The 2019 INCOMPAS Show, Louisville Kentucky

« 1 4 » THE INCOMPAS SHOW I NOVEMBER 4 - 6, 2019 support. Learn how competitive providers navigate the E-Rate program to receive funding to connect schools and libraries to broadband using a variety of business models and deployment strategies. Universal Service Funding: Sharon Thomas, President and Consultant; and Carey Roesel, Vice President and Consultant, Inteserra Consulting Group The FCC’s Universal Service Fund assessment has climbed from its initial rate of 4% to an all-time high of 25%. Is this subsidy mechanism sustainable and equitable? How high can it go? Has USAC’s behavior as a collections agency changed as a result of this strain, and what can carriers expect to happen? In this policy overview, Inteserra’s Sharon Thomas and Carey Roesel will address these issues and consider whether it is time for the FCC to rethink the FUSF funding mechanism. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. How to Be a Woman in Technology Hosted by Alliance of Channel Women and INCOMPAS Olmsted Ballroom Sponsored by Speakers: Cheryl O’Donoghue, President, Emotional Intelligence Leadership Training Solutions, LLC; and Co-Founder, Mission Sisters Who Work Nancy Ridge Executive Vice President, Technology Source; and Founder and Past President, Alliance of Channel Women Deb Ward, CEO, Televergence Join INCOMPAS and the Alliance of Channel Women (ACW) for a lively program featuring a panel discussion infused with plenty of audience participation based on the new book “How to Be a Woman in Technology (while Focusing on What Matters Most).” Tech trailblazers Deb Ward, CEO of Televergence, and Nancy Ridge, co-founder of ACW and executive vice president of Telecom Brokers – both of whom were featured in the book –will share their inspiring stories and action steps to maximize your career. Additionally, throughout the program, the book’s author and program moderator, Cheryl O’Donoghue, will guide you on a journey where you’ll explore how you can leverage your unique talents; step into your own power as a woman in technology; and connect with what matters most to you right now. Guests will receive a copy of the book, “How to Be a Woman in Technology (while Focusing on What Matters Most),” made possible through a generous donation by Televergence. Deb, Nancy and Cheryl also will be available to sign books for guests during the wine and cheese networking reception at the end of the event. 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dedicated Exhibitor Hours & Opening Reception Off to the Races: A Broadband Derby Expo Hall, Commonwealth Ballroom Sponsored by Saddle up and get ready to take the lead in the race to 5G and broadband deployment. Kick off the INCOMPAS Show at our opening night reception. Don your favorite fancy hat, and enjoy signature cocktails while mingling in the Expo Hall. While there, get a custom-made cigar in a variety of different flavors, including bourbon and amaretto. Cigar Rolling Station sponsored by Telecom