Upcoming event

The conference has been held for the past 25 years and has moved around the State of Oregon, from La Grande, to Bend, to Newport, to Hood River and now to Ashland.  Attendees include educators, government representatives,  internet service providers, municipalities, healthcare representatives, tribal nations, equipment vendors, etc.

An introduction to several key tools and dashboards that make ACP data more digestible and actionable. Attendees will also be able to hear directly form the creators of these tools about what needs informed the creation of these tools and what assumptions went into them.

Attendees will have a better understanding of ACP data and how it can inform their work. They will also gain deeper knowledge of the different methods & intentions that differentiate the various ACP tools.

Special Presentation by Katie Knox Mimoune, Data & Research Manager at NDIA Expert

At this meeting, DAC members are expected to discuss or receive updates on:

• a working group report and recommendation on the transmittal of audio description files to Internet Protocol programming;
• a working group report and recommendation on Direct Video Calling best practices and outreach; and
• any other topics relevant to the DAC’s work.

The meeting agenda will be posted on this web page as soon as it is available.

Federal Communications Commission Chair Jessica Rosenworcel will deliver the 41st Annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture.

The 41st Annual Parker Lecture will offer FCC Chair Rosenworcel an opportunity to reflect on her dramatic impact on the world of communications policy. By the time of this year’s lecture, Rosenworcel will become the longest-serving FCC commissioner of anyone appointed since 1975, giving her a unique perspective on the range of telecommunications issues that impact society today.

The Illinois Broadband Lab and University of Illinois Extension will host a series of webinars throughout summer 2023 to help communities and providers across the state to learn best practices and available grant opportunities for how to increase broadband access, adoption, and application.

Designed for local leaders, community stakeholders, and the general public who are looking to learn how to increase broadband access, adoption, and application in their communities

mohuman is launching a new monthly event series focused on empowering communities and digital inclusion impact.

Featured guest is Valley Vision, a civic leadership organization dedicated to improving livability in California, for an inside look at how it is helping to support digital inclusion through its partnership with mohuman, a nonprofit focused on this global issue. This 45 minute virtual discussion with Q&A hosted by Dr. Nishal Mohan will:

Supply chain disruptions pose significant challenges to organizations in today’s interconnected business landscape. A webinar exploring the crucial role of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in mitigating and managing supply chain risks. You will gain insights into supply chain risk management, including the types of risks organizations face and their potential consequences.

The Webinar will address:

The U.S. does not rank near the top 10 countries in broadband speeds or availability, so $100B in new U.S. Federal subsidies is set to close the Digital Divide and make broadband ubiquitous to the 20% of homes that need access. A decade-long investment cycle will likely transform the fiber access industry as it competes for capital with new cable, wireless, and satellite technologies.