Congressional Action to Promote Diversity and Business Opportunities in Telecom and Tech
Description:
Members of Congress, and both federal and state legislative and intergovernmental
leaders discuss the polices, best practices, public-private partnerships, regulation, legislation,
and executive orders that drive access to capital, technological change, job creation,
and economic opportunity.
Introduction of the MMTC Board Chair:
Kim M. Keenan, President and CEO, MMTC
Welcome:
Hon. Julia L. Johnson, Founder and President, NetCommunications, Inc.; Chair,
MMTC Board of Directors
Moderator:
Nicol Turner-Lee, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Research and Policy Officer, MMTC
Speakers:
Hon. Rick Boucher, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP; Member of Congress Emeritus
Hon. Ronald Brisé, Member and Former Chair, Florida Public Service Commission
Hon. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), Member, U.S. House of Representatives
Hon. Emanuel Cleaver II (D-MO), Member, U.S. House of Representatives
Hon. Catherine Pugh (D), Maryland State Senate, 40th District; President-Elect,
National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Hon. Clifford “Cliff” Stearns, Member of Congress Emeritus; Co-Chair, New Telecom
and Internet Policy Taskforce
Hon. Edolphus “Ed” Towns, Member of Congress Emeritus; Co-Chair, New Telecom
and Internet Policy Taskforce