Upcoming event

Sponsor: 

National Institute of Standards and Technology

Department of Commerce

Date: 
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 15:00 to Thu, 12/05/2019 - 22:30

The agenda is expected to include the following items:

  1. Briefing on Testing and Conformance Programs used by the Federal Government,
  2. Briefing on work in Election Infrastructure Cybersecurity,
  3. Briefing on the Cybersecurity Solarium Report,
  4. Discussion by the Board on Cybersecurity and Privacy Issues in the Federal Government,
  5. Discussions by the Board on recent Legislative Proposals and GAO findings in Cybersecurity and Privacy.


Sponsor: 

Federal Communications Commission

Date: 
Wed, 12/04/2019 - 16:00 to 21:00

At the December 4th meeting, the FCC Technological Advisory Council will discuss progress on work initiatives from the previous meeting and provide the final recommendations from each working group.

The FCC will attempt to accommodate as many people as possible. However, admittance will be limited to seating availability. Meetings are also broadcast live with open captioning over the internet from the FCC Live web page at http:// www.fcc.gov/live/. The public may submit written comments before the meeting



Sponsor: 

National League of Cities

Date: 
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 17:00 to 17:45
Sponsor: 

Buckeye Hills Regional Council

Date: 
Wed, 11/20/2019 - 15:30 to 21:00

Join us as we bring together federal, state, and local partners to expand and strengthen partnerships and learn more about existing programs and new initiatives that can be leveraged to move rural Appalachian Ohio forward.

The Policy summit will feature panel discussions with federal agency partners, state associations, and state agency partners.

Registration is $35 for the general public, which includes all summit materials, sessions, and lunch.



Sponsor: 

National Telecommunications and Information Administration, US Department of Commerce

US Department of Agriculture

State of New Mexico

Date: 
Thu, 11/14/2019 - 14:30 to 22:00

Connect with federal, state, and local resources to activate local broadband planning teams. Learn about: 1) digital applications that will reshape your community’s economic and educational future, 2) federal and state funding programs, and 3) tools for local broadband projects. 

This workshop is sponsored by NTIA, USDA, and the State of New Mexico.

 

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Sponsor: 

National Telecommunications and Information Administration, US Department of Commerce

US Department of Agriculture

State of New Mexico

Date: 
Wed, 11/13/2019 - 14:30 to 22:00

Connect with federal, state, and local resources to activate local broadband planning teams. Learn about: 1) digital applications that will reshape your community’s economic and educational future, 2) federal and state funding programs, and 3) tools for local broadband projects. 

This workshop is sponsored by NTIA, USDA, and the State of New Mexico.

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Sponsor: 

National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Date: 
Wed, 11/20/2019 - 20:00

A digitally skilled workforce is essential for the economic development of our nation’s communities. Companies of all sizes need employees that understand technology, whether it’s on the business or operational side of the organization. Join NTIA’s BroadbandUSA webinar to hear how local leaders are building partnerships between governments, businesses, nonprofits and education institutions to help residents attain the skills needed to thrive in a digital economy. Click here to register.

Speakers:



Sponsor: 

Broadband Communities

Date: 
Wed, 10/30/2019 - 17:05 to 18:10

Broadband Policy for America’s Future: A Vision for the 2020s

How public policy focused on competition, deployment, adoption, and community anchor institutions can deliver High-Performance Broadband to all Americans in the next decade.

Introduction by:
  Adrianne B. Furniss – Executive Director, Benton Foundation



Sponsor: 

Federal Communications Commission

Date: 
Thu, 11/21/2019 - 16:00 to 21:10

The goal of the Symposium is to hear from industry experts and participants about the current and future trends, challenges, and opportunities facing the broadcast radio and television industries. To that end, the FCC has assembled two panels representing a mix of large and small broadcasters, as well as various industry experts and analysts.

10:00-10:10 am Welcoming and opening remarks

10:10-11:40 am Panel 1: Current and Future Trends in the Radio Industry

Moderator: Fred Jacobs, President, Jacobs Media Strategies

Panelists:



House bill would mandate public auction of 5G airwaves

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers dropped a bill directing the Federal Communications Commission to hold a public auction of coveted midband airwaves. The Clearing Broad Airwaves for New Deployment (C-BAND) Act is led by House Communications Subcommittee Chairman Mike Doyle (D-PA), Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA), Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH), and Rep Greg Gianforte (R-MT).