November 19, 2024: Demystifying BABA Compliance in the BEAD Program
A webinar that will help explain the ins and outs of Build America Buy America compliance.
With the BEAD funding opportunities progressing quickly, many people are stumped when it comes to NTIA’s Build America Buy America (BABA) Compliance and Certification requirements. Wesco, Corning and Nokia experts come together to bring clarity to the confusion, answering your top-of-mind and others’ frequently asked questions. In addition, you will receive:
- An update on current BEAD status across the nation
- Explanation of BABA Compliance in BEAD
- Specific BABA requirements for both active and passive product categories
- Understanding supply chain mitigation and risk in BEAD deployments
Use our expertise to your advantage as you continue your BEAD journey!
Panelists
- Craig Hemperly, Broadband Architect - Technology & Support Services, Wesco
- Bob Whitman, Vice President, Market Development, Carrier Networks, Corning Optical Communications
- Lori Adams, Vice President, Broadband Policy & Funding Strategy, Nokia
- Drew Clark (moderator), CEO and Publisher, Broadband Breakfast
Working in the Telecommunications and Broadband markets for decades, Craig Hemperly uses his technical expertise to help customers solve fiber deployment challenges and bring fiber broadband to more locations. He has been a desired speaker at many national industry conference and regional events where he has been able to share his expertise with broadband infrastructure, related products and supply chain solutions.
Bob Whitman is responsible for Carrier Networks Market and Business Development to include strategy and execution of Corning’s Fiber to the Home, Inside Plant, 5G and Emerging Applications initiatives. With over 25 years’ experience in optical fiber network architecture, product development and carrier engagement, Bob has developed commercial and technical expertise in all aspects of optical communications. Prior to joining Corning in 1997 Bob served as a Nuclear Power Engineering Officer in the US Navy.
Lori Adams currently serves as the vice president of broadband policy and funding strategy for Nokia, and is a key member of the Nokia Government Affairs Americas Team. In her role, Adams is responsible developing strategies and tools to enable increased company participation in state, federal, and international programs supporting infrastructure deployment by Nokia’s business organizations. Adams is a highly skilled telecommunications attorney and senior executive with more than twenty years’ experience and a successful track record in the government and private sector.
Breakfast Media LLC CEO Drew Clark has led the Broadband Breakfast community since 2008. An early proponent of better broadband, better lives, he initially founded the Broadband Census crowdsourcing tool to collect and verify broadband data left unpublished by the Federal Communications Commission. As CEO and Publisher, Clark presides over the leading media community advocating for higher-capacity internet everywhere through topical, timely and intelligent coverage. Clark also served as head of the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, a state broadband initiative.
About Wesco
Wesco helps you navigate designing, building and deploying broadband networks. We deliver end-to-end Supply Chain Solutions with customizable distribution and logistical services. By bridging supplier relationships to simplify processes and streamline procurement, we bring best-in-class products together for increased performance, security and efficiency throughout your network infrastructure. With decades of experience and expertise in all facets of broadband, we help you navigate complexities and ensure efficient infrastructure builds to support the connectivity needs of today and tomorrow.
About Corning
Corning Optical Communications is a global leader in fiber optic solutions and connectivity products. We are dedicated to delivering reliable, high-performance solutions that enable the world's most advanced communication networks. Our portfolio of optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions is designed to meet the demands of today's data-driven world. From data centers and telecommunications networks to smart cities and residential applications, our products are trusted by industry professionals worldwide.
About Nokia
At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future.
Craig Hemperly, Bob Whitman, Lori Adams, Drew Clark
