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BEAD IMPLEMENTATION SUMMIT

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 | WASHINGTON D.C.

Broadband Breakfast is pleased to announce the BEAD Implementation Summit, taking place on September 21, 2023, in Washington D.C. As state broadband offices work to prepare their five-year plans for the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment, this timely event will discuss the challenges, controversies and solutions surrounding this historic push for universal high-speed connectivity.

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BEAD IMPLEMENTATION SUMMIT PROGRAM

PANEL 1

Roundtable for State Broadband Leaders

State Broadband Leaders have a vital role to play in the implementation of BEAD. Not only are they responsible for distributing funds that will soon be allocated by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, they are also poised to play a crucial role in implementing other key programs.

PANEL 2

Precursors to BEAD: ARPA, Capital Projects Fund and Middle Mile Deployment

For at least two years, the Biden Administration has been deploying federal broadband funds through the American Rescue Plan Act. The Middle Mile projects are expected to be announced in the Spring. How have these precursor projects operated? What problems have they faced? How have they overcome them?

PANEL 3

Matching Funds and Private Sector Investment

How is the private sector poised to supplement the federal funds being deployed for the BEAD program?

PANEL 4

Town Hall on Buy America and Other Regulatory Compliance Matters

More and more fiber-optic cable plants are locating and offering “Made in America” materials. This town “town hall” session will address problems stemming from the lack of availability of electronic equipment by American manufacturers.