Broadband Nation Expo 2024: Full Schedule

1:00pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop - Delivering State Broadband

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

1:01pm EDT

Chairperson’s Welcome Remarks

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:01pm - 1:05pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

1:05pm EDT

Keynote - American Broadband State of Play

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT

How does broadband in the United States stack up against international standards.
Tackling connectivity non-spots.
Update on funding status and available mechanisms.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:05pm - 1:25pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

1:25pm EDT

Panel - Picking up the Tab - Funding Beyond BEAD

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:00pm EDT

Understanding public and private funding mechanisms.
The role of private equity and private sector partners in continuing the roll-out of broadband.
Measuring risk and reward in broadband investment.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:25pm - 2:00pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

2:00pm EDT

Partner Keynote

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:00pm - 2:20pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

2:20pm EDT

Panel - Workforce Development

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:00pm EDT

Identifying the states’ needs for workforce expansion in the wake of increased broadband investment.
Attracting talent to rural and remote areas where networks are being deployed.
Building partnerships at a grassroots level to attract talent to our industry.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:20pm - 3:00pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

3:30pm EDT

Keynote - BEAD Application Strategies for Regional Players

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:50pm EDT

Funding application strategies for regional and rural ISPs and CSPs
Has BEAD created an uneven competitive playing field in terms of funding access?
What organizational challenges do smaller companies face in applying for funding?

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:50pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

3:50pm EDT

Keynote - The State's Perspective - BEAD Roll-Out Plan Update

Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:50pm - 4:10pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

4:10pm EDT

Panel - From the Plan to the Ground - Planning, Engineering and Project Planning

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:10pm - 4:40pm EDT

Construction Costs, Considerations & Strategies.
Workforce planning and deployment.
Engineering capabilities.
Urban and rural construction challenges.

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:10pm - 4:40pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop

4:40pm EDT

Partner Keynote - Building & Investing in Futureproof Networks

Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:40pm - 5:00pm EDT

Pre-Event Workshop