Connections: How Broadband Investment Influences the U.S. Economy

When it really mattered, America’s Internet was a lifeline for the economy. And now it’s ready for the future with new pathways to entrepreneurship, economic growth, and innovation.

A panel of experts discusses the growth of broadband and its impact on the U.S. economy and how the federal government, private sector, and public advocates continue to shape the digital economy.
 

Meet the Speakers:

Alan Davidson
Assistant Secretary for Commerce and Communications, National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Caroline Kitchens
Lead for Government Affairs and Policy Partnerships, Shopify

Veneeth Iyengar
Louisiana State Executive Director for Broadband Development and Connectivity, ConnectLA

Dr. Raul Katz
Director of Business Strategy Research, Columbia Institute for Tele-Information at Columbia University and President, Telecom Advisory Services LLC
 

J. David Grossman
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®

Ashley Durkin-Rixey
Senior Director, Glen Echo Group

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