s Broadband Initiative, where he is responsible for working across the organization to lead the program’s design, development, and operation.Cliff joined the NRECA in January 2024 following six years at Bloomberg, where he led the marketing... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Mike Malandro

Mike Malandro

President & CEO, Choptank Electric Cooperative
Mike Malandro is the President and CEO of Choptank Electric Cooperative and President of Choptank Fiber, a wholly owned subsidiary, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Mike has worked in the electric utility industry since 1999 and has been with Electric Cooperatives since 2003... Read More →
avatar for Beau Jackson

Beau Jackson

CEO, White River Connect
Friday October 11, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  General Session

10:30am EDT

Networking Break
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Prince George A - Expo Hall
Friday October 11, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am EDT
Prince George A - Expo Hall
  Networking

11:15am EDT

Leader's Roundtable - Building Municipal Networks
Friday October 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  • Current reach and impact of municipally run broadband networks.
  • Economic benefits to the community and the cities.
  • Overcoming regulatory and legal challenges to their deployment.
Moderators
avatar for Christopher Mitchell

Christopher Mitchell

Director, Community Broadband Networks, Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Christopher Mitchell is the Director of the Community Broadband Networks Initiative with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) in Minneapolis. Mitchell is a leading national expert on community networks, Internet access, and local broadband policies.Mitchell built MuniNetworks.org... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Vini Santos

Vini Santos

Solutions Marketing Senior Advisor, Broadband & 5G, Ciena
Vinicius (Vini) Santos is part of Ciena's Global Solutions Marketing team, responsible for business development involving advanced solutions like Next Generation Broadband and Private 5G. He has over 25 years of experience supporting the telecommunication market in Brazil, Italy... Read More →
avatar for Kendra Jo Grindle

Kendra Jo Grindle

Community & Regional Partnerships Senior Manager, Maine Connectivity Authority
avatar for Gigi Sohn

Gigi Sohn

Executive Director, American Association for Public Broadband
Gigi Sohn is a Distinguished Fellow at the Georgetown Law Institute for Technology Law & Policy and a Benton Senior Fellow & Public Advocate. She is the host of the “Tech on the Rocks Podcast.” Gigi sits on the Board of Directors of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.Gigi is one... Read More →
avatar for Sandip Bhowmick

Sandip Bhowmick

Vice President of Infrastructure and State Broadband Director, Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA)
Sandip Bhowmick currently serves as the Vice President of Infrastructure and State Broadband Director at the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA). He is responsible for overseeing the planning, development, and expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout Arizona. Prior to his current... Read More →
avatar for Jason Mittler

Jason Mittler

FPUAnet Manager, Fort Pierce Utilities Authority
Jason Mittler has worked for Fort Pierce Utilities Authority for almost 22 years. He graduated from Indian River State College in 2014 with his Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management. He has over 18 years in engineering, planning and project management of utility infrastructure... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson A
  General Session

12:00pm EDT

Keynote - Making a Downpayment on the Administration’s Goal of Affordable, Reliable, High-Speed Internet for All
Friday October 11, 2024 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
Speakers
avatar for Joseph Wender

Joseph Wender

Director, Capital Project Fund, US Department of Treasury
Joseph Wender currently serves as Director of the Capital Projects Fund, overseeing the $10 billion program at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and helping to ensure that all communities have access to high-quality modern infrastructure, including affordable, reliable high-speed... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 12:00pm - 12:20pm EDT
  Keynote

12:20pm EDT

Leader's Roundtable- Driving Digital Equity Through Urban Connectivity
Friday October 11, 2024 12:20pm - 12:50pm EDT
    • Affordability strategies 
    • The role of the administration in driving connectivity 
    • Impact on Digital Inclusion, and Strategies looking Ahead 
Moderators
avatar for Heather Gate

Heather Gate

Executive Vice President, Digital Inclusion, Connected Nation
Heather Gate has dedicated over 17 years of her life to bridging the digital divide and enhancing the lives of vulnerable populations through technology access, adoption, and use. Her unwavering passion for this cause is truly inspiring.Heather Gate's professional journey is a testament... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Ronnie Hammond

Ronnie Hammond

Director, Office of Statewide Broadband, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Ronnie is a highly accomplished professional with a commitment to enhancing connectivity and digital equity. With a decade-long career spanning both the private and public sectors, Ronnie has been a driving force in Diversity & Equity initiatives. In 2019, he transitioned to the Office... Read More →
avatar for Luisa Calumpong

Luisa Calumpong

City Broadband Manager, City of Oakland, CA
Luisa has extensive experience working with rural power cooperatives on GPON and XGS-PON network design, engineering, and construction, conducting feasibility studies essential for financial forecasts, designing greenfield fiber-optic networks, and integrating fiber-to-the-home best... Read More →
avatar for Juliet Fink-Yates

Juliet Fink-Yates

Broadband and Digital Inclusion Manager, City of Philadelphia, PA
Bio: Juliet Fink Yates has worked on addressing digital equity since 2001 when she managed a small non-profit ISP for 10,000 low-income Philadelphians. In 2010, she wrote, in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia, a broadband stimulus grant that brought $5.4 million to low-income... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 12:20pm - 12:50pm EDT
  Keynote

12:50pm EDT

Networking Lunch
Friday October 11, 2024 12:50pm - 2:00pm EDT
Prince George A - Expo Hall
Friday October 11, 2024 12:50pm - 2:00pm EDT
Prince George A - Expo Hall
  Networking

2:00pm EDT

Fireside Chat with AlixPartners
Friday October 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  • Economic outlook
  • The changing economics of fiber
  • M&A activity & trends
Moderators
avatar for Linda Hardesty

Linda Hardesty

Executive Editor, Broadband, Fierce Network
Speakers
avatar for Andrej Danis

Andrej Danis

Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners
Andrej leads the Americas’ Digital Infrastructure practice and is experienced in helping companies solve operational and strategic challenges both as an internal manager and as a consultant in different functions across North America & Europe.His primary focus is on large-scale... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Broadband & Infrastructure Economics

2:00pm EDT

Fireside Chat with the CEO of Maple Broadband & Chair of the Vermont Communications Union Districts Association
Friday October 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:25pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B


Speakers
avatar for Ellie de Villiers

Ellie de Villiers

Chair, Vermont Communications Union Districts Association (VCUDA)
Ellie de Villiers holds a number of positions across the public and private sectors, with a focus on telecommunications and affordable access. Ellie is Executive Director of Maple Broadband Communications Union District in Vermont, USA, and Group Head of Affordable Access Initiatives... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:00pm - 2:25pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B
  Track: Connecting Everyone

2:20pm EDT

Keynote - Public-Private Partnership Models
Friday October 11, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
Speakers
avatar for Anna Lucey

Anna Lucey

Executive Vice President of Legislative & External Affairs, New England Connectivity & Telecommunications Association
Anna Lucey joined NECTA in 2023 as Executive Vice President of Legislative and External Affairs. Before joining NECTA, Anna put to work her years of experience developing public policy at her own Massachusetts’ focused public policy consulting firm, A. Lucey Strategies, representing... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:20pm - 2:40pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Broadband & Infrastructure Economics

2:25pm EDT

Keynote - Unlocking Communities with Connectivity
Friday October 11, 2024 2:25pm - 2:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B
Speakers
avatar for Oneisha Freeman Rojales

Oneisha Freeman Rojales

Digital Connectivity Manager, Georgia Technology Authority
Oneisha Freeman Rojales is a Georgia native and a leader in digital inclusion with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. As the Digital Connectivity Manager at the Georgia Technology Authority, she is part of the broadband team and spearheads efforts to ensure equitable... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:25pm - 2:45pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B
  Track: Connecting Everyone

2:40pm EDT

Panel - Broadband Private Equity Panel
Friday October 11, 2024 2:40pm - 3:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  • What makes fiber an interesting investment.
  • The private equity perspective on risk.
  • Upcoming technology and investment trends.
Moderators
avatar for Michael Grebb

Michael Grebb

SVP & Lead Analyst, One Touch Intelligence
Speakers
avatar for Jack Lawrence

Jack Lawrence

Co-Founder & CFO, Amperage Infrastructure
Jack Lawrence is a highly regarded senior executive with a forward-thinking mindset, drawing upon decades of experience to ensure the operational excellence and financial vitality of both private and public companies spanning diverse industries. Currently, Jack serves as CFO and Chief... Read More →
avatar for Tyson Begly

Tyson Begly

SVP Corporate Investments, Highline Fiber
Tyson Begly is the Senior Vice President of Corporate Investments for Highline in West Point. Mr. Begly has worked in the technology sector for more than 20 years, including in consulting, executive, and investment roles. Currently, he's focused on strategic growth initiatives via... Read More →
avatar for Irtiaz Ahmad

Irtiaz Ahmad

Managing Director, Head Of Digital Infrastructure, Solomon Partners
Irtiaz Ahmad is a Managing Director in Infrastructure, Power & Renewables and serves as Head of Digital Infrastructure. He joined Solomon Partners in 2021. Irtiaz specializes in advising public and private clients around the world in the Digital Infrastructure & Services sector on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and public & private c... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:40pm - 3:20pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson C
  Track: Broadband & Infrastructure Economics

2:45pm EDT

Panel - Why Connectivity Matters - Summary of Key Takeaways from Broadband Nation Expo 2024
Friday October 11, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B
Moderators
avatar for Deborah Lathen

Deborah Lathen

President, Lathen Consulting LLC
Speakers
avatar for Alex Minard

Alex Minard

Vice President & Lead Legislative Counsel, NCTA - The Internet & Television Association
Alex is Vice President & Lead Legislative Counsel of NCTA – The Internet & Television Association. Alex is responsible for NCTA’s federal and state legislative portfolio and for the association’s advocacy and partnerships with various national intergovernmental organizations... Read More →
avatar for Peter Voderberg

Peter Voderberg

Chief, BroadbandOhio, Ohio Department of Development
Peter serves as the Chief of BroadbandOhio, an office within the Department of Development dedicated to bringing high-speed internet service to every resident in Ohio. Created by Governor Mike DeWine, it serves as the access point for industry and the public for coordinating the state’s... Read More →
avatar for Meghan Sandfoss

Meghan Sandfoss

Executive Director, Kentucky Office of Broadband Development
Meghan Sandfoss is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Office of Broadband Development, a role to which she was appointed in September 2022 by Governor Andy Beshear. In this role, she oversees planning and implementation of federal funding for the deployment of broadband infrastructure... Read More →
avatar for Michelle Cabiya

Michelle Cabiya

Director, Puerto Rico Broadband Program
Michelle M. Cabiya Zorilla is a highly experienced professional with a solid educational background in project management and business development. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Physical Geography, specializing in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and a minor in Communications... Read More →
Friday October 11, 2024 2:45pm - 3:30pm EDT
Woodrow Wilson B
  Track: Connecting Everyone
 
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