During this session, major telecom and tech company executives will discuss the latest developments in broadband infrastructure and technology that improve access to wireline broadband (such as 10G) and wireless connectivity (such as 5G). Panelists will address the impacts, challenges, and opportunities of broadband infrastructure development on jobs, entrepreneurship, and the digital divide for communities of color.
Opening Remarks:
- Ronald Johnson, Chair and Treasurer, MMTC Board of Directors #RonaldJohnson @MMTCOnline
Moderator:
- Ari Q. Fitzgerald, Secretary, MMTC Board of Directors; Partner, Hogan Lovells LLP #AriFitzgerald @HoganLovells @MMTCOnline
Panelists:
- Paula Boyd, Senior Director of Government and Regulatory Affairs, Microsoft Corporation #PaulaBoyd @Microsoft
- Donald Cravins, Jr., Vice President, Policy and External Affairs, Charter Communications, Inc. @DCravins @CharterGov
- Jay Schwarz, Vice President, Public Policy, Comcast #JaySchwarz @Comcast
- Debra Speed, Director, Strategic Alliances, Verizon #DebraSpeed @Verizon @VerizonPolicy
- Marie Sylla-Dixon, Vice President, Federal Government and External Affairs, T-Mobile @MRSyllaDixon @TMobile
Remarks:
- Hon. David Redl, Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information and Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce @NTIARedl @NTIAgov