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SUMMARY:FFB Week 49 - Reflections From 33 Years in the Industry\, and What's Next: A Conversation with Corning's Mike Bell
DESCRIPTION:Mike Bell’s remarkable career has paralleled the growth of the fiber industry — culminating in his leadership of the largest global fiber manufacturer. As he prepares to retire as head of Corning Optical Communications\, Bell will sit down for a fireside chat with colleague Bob Whitman\, touching on the key turning points Bell has seen in his 33 years in the industry\, the most critical opportunities and challenges in the market\, and where fiber goes from here. He’ll also unpack some of the leadership traits necessary for success in such a growing and cyclical business\, and how his time as a submarine warfare officer in the U.S. Navy helped shape him as a leader. \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Bell\nSenior VP and GM \nCorning Optical Communications LLC \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nBob Whitman\nVP Carrier Market Development \nCorning Optical Communications LLC \n\n\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-49-reflections-from-33-years-in-the-industry-and-whats-next-a-conversation-with-cornings-mike-bell/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 50 - ACP Fall Out & Broadband Priorities in the New Administration
DESCRIPTION:This week Gary is joined by Blair Levin\, the US Policy & Regulation Advisor to New Street Research and former executive director of the National Broadband Plan from 2009 to 2010. Mr. Levin will share his insight regarding the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program earlier this year and illuminate broadband priorities of the new incoming administration.  \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBlair Levin\nUS Policy & Regulation Advisor \nNew Street Research \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-50-acp-fall-out-broadband-priorities-in-the-new-administration/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 51 - The 2024 Deployment Numbers Are In – How Strong is the Current and Future FTTH Market?
DESCRIPTION:Based on the 2024 Consumer study\, Michael Render with RVA will share the latest on tested fiber advantages\, as well as key messages for fiber that most resonate with consumers. \nIn addition\, the session will highlight ways to build on fiber superiority with better service and maximize the capabilities of fiber with localized products that build on fiber attributes such as low latency. \nThe goal for fiber providers should be maximum satisfaction and trust resulting in higher take rates\, higher net promoter scores\, and higher retention rates. \nSpecial Guest: \nMichael Render\, CEO & Principal Analyst\, RVA LLC \n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-51-the-2024-deployment-numbers-are-in-how-strong-is-the-current-and-future-ftth-market/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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SUMMARY:FFB Week 52 - FBA 2025 Event Reveal
DESCRIPTION:Join the FBA Conference Chairman and Fiber Connect Program Director for a sneak peek at the plans and programs in 2025. We’ll detail the seven Regional Fiber Connect Workshops\, including locations and themes\, as well as dive deep into all the new things we have planned for Fiber Connect 2025\, June 1 – 4\, in Nashville. \nWith Special Guests: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvann Freeman\nVP\, Government and Community Relations \nEPB \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nRich Williams\nPresident and CEO \nConnect2 Communications\, Inc \n\n\n\n		\n					\n				Register Now
URL:https://fiberbroadband.org/event/ffb-week-52-fba-2025-event-reveal/
CATEGORIES:Fiber For Breakfast,Webinars
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