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2020 Free Workshops

Monday, August 10

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

WORKSHOP #1

Helping Communities Tell Their Broadband Story

When good local data are within easy reach, planners and activists can build compelling cases about the broadband and digital equity needs of their communities. This hands-on workshop introduces the I3 Connectivity Explorer, a web-based application that localizes a rich selection of FCC, Census, speed-test, anchor-institution and other open data sets to enhance effective community discussions.

Following an orientation and overview of the data, attendees will be encouraged to test out the Explorer to look at one or more communities where they can combine their personal knowledge with data from the application to improve their understanding of their local situation.

Moderator:
Dr. Robert Ballance – Founder, Center for Internet as Infrastructure, LLC

WORKSHOP #2

CJ Speaks Workshop

Take a deep dive into the why's and how's of a novel teleheath pilot project you may want to consider for your community.

Panelist:
Craig Settles – President, CJ Speaks

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WORKSHOP #3

Infrastructure by Building Type and Getting it Installed Correctly

Getting the right contractor to do the work as quality seems to be slipping a bit in the past few years as folks get busier and busier.

Panelists:
Tom Stender – President, InfiniSys
Matt Stalbird – President, Stalbird Properties, LLC

WORKSHOP #4

Legal Issues Affecting Community Broadband Initiatives and Public-Private Partnerships

In the first part of this session, our community broadband legal experts will provide an update and overview of key legal and regulatory issues affecting community broadband projects, including the latest developments at the FCC and in the states, small cell wireless litigation, federal broadband funding programs, issues involving public private partnerships, and compliance matters. The second part of the session will be devoted to interactive discussion, with attendees invited to ask additional questions and share information with fellow participants.

Panelists:
Sean Stokes – Principal, Baller Stokes & Lide, PC
Casey Lide – Principal, Baller Stokes & Lide, PC
Nancy Werner – General Counsel, National Association of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

WORKSHOP #5

RealPage Workshop

Moderators:
Steve Sadler – Director, Multifamily Development, RealPage, Inc.
Henry Pye – Vice President, Residential Technology Services, RealPage, Inc.