Michigan Broadband Summit 2022: Ready, Go!

Date: November 3rd, 2022 | 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. EST
Location: Holland Civic Center Place, Holland, MI.

The starting line for broadband expansion has been clearly drawn at the state and federal levels. 

How can communities and broadband champions capitalize on today’s opportunities to continue to build positive momentum? Our fourth annual Michigan Broadband Summit (MBS) 2022 is about sharing innovative solutions and key strategies that are impacting all of us right now. 

Learn from experts and peers about innovative approaches to supply chain and workforce shortages, optimal network design and cutting-edge technologies to guide immediate, positive impacts to succeed in broadband deployment in spite of it all.

Ready? Let’s Go!

Attendance Requirements:

This year’s attendance will be limited to 200 guests. To RSVP for this event, an attendee must be a Merit Member and/or:

• Broadband champions who are part of regional planning, building, and running efforts
• Economic development groups and local governments
• Institutions, community anchors and municipalities addressing the “digital divide”

Individuals from organizations who are not current members must complete the membership process before the event. For more information on becoming a Merit Member in order to attend the Michigan Broadband Summit, please email [email protected].

Attendance and travel scholarships are available for Merit Members!
APPLY FOR A MICHIGAN BROADBAND SUMMIT SCHOLARSHIP

WORKSHOP: Furthering Broadband Deployment

Furthering Broadband Deployment: Creative Applications of GIS in Communities

Date: November 4th, 2022 | 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. EST
Location: Holland Board of Public Works, 625 Hastings Ave, Holland, MI 49423

Urban planning, resource inventory and quality of life enhancements are supported by GIS (graphical information systems) in many Michigan communities. Broadband planning, needs assessments, infrastructure exploration, equipment and network inventory processes, and persuasive storytelling can be augmented by extant software and personnel. Walk through creative applications of GIS for community connectivity in this three-hour add-on workshop.

Unlock the power of GIS by learning from industry experts and successful network operators.

Don’t currently have GIS capabilities within your municipality or organization? Community broadband advocates will have the opportunity to learn about basic GIS resources that are used in broadband expansion initiatives and experience how GIS can facilitate future possibilities through use cases and demonstrations.