18 THE INCOMPAS SHOW I OCTOBER 8 - 10, 2023 OCTOBER 25-27, 2021 THE 2023 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Federal Funding Programs: An Update from NTIA and Treasury Florida Ballroom Requirements for federal broadband and infrastructure funding are being developed as we prepare for early-stage implementation and the roll-out process. Hear directly from the federal agencies charged with oversight and administration of the programs designed to deliver the networks for meeting our country’s internet goals. NTIA and Treasury Department officials will provide updates on their respective programs including the BEAD Program and Capital Projects Fund and the funding being made available for broadband deployment. Moderator: Angie Kronenberg, President, INCOMPAS Speakers: Phil Murphy, Senior Advisor, Office of the Assistant Secretary, NTIA Joseph Wender, Capital Projects Fund Director, U.S. Treasury Department 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Taking it to the States: The Latest Updates on the BEAD Program Florida Ballroom Join us for an insightful discussion with state broadband leaders from across the Southeastern U.S., who will provide the latest updates on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program. They will delve into various topics, including the recently announced state funding allocations awarded on June 30, the ongoing challenges and obstacles faced by states, and development of their comprehensive Five-Year Action plans. Learn more about the grant award process and get updates on the anticipated roll-out and implementation of the BEAD Program at both state and local levels. And look ahead to 2024 and beyond to get a clearer understanding of what to expect and how the program will revolutionize broadband connectivity in communities and across the country. Moderator: Angie Kronenberg, President, INCOMPAS Speakers: David Lehman, Program Manager, ConnectLA, State of Louisiana Carlos Nathan, Federal Program Officer, Florida, U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA Jessica Simmons, Deputy CIO for Broadband & Special Projects, Georgia 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Expo Hours Grand Ballroom 11:00 a.m. – Noon Buyers Forum Grand Ballroom Connect with top industry buyers from across the country in a speed-meeting format. Open to all registered INCOMPAS Show attendees. 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch in the Expo Hall Grand Ballroom Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch and Learn Sponsored by Florida Ballroom Integrity Matters: The Keys to Maintaining Accurate Data Poor data quality comes with significant costs. Companies lose time and money, whether it is paying for circuits they’re not using, creating challenges to prepare accurate quotes or hampering the ability to make timely repairs. During this Lunch & Learn session, Axcent Networks’ experts will discuss how the combination of software and engineering can help verify and validate data, and why you need an iterative process to maintain data integrity. Speakers: Kenny Dutton, Vice President, Operations & Network Engineering, Axcent Networks Greg Payne, Senior Account Manager, Axcent Networks David Wuensch, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Axcent Networks 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Happy Hour and Dedicated Exhibit Hall Hour Grand Ballroom 5:00 p.m. Deal Center, Meeting Spaces and Expo Hall Close 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Closing Reception Entertainment sponsored by Specialty Cocktail courtesy of Florida Ballroom
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