Overview
The need for ubiquitous fiber and wireless infrastructure is at the precipice. Technology innovation will not pause while we continue to struggle with connecting all of our communities. If we don’t act soon, will our rural communities get left behind to a point where we begin to see an acceleration of urbanization and permanent decline in rural parts of our country? This year’s conference will explore:
1. The Impact of Emerging Technologies
2. Why Master Planning is Paramount to Long-term Success
3. Unique Funding Alternatives
4. Policy and Legislative Considerations
5. 5G/Small Cell
7. Economic Development
8. Impacts of RDOF and CARES Act
Tracks include:
1. Community Development
2. Wireless
3. Emerging Technologies
October 26-27, 2020