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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
9am - 3pm PLUS TRIBAL ROUNDTABLE - Starts @ 3pm Hosted at Hilton Buffalo Thunder Santa Fe on Pojoaque Pueblo North of Santa Fe in New Mexico Location: Buffalo Thunder 20 Buffalo Thunder Trail Santa Fe, NM 87506 The statewide Internet for All New Mexico Broadband Summit hosted by the New Mexico Office of Broadband Access & Expansion (OBAE). Meet federal and state officials, learn about broadband initiatives and funding opportunities, share local stories, and participate in development of the statewide New Mexico Broadband and Digital Equity Plans.
Download the Slide Decks:
Connecting the Dots: Broadband is Everybody's Business by Kelly Schlegel, Director of the Office of Broadband Access & Expansion Community Spotlight: Mobilizing for Connectivity by Kevin Shendo, Education Director, Pueblo of Jemez Digital Access Challenges and Solutions for New Mexico by Maria Chaparo, Mamacítas Cibernéticas Connecting the Dots: FCC Data and Mapping Update from the FCC by Sayuri Rajapakee, Acting Chief, Office of Native Affairs and Policy, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Kimia Nikeresht, Assistant Counsel at Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Connecting the Dots: FCC Data and Mapping Update from New Mexico by Natalie Runyam, Geospatial Information Officer, NM Department of Information Technology (DoIT) and NM Office of Broadband Access & Expansion (OBAE) Recording Internet for All: New Mexico Broadband Summit NTIA’s programs: Internet for All Internet for All Newsletter Internet for All Interactive Map. On behalf of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, New Mexico Office of Broadband Access and Expansion, Connect New Mexico Council, New Mexico Association of Counties, and New Mexico Municipal League, we want to thank you all for your participation in this event. We look forward to continuing our work with you to connect everyone in New Mexico to affordable and reliable internet access. |
Agenda (subject to change)
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Opening (9:00 am – 9:25 am)
Welcome, Blessing, and Introductions
Connecting the Dots - Broadband is Everybody's Business This session will look at the state of broadband in New Mexico and the goals and purposes of the BEAD and Digital Equity programs. It will also look at how the state is developing their BEAD and Digital Equity plans and how stakeholders can work with the broadband office to provide input, find information on resources and future funding opportunities, technical assistance and other critical information.
Community Spotlight: Mobilizing for Connectivity Learn how our communities are working to connect their residents.
Morning Panel 1 (10:45 am - 11:30 am) Digital Access Challenges & Solutions for New Mexico There is no one-size-fits-all approach to addressing the unique digital equity challenges in the state. Panelists will discuss some of the critical challenges communities face with regard to broadband adoption and use and how to focus efforts to address those challenges. Moderator: Knowledge Build Hudson, Digital Equity Advisor, National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Morning Panel 2 (11:30 pm - 12:15) Workforce Development Strategies for New Mexico This panel will focus on workforce development needs and how the state can develop strategies to meet current and future needs while creating a path to economic success for its residents. Moderator: Sarita Nair, Cabinet Secretary, New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions and Contract Training
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Lunch and Networking - Lunch Provided
(12:15 pm - 1:00 pm) Afternoon Session (1:00 pm - 1:30 pm) Connecting the Dots on the Map: FCC Data & Mapping Update This session will provide an update on connectivity , Affordable Connectivity Program enrollment, and the status of the state’s mapping efforts and the FCC map challenge process
Afternoon Panel (1:30 pm - 2:15 pm) Shared Missions: Interagency Coordination for Universal Connectivity Representatives from federal and state government will discuss current broadband programs and interagency coordination. Moderator: U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján
Fireside Chat (2:15 pm - 2:45 pm)
Closing and Next Steps (2:45 pm - 3:00 pm)
Afternoon Special Event:
Tribal Roundtable @ 3:00 pm |
Reservations: To reserve a room at the Hilton Buffalo Thunder using the discounted group rate for this event on Tuesday, May 23 and/or Wednesday, May 24, use this link: Book Your Hotel Room online Then, enter the Event Code: BroadB OR if you are a Government or Tribal Government Agency, enter the Government Code: GV. There are a limited number of rooms available at a discount for this event, so book your room right away! To reach the hotel by phone, call 1-800-Hiltons