Broadband Leaders Summit
New Orleans French Quarter
NOV 29 – DEC 1
Invitation-only summit focused on BEAD implementation in a creative, inspiring setting with fellow leaders.Limited availability. Request an invite (include your name, title and reason for attending) or learn more →
invitation-only mini-conference
The SUMMIT FOR BROADBAND LEADERS & LUMINARIES
Share your insights and expertise with fellow broadband leaders. Get inspired by stimulating Chatham House Rule conversations. Gain valuable insights into challenges & opportunities just ahead.
Jade Piros de Carvalho
Sally Doty
Scott Woods
Veneeth Iyengar
Earnie Holtrey
Dr. Tamarah Holmes
Thomas Tyler
Valarry Bullard
Rob Fish
Edyn Rolls
Jessica Simmons
Misty Ann Giles
plan your experience
what to expect
Agenda
| Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|
| 5:30pm - 6:45pm Welcome Reception | 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast | 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast |
| 6:45pm - 7:00pm Welcome Remarks | 8:45am - 9:00am Welcome Remarks | 8:45am - 9:15am Initial Proposal Funding Request David Lehman |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner & Cooking Demo | 9:00am - 10:00am Fireside chat with Louisiana Governor: Hon. John Bel Edwards & Brad Powell | 9:15am - 9:30am Using Data in Vol 2 and Beyond Bryan Darr (Ookla) |
| - | 10:00am - 10:45am BEAD Fire Drill Jase Wilson | 9:30am - 9:35am Workforce Development Roddy Flynn (DE) |
| - | 10:45am - 11:00am Break | 9:35am - 9:40am Tribal Input Edyn Rolls (OK) |
| - | 11:00am - 12:00pm Vol 2 Best Practices: Public Comment Themes Veneeth Iyengar, Thomas Tyler, (LA) Tamarah Holmes, Chandler Vaughn (VA) | 9:40am - 9:45am Adoption & Economic Growth Leslie Durham |
| - | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Keynote Brian Peterson, Pew Charitable Trust | 9:45am - 9:55am Buy America Lori Adams |
| - | 1:00pm - 2:00pm Vol 2 Best Practices: How To Do More With Less (Subgrant Focus) Misty Giles (MT), Jade Piros de Carvalho (KS) | 10:00am - 10:10am NTIA Digital Equity Angie Bennett |
| - | 2:00pm - 2:30pm Vol 2 Best Practices: Selecting Project Areas & Grant Design Jessica Simmons (GA) | 10:10am - 10:30am Digital Equity in Your State Valarry Bullard (NJ) |
| - | 2:30pm - 2:45pm Break | 10:30am - 11:00am Closing |
| - | 2:45pm - 3:15pm Challenge Process: Best Practices for Stakeholder Engagement Dustin Loup | - |
| - | 3:15pm - 4:15pm Challenge Process Session: "How States Should Plan to Outreach to Non Profit/Locals" Sally Doty (MS), Jade Piros de Carvalho (KS) | - |
| - | 4:15pm - 4:30pm Pre Challenge Modifications Rob Fish (VT) | - |
| - | 4:30pm - 4:45pm MDU Recommendations for Vol 2 Education Superhighway | - |
Agenda
| Wednesday |
|---|
| 5:30pm - 6:45pm Welcome Reception |
| 6:45pm - 7:00pm Welcome Remarks |
| 7:00pm - 9:00pm Dinner & Cooking Demo |
| Thursday |
|---|
| 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast |
| 8:45am - 9:00am Welcome Remarks |
| 9:00am - 10:00am Fireside chat with Louisiana Governor: Hon. John Bel Edwards & Brad Powell |
| 10:00am - 10:45am BEAD Fire Drill Jase Wilson |
| 10:45am - 11:00am Break |
| 11:00am - 12:00pm Vol 2 Best Practices: Public Comment Themes Veneeth Iyengar, Thomas Tyler, (LA) Tamarah Holmes, Chandler Vaughn (VA) |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm Lunch Keynote Brian Peterson, Pew Charitable Trust |
| 1:00pm - 2:00pm Vol 2 Best Practices: How To Do More With Less (Subgrant Focus) Misty Giles (MT), Jade Piros de Carvalho (KS) |
| 2:00pm - 2:30pm Vol 2 Best Practices: Selecting Project Areas & Grant Design Jessica Simmons (GA) |
| 2:30pm - 2:45pm Break |
| 2:45pm - 3:15pm Challenge Process: Best Practices for Stakeholder Engagement Dustin Loup |
| 3:15pm - 4:15pm Challenge Process Session: "How States Should Plan to Outreach to Non Profit/Locals" Sally Doty (MS), Jade Piros de Carvalho (KS) |
| 4:15pm - 4:30pm Pre Challenge Modifications Rob Fish (VT) |
| 4:30pm - 4:45pm MDU Recommendations for Vol 2 Education Superhighway |
| Friday |
|---|
| 8:00am - 8:45am Breakfast |
| 8:45am - 9:15am Initial Proposal Funding Request David Lehman |
| 9:15am - 9:30am Using Data in Vol 2 and Beyond Bryan Darr (Ookla) |
| 9:30am - 9:35am Workforce Development Roddy Flynn (DE) |
| 9:35am - 9:40am Tribal Input Edyn Rolls (OK) |
| 9:40am - 9:45am Adoption & Economic Growth Leslie Durham |
| 9:45am - 9:55am Buy America Lori Adams |
| 10:00am - 10:10am NTIA Digital Equity Angie Bennett |
| 10:10am - 10:30am Digital Equity in Your State Valarry Bullard (NJ) |
| 10:30am - 11:00am Closing |
When should I arrive?
Arrival
Plan to arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport (MSY airport code) on Wednesday November 29th by 3pm at the latest. Depending on traffic, a car ride to the hotel can take 20-35 minutes. Our Welcome Reception will begin at 5:30pm. Feel free to arrive earlier, get settled, and enjoy the sights nearby!
When should I depart?
Departure
Content will end on Friday December 1st at 11am. Plan to depart anytime after 1:30pm on Friday December 1st if you are not golfing.If you'd like to join us for the BLS golf classic, we will tee off at noon on Friday December 1st and return to the hotel by 6pm. You can opt to stay another night at the hotel or depart that evening.
Many Hotels Close by
Where to Stay
The summit will be held at The Windsor Court, a beautiful 5-star hotel in the heart of New Orleans just steps away from the historic French Quarter. We have reserved a block of rooms within the hotel at a discounted rate.- If you applied to be a speaker, we will reach out to book your hotel room
- If you are a government employee please use the booking link here
- For all other guests, please book your room here
Elevate Your Experience
Experience. Explore.
Savor.
Experience Louisiana through cultural excursions in the French Quarter. Enjoy everything the Bayou State has to offer, from its Cajun Cuisine, to its premier blues and jazz scene.
GOLF
jambalaya cooking demo
live music
Surprises!
It happens only once
Join fellow broadband leaders at summit
With limited availability, time is running out to secure your spot. Register now to secure your spot at the Broadband Leaders Summit 3.0 in NOLA. Request an invite now or email us for further assistance.To request your invite, please include your full name, title and reason for interest. We look forward to connecting with you!
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