Connecting Alaska Consortium Broadband Conference
Learn from speakers and panelists from previous Connecting Alaska Consortium Conferences on Broadband.
Insight Session
The State of connectivity in alaskaIn "The State of Connectivity in Alaska," Christine O’Connor, Executive Director of the Alaska Telecom Association, delivers an insightful update on the progress and future of broadband infrastructure [...]
Panel Discussion
Understanding The Digital Divide in Alaska | Panel DiscussionIn "Understanding the Digital Divide in Alaska," a diverse panel featuring MJ Thim of Anchorage School District, Natalie Kovach of USDA Rural Development, Christine O'Connor [...]
Panel Discussion
Educational Considerations and Solutions | Panel DiscussionIn "Educational Considerations and Solutions," Gerad Godfrey, Director of Connecting Alaska Consortium, Dr. Deena Bishop, Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Education, and Faye Tanner, Program Coordinator [...]
Panel Discussion
Building and Planning Broadband NetworksIn "Building and Planning Broadband Networks," Gerad Godfrey of Connecting Alaska Consortium moderates a thought-provoking fireside chat with industry leaders, including Bryan Maracle of Quill Solutions, Chris Proctor of [...]
Panel Discussion
Case Study Review | panel DiscussionThe "Case Study Review" session at the Connecting Alaska Consortium Conference highlights real-world broadband success stories in Alaska. Gerad Godfrey of the Connecting Alaska Consortium moderates a discussion [...]
Panel Discussion
Designing Sustainable Broadband Networks"Designing Sustainable Broadband Networks" brings together experts to discuss building networks that stand the test of time in Alaska’s unique and challenging environment. Moderated by Gerad Godfrey of the Connecting [...]
Insight Session
Broadband Project Federal Permitting and Federal SupportIn "Broadband Project Federal Permitting and Federal Support," experts discuss streamlining the permitting process and leveraging federal programs to accelerate broadband development in Alaska. Featuring Lisa Hanlon [...]
Keynote
Beyond Broadband, Don't Leave out Key Solutions | Tribal ReadyJoseph Valandra, CEO of Tribal Ready, and Tom Valandra, Chief of Staff, present a compelling discussion on the path to Tribal and Digital Sovereignty [...]
Keynote
Innovative Solutions to Long-Term and Long-Distance ProblemsBrandon Craig, CEO of Wind Talker Innovations, presents "Innovative Solutions to Long-Term and Long-Distance Problems," focusing on cutting-edge approaches to connectivity in Alaska’s remote and underserved regions. [...]
Insight Session
Navigating Federal and State Grant Opportunities | Becky NictakisBecky Nictakis, CEO of Capital Funding Solutions, delivers a comprehensive guide to navigating federal and state grant opportunities in her session, "Navigating Federal and State [...]
Keynote
Keynote Event: La'Kenya Walter and Julia HnilickaIn this keynote session from the Connecting Alaska Consortium Conference on Broadband, USDA's La'Kenya Walter and Julia Hnilicka dive into the transformative potential of broadband for Alaska's [...]
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