MUNICIPAL BROADBAND

MUNICIPAL BROADBAND

Monday • August 16, 2004 (Click here for a detailed schedule)		Tuesday • August 17, 2004 (Click here for a detailed schedule)
8:00	Registration and Continental Breakfast	8:30	The Planning Process: Needs, Existing Infra structure Capabilities, and System Design
8:30	Introduction
8:45	The Business and Political Environment
9:30	The Legal and Regulatory Landscape
10:15	*Break*	10:15	*Break*
10:30	Regional Perspectives on the Environment for, and Political and Economic Challenges Facing, Municipal Broadband	10:30	The Planning Process: Other Factors
12:00	*Lunch (on your own)*	12:00	*Lunch (on your own)*
1:15	Finding a Fit between Community Needs and the Technological Options	1:15	Financing Options
3:15	*Break*	2:45	*Break*
3:30	Economic Viability, Sticking Points, and Tips for Effective Implementation of Public Involvement Models	3:00	Entering Into The Fray: Who Really is in the Best Position to do What?
5:00	A Roundtable Discussion Focusing on Questions of Most Concern to the Audience
5:30	Reception for Attendees and Faculty	4:30	*Adjourn*