Date: June 2, 2022
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Physical Event: Infosys Ltd, 2400 N Glenville Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
Event Overview
On June 2, 2022, Infosys, in conjunction with the Richardson Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a public-private roundtable on “Texas Broadband Affordability and Access Priorities” in light of the upcoming disbursement of broadband-related funds from the recently-passed U.S. Congressional infrastructure bill.
This event, to be held in Richardson, will bring together approximately 50-60 representatives from the public and private sectors as well as community organizations and educational institutions.
| Time | Duration | Agenda |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm | 30 mins | Registrations and Networking |
| 3:30 pm to 3:35 pm | 5 Mins | Welcome Note and Introductions |
| 3:35 pm to 3:45 pm | 10 Mins | Keynote: Congressman Colin Allred, Richardson Texas |
| 3:45 pm to 3:55 pm | 10 Mins | “Effect of Broadband on Economic Development” Speaker: Mayor Paul Voelker |
| 3:55 pm to 4:05 pm | 10 Mins | Defining North Texas’s Broadband Expansion Priorities and the Role of Texas State government in addressing the broadband access and affordability gap Speaker: State Sen. Nathan Johnson (District 16, Dallas) |
| 4:05pm to 4:45 pm | 40 mins | Panel Discussion - 1: Engaging Community Anchor Institutions with the capabilities, skills, technologies, and support needed to optimize broadband grant programs Moderator: Chris White, VP, VerizonPanelists: Akbar Kara, Member, Governor’s Broadband Development Council, CEO, Lonestar Education and Research Network (LEARN) |
| 4:45 pm to 4:55 pm | 10 mins | Refreshments |
| 4:55 pm to 5:45 pm | 40 Mins | Panel Discussion - 2: Broadband Challenges and Opportunities: Is Texas Unique and, If So, How? Moderator: Anurag Sinha, SVP Infosys Panelists: Matt Furlow, Chamber Technology Engagement Center (C_TEC), U.S. Chamber of Commerce |
| 5:35pm to 5:45pm | 5 Mins | Vote of Thanks |
| 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | 2 hours | Cocktail Reception |
