Commissioner Starks: Future of Work Roundtable

Office of Commissioner Geoffrey Starks

Federal Communications Commission

Tuesday, February 11, 2020 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

This event will convene a group from civil society, academia, and industry to orient the FCC’s role in the Future of Work conversation.

1:00 PM Welcoming Remarks from Commissioner Starks & Introductions

1:15 PM Defining the Future of Work

Spencer Overton, President, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

1:20 PM Mapping Out the Challenges of the Future of Work

Discussion Moderated by Spencer Overton Panelists will discuss what communities are impacted by the lack of access to broadband and how that affects their participation in a technologically advanced workforce.

1:50 PM A Call for Policy and Industry Solutions for the Future of Work

Jamie Susskind, Vice President of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Technology Association

1:55 PM Identifying and Developing Sustainable Solutions for the Future of Work

Discussion Moderated by Jamie Susskind Panelists will identify broadband access and adoption solutions coupled with solutions for upskilling and reskilling workers at risk of displacement.

2:25 PM Audience Q&A

2:30 PM Closing Remarks from Commissioner Starks

Panelists will include:

  • Vikrum Aiyer, Postmates
  • Jana Barresi, Walmart
  • Mary Clagett, Jobs for the Future
  • Kayla Gardner, Wireless Infrastructure Association
  • Alan Hanson, United Food & Commercial Workers Local 400
  • Nicole Isaac, LinkedIn
  • Dr. Mona Moushed, Generation
  • Francella Ochillo, Next Century Cities
  • Clint Odom, National Urban League
  • Kelsey Odom, Consumer Technology Association
  • Jason Oliver, AT&T
  • Spencer Overton, Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies
  • Jamie Susskind, Consumer Technology Association
  • Mary Alice McCarthy, New America
  • Stephanie Sykes, African American Mayors Association
  • Yolanda Townsend, Opportunity at Work
  • Miriam Vogel, Equal AI
  • Ardine Williams, Amazon

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