BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fiber Broadband Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://fiberbroadband.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fiber Broadband Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20230312T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20231105T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20240310T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20241103T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230705T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230705T103000 DTSTAMP:20230629T152537Z CREATED:20230629T120013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T152537Z UID:10000063-1688551200-1688553000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 27 - Once an Underserved Community Gets a Fiber Network What Can They Do With It? DESCRIPTION:A nonprofit launched in 2012\, US Ignite collaborates with smart communities and research testbeds to drive high-impact solutions to their toughest challenges. Operating like a high-tech startup\, our organization delivers timely results by applying technical expertise\, stakeholder engagement\, and targeted tools. US Ignite works tirelessly to ensure our programs are effective and reach the communities that need them the most. \nLocal governments need to improve their quality of life and ensure economic development in their communities\, particularly during a time of rapid technological change. As a trusted partner\, US Ignite brings this entire ecosystem together\, successfully pairing financial investment with technical and organizational expertise. Through the public-private partnership (P3) programs we run\, US Ignite is a catalyst for communications network advancement\, and for innovation in smart city services that are powered by a new generation of technologies. \nWebinar Presenter: \nNick Maynard\, PhD\, Co-founder and CEO\, US Ignite \nNick Maynard\, PhD is the Co-founder and CEO of US Ignite\, driving the smart community movement and public-private partnerships for community development. As COO\, he established US Ignite’s Smart Community and Smart Bases programs. \nPreviously\, as a Program Director at the National Science Foundation\, he launched a nationwide advanced wireless research initiative. As Assistant Director at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\, Maynard managed a federal IT R&D portfolio\, initiating over $1B in programs\, including the President’s ConnectHome initiative. With a telecom industry background\, he advised global carriers and vendors on cutting-edge networks. \nMaynard holds a BA and MA from the University of Chicago and a Public Policy PhD from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-27-once-an-underserved-community-gets-a-fiber-network-what-can-they-do-with-it/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230711T130000 DTSTAMP:20230628T164031Z CREATED:20230628T164031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T164031Z UID:10000062-1689076800-1689080400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - How to Meet the Post-Pandemic Demand for Broadband Access? DESCRIPTION:Broadband connectivity has become an integral part of our lives. Over the past decade\, high-speed internet access has surged worldwide. \nGigabit-capable internet connectivity at home is no longer just a concept or something considered farfetched. It has become the gateway for HD streaming services\, online shopping\, teleworking\, online gaming\, and online education just to name a few of today’s routine applications. Broadband access is now viewed as a basic utility or a necessity in today’s society. As a result\, the entire telecommunications infrastructure is going through a massive transformation to be able to serve bandwidth-hungry subscribers. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nUrban PON technologies\nRural PON technologies including unbalanced splitters (distributed taps)\nGPON\, XGS-PON\, NG-PON2\nPotential issues at the physical layer\nDifferent test instruments and their capabilities\nSolutions for quick and easy troubleshooting of today’s networks\n\n  \nWebinar Presenter \nVincent Racine\, BDM Americas\, Field Business Development\, EXFO \nVincent Racine currently holds the position of Business Development Manager within the Installation and Maintenance division of EXFO. Vincent has more than 20 years of experience in fiber-optic testing for the telecommunications industry. He actively participated in the early phases of worldwide FTTH technology deployment\, contributing his expertise to seminars\, field trials and test instrument new technologies development. Vincent holds a degree in telecommunications and has been with EXFO since 1999. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-how-to-meet-the-post-pandemic-demand-for-broadband-access/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/EXFO-Blue-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230712T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230712T103000 DTSTAMP:20230705T143410Z CREATED:20230705T132919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T143410Z UID:10000064-1689156000-1689157800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 28 - The North American PON Equipment and Vendor Market – Supporting Growth\, Upgrades\, Diversity\, and Sustainability DESCRIPTION:By 2028 the North American PON equipment market is forecast to reach $6.4bn\, a 25% CAGR from 2021. Next-gen PON will support FTTH\, enterprise services\, xHaul transport\, smart city applications\, aggregation\, and private networks. The diversity of subscriber types and applications are creating new opportunities for the ecosystem\, leading to an expanding supply of OLT vendor solutions. This means more choice for North American operators. 25G PON is here today\, 50G PON is coming soon\, and there are development efforts around 100G and 200G PON. The ecosystem\, from component vendors to operators\, is focusing on sustainability\, and PON is delivering amazing results. This brief presentation will provide an overview of the fiber access equipment and vendor market with a focus on North America. \nWebinar Presenter: \nJulie Kunstler\, Chief Analyst\, Broadband Access Intelligence Service\, Omdia – Informa Tech \nJulie Kunstler is Chief Analyst within Omdia’s Broadband Access Intelligence Service. Julie has several decades of experience in the communications components\, equipment\, and software industry. She is responsible for market analysis of wireline and wireless broadband access technologies and networks\, focusing on next-gen PON\, including 25G and 50G. Julie has worked as an executive\, investor\, and board member for communications companies. Having served in these numerous roles\, she understands what it takes for new communications technologies to be deployed in large numbers\, across multiple geographies\, and for different applications and customer types. Prior to joining Omdia\, Julie served as VP Business Development for Teknovus\, focusing on FTTP deployments in Asia-Pacific\, OEM agreements\, corporate strategy\, analyst relationships\, business planning\, and fund raising. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-28-the-north-american-pon-equipment-and-vendor-market-supporting-growth-upgrades-diversity-and-sustainability/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T113000 DTSTAMP:20230705T143500Z CREATED:20230705T143500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230705T143500Z UID:10000065-1689246000-1689247800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Make the Most out of Fiber Connect 2023! Participant Promotion Opportunity Webinar DESCRIPTION:Join FBA on Thursday\, July 13 at 11:00am EDT to learn about the many promotional opportunities for Fiber Connect 2023 sponsors\, exhibitors\, speakers\, and other participants. \nDuring the webinar\, Connect2 Communications will share several opportunities to help raise the visibility of your and/or your company’s participation in the event. We’ll cover press releases\, attending press and analysts\, the Proof of Concept program\, press conferences\, social media\, and the Daily Optics Newsletter. \nConnect2 will share the best tips and tricks to ensure your company gets noticed at Fiber Connect 2023. \n  \nAbout the Presenters: \nConnect2 Communications is the public relations agency of record for the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) and FBA’s Fiber Connect and Regional Fiber Connect conferences. The webinar will be led by Ashley Schulte\, VP of Client Programs at Connect2 Communications. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-make-the-most-out-of-fiber-connect-2023-participant-promotion-opportunity-webinar/ CATEGORIES:Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FC23_Logo_Lockup.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230713T140000 DTSTAMP:20230628T145305Z CREATED:20230627T194923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T145305Z UID:10000061-1689253200-1689256800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Driving Digital Transformation in Telecoms: Adopting a People-Centered Approach for Future Success DESCRIPTION:The telecommunications industry is facing a hiring challenge: despite the amount of job opportunities offered by the deployment of fiber and 5g networks as well as hybrid networks\, telcos’ main struggle is hiring and retaining\, especially field personnel. At the same time\, the industry is challenged by the emergence of digital technologies such as cloud computing\, data analytics\, the Internet of Things (IoT)\, and artificial intelligence (AI). \nThis webinar explores how telecom companies should embrace digital transformation by putting people at the center\, to reinvent themselves\, adapt to changing market dynamics\, and unlock new levels of success. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities presented by digital transformation and how telecom companies can leverage new technologies to enhance customer and employee experiences\, improve efficiency\, and generate higher profits. \n  \nWebinar Speakers: \nCédric Venard\, General Manager\, Praxedo North America\nJason Taylor\, Vice President Safety Quality Sustainability\, KGP Services \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-driving-digital-transformation-in-telecoms-adopting-a-people-centered-approach-for-future-success/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Combined-edited.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230718T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230718T130000 DTSTAMP:20230707T155530Z CREATED:20230626T163454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T155530Z UID:10000060-1689681600-1689685200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - The Impact of Open Access Fiber Networks on the Broadband Market DESCRIPTION:Join us for this webinar and hear from SiFi Networks\, the pioneer and market leader of open access last mile fiber networks in the US\, about how open access fiber networks are revolutionizing the broadband market and what it means for Service Providers and communities. \nGeorge Templeman\, President of Networks Access Partnerships at SiFi Networks\, will provide an overview of SiFi Networks along with their open access model and what it means for Service Providers and communities alike. Joining George will be Mayor Mike Walsh from the Town of East Hartford where SiFi Networks is building one of its’ citywide networks\, and Gabe Gomez\, Vice President Customer Experience of Syringa Networks\, who will discuss why their business chose open access networks as a growth strategy for their broadband business unit. \n  \nWebinar Panelists \nGeorge Templeman – President of Network Access Partnerships\, SiFi Networks\nMike Walsh – Mayor\, Town of East Hartford\nGabe Gomez – Vice President Customer Experience\, Syringa Networks \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-the-broadband-revolution-the-impact-of-open-access-last-mile-fiber-networks/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/3-logos-combined-cropped-v3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T103000 DTSTAMP:20230714T164522Z CREATED:20230714T164457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T164522Z UID:10000067-1689760800-1689762600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 29 - Federal Funding and the Economic Impacts on the Fiber Broadband Industry DESCRIPTION:The U.S. does not rank near the top 10 countries in broadband speeds or availability\, so $100B in new U.S. Federal subsidies is set to close the Digital Divide and make broadband ubiquitous to the 20% of homes that need access. A decade-long investment cycle will likely transform the fiber access industry as it competes for capital with new cable\, wireless\, and satellite technologies. Further\, new broadband operators\, such as municipalities and electric power co-ops\, are joining the frenzy with traditional telco and cable providers. But somehow\, 2023 started with a “thud” for some suppliers. What happened? How do investors think about the opportunity for operators and suppliers now? \nWebinar Presenter: \nRyan Koontz\, Managing Director\, Needham & Co \nRyan Koontz joined Needham & Company as Managing Director and Senior Analyst in 2021\, covering the broadband networking and cloud communications equity sectors. Before joining Needham\, Ryan covered the cloud communications and networking sectors at Rosenblatt Securities for three years and previously founded two independent research businesses at Woodside Capital and Inflection Point Research. Before equity research\, Ryan held key management positions at Advanced Fibre Communications\, Ericsson\, and AT&T\, developing fiber access products. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and an M.B.A. and M.S. in Engineering Management from California Polytechnic State University\, San Luis Obispo. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-28-federal-funding-and-the-economic-impacts-on-the-fiber-broadband-industry/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230719T113000 DTSTAMP:20230719T135013Z CREATED:20230608T142716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T135013Z UID:10000050-1689764400-1689766200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Where's The Funding? Episode 7: Tapping Municipal Markets DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Fiber Broadband Association’s “Where’s The Funding?” series. WTF is a free-to-attend 12-part webinar series to help members understand\, navigate\, and obtain matching funds for broadband grants. \nInterested in community ownership\, now or later? Different kinds of public debt known as municipal bonds can offer a low cost of capital way to bring grant-funded broadband projects to life. Broadband grant applicants will learn the basics in this episode. Find out how municipal takeouts\, and various kinds of “anticipation notes” work. \n  \nWebinar Panel \nAs the Managing Director of the Municipal Capital Markets Group\, Chris Perlitz works with a wide range of investor clients on capital market securitizations\, private placement and other funding sources. He funds profiles from high-rated to non-rated. His deep knowledge of the evolving financial regulatory landscape has also benefited from federal lending programs\, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service\, and with non-profits. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. \n  \n \n \n Click Here to Register at Broadband.Money URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/wheres-the-funding-episode-7-tapping-municipal-markets/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Where's The Funding? ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Untitled-design-9-e1680194888964.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230725T120000 DTSTAMP:20230718T153336Z CREATED:20230718T153336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T153336Z UID:10000068-1690282800-1690286400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Conectividad de fibra para redes 5G DESCRIPTION:Las redes inalámbricas\, como la tecnología Small Cell y Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)\, son importantes porque amplia más la conectividad flexibilidad y movilidad ya que se puede acceder a la red en áreas donde sería difícil o costoso instalar infraestructuras cableadas\, como zonas rurales o lugares remotos.\nEstas redes proporcionan conectividad más amplia\, flexibilidad\, movilidad\, una implementación rápida\, aumento de la capacidad de red y reducción de costos para beneficio en conectividad en áreas donde las redes cableadas son difíciles de implementar o no son rentables.\nRevisaremos la conectividad y los componentes necesarios para soportar redes inalámbricas al aire libre\, como Macro cell\, Small cell y Fixed Wireless Access. \n \n \n Registros URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/conectividad-de-fibra-para-redes-5g/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ppc-standard_logo_03012020.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230725T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230725T130000 DTSTAMP:20230725T050812Z CREATED:20230707T133358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T050812Z UID:10000066-1690286400-1690290000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Turnkey AI Solution for Accelerating Fiber Broadband Design and Permitting DESCRIPTION:Join this powerful webinar and learn how to optimize your teams to deliver fiber design and permitting projects faster through the application of AI. Magnasoft is a nearshore service provider that leverages technology partnerships and resources in North America and India to deliver solutions to Engineering Service Providers\, enabling them to produce low-level designs\, permits\, construction drawings\, and make-ready engineering faster. The volume of FTTx projects continues to grow\, and this growth is expected to accelerate as BEAD funding kicks in. The growth of fiber projects is happening amid record labor shortages. Magnasoft will present a real-world example of this solution developed at the intersection of rapid growth and a tight labor market. Currently\, AI is being used to optimize feasibility studies and high-level design. The workflow presented in this webinar starts with optimizing field data collection using open-source data\, mobile LiDAR\, drone-based optical and traditional boots on the ground. Data collected in the field feeds the AI to accelerate the transition from high-level to low-level design. Attendees will receive actionable information about optimizing the combination of people\, processes\, and AI for faster delivery\, consistent quality\, and improved margins. \n  \nWebinar Presenters: \nBobbie Kalra\, Founder & President\, Magnasoft\nMike McGill\, VP – Sales & Market Development\, Magnasoft \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-turnkey-ai-solution-for-accelerating-fiber-broadband-design-and-permitting/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Magnasoft_Logo_High-Res_white-BG-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230726T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230726T103000 DTSTAMP:20230719T174834Z CREATED:20230719T174834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T174834Z UID:10000070-1690365600-1690367400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 30 - A Fair Chance: Hiring with Conviction DESCRIPTION:John Gabriel\, Senior Advisor at the Center for Employment Opportunities\, will address the deeply rooted biases and misconceptions that often keep those with past criminal records locked out of the workforce. This webinar will provide attendees with a general overview of the criminal legal system\, how to incorporate transferable skills earned in nontraditional places of employment into a resume\, and how to utilize fair chance hiring principles to build the business case on why hiring people with past convictions is good for business. This session will be interactive\, hands-on\, and community members will walk away with the knowledge to incorporate into practice. \nWebinar Presenter: \nJohn C Gabriel\, Senior Advisor – External Affairs\, Center for Employment Opportunities \nJohn Gabriel\, a senior advisor\, works for the Center for Employment Opportunities\, focusing on driving equity into the employment landscape for every person. John cares deeply about working to support the members of our society that are in greatest need. One of the most marginalized demographics in our community includes those who are justice-involved. They are punished long after their incarceration has ended. His strategic goal is to implement genuine positive change that directly supports people with past convictions. John’s formal education includes a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University. John has significant experience in corporate operations and has helped organizations maximize their social\, societal\, and economic value within national and global networks. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-30-a-fair-chance-hiring-with-conviction/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Website-Asset-8.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR