01/29/13
Connected Tennessee State Broadband Summit - February 27
Connected Tennessee is gearing up to host the first Connected Tennessee State Broadband Summit on Wednesday, February 27. This summit will be held at the Nashville Public Library downtown from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and will bring together local and state representatives from various industries including government, education, healthcare and more to learn about broadband best practices in the state, discuss strategies to address remaining barriers to broadband access, adoption, and use, and to network with other leaders across the state working to bridge the digital divide.
This first-of-its-kind summit in Tennessee aims to update existing stakeholders and introduce new stakeholders to the broadband expansion effort let by Connected Tennessee and to showcase best practices in broadband expansion and utilization across the state. Whether it is to gain a better understanding of why broadband is important to jobs and quality of life, to obtain updates on federal policy reform updates or learning about innovations in the technology marketplace, the Connected Tennessee State Broadband Summit will support relevant content for every audience.
“Whether you are a broadband professional looking to deepen your knowledge and contacts or simply someone interested in learning what high-speed Internet can do for you, this is a Summit for you, “said Connected Tennessee Executive Director, Corey Johns. “As broadband Access, Adoption and Use has become increasingly important to Tennessee’s economic competitiveness, we look forward to showcasing some of the best practices from around the state and identifying ways we can advance our technology landscape.”
The Connected Tennessee State Broadband Summit will also present the Broadband Hero Awards. Awards will be presented to individuals or organizations that have made a significant impact in the areas of broadband access, adoption, and use. Nomination forms are available online at www.connectedtn.org/broadband-summit.org.
Registration for this free event is available online at http://tnbroadbandsummit.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit www.connectedtn.org/broadband-summit.org or contact Corey Johns at [email protected] or (615) 242-9508.