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: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:20230622T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230622T120000 DTSTAMP:20230619T110228Z CREATED:20230619T110146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T110228Z UID:10000055-1687431600-1687435200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Fiber and Wireless Broadband Technology Comparison for Rural Networks DESCRIPTION:The Fiber Broadband Association and Vantage Point Solutions recently released a white paper that answers the question\, “Can Unlicensed Wireless Solve the Rural Digital Divide?” The research reveals that the limitations of unlicensed wireless and wireless in general are too great to be worthy of investment from public funds\, such as the NTIA’s Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) program\, and therefore cannot effectively close the digital equity gap. The paper concludes that fiber remains the most future-proof of all broadband technologies. \n“The BEAD program is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to close the U.S. broadband gap. In order to keep it closed\, broadband providers need to ensure they are deploying highly-reliable networks that have fast speeds and are scalable and sustainable long-term\,” said John George\, chair of Fiber Broadband Association’s Technology Committee and Senior Director of Solutions Engineering and Fusion Splicers at OFS. “Making the wrong technology choice now will require even more investment sooner than expected in order to meet increasing customer demands and will likely doom many to be on the wrong side of the digital divide forever.” \nThe white paper notes that wireless networks in general can provide broadband to customers that have no better solution available\, but its characteristics limit it from meeting the growing needs of broadband customers long-term\, especially in rural environments. One of the most obvious limitations is cost. While wireless networks often require lower initial capital investment than landline networks\, this advantage disappears or flips when considering the increased operational expenses of ongoing maintenance. \nOther limitations lie in the spectrum itself. The amount of available spectrum limits broadband speed and capacity. There is less than 1\,800 MHz of unlicensed and lightly licensed spectrum in the low-band and mid-band spectrum\, while a single fiber has 59 million MHz of spectrum available for use—33\,000 times more than unlicensed wireless. Much of the BEAD funding will be focused on rural areas\, and wireless has the unfortunate characteristic that the radio signal degrades as the distance between the customer and tower increases. Additionally\, the average broadband speed is over 250 Mbps and providers need to prepare for gigabit speeds in the next few years. There is no wireless spectrum available that would allow a fixed wireless network to practically and economically deliver that speed in a rural environment. \n“Fixed wireless has some advantages for short-term use\, but falls short both technically and economically in long-term\, high-performance broadband – especially in rural applications\,” said Larry Thompson\, CEO at Vantage Point Solutions. “This is why fiber continues to be the preferred technology in the BEAD program\, where the goal is to connect every community\, home\, and person to reliable broadband and not only close the digital divide\, but keep it closed.” \n  \nWebinar Presenters \nJohn George\, Senior Director\, Solutions Engineering and Professional Services\, OFS and FBA Technology Committee Chair\nMike Render\, CEO and Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC\nLarry Thompson\, PE\, CEO\, Vantage Point Solutions \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fiber-and-wireless-broadband-technology-comparison-for-rural-networks/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230627T120000 DTSTAMP:20230622T023637Z CREATED:20230622T023637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T023637Z UID:10000058-1687863600-1687867200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Everywhere and Anywhere: Stakeholder Engagement Strategies\, Tips\, & Best Practices to Ensure the Most Successful Fiber Rollout DESCRIPTION:Join us for the FBA Marketing Committee’s next webinar in the Marketing Essentials series with Lindsey Johansen\, Communications and Marketing Manager at Pulse Communications\, John Paul\, Founder and CEO of Spiral Internet\, and Katherine Songster\, Communications Director at Harrison Edwards. This engaging hour-long discussion will delve into the crucial role of early stakeholder engagement in achieving successful projects that are embraced and championed by the local community. Through a combination of real-life success stories and cautionary tales\, along with helpful approaches and resources\, the panel will demonstrate the need for customized approaches rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all formula for success. The webinar will feature dynamic conversation between Lindsey\, John\, and Katherine\, followed by an engaging Q&A session that encourages audience participation. \n  \nWebinar Panel \n\nLindsey Johansen\, Communications and Marketing Manager\, Pulse Communications\nJohn Paul\, Founder and CEO\, Spiral Internet\nKatherine Songster\, Communications Director\, Harrison Edwards\n\n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-everywhere-and-anywhere-stakeholder-engagement-strategies-tips-best-practices-to-ensure-the-most-successful-fiber-rollout/ CATEGORIES:Marketing Essentials,Webinars 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:20230628T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230628T150000 DTSTAMP:20230621T180112Z CREATED:20230621T180034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T180112Z UID:10000056-1687960800-1687964400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - VETRO & Render: Automating the End-to-End Connection Process and Delivering Connectivity Faster DESCRIPTION:Fiber management and construction management are complex processes\, the combination of VETRO and Render’s best-of-breed capabilities and automation enables network operators to significantly simplify and remove all ‘swivel chair’ processes from customer sign up to operations handover and connection. \nJoin executives from both market-leading solutions and special guest from empower\, delivered by Craighead Electric Cooperative\, as they share examples of how this partnership is already achieving construction to connection timelines of just ten weeks with significantly reduced resourcing and operating costs. VETRO and Render’s open and API-driven integration enables network operators to automate the end-to-end connection process utilizing a single source of real-time GIS data to: \n\nEliminate construction handover effort and close-out timelines\nMaintain a pristine system of record with two-way information flows\nConfidently construct and operate networks at the same time\nSignificantly reduce time-to-connect\n\n  \nWebinar Speakers: \nSam Pratt\, CEO\, Render Networks\nLance McGee\, Head of Product\, VETRO\nRepresentative of empower\, delivered by Craighead Electric Cooperative \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-vetro-render-automating-the-end-to-end-connection-process-and-delivering-connectivity-faster/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Combined-logos-final.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T110000 DTSTAMP:20230622T024550Z CREATED:20230621T194824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T024550Z UID:10000057-1688032800-1688036400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA's Women in Fiber Committee Presents - Progressing Your Professional Self DESCRIPTION:The Women in Fiber Committee proudly presents the next installment in their webinar series with special guest\, Bethany Chinadle\, COO of Triangle Communications in Havre\, Montana. Join this session and learn how Bethany progressed through her career as she shares invaluable information that you can apply to your career progression. Plus\, see how a personality assessment can provide insights into oneself and how to improve interactions with others\, discover simple changes to make in your daily routine\, explore what you can learn from mentors\, and gather solid business advice. Bethany will also address her leadership philosophy. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nBethany Chinadle\, COO\, Triangle Communications \nBethany Chinadle was raised on her family’s farm in Montana and her family roots are very important to her as well as the rural communities. Bethany attended the University of Mary in Bismarck\, ND. Bethany has held many roles at Triangle Communications including Internet Customer Service/Tech Support\, Customer Service Supervisor\, Marketing & Sales Manager\, VP of Customer Operations and most recently the COO. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fbas-women-in-fiber-committee-presents-progressing-your-professional-self/ CATEGORIES:Webinars,Women in Fiber Commitee ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Logo-large-v2.jpg.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230629T150000 DTSTAMP:20230619T110325Z CREATED:20230612T161408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T110325Z UID:10000053-1688047200-1688050800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Lessons Learned from 10 Years of Delivering Design Automation Solutions DESCRIPTION:Setics corporation focuses on high-speed broadband infrastructure consulting and services and is the editor of Setics Sttar\, the leading Design Automation software for FTTx networks. \nSetics’ expertise of over 20 years and its 10-year-old automation software played an instrumental role in the Plan France Très Haut Débit\, a full country-wide publicly subsidized FTTH rollout where Setics Sttar became a de facto standard among operators to create large-scale realistic modeling of FTTH networks. \nSince 2017\, Setics Sttar has been the tool of choice to respond to RFIs and RFPs in different countries like Germany\, Ireland\, Estonia and in the UK. More recently\, Setics has started applying that capacity to the US funding programs. \nSetics Sttar is also routinely used by ISPs and contractors in over 30 countries to generate precise High-Level Designs for decision-making purposes and in Design-for-building projects to speed up the generation of quality network designs. \nIn this webinar\, Setics will share several lessons learned in the recent years helping ISPs take the most out of Design Automation in their fiber rollout projects and processes. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nMichael Stone has nearly a decade of global experience in business development\, and partnerships with a focus on innovative products and high-tech solutions. Having led numerous successful market entry and expansion initiatives across multiple sectors\, Michael is now handling U.S. Business Development for Setics. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/lessons-learned-from-10-years-of-delivering-design-automation-solutions/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SETICS_CMJN.png 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: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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230801T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230801T140000 DTSTAMP:20230728T164249Z CREATED:20230728T162412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T164249Z UID:10000074-1690894800-1690898400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Bandwidth Providers – Have You Considered a Monetizable Video Solution? DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, hear about the flagship FreeCast Home service\, which includes FreeCast’s state-of-the-art network appliance that includes both DVR service and a powerful NextGen TV HD Tuners. This allows the device to take in live OTA broadcast feeds from all local stations\, and combine them with free streaming channels\, on-demand movies and TV shows\, pay-per-view video\, and subscription streaming services\, all seamlessly within a single app on every device in the home. Consumers get the ultimate streaming experience. This Whole Home Solution is a home run for consumers\, leaving the competition in the rearview mirror and is the ultimate TV experience. \nFreeCast Home is an ideal solution for commercial partners because it’s much more affordable to deploy\, provides a superior experience\, and has the potential to generate significant revenues compared to delivering traditional cable or IPTV television service. For telcos\, WISPs\, and other bandwidth providers\, this allows them to offer a competitive and monetizable video product without the hassle or expense of being in the content business or investing in video infrastructure. \n  \nWebinar Panel \nWilliam Mobley\, Chief Executive Office\, FreeCast\nRandall Krull\, Commercial Sales Manager\, FreeCast\nTim Heath\, Director of Product Solutions\, FreeCast \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-bandwidth-providers-have-you-considered-a-monetizable-video-solution/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/FreeCastlogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230802T103000 DTSTAMP:20230802T141601Z CREATED:20230727T144930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T141601Z UID:10000072-1690970400-1690972200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 31 - Middle Mile Networks: More Traffic than You Were Expecting DESCRIPTION:While much of the attention of the industry is on the BEAD program\, the NTIA has already allocated $930 million of the Middle Mile Infrastructure fund\, and construction on these Middle Mile Networks will be beginning soon. But what\, specifically\, do we mean by the Middle Mile Network. This session of Fiber for Breakfast examines the Middle Mile Network from its definition to practical aspects of connecting broadband access networks to the Internet. We will survey:\n• The NTIA’s definition of Middle Mile Infrastructure\,\n• The common understanding of Middle Mile Networks as the connection between access networks and the Internet\,\n• The requirements that Middle Mile Networks must meet\,\n• How the introduction of IP functionality into access networks affects Middle Mile Networks\, and\n• How the introduction of 100 Mb/s capacity for all lines served by a central office causes the data traffic aggregated onto the Middle Mile Network to mushroom into terabits/sec of traffic.\nAs access networks are transformed to provide the requisite capacity to meet federal requirements\, the Middle Mile Networks will need to be transformed\, too. \nWebinar Presenter: Rick Talbot\, Principal Analyst\, ACG Research \nRick Talbot\, Principal Analyst of Intelligent Optical Networking\, Broadband Network Transformation\, and 5G RAN xHaul practices at ACG Research\, combines expertise in network access\, optical transport and switching technologies\, and a deep understanding of the telecommunications industry competitive landscape\, business (and regulatory) issues and economic trends to provide a comprehensive view of the industry. He gained this broad experience in over 40 years of technical marketing and sales engineering roles at network systems vendors and network architecture design roles at service providers. \nRick holds an MBA from Southern Methodist University and a Bachelor of Engineering Science from Trinity University. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas and a senior Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers. (IEEE) \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-31-middle-mile-networks-more-traffic-than-you-were-expecting/ 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:20230808T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230808T130000 DTSTAMP:20230726T172759Z CREATED:20230726T172639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T172759Z UID:10000071-1691496000-1691499600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Leveraging Location Intelligence for Sustainable & Efficient Operations DESCRIPTION:The telecommunications industry is working harder than ever before to meet demands and connect society to what’s important in their lives. Today\, service providers need to ensure they are also delivering services sustainably and understand environmental impacts while building and maintaining networks. While doing so\, teams need to ensure they can maximize limited resources\, safeguard the customer experience\, and deliver services deeper into rural communities. \nSince virtually every aspect of business in the telecommunications industry involves location\, it only makes sense for organizations to take a geographic approach to manage their networks efficiently and sustainably. By using maps and spatial thinking to plan and design\, analyze\, collaborate\, and capitalize market opportunities\, organizations can provide the best possible awareness and understanding for completing tasks and solving problems. \nThis session highlights how service providers of any size can utilize location to unify data and information contained in existing operations and business support systems to create and comprehensive understanding throughout the organization. \nWebinar Presenters: \nRandall René\, Director\, Telecommunications Industry Solutions\, Esri\nJon Lauer\, Sr. Solutions Engineer\, Telecommunications and Cable\, Esri \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-leveraging-location-intelligence-for-sustainable-efficient-operations/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/ESRI_logo_logotype.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T103000 DTSTAMP:20230802T221302Z CREATED:20230727T145433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T221302Z UID:10000073-1691575200-1691577000@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 32 - Why Security is Key to Enduring Fiber Success DESCRIPTION:Security is the top of mind for business decision makers as sophisticated cybersecurity attacks can disrupt the entire business. The Futurum Group and Dell collaborated on a survey to better understand the threats that organizations must address and develop better security strategies. Today organizations must prioritize cybersecurity investment to prevent business disruption and protect business outcomes. As such\, strengthening the overall security posture requires organizations to give fiber technology and capabilities topmost consideration since they deliver robust and unique security capabilities and benefits to any organization. \nWebinar Presenter: Ron Westfall\, Research Director\, The Futurum Group \nRon is an experienced\, customer-focused research expert and analyst\, with over 20 years of experience in the digital and IT transformation markets\, working with businesses to drive consistent revenue and sales growth. \nHe is a recognized authority at tracking the evolution of and identifying the key disruptive trends within the service enablement ecosystem\, including a wide range of topics across software and services\, infrastructure\, 5G communications\, Internet of Things (IoT)\, Artificial Intelligence (AI)\, analytics\, security\, cloud computing\, revenue management\, and regulatory issues. \nPrior to his work with The Futurum Group\, Ron worked with GlobalData Technology creating syndicated and custom research across a wide variety of technical fields. His work with Current Analysis focused on the broadband and service provider infrastructure markets. \nRon holds a Master of Arts in Public Policy from University of Nevada — Las Vegas and a Bachelor of Arts in political science/government from William and Mary. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-32-why-security-is-key-to-enduring-fiber-success/ 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:20230809T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230809T140000 DTSTAMP:20230801T114807Z CREATED:20230731T220113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230801T114807Z UID:10000075-1691586000-1691589600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Seeking a Fast and Sustainable Path to Bridge the Digital Divide? This is the Way. DESCRIPTION:Deploying gigabit broadband in unserved and underserved areas is difficult. Density\, terrain\, lack of infrastructure\, and remoteness all have combined to leave large swaths of the world broadband second class citizens. However\, new technologies and government subsidies are stimulating billions of dollars in broadband infrastructure investments in hard-to-reach areas. This presentation will explore the necessary considerations for service providers seeking to close the digital divide\, the optimal path forward\, and how to keep these deployments thriving for the long run. \nWebinar Speaker \nGeoff Burke\, SVP Marketing\, DZS \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-seeking-a-fast-and-sustainable-path-to-bridge-the-digital-divide-this-is-the-way/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230815T110000 DTSTAMP:20230811T234926Z CREATED:20230811T234803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T234926Z UID:10000079-1692097200-1692097200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Preconectorizado desde la subtroncal hasta la casa del abonado. DESCRIPTION:Las redes de fibra óptica han evolucionado tanto en calidad como en capacidad y en flexibilidad del tendido\, y hoy permiten desplegar infraestructura óptica desde la sub-troncal hasta la casa del abondado Los sistemas preconectorizados no sólo son más eficientes en tiempos de implementación y de activación del servicio\, sino que también eliminan fallas y errores durante la instalación\, son más versátiles y permiten un crecimiento modular.\nEn esta presentación revisaremos las distintas etapas de conectividad de una red pasiva de fibra óptica. Repasaremos las cajas\, cables y elementos clave para el éxito de una red óptica preconectorizada de punta a punta. \n \n \n Registros URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/preconectorizado-desde-la-subtroncal-hasta-la-casa-del-abonado/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FFB-Sponsors.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230816T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230816T103000 DTSTAMP:20230810T175714Z CREATED:20230810T175714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T175714Z UID:10000078-1692180000-1692181800@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 33 - Bringing a Consumer Perspective to Home Internet DESCRIPTION:Over the past 5 years\, satisfaction with home internet providers has risen for the whole industry\, but particularly for Fiber-based providers (10 pts). We do see the higher speed tiers and network quality being offered to customers today as driving the rise in satisfaction. Still\, not all consumers want or are even aware of higher speeds and Gigabit speed tiers. Others believe they can cut the Fiber internet cord and get by with 5G unlimited plans or free WiFi. As the Fiber industry is poised to expand\, it may need to go beyond the focus on speed and adopt targeted campaigns to attract and retain very different sets of customers. \nWebinar Presenter: Dritan Nesho\, Global CEO\, HarrisX \nDritan Nesho is a business executive and entrepreneur with experience in corporate strategy\, market research\, product development\, technology\, media\, and public policy. He is the CEO of HarrisX\, a leading Technology\, Media and Telecom focused market research and data analytics company.  Dritan also serves as a co-director of the Harvard-Harris Poll\, a monthly public policy poll conducted by the Harvard Center for American Political Studies (CAPS) and The Harris Poll. Previously\, Dritan served in the roles of Director of Corporate Strategy and M&A\, Director of Product Management\, and Director of Civic Technology at Microsoft\, working close with two Microsoft CEOs\, its President\, Chief Strategy and Chief Marketing officers. He co-founded and oversaw the development of Microsoft Pulse\, a real-time audience and consumer research platform\, and was involved in building Microsoft’s campaign technology services ecosystem. Prior to Microsoft\, Dritan served as Vice President and Chief of Staff to the CEO at Penn Schoen Berland\, a leading market research\, political polling\, and strategic consulting firm\, and was a Director and Chief of Staff to the global CEO of Burson-Marsteller\, the public relations and public affairs giant. His clients have included Apple\, AT&T\, Facebook/Meta\, Microsoft\, News Corporation\, T-Mobile and Verizon.\, among others Dritan is a Fellow at Harvard’s Institute for Quantitative Social Sciences and lectures on political polling and opinion research at Harvard University and at The George Washington University’s Graduate School of Political Management. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-33-bringing-a-consumer-perspective-to-home-internet/ 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:20230823T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230823T103000 DTSTAMP:20230816T154041Z CREATED:20230816T154041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T154041Z UID:10000082-1692784800-1692786600@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 34 - Federal Permitting Council - Moving Broadband Permitting at Gigabit Speeds DESCRIPTION:The Federal Permitting Council brings agencies across government together to coordinate environmental reviews and permitting activities in order to make the permitting process more collaborative\, better coordinated\, and ultimately more accountable. Charged with serving as a federal Center for Permitting Excellence\, the Permitting Council is the go-to resource for permitting efficiency best practices and guidance\, as federal agencies work to realize the once-in-a-generation infrastructure goals of the Biden-Harris administration. The Permitting Council currently manages a portfolio of nearly $100 billion in large-scale infrastructure projects\, most of which are in the renewable energy\, coastal restoration\, and electricity transmission sectors. Join newly appointed Permitting Council Executive Director Eric Beightel to learn more about the agency and how it can help ensure a transparent and efficient permitting process for your broadband infrastructure project. \nWebinar Presenter: Eric Beightel\, Executive Director of the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) \nA nationally recognized expert in the environmental and infrastructure fields\, Eric Beightel brings more than 20 years of experience to the Permitting Council. Beightel’s extensive public and private sector experience honed his command of the National Environmental Policy Act and his capacity for solving complex environmental permitting problems on the local\, state and national level. His federal experience includes serving as a senior environmental policy advisor at the Department of Transportation and as a policy advisor at the Office of Management and Budget\, where he developed an expertise in federal permitting and the review for major infrastructure projects. Beightel went on to work for WSP\, USA as a senior director and vice president\, and HDR\, Inc. as an Associate vice president and national lead for Infrastructure Policy and Environmental Strategy. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-34-federal-permitting-council-moving-broadband-permitting-at-gigabit-speeds/ 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/Los_Angeles:20230829T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230829T100000 DTSTAMP:20230811T235328Z CREATED:20230811T235309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230811T235328Z UID:10000080-1693299600-1693303200@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:Reskilling y upskilling en la industria: cómo mantenerse al día con las últimas tecnologías. DESCRIPTION:En el competitivo y cambiante mundo de las telecomunicaciones\, mantenerse al día con las últimas tecnologías y habilidades es esencial para el éxito profesional. En este webinar\, descubriremos las últimas tendencias en la industria de las telecomunicaciones\, identificaremos las habilidades más demandadas por las empresas en el sector y exploraremos los beneficios del reskilling y el upskilling\, y cómo estas prácticas pueden potenciar las carreras de los profesionales de la industria. \n \n \n Registros URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/reskilling-y-upskilling-en-la-industria-como-mantenerse-al-dia-con-las-ultimas-tecnologias/ CATEGORIES:LATAM Webinar,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230830T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230830T103000 DTSTAMP:20230829T195306Z CREATED:20230817T142525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T195306Z UID:10000083-1693389600-1693391400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FFB Week 35 - Fiber is Key to Ambitious Climate Action Plans DESCRIPTION:In this Fiber for Breakfast\, hear from Nadja Turek\, Director of Sustainability\, about altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell) and Hawaiian Telcom’s unique climate action plans to reduce each company’s carbon emissions by 40% by 2030\, on the road to net-zero emissions by 2040. We all need this urgency and order of magnitude reduction to meet Paris Climate Accord targets and hold global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. Nadja will discuss key carbon reduction (and business efficiency and resiliency) actions\, including transitioning customers from copper to fiber solutions and powering down the copper network. She also oversees the company’s climate risk assessments in the Midwest and Hawaii. In her role\, Nadja works internally with the network\, fleet\, and real estate experts and externally with technology\, community\, and finance collaborators to address climate change. Nadja’s background combines environmental sustainability with mission and operational resiliency. \nWebinar Presenter: Nadja Turek\, PE\, Sustainability Director\, altafiber and Hawaiian Telcom \nMs. Turek became the Director of Sustainability at altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell) in September 2021 and is responsible for environmental sustainability throughout the organization\, including subsidiaries Hawaiian Telcom and CBTS Inc. Her primary focus has been crafting the company’s climate action plans toward their target of net-zero carbon emissions in 2040. Before joining altafiber Ms. Turek was the Director of Sustainability Services at Woolpert\, Inc.\, where she worked with the military\, DHS\, universities\, businesses\, and airports to create and implement sustainability and resiliency plans and design LEED & green buildings. She is an Air Force veteran and a Society of American Military Engineers Fellow. Ms. Turek holds a BS in Civil Engineering\, a Master of Nonprofit Management\, and an MS in Environmental Engineering and Science. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-35-fiber-is-key-to-ambitious-climate-action-plans/ 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:20230830T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230830T130000 DTSTAMP:20230829T140421Z CREATED:20230822T131525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T140421Z UID:10000084-1693396800-1693400400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - Confidently Set an Optimal BEAD High-Cost Threshold Using the FBA/Cartesian Model DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, August 21\, Fiber Broadband Association and Cartesian unveiled our BEAD Threshold Financial Model that will help states to calculate their Extremely High Cost Per Location Threshold (EHCT) for fiber broadband deployments using Broadband Equity\, Access\, and Deployment (BEAD) funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. FBA and Cartesian partnered to create the BEAD Threshold Financial Model to give states a credible methodology for arriving at a reasonable\, individualized threshold. The sophisticated tool leverages geospatial analysis to build a financial model that states can use to develop their own cost thresholds for fiber deployments. The BEAD Threshold Financial Model is FBA’s latest resource that will help state broadband offices and others within the fiber broadband ecosystem connect every community to high-quality broadband and close the digital equity gap. \nThis webinar will provide an overview of the Threshold Financial Model and explain how to use this model. \nThe BEAD Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) directed states to expend program funds for all-fiber deployments except in the highest-cost areas\, where alternative broadband technologies can be used instead. The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) developed EHCTs to determine at what point—or threshold—states would not find the cost to deploy fiber would be unreasonably high and be able to use other technologies. However\, no single threshold will universally meet program goals for every state because funding allocations are different for each state and the economics of deploying broadband technologies vary greatly among jurisdictions. \nWebinar Speakers \nMarissa Mitrovich\, Vice President of Public Policy\, Fiber Broadband Association\nMichael Dargue\, Vice President\, Cartesian\nTom Cohen\, FBA Counsel and Partner\, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-confidently-set-an-optimal-bead-high-cost-threshold-using-the-fba-cartesian-model/ CATEGORIES:Webinars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230831T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230831T140000 DTSTAMP:20230815T144521Z CREATED:20230810T143322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T144521Z UID:10000076-1693486800-1693490400@fiberbroadband.org SUMMARY:FBA Presents - A New Digital Walkout Process for Faster Basemap Creation DESCRIPTION:With the latest round of BEAD funding available for fiber installation\, speed to deployment has never been more important. For broadband providers like you\, the key to securing funding lies in demonstrating your ability to complete broadband installations efficiently and on (or ahead of!) schedule. In this webinar\, AirWorks will present how their software is already helping firms go from delivering 3 miles/day to delivering 17+ miles/day. This new digital walkout process\, which combines aerial\, LiDAR and other data collection methods with automated strand mapping powered by AI\, is up to 6 times faster and allows firms to use resources more efficiently in a difficult labor market. \nThis presentation will provide attendees with an in-depth understanding of how they can deliver more projects faster by relying on tools and technology like AirWorks to win more bids and position themselves as market leaders as more and more funding becomes available in coming years. \n  \nWebinar Presenter \nAdam Kersnowski – Co-founder & Chief Evangelist at AirWorks \nAdam has 15 years of experience in both construction and data collection\, having owned two successful businesses in the past: Model Masonry & Tile and Fly4.me. As Chief Evangelist\, Adam leads client success\, account expansion\, as well as business development and partnerships. He has a passion for all things data collection and remote sensing and holds a BS from University of Southern Maine. \n  \n \n \n Register Now URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/fba-presents-a-new-digital-walkout-process-for-faster-basemap-creation/ CATEGORIES:Sponsored Webinars,Webinars ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://fiberbroadband.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AirWorks-stacked-squared-color.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR