)
)
Workshop: Capitalising on the future of public funding
The broadband funding landscape is evolving. While much of the industry's attention has focused on BEAD deployment funding, a growing number of opportunities are emerging around non-deployment funding, servicing defaulted locations, rural network upgrades, permitting reform, and future federal and state broadband investment programs. As governments seek to maximize the impact of public investment while ensuring long-term sustainability, operators, investors, contractors, and public sector stakeholders must understand how to position themselves for the next phase of funding opportunities. This interactive workshop will provide practical insights into the changing public funding landscape, the lessons being learned from current programs, and how organizations can prepare to capitalize on future opportunities.
Section 1: The Next Phase of Public Broadband Funding
Section 2: Managing Defaulted Locations and Unfinished Projects