BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fiber Broadband Association - ECPv6.17.4.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240626T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240626T103000 DTSTAMP:20240621T161452Z CREATED:20240618T213429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240621T161452Z UID:10000221-1719396000-1719397800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 26 - Net Promoter Score (NPS): More Than Just a Number - Elevating the Customer Experience DESCRIPTION:Join FBA Marketing Committee members Kimberly Biddy\, Ray Monasterski\, Katherine Songster\, and NPS expert Mike Render for an exploration of the Net Promoter Score (NPS). This Fiber for Breakfast episode will introduce a new NPS initiative led by the FBA Marketing Committee that will identify NPS recommendations. Learn more about the history of NPS and the unique opportunity it presents for network operators\, equipment and software vendors\, and consulting and engineering firms to elevate the customer experience across the entire broadband ecosystem. \nSpecial Guests: \n\nKimberly Biddy\, Manager of Social\, Digital\, and Traditional Media Brand Strategies\, EPB\nRay Monasterski\, Business Development\, ASK\nMike Render\, RVA LLC Market Research & Consulting\nKatherine Songster\, Communications Director\, Harry – an integrated marketing agency\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-26-net-promoter-score-nps-more-than-just-a-number-elevating-the-customer-experience/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240619T103000 DTSTAMP:20240614T193654Z CREATED:20240614T185343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T193654Z UID:10000220-1718791200-1718793000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 25 - Fiber Connect 2024 Preview with Evann and Rich DESCRIPTION:Fiber Connect 2024 is right around the corner\, and we cannot wait to see you in Nashville July 28th – July 31st. \nThis week on Fiber for Breakfast\, Gary welcomes Evann Freeman\, Chairman of the 2024 Conference Committee\, and Rich Williams\, Conference Program Director\, for a preview of this year’s show. \nThe focus of Fiber Connect 2024 is “Accelerating Our Fiber Future” as we embark on the most exciting fiber broadband expansion period our industry has seen. In addition to familiar favorites like the Operator Light Talks\, The State Broadband Summit\, The C Suite Forum\, The Broadband Forum Technology Deep Dives\, and the Women in Fiber luncheon\, this year’s show adds new programs such as the Overbuilder Toolkit\, Broadband Policy Symposium\, and the Award Luncheon. Of course\, there will also be exciting networking events and parties with plenty of live musical performances from some of Music City’s emerging stars. \nJoin us Wednesday\, June 19th at 10:00 AM ET for this exciting sneak peek of what to expect at Fiber Connect 2024! \nSpecial Guests: \n\nRich Williams\, Conference Program Director\, Fiber Connect\nEvann Freeman\, Vice President\, Government & Community Relations\, EPB\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-25-fiber-connect-2024-preview-with-evann-and-rich/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240612T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240612T103000 DTSTAMP:20240606T201010Z CREATED:20240606T201010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T201010Z UID:10000218-1718186400-1718188200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 24 - Expanding Fast\, Affordable Broadband with Next-generation Free Space Optics Connectivity DESCRIPTION:Demand for data continues to grow\, while the digital divide in America persists. This episode showcases the role of Free Space Optics communication technology in helping bridge middle mile gaps in the broadband infrastructure. We will show advancements in Free Space Optics comms design that have allowed us to overcome physical challenges to robust performance\, and provide examples from real-world deployments with telco and ISP partners that demonstrate the impact of this technology for rapid deployment of high-capacity connectivity in remote villages as well as city centers. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\nSanjay Nagpal \nDirector\, Go to Market \nTaara at X – The Moonshot Factory \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-24-expanding-fast-affordable-broadband-with-next-generation-free-space-optics-connectivity/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240605T103000 DTSTAMP:20240531T155845Z CREATED:20240531T155826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240531T155845Z UID:10000211-1717581600-1717583400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 23 - Fireside Chat with Gigapower CEO\, Bill Hogg DESCRIPTION:Hear Bill Hogg\, CEO of Gigapower discuss the joint venture between AT&T and BlackRock to deploy a wholesale open access multi-gigabit fiber network to new cities that are out of AT&T’s footprint territory. \nSpecial Guest: \nBill Hogg\, Chief Executive Officer\, Gigapower \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-23-fireside-chat-with-gigapower-ceo-bill-hogg/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240529T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240529T103000 DTSTAMP:20240524T183554Z CREATED:20240524T183554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T183554Z UID:10000209-1716976800-1716978600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 22 - Cable’s Path to Fiber DESCRIPTION:Cable operators\, both large and small\, are plotting their gradual evolution to fiber while improving speeds and reliability on their DOCSIS networks to remain competitive with fiber ISPs. This presentation will detail cable operators’ technology options for boosting bandwidth as they evolve their networks to fiber and will discuss MSOs’ plans and strategies for RDOF and BEAD funding\, and surviving the current threat posed by fixed wireless. \nSpecial Guests: \nJeff Heynen \nVice President\, Broadband Access and Home Networking \nDell’Oro Group \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-22-cables-path-to-fiber/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240522T103000 DTSTAMP:20240517T174646Z CREATED:20240517T174646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T174646Z UID:10000207-1716372000-1716373800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 21 - Fiber Primer: Growth Utility or "Pipe Dream"? DESCRIPTION:Billions of dollars are allocated for last mile service to rural America. An estimated 42 million Americans will for the first time in their lives have access to high-speed internet. The importance of creating middle mile architecture capable of supporting this new capacity and services cannot be overstated. This webinar will discuss the need for rural middle mile infrastructure and the perils of not having it when millions of new last mile services are deployed. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\nPeter L. Supino \nManaging Director and Lead Analyst\, \nMedia & Entertainment\, Telecom & Cable \nWolfe Research \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-21-fiber-primer-growth-utility-or-pipe-dream/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240515T103000 DTSTAMP:20240510T201146Z CREATED:20240510T201146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240510T201146Z UID:10000204-1715767200-1715769000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 20 - Let’s Meet in the Middle: 42M New Last Mile Connections are a Dream Without Rural Middle Mile DESCRIPTION:Billions of dollars are allocated for last mile service to rural America. An estimated 42 million Americans will for the first time in their lives have access to high-speed internet. The importance of creating middle mile architecture capable of supporting this new capacity and services cannot be overstated. This webinar will discuss the need for rural middle mile infrastructure and the perils of not having it when millions of new last mile services are deployed. \nSpecial Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\nSachin Gupta \nDirector of Government Business & \nEconomic Development \nCentranet \n\n\n\n\nJordan Gross \nDirector of State Government Affairs \nLumen \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-20-lets-meet-in-the-middle-42m-new-last-mile-connections-are-a-dream-without-rural-middle-mile/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240508T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240508T103000 DTSTAMP:20240506T184706Z CREATED:20240506T184658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T184706Z UID:10000201-1715162400-1715164200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 19 - Inside Scoop On What's Coming With BEAD DESCRIPTION:Joanne Hovis will be providing an inside look at the $42B NTIA BEAD funding timelines for states and how these state programs are coming together. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\nJoanne Hovis \nPresident \nCTC Technology & Energy \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-19-inside-scoop-on-whats-coming-with-bead/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240501T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240501T103000 DTSTAMP:20240426T153951Z CREATED:20240426T153621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240426T153951Z UID:10000196-1714557600-1714559400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 18 - Maximizing the Benefits of NTIA’s New Permitting Tools DESCRIPTION:NTIA has recently announced significant progress to remove permitting barriers to broadband deployments funded by Internet for All initiatives. The “Permitting and Environmental Information Application” is a publicly available GIS-based tool that NTIA developed to assist industry with early identification of permit requirements and NEPA considerations. NTIA will demo the application and highlight other recent developments supporting efficient broadband permitting. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\nJill Springer \nSenior Policy Advisor for Permitting\nChief Environmental Review and Permitting Officer \nOffice of Internet Connectivity and Growth\, NTIA \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-18-maximizing-the-benefits-of-ntias-new-permitting-tools/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T103000 DTSTAMP:20240419T195523Z CREATED:20240419T194719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T195523Z UID:10000191-1713952800-1713954600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 17 - Electric Utilities Working Together to Bridge the Digital Divide DESCRIPTION:Alabama Power is deploying fiber across the grid to increase reliability and security. This fiber has additional capacity to enable broadband deployment across Alabama. Alabama Power has entered into strategic partnerships to serve as a middle mile dark fiber lease partner for backhaul providers\, telecoms\, community anchor institutions and cooperative fiber companies. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\n\nArnab Ghosal \nVice President of Connectivity and Innovation \nAlabama Power \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-17-electric-utilities-working-together-to-bridge-the-digital-divide/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240417T103000 DTSTAMP:20240415T161433Z CREATED:20240415T161433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T161433Z UID:10000187-1713348000-1713349800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 16 - Fiber & Electrical: A Marriage Made in Safety DESCRIPTION:A Tribute to National Lineman’s Appreciation Day\nThere has been a growing relationship between the fiber and electric utility industries\, specifically in relation to safety and innovation. This Fiber for Breakfast episode highlights the potential overlap between the electrical and fiber industries\, with a focus on safety and how the importance of these initiatives is to foster collaboration between the two industries. We’ll discuss the historical and current significance of fiber to utility operations\, and how the need for mutual understanding between the industries is connected by safety. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\nTodd Butcher\nVice President of Power Distribution\nS & N Communications\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-16-fiber-electrical-a-marriage-made-in-safety/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240410T103000 DTSTAMP:20240405T164059Z CREATED:20240405T155943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T164059Z UID:10000184-1712743200-1712745000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 15 - An Analyst's Perspective on North America's Historic Broadband Boom DESCRIPTION:North America’s fiber networks are set to undergo rapid expansion in the latter half of this decade\, driven by unprecedented levels of public and private investment\, alongside innovative vendor solutions and the emergence of new fiber providers\, including utilities\, municipalities\, and cooperatives. Omdia’s latest forecast projects a staggering $35 billion expenditure on fiber broadband access equipment in North America between 2024 and 2029. Join Fiber for Breakfast as Jaimie Lenderman delves into Omdia’s latest forecast and explores what lies ahead in the coming months and years as we enter this historic era. \nSpecial Guest: \n\n\n\n\nJaimie Lenderman\nResearch Manager & Principal Analyst\nOmdia\n\n\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-15-an-analysts-perspective-on-north-americas-historic-broadband-boom/ CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/FFB_Banner-e1737140608224.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T103000 DTSTAMP:20240329T183153Z CREATED:20240329T183153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T183153Z UID:10000182-1712138400-1712140200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 14 - The Potential for Commercial Quantum Networking DESCRIPTION:Quantum 2.0 technology might seem right out of a science fiction movie\, but real use cases are becoming relevant. Robust local area quantum networks for scalable quantum computing and quantum-safe security for real-world digital platforms that provide cryptography solutions that harden against future quantum computing capabilities and threats are two of the most near-term use cases; we will also be exploring other quantum networking use cases. If you’re interested in learning more\, hear from Mark Wippich about the latest in quantum networking. \nSpecial Guest: \nMark Wippich\, CEO\, MPW \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-14-the-potential-for-commercial-quantum-networking/ 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:20240327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240327T103000 DTSTAMP:20240325T160207Z CREATED:20240325T155604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T160207Z UID:10000180-1711533600-1711535400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 13 - What $150 Billion In Five-Year U.S. FTTH Construction Means To You! DESCRIPTION:FTTH industry construction during the 2024-2028 timeframe\, while remaining strong in Canada\, will be absolutely unprecedented in the U.S. \nWhether your organization is an equipment and materials vendor\, Internet service provider\, or a private/ public financier\, you need to understand where the FTTH market is going. This webinar will provide a high-level overview of the new RVA FTTH five-year forecast. \nThoughts on how to maneuver through potential challenges and position your organization for real success will also be shared. \nSpecial Guest: \nMike Render\, CEO & Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-13-what-150-billion-in-five-year-u-s-ftth-construction-means-to-you/ 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:20240320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240320T103000 DTSTAMP:20240318T173741Z CREATED:20240318T173733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T173741Z UID:10000175-1710928800-1710930600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 12 - AARP's Advocacy for Affordable Broadband and Life After ACP DESCRIPTION:With the digital divide disproportionately effecting older Americans\, AARP is a vocal advocate for ubiquitous affordable\, reliable\, broadband access and fought for the Affordable Connectivity Program. According to AARP research\, as of November 2023\, nearly half of households enrolled in ACP were headed by adults over 50 years old. As the end of ACP looms\, many who rely on the program fear they will lose vital internet access. \nThis week on Fiber for Breakfast\, we are joined by Coralette Hannon\, Director of Livable Communities for AARP Government Affairs. Coralette will discuss AARP’s broadband advocacy efforts\, the organizations push for ACP\, and how the end of ACP will impact the older adult community. \nSpecial Guest: \nCoralette Hannon\, Director of Livable Communities for AARP Government Affairs \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-12-aarps-advocacy-for-affordable-broadband-and-life-after-acp/ 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:20240313T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240313T103000 DTSTAMP:20240307T194350Z CREATED:20240307T194324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T194350Z UID:10000170-1710324000-1710325800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 11 - Nearshore Fiber Networks DESCRIPTION:Prepare to be transported into the dynamic world of telecommunications innovation with Baylink Networks! Join the CEO and Director of Strategies as they unveil the transformative impact of nearshore networks on our digital landscape. Through Baylink’s cutting-edge patented cable technologies\, discover how they’re not just disrupting but redefining the industry’s very core. Brace yourself for a compelling exploration of cost savings as Darren and Mike present a compelling lake case study\, showcasing the superiority of Baylink’s marine network over traditional terrestrial builds. \nSpecial Guests: \nDarren Dofher\, CEO\, Baylink Networks Inc. \nMike Maziarka\, Director of Strategy\, Baylink Networks Inc. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-11-nearshore-fiber-networks/ 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:20240306T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240306T103000 DTSTAMP:20240301T172659Z CREATED:20240301T170057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T172659Z UID:10000167-1709719200-1709721000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 10 - Global Optical Cable Demand is Poised to Grow Again in 2024 DESCRIPTION:Global optical cable demand is set to recover in 2024\, growing by 3.9% y/y to reach 557 million F-km\, following a 7.1% y/y contraction in the previous year. While many states have made significant progress on the BEAD funding approval process\, CRU believes its impact on US cable demand will mainly materialize from 2025 onwards. The US market’s mid-term demand outlook is bright\, driven by multiple federal funding opportunities. \nSpecial Guest: \nChenfei Wang\, Principal Analyst\, Head of Wire and Cable\, CRU Group \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-10-global-optical-cable-demand-is-poised-to-grow-again-in-2024/ 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:20240228T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240228T103000 DTSTAMP:20240223T213320Z CREATED:20240223T212718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T213320Z UID:10000165-1709114400-1709116200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 9 - NTIA Build America\, Buy America (BABA) Final Waiver – What you really need to know DESCRIPTION:On February 23\, 2024\, NTIA and the US Department of Commerce issued the Build America\, Buy America (BABA) Final Waiver for the $42.45B NTIA BEAD broadband infrastructure funding program.  The BABA Waiver has significant implications on which products and services that network operators can procure for eligible NTIA BEAD projects.  Tom Cohen\, Chief Regulatory and General Counsel for the Fiber Broadband Association will break down the details of this Waiver and net out what you really need to know. \nGuest Presenter: \nTom Cohen\, FBA Chief Regulatory and General Counsel\, Partner Kelley Drye \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-9-ntia-build-america-buy-america-baba-final-waiver-what-you-really-need-to-know/ 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:20240221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240221T103000 DTSTAMP:20240216T193819Z CREATED:20240216T193529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T193819Z UID:10000160-1708509600-1708511400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 8 - PON Modules and Terabyte Plugs: A Synergistic Approach to Access Networks DESCRIPTION:Join Kevin Sheehan\, Ciena’s CTO of the Americas and VP of Sales Engineering\, as he delves into how service providers can overcome some of the challenges of BEAD deployment. And\, discover how PON and coherent pluggables are revolutionizing residential access. \nGuest Presenter: \nKevin Sheehan\, CTO of the Americas and VP of Sales Engineering\, Ciena \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-8-pon-modules-and-terabyte-plugs-a-synergistic-approach-to-access-networks/ 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:20240214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240214T103000 DTSTAMP:20240209T191617Z CREATED:20240209T190603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T191617Z UID:10000157-1707904800-1707906600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 7 - What Happens to Mississippi Without ACP? DESCRIPTION:As of February 8th\, 2024\, the Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”)\, the largest and most successful broadband affordability program in our nation\, stopped accepting new enrollments. Without additional funding from Congress\, it is anticipated that April will be the last month currently enrolled households will receive the full ACP benefit. Join us this week as FBA CEO and President\, Gary Bolton\, discusses the impact of the ACP wind-down on broadband affordability in Mississippi with Chip Pickering (INCOMPAS)\, Quinn Jordan (MSBA)\, and Adeyinka Ogunlegan (Education Superhighway). \nGuest Presenters: \nChip Pickering\, CEO\, INCOMPAS\nQuinn Jordan\, Executive Director\, Mississippi Broadband Association\nAdeyinka Ogunlegan\, Vice President\, Government Affairs and Policy\, Education Superhighway \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-7-what-happens-to-mississippi-without-acp/ 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:20240207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240207T103000 DTSTAMP:20240202T172628Z CREATED:20240202T172628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T172628Z UID:10000151-1707300000-1707301800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 6 - An AI Guide for Broadband CXOs: What’s real and what’s hype? DESCRIPTION:Join Ned Brody (CEO of Actifai) in a focused session\, tailored for broadband executives to demystify AI’s practical applications in today’s sea of theoretical use cases and overhyped claims. Learn to identify effective AI deployment areas within your organization\, and how industry-specific data sets can be a game-changer. Gain insight into AI-driven software applications being used today\, including one that delivers personalized offers and marketing to broadband customers. This concise session is designed to provide a clear\, actionable understanding of AI’s role in enhancing communications service providers’ revenue. It’s an essential guide for broadband business leaders eager to leverage AI’s real-world benefits in a rapidly evolving landscape of new AI solutions. \nGuest Presenter: Ned Brody\, CEO of Actifai and Partner at Foundry.ai \nNed serves as CEO of Actifai and Partner at Foundry.ai\, an incubator of AI companies and Actifai’s parent company. He has helped shape a variety of tech businesses over the past 20 years\, having been Yahoo’s Head of the Americas\, CEO of AOL Networks\, Chief Revenue Officer of AOL\, and CFO of LookSmart. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-6-an-ai-guide-for-broadband-cxos-whats-real-and-whats-hype/ 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:20240131T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240131T103000 DTSTAMP:20240130T201824Z CREATED:20240119T211522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T201824Z UID:10000142-1706695200-1706697000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 5 - The Critical Role of the Broadband Fabric and Precision Data for Funding Programs DESCRIPTION:CostQuest’s upcoming webinar titled “The Critical Role of the Broadband Fabric and Precision Data for Funding Programs” will delve into the critical roles and evolution of the key aspects driving broadband deployment and funding initiatives\, including: \n-History of Broadband Data and Geography\n-Broadband Fabric Improvement Process & Changes Between Versions\n-Federal & State-Level View of BEAD Funding Implementation\n-Real-World State Program Examples \nGet an inside look from Jim Stegeman\, the expert leading the creation of the Fabric data and cost models that support government funding and ISP broadband deployment initiatives. \nGuest Presenter: Jim Stegeman\, CEO\, CostQuest Associates \nJim Stegeman leads a firm of geospatial\, data scientist\, IT\, costing\, and valuation experts. He has testified before Congress multiple times and is a recognized expert behind the development of the latest generation economic cost models and data used across telecommunications companies and governments for broadband deployment analysis and valuation. Jim leads the design and implementation of the Fabric locational data adopted by the FCC for the National Broadband Mapping effort\, which is driving the allocations for NTIA’s BEAD program. Jim provides his expertise on the utilization of the Fabric to develop national fiber to the premise costs for NTIA. He also led the design and implementation of the Connect America Cost Model that is still used in the FCC’s CAF program to disburse $1.5B annually to fund broadband deployment. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-5-the-critical-role-of-the-broadband-fabric-cost-modeling-and-precision-data-for-funding-programs/ 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:20240124T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240124T103000 DTSTAMP:20240119T211632Z CREATED:20240118T151304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T211632Z UID:10000141-1706090400-1706092200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 4 - Hybrid Quantum Computing DESCRIPTION:Quantum computers complement the suite of IT tools that a modern enterprise needs to do business. In fact\, quantum computers and classical (conventional) computers are complementary in many ways. In this session\, IonQ will offer the latest insights into the various levels of integration needed between conventional and quantum computers\, in hardware and applications. IonQ offers excellent trapped-ion based quantum computers and quantum applications\, www.ionq.com. \nGuest Presenter: Coleman Collins\, Director of Product Management\, IonQ Quantum Business Solutions \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-4-hybrid-quantum-computing/ 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:20240117T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240117T103000 DTSTAMP:20240112T171320Z CREATED:20240108T175531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T171320Z UID:10000136-1705485600-1705487400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 3 - Making a Down Payment on the Administration’s Goal of Affordable\, Reliable\, High-Speed Internet for All DESCRIPTION:Wender plans to discuss the continued successes of the Capital Projects Fund (CPF)\, which provides $10 billion to states\, territories\, freely associated states\, and Tribal governments to fund critical capital projects\, including affordable\, reliable high-speed internet\, that enable work\, education\, and health monitoring. To date\, CPF has awarded approximately $9 billion for broadband\, digital technology and equity\, and multi-purpose community center projects in all states and the District of Columbia\, which states estimate will reach over two million locations\, in addition to the hundreds of thousands of individuals who will be served annually by multi-purpose community facilities. \nGuest Presenter: Joseph Wender\, Director\, Capital Projects Fund\, U.S. Department of the Treasury \nJoseph 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 internet. He previously served for nearly 13 years on Capitol Hill\, most recently as Senator Ed Markey’s Senior Policy Advisor\, where he led a team covering a wide range of issues including telecommunications and infrastructure. Wender also worked as then-Representative Markey’s Legislative Director. Prior to working for Markey\, Wender served as Counsel for the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He received his BA from Wesleyan University and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-3-making-a-downpayment-on-the-administrations-goal-of-affordable-reliable-high-speed-internet-for-all/ 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:20240110T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240110T103000 DTSTAMP:20240103T133424Z CREATED:20240103T133424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T133424Z UID:10000132-1704880800-1704882600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 2 - Broadband First: Access to Fiber Internet Surpasses 50% of U.S. Households [New Research] DESCRIPTION:Fiber-optic cables are the gold standard for broadband infrastructure. The backbone of the internet utilizes fiber\, and without it\, the internet as we know it today would not be possible. With their unparalleled data transmission speed and reliability\, the technology poised to become even more critical. They will not only cater to escalating data consumption but also enable innovations in artificial intelligence\, virtual reality\, and smart cities\, fundamentally reshaping our interaction with technology and each other. As such\, tracking fiber penetration across the U.S. broadband market provides valuable insights into technological adoption and accessibility. Tracking penetration is difficult\, however\, because data on adoption of specific technology types is often not publicly available. \nOur presentation highlights an innovative approach to address this gap. We have developed a machine learning algorithm capable of analyzing vast amounts of raw speed test data to identify which tests were conducted over fiber connections. This is based on the unique performance benchmarks of fiber technology. Preliminary results are promising\, showing an accuracy rate of approximately 95%. Join us as we uncover the potential of this technology in enhancing our understanding of broadband infrastructure’s evolution. \nGuest Presenter: Tyler Cooper\, Editor-In-Chief\, BroadbandNow \nTyler Cooper\, BroadbandNow’s Editor-in-Chief\, has over a decade of telecom experience and is a featured speaker at conferences like Net Inclusion 2020. His expertise spans digital inclusion\, municipal broadband\, telecom legislation\, emerging technologies\, and the societal impact of broadband. Internationally recognized\, Tyler’s work includes publications on VentureBeat\, TechRadar\, Digital Trends\, and The Next Web. He has been featured in VICE\, Fox News\, Voice of America\, and other outlets\, addressing broadband issues like the digital divide\, net neutrality\, cybersecurity\, and internet access since 2015. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-2-broadband-first-access-to-fiber-internet-surpasses-50-of-u-s-households-new-research/ 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:20240103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240103T103000 DTSTAMP:20231227T193152Z CREATED:20231227T193152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231227T193152Z UID:10000131-1704276000-1704277800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 1 - Wi-Fi 7 + Fiber: Delivering the Next Generation of Home Connectivity DESCRIPTION:Wi-Fi® speeds have increased with each new generation. While the coming 7th generation of Wi-Fi delivers expected speed improvements\, the Wi-Fi industry is increasingly shifting its focus to improving the consistency of performance and quality of service. High bandwidth\, low latency applications like AR/VR/XR\, hybrid work and rich telepresence\, and Industrial IoT are experiencing rapid adoption\, and countries and service providers are striving to meet the demand for multigigabit service. The cutting-edge capabilities of Wi-Fi 7 will enable innovations that require high throughput\, consistent low latency\, and greater reliability\, and fiber will be a key component to delivering the advanced connectivity of Wi-Fi across home\, enterprise\, and industrial environments. Join us to learn more about how Wi-Fi 7 and fiber support multigigabit service goals. \nGuest Presenter: Kevin Robinson\, President and CEO\, Wi-Fi Alliance® \nKevin Robinson is a 15-year veteran of Wi-Fi Alliance® and became CEO of the organization in October 2022. Kevin is focused on securing sufficient\, harmonized global Wi-Fi® spectrum\, deepening engagement and cohesion across the Wi-Fi ecosystem\, and evolving the organization to ensure it remains as nimble as the industry it serves. Serving as Wi-Fi Alliance’s Vice President of Marketing for the last seven years\, Kevin led many of the organization’s most transformative initiatives and has been a leading ambassador for promoting Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Alliance as a collaboration forum worldwide. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-1-wi-fi-7-fiber-delivering-the-next-generation-of-home-connectivity/ 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:20231227T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231227T103000 DTSTAMP:20231222T152839Z CREATED:20231220T230559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T152839Z UID:10000129-1703671200-1703673000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 52 - A year in Review – Washington Recap DESCRIPTION:With 2023 just about behind us\, we will catch up on the year’s major policy\, regulatory\, and legal events affecting the deployment and affordability of all-fiber networks\, and then we look forward to key events for 2024. \nGuest Presenter: Thomas Cohen\, Legal Counsel\, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP \nThomas Cohen is a partner in the firm’s Washington\, D.C. office. His practice focuses on matters involving communications\, including telecommunications\, wireless and media\, the Internet\, privacy and government relations. \nTom has more than 30 years of experience in the communications/telecommunications industry sector\, first as a government policy maker\, serving for over a decade as assistant general counsel for legislation at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and as senior counsel for the Senate Commerce Committee. He then was a founder and principal in firms assessing and developing communications/telecommunications properties and advising businesses. At Kelley Drye\, Tom assists clients with a variety of aspects of communications law\, including federal and state administrative and legislative advocacy\, business-related legal matters and litigation. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-52-a-year-in-review-washington-recap/ 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:20231220T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231220T103000 DTSTAMP:20231213T230029Z CREATED:20231213T225756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T230029Z UID:10000119-1703066400-1703068200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 51 - Quantum Technology: Securing Critical Infrastructure and Sensitive Data DESCRIPTION:The protection of critical infrastructure and sensitive data has become increasingly crucial in the digital age\, where cyber threats continue to evolve. Learn how quantum technology can provide tamper-proof data transmission in our increasingly inter-connected world. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Dr. Duncan Earl\, Co-Founder\, President and Chief Technology Officer at quantum networking company Qubitekk \nDr. Duncan Earl\, physicist and founder of quantum networking company Qubitekk\, spent nearly 20 years conducting energy and defense-related research and development at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in the fields of quantum sources\, quantum computing and quantum cryptography. Today Earl’s focus lies squarely in applying his findings toward building quantum networks\, critical precursors to the coming quantum-enabled internet. \nA nationally recognized pioneer in the field of practical quantum applications\, Earl holds numerous patents\, has served on steering committees for organizations including QED-C and NIST and frequently advises policymakers about quantum networking solutions to some of the country’s foremost challenges. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-51-quantum-technology-securing-critical-infrastructure-and-sensitive-data/ 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:20231213T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T103000 DTSTAMP:20231207T203657Z CREATED:20231207T153554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T203657Z UID:10000118-1702461600-1702463400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 50 - The Latest Deployment Numbers Are In – Just How Fast Is Fiber Broadband Moving? DESCRIPTION:On one hand\, 2023 has been a tough year for fiber vendor companies\, and stock prices are down.  On the other hand\, there is talk of deployment records being broken.  Why the disconnect?  How healthy is the market for fiber in North America?  This session will dive into current deployment numbers\, details by type of provider\, market drivers\, and expectations for the future. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Michael Render\, CEO and Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC \nMichael Render is CEO and Principal Analyst at RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting based in Tulsa.\nRender has been a partner with the Fiber Broadband Association since 2002 and is generally known as North America’s premier market research expert tracking fiber optic broadband deployment and consumer attitudes to broadband. He has assisted some of the world’s largest telecom corporations\, individual communities\, and the FCC. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-50-the-latest-deployment-numbers-are-in-just-how-fast-is-fiber-broadband-moving/ 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:20231206T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231206T103000 DTSTAMP:20231128T215223Z CREATED:20231128T215223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231128T215223Z UID:10000116-1701856800-1701858600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 49 - Increasing Reliability by Reducing Dig-Ins: Fiber’s Critical Role in Reversing Damage Trends DESCRIPTION:Dig-ins to fiber lines are on the rise as infrastructure improvements are being rapidly deployed across the country\, causing network reliability issues\, and affecting utility services for American communities and businesses. Join the Common Ground Alliance’s (CGA) President and CEO Sarah Magruder Lyle for a download on the latest utility damage data and trends\, CGA’s new white paper highlighting the telecom industry\, and resources and recommendations for reducing dig-ins to your facility and others’. Sarah will share examples of two FBA members who are leading the industry in applying innovative strategies to significantly improve adherence to excavation best practices and reduce damage. To learn more about the Common Ground Alliance – the national nonprofit trade association dedicated to protecting underground utility lines\, people who dig near them and their communities – visit www.CommonGroundAlliance.com. \nWebinar Guest Presenter: Sarah K. Magruder Lyle\, President & CEO\, Common Ground Alliance \nSarah K. Magruder Lyle is President & CEO of the Common Ground Alliance (CGA)\, a stakeholder-run organization dedicated to preventing damage to underground utility infrastructure and protecting those who live and work near these important assets through the shared responsibility of our stakeholders. Under her leadership\, CGA focuses on building strong partnerships across the organization’s 16 stakeholder groups\, developing strategies to educate about the importance of safe digging\, encouraging the next generation of damage prevention practices and technologies\, and implementing programs to reduce excavation-related damages to underground infrastructure. \nMagruder Lyle was appointed by the Secretary of Transportation to the Department’s Liquid Pipeline Advisory Committee (LPAC) which provides guidance to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on regulations affecting pipeline safety standards in March of 2019. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-49-increasing-reliability-by-reducing-dig-ins-fibers-critical-role-in-reversing-damage-trends/ 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