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 END:VTIMEZONE 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 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: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: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:20230628T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T103000 DTSTAMP:20230622T155810Z CREATED:20230622T104821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T155810Z UID:10000059-1687946400-1687948200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 26 - Counties Mobilize for High-Speed Internet Connectivity DESCRIPTION:A key ingredient to successfully deploying a high-speed internet or fiber project is to collaborate with local governments. Counties are on the front lines of ensuring their residents receive access to quality\, high-speed internet services that will allow residents to thrive. Learn from the National Association of Counties\, or NACo\, on how counties across the country are mobilizing to deploy high-speed internet to their communities in anticipation of historic infrastructure investment funding in broadband infrastructure and affordability measures. Understand the county and local government role in high-speed internet as well – where a local government can serve a variety of roles including policymaker\, partner\, funder\, data aggregator and community convener among other roles. \nWebinar Presenter: \nSeamus Dowdall\, Associate Legislative Director for Telecommunications & Technology\, National Association of Counties (NACo) \nSeamus is the associate legislative director for telecommunications & technology on NACo’s government affairs team. In this role\, Seamus serves as the liaison to NACo’s Telecommunications & Technology Policy Steering Committee and advocates directly to federal partners in the Administration and on Capitol Hill to advance policy priorities on issues including broadband deployment and accessibility\, wireless technology siting\, and emergency communications policy. Seamus also works with county officials from across the country to set organizational priorities and policies for telecommunications & technology issues through hosting regular webinar programming and providing technical assistance resources. \nSeamus holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and economics from Bucknell University\, and a master’s in public policy (MPP) degree from American University. Seamus is originally from Silver Spring\, Maryland and resides in Baltimore\, Maryland. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-26-counties-mobilize-for-high-speed-internet-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:20230621T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230621T103000 DTSTAMP:20230615T205915Z CREATED:20230615T205751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T205915Z UID:10000054-1687341600-1687343400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 25 - Understanding the Future FTTH Forecast…and the Place of Diverse Provider Types DESCRIPTION:The fiber broadband revolution we are seeing today\, building fiber all the way to each home and business\, hasn’t happened by accident. It is occurring because of the distinct visions and needs of a wide variety of Internet service providers. \nMichael Render with RVA will briefly review the unprecedented North American fiber broadband forecast for the next five years and beyond\, and then discuss what is driving about 1\,300 entities including small telcos\, large telcos\, municipalities\, municipal utilities\, private competitive providers\, cable companies\, MSOs\, rural electric cooperatives\, land developers\, and tribes…. to all contribute to the fiber movement in their own way. Finally\, when applying for government BEAD funding\, some of the likely sales arguments of large versus small providers will be highlighted. \n  \nWebinar Guest \nMichael Render is CEO and Principal Analyst at RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting. He is generally known as North America’s premier market research expert in tracking fiber optic broadband deployment and consumer attitudes to broadband. Michael has received numerous industry awards for his work in this arena. He has been a strategic research partner with FBA for the past 2 decades. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-25-understanding-the-future-ftth-forecastand-the-place-of-diverse-provider-types/ 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:20230614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230614T103000 DTSTAMP:20230720T143722Z CREATED:20230608T202410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T143722Z UID:10000052-1686736800-1686738600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 24 - The Future of Fiber – Top 3 Trends in Fiber Optic Cable DESCRIPTION:As fiber networks progress and fuel our nation’s broadband revolution\, the use and acceptance of bend-insensitive fiber\, 200-micron fiber\, and high-density small-diameter cables enable world-class networks to be deployed. \nGreg Williams\, Director of Sales for Strategic Accounts of Prysmian\, a large-scale global optical fiber and fiber cable manufacturer in North America\, operating manufacturing plants in NC\, SC\, TN\, and Mexico\, will discuss these three trends taking place in the world of fiber cable and their progression. \nWebinar Guest: \nGreg Williams\, Director of Sales\, Prysmian Group \nGreg has been with Prysmian Group for 23 years\, spanning leadership roles in operations\, marketing\, and sales. His current role is Director of Sales for Strategic Accounts. \nGreg’s entire Prysmian career has been involved with fiber manufacturing and fiber deployments across North America. Greg is based in Hickory NC and has an engineering degree from NC State. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-24-the-future-of-fiber-top-3-trends-in-fiber-optic-cable-2/ 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:20230607T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230607T103000 DTSTAMP:20230612T175357Z CREATED:20230602T152452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T175357Z UID:10000048-1686132000-1686133800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 23 - No Regrets – How to Make the Most of A Once-in-a-Lifetime Investment DESCRIPTION:The industry is on the cusp of delivering ubiquitous gigabit connectivity to all Americans.  It has been repeatedly said that this is a once in a lifetime investment and operators\, communities and state broadband officials are focused on ensuring that the investments made today will pay dividends for future generations.  The fiber access network that is currently being deployed is the ideal vehicle to support not just the current requirements of users but meeting any future demands of the next killer application.  This talk will explore the fundamental technologies that enable operators to create these future proof networks by leveraging new advances from our researchers in Bell Labs and from our key technology partners. \nWebinar Guest: \nDavid Eckard is currently the Vice President of the Broadband Partners at Nokia overseeing the company’s response to the historical influx of capital from the various federal and state funding programs that aims to close the digital inequities in our country.  Since 1999\, David has been a key contributor\, advocate and industry leader for the creation and adoption of fiber access in the United States and around the world.  He brings a unique multi-disciplinary perspective to the industry and serves as a trusted consultant to executives\, policy makers and industry decision makers on market and technology challenges. He previously has held various leadership positions in Nokia as the VP of Strategy and Technology of North America\, VP of Business Strategy for the Optical Networking Product Division and the Chief Technology Officer for the Fixed Networks division.  He has overseen the development and investment of key enabling technologies that has allowed Nokia to be a trusted partner for next generation fiber networks. \nHe is a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff of Nokia\, holds many patents in optical access technologies and has represented Nokia in standardization forums for next generation optical access networks. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-23-no-regrets-how-to-make-the-most-of-a-once-in-a-lifetime-investment/ 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:20230531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230531T103000 DTSTAMP:20230530T140518Z CREATED:20230525T121852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T140518Z UID:10000047-1685527200-1685529000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 22 - Rural Broadband Operators - Internet Exchanges\, Peering\, and the User Experience DESCRIPTION:Internet Exchanges and peering have been critical components to the Internet ecosystem since the dawn of the Internet. However\, many rural broadband operators have little to no knowledge of how Internet Exchanges work and how they may benefit them to reduce costs and improve their subscriber’s experience. This presentation strives to provide rural broadband operators with a high-level understanding of how Internet Exchanges and peering work\, how to access them\, the economics that drives their value\, and what alternatives are available in the market. \nWebinar Guest: \nOffir Schwartz\nFounder & CEO\nCapcon Networks \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-22-rural-broadband-operators-internet-exchanges-peering-and-the-user-experience/ 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:20230524T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230524T103000 DTSTAMP:20230519T133450Z CREATED:20230519T131304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T133450Z UID:10000046-1684922400-1684924200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 21 - Planning the Future of Fiber Networks: 4S Design Considerations DESCRIPTION:Our industry faces a tremendous moment of opportunity to connect the unconnected and deliver access to transformative applications – and fiber networks are at the center of it all. Meeting this moment calls for a new commitment to innovation in the passive optical network in four key areas – the S4 model: \n\nSpeed: From broadband networks to the data center\, operators must build faster\, to stay ahead of surging bandwidth demand and meet required timelines for government-supported projects.\nSize: Space is increasingly at a premium\, whether in the field\, a central office or a spine-to-leaf link inside a data center. Maximizing fiber density is critical.\nSimplicity: Skilled labor in the field remains scarce; operators need solutions to help them scale with fewer resources and minimize errors.\nSustainability: Network architects need optical solutions with a reduced carbon footprint to meet their aggressive environmental targets and build a more sustainable world.\n\nO’Day will discuss how delivering the promise of Internet for All will require sustained commitment to innovation in all four S’s from the entire industry ecosystem — operators\, standards bodies\, installers\, and equipment manufacturers. He will also share some of Corning’s newest innovations in each of these areas. \nWebinar Guest: \nMichael O’Day\nChief Technology Officer\nCorning Optical Communications \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-21-planning-the-future-of-fiber-networks-4s-design-considerations/ 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:20230517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230517T103000 DTSTAMP:20230512T155259Z CREATED:20230512T153209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T155259Z UID:10000041-1684317600-1684319400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 20 - Turning the Tide in Mississippi with Fiber DESCRIPTION:In this Fiber for Breakfast\, Quinn Jordan will share that Mississippi is the 42nd most connected State in the nation. Quinn and his team at the Mississippi Broadband Association are working to change lives in Mississippi with fiber. Quinn will disclose the actions underway to catapult the State from the back of the pack to leaders in connectivity and economic development. \nWebinar Guest: \nQuinn Jordan\nExecutive Director\nMississippi Broadband Association \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-20-turning-the-tide-in-mississippi-with-fiber/ 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:20230510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230510T103000 DTSTAMP:20230505T122602Z CREATED:20230505T122602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T122602Z UID:10000035-1683712800-1683714600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 19 - Redefining the Meaning of P3: People\, Partnerships & Preparation DESCRIPTION:Traditionally\, P3 has been synonymous with public-private partnerships\, but when it comes to navigating the complex world of building broadband networks in 2023\, Mears Broadband is redefining the term with a new P3 model and philosophy that focuses on people\, partnerships\, and preparation. \nMears Broadband President Trent Edwards will discuss Mears’ P3 model as it relates to solving key construction issues\, including labor shortages\, delays\, and cost overruns\, that new owner operators are facing as they look to build fiber broadband networks. \nWebinar Presenters: \nTrent Edwards is the President of Mears  Broadband Division. In this role\, Trent leads all facets of the division\, including strategy\, sales\, and operations. Trent is a telecom industry veteran with nearly 25 years of experience. Prior to joining Mears Broadband\, Trent served as Senior Vice President of US Operations at Ledcor Technical Services and Vice President of Operations at XO Communications. \nAs a results-driven leader\, Trent is committed to driving successful outcomes and satisfaction for Mears’ clients.  His diverse experience includes leadership and management roles in capital and network planning\, engineering\, operations\, construction\, network management\, safety\, and service delivery. \nTrent holds a degree from Nashville Technical Institute and lives in Austin\, Texas. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-19-redefining-the-meaning-of-p3-people-partnerships-preparation/ 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:20230503T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230503T103000 DTSTAMP:20230427T183610Z CREATED:20230427T183610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230427T183610Z UID:10000033-1683108000-1683109800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 18 - Fiber Connect 2023 - Let the Disruption Begin! DESCRIPTION:Fiber Connect 2023 is all about disruption and the role fiber broadband plays in enabling markets\, companies\, and communities to evolve\, create and alter market dynamics in new and exciting ways. This year\, we’ve added six Operator Light Talks where leading network operators will detail how their networks allow customers to shift market paradigms\, create opportunity\, and underpin customer experience. During The State Broadband Summit\, attendees will hear firsthand from broadband officers\, state legislators\, and county commissioners about their plans to leverage NTIA Bead funds to close the digital divide. \nWebinar Presenters: \nJoseph “JJ” Jones\, President\, On Trac\, Inc. and FBA Board Chair\nRich Williams\, Program Director\, Fiber Connect Conference \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-18-fiber-connect-2023-let-the-disruption-begin/ 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:20230426T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230426T103000 DTSTAMP:20230421T132435Z CREATED:20230421T132435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T132435Z UID:10000030-1682503200-1682505000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 17 - Fiber – A Climate Hero? DESCRIPTION:In this Fiber for Breakfast\, hear from John Schulz\, Director of Sustainability Integration\, about how AT&T’s plans for fiber expansion can open doors to solutions that help transform how we live and work and how that can help reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change. \nWebinar Guest \nJohn Schulz is Director of Sustainability Integration at AT&T. In this role\, John works with customers\, technology collaborators\, AT&T Business\, and leading independent third parties to identify how AT&T connectivity can help address climate change. John began his AT&T career in the Corporate Real Estate group and migrated into leadership roles with the Energy and Corporate Sustainability organizations. \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-17-fiber-a-climate-hero/ 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:20230419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230419T103000 DTSTAMP:20230412T174130Z CREATED:20230412T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T174130Z UID:10000026-1681898400-1681900200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 16 - Unlicensed Wireless: Suitable for Closing the Digital Divide? DESCRIPTION:While fiber is the undisputed king of broadband technologies\, fixed wireless is a valuable tool in the toolbox of connectivity options. However not all wireless is created equal – and there is a stark difference between the use cases for licensed and unlicensed wireless spectrum. In a recent white paper commissioned by FBA\, Larry Thompson\, PE\, CEO of Vantage Point Solutions\, argues that the limitations of unlicensed wireless are too great to be worthy of investment from public funds such as BEAD. Join us for a lively discussion about the arguments made in the white paper\, as well as other technology considerations important for the national discussion on broadband funding investments. \nWebinar Guest: \n\nLarry Thompson\, PE\, Chief Executive Officer\, Vantage Point Solutions\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-16-unlicensed-wireless-suitable-for-closing-the-digital-divide/ 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:20230412T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230412T103000 DTSTAMP:20230407T221411Z CREATED:20230407T221411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T221411Z UID:10000023-1681293600-1681295400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 15 - Communities Thrive with Fiber Broadband DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association has embarked on new research that looks into the economic impact fiber has in a community. Join us on Fiber for Breakfast and see how fiber to the home has impacted a community in Westfield\, Massachusetts\, and why fiber was brought to the community\, the challenges\, timeline\, and benefits since deployment. This session will also examine ways fiber is helping to enable new migration trends to more rural areas and improving personal productivity and proving economic value to the community. \nWebinar Guest: \n\nMary Jander\, Sr. Analyst and Editor\, Futuriom\nDeborah Kish\, Vice President of Research and Workforce Development\, Fiber Broadband Association\n\n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-15-communities-thrive-with-fiber-broadband/ 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:20230405T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230405T103000 DTSTAMP:20230403T235835Z CREATED:20230403T235835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T235835Z UID:10000020-1680688800-1680690600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 14 - Internet for All: Addressing the Digital Equity Gap in the U.S. DESCRIPTION:The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has three grant programs funded by the bipartisan infrastructure law. Join us for Fiber for Breakfast as Angela Thi Bennett\, Digital Equity Director at NTIA\, breaks down the details of the Digital Equity Act\, which provided $2.75 billion to establish these grant programs that promote digital equity and inclusion\, and why this work is so important and who are most impacted. Angela will also discuss tribal broadband and highlight a request for comment opportunity in the Digital Equity RFC. \nResources: \nDigital Equity Act Info Sheet \nInternet for All Map (with State Broadband Office and NTIA contact information as well as BEAD program status and progress) \nWebinar Guest \nAngela Thi Bennett\, Digital Equity Director\, NTIA \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-14-internet-for-all-addressing-the-digital-equity-gap-in-the-u-s/ 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:20230329T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230329T223000 DTSTAMP:20230323T193450Z CREATED:20230323T193450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T193450Z UID:10000011-1680084000-1680129000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 13 - Electric Cooperative Broadband - Why Make Ready Matters DESCRIPTION:As states prepare for BEAD allocations and USDA finalizes the next ReConnect rounds\, our nation’s Electric Cooperatives continue to analyze their futures in the Broadband arena. Electric Cooperatives will have a crossroads between actively providing services or playing a more supporting role in their communities\, with one common theme\, Make Ready. \nMake Ready involves the effort and funding needed to utilize existing power poles to support added infrastructure to deploy broadband and can make or break a fiber broadband deployment plan. \nWebinar Guest: \n\nRyan Kudera\, Senior Consultant\, Finley Engineering\n\nRyan joined Finley Engineering in 2022 in the Lamar\, Missouri office. Before accepting his position at Finley\, Ryan served as the Broadband Director for the State of Wyoming. Ryan has served many roles in the Telecom\, Broadband\, and Energy sectors during his 25-year career with positions including Field Operations\, Instruction\, Economic Development\, Regulation\, and Finance\, with a continued focus on Rural Broadband in the Rocky Mountain West. \n \n \n Click Here to Register URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-13-electric-cooperative-broadband-why-make-ready-matters/ 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