Local and state officials nationwide are working to expand broadband access and increase adoption. Participants will learn about best practices being implemented in New Mexican communities from community leaders who are taking ownership of persistent digital divides. Following the panel discussion, local and state leaders will have the opportunity to network and share ideas about how upcoming broadband grant programs could address local connectivity needs.
 

• 1:00 pm | Registration
• 1:10-1:15 pm | Welcome remarks from Roxanna Barboza, Program Director at Next Century Cities & Catherine Nicolaou, Broadband Program Manager at City of Albuquerque
• 1:15- 2:00 pm | Presentations and discussion on broadband efforts in New Mexico
• 2:00-2:15 pm | An overview on the National Broadband Resource Hub
• 2:15- 2:45 pm | Informal networking
• 2:50 pm | Adjourn