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High Tech Policy Luncheon – 2014 BBSJ Summit

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    High Tech Policy Luncheon

    Description:  Hear from distinguished leaders that have made inroads on broadband adoption and informed use in their respective fields.  The Luncheon will also recognize some of the most engaging and inspiring leaders that have committed their time to digital equity and inclusion.

    Presiding Officer:
    Nicol Turner-Lee, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Research and Policy Officer, MMTC

    Invocation:
    Bishop Steven Smith, Executive Director, Public Policy Institute and Media & Telecom Project, Rainbow PUSH Coalition

    Remarks:
    Gigi Sohn, Special Counsel for External Affairs, Office of the Chairman, FCC

    Keynote:
    Hon. Marc H. Morial, President and CEO, National Urban League; Former Mayor, City of New Orleans

    Everett C. Parker Award:
    Hon. William E. Kennard, Former Chairman, FCC; Former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union

    Champion of Digital Equality Award:
    Marva Johnson, Senior Vice President, Bright House Networks

    Digital Media Social Justice Award:
    Maria Teresa Kumar, President and CEO, Voto Latino

    Extraordinary Service Award:
    Hon. Karen Kornbluh, Former U.S. Ambassador, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

    Corporate Diversity Leadership Award:
    Clear Channel Media and Entertainment – Accepted by: Brendan Kelsay, Director of Government Affairs, Clear Channel

    Distinguished Pro Bono Service Award:
    Hogan Lovells LLP:  Accepted by: Ari Fitzgerald, Partner, and Deborah Broderson, Associate

    Remarks:
    Keith Clinkscales, CEO, Revolt Media and TV