THE Connecting Alaska Consortium
Conference on Broadband
Join us for the Connecting Alaska Consortium Conference on Broadband, a groundbreaking event designed to empower Alaska Villages, Tribes, and Communities with the knowledge and resources needed to develop and enhance broadband services.
Indigenous Peoples' Day, October 14 - 15
Marriott Hotel, Downtown Anchorage
October 14-15, 2024
Marriott Hotel, Downtown Anchorage
About the Conference
Our mission is to provide a platform for tribal leaders to engage with entities that offer broadband solutions tailored to their communities' needs. The Connecting Alaska Consortium offers an agnostic structure, enabling leaders to initiate meaningful conversations and make informed decisions for their regions.
Why Attend?
Various broadband programs are available to tribes today and more will be coming in the near future. The Connecting Alaska Consortium is equipped to help decide which opportunities will work best in each community.
Tribal leaders are encouraged to reach out to the Connecting Alaska Consortium today and have a complimentary consulting discussion. The Connecting Alaska Consortium is here to empower tribes and maximize their various broadband opportunities today and in the future.
Event Highlights
Technical Breakout Sessions
Focus on grant opportunities, solution planning, and access.
Interactive Q&A Sessions
Learn how to build and plan the right broadband access for your community.
Exhibitor Hall
Explore the latest in broadband technology and services.
Travel and Lodging Information
Whether you’re traveling in from rural Alaska, the Lower 48 or joining from Anchorage, these travel and accommodation tips will help make your experience a bit easier.
SCHOLARSHIP
The Connecting Alaska Consortium, in partnership with USDA Rural Utility Services, is offering $750 travel scholarships for attendees from eligible communities across Alaska. To see if you qualify*, simply select that yes to the scholarship question when you register.
Qualification for the $750 scholarship is based off of USDA grant requirements for qualifying communities and community leaders.
LODGING INFORMATION
The Anchorage Downtown Marriott will be the host hotel and conference location for the CAC Conference on Broadband. The Anchorage Marriott Downtown Hotel is offering a discount rate of $199.00/night.
Space is limited at this hotel and at this rate. Please book your reservation early.
FLIGHT DISCOUNT
Alaska Airlines is generously offering a 7% travel discount for those traveling in from rural Alaska and the Lower 48.
REGISTER TODAY
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative event that will shape the future of broadband in Alaska. We look forward to seeing you there!
Indigenous Peoples' Day October 14 - 15, 2024
Marriott Hotel, Downtown Anchorage
The Connecting Alaska Consortium Conference on Broadband is generously supported with grant funding provided by USDA Rural Utility Services through the Broadband Technical Assistance Program.
