Built to Last: Choosing Longevity in a Transitional Moment (VIP Pass Holders Only)

Session details:

• What does it take to build broadband networks and institutions that endure beyond funding cycles, political timelines, and technology hype? This conversation shifts the focus from compliance to commitment — from coverage to capability, and from short-term wins to long-term responsibility.
• As BEAD shifts into implementation and AI reshapes how people work, learn, and access opportunity, the question is no longer just who is connected, but who can participate over time. This session examines what actually lasts — and the decisions being made today that will define connectivity, equity, and long-term value for the people this infrastructure ultimately serves.