FCC Chief Officer for Strategic Planning Keynotes: 'Setting the Table for the National Broadband Plan: Collecting and Using Broadband Data'

Setting the Table for the National Broadband Plan:
Collecting and Using Broadband Data

Special Keynote Speaker: Paul de Sa,
Chief, Office of Strategic Planning
& Policy Analysis, FCC

The February 9 edition of the Broadband Breakfast Club will consider the question of how broadband data can best be utilitized by the Federal Communications Commission, particularly as it crafts its national broadband plan. The event will be keynoted by Paul de Sa, head of the Federal Comunications Commission's internal "think tank" on telecom policy, the Office of Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis. De Sa will also join the panel discussion that follows.

Confirmed Speakers:

• Jeff Campbell, Senior Director, Technology and Trade Policy of Global Policy and Government Affairs, Cisco Systems
• Michelle Connolly, Associate Professor of Economics, Duke University; former Chief Economist, Federal Communications Commission
• Paul De Sa, Chief of Office of Strategic Planning & Policy Analysis, Federal Communications Commission
• John Horrigan, Director, Consumer Research, Omnibus Broadband Initiative, Federal Communications Commission
• Brian Webster, WirelessMapping.com

The event is moderated by Drew Clark, Editor and Executive Director of BroadbandCensus.com and BroadbandBreakfast.com. Among the topics: the FCC's authority over the issue of broadband data, the role that public and transparent data plays in the development of the National Broadband Plan, how specific databases - such as Form 477 - may be harnessed and utilized. The issue of consumer survey, both by the FCC and by third parties, will also be discussed.

The breakfast begins at 8 a.m., followed by a discussion, beginning shortly after 8:30 a.m. and ending by 10 a.m. Join the conversation for an engaging and in-depth examination of broadband - one of the most vital topics of our day

Telecommunications advocates, policy-makers, journalists, and top officials seeking to trade insights on these important issue can attend the Broadband Breakfast Club, which includes a full American and Continental breakfast, for as little as $45.00, plus a modest registration fee. The events are on the record and open to the public. 

The topic of discussion for this breakfast in the series is:

Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 8 a.m. - Collecting and Using Broadband Data: How Will the Process Be Improved?

Register above for this breakfast event, or click here to register for future events. The Broadband Breakfast Club is a "widely attended event" under House of Representatives Rule 25, clause 5(a)(4)(A).

PLEASE NOTE:The Broadband Breakfast Club has moved to Clyde's of Gallery Place, at 707 7th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001, conveniently located adjacent to the Gallery Place Metro Station on theRed Line.

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For individuals outside of Washington, or those whose schedule doesn’t permit attendance in person, archived webcasts of the Broadband Breakfast Club are available for free on BroadbandBreakfast.com.

The Broadband Breakfast Club seeks sponsorship of our events from interested companies and organizations. We especially encourage organizations to sponsor a package of multiple events — such as one of our upcoming topical series. For details on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Sylvia Syracuse at 646-262-4630 or sylvia@broadbandcensus.com. The Broadband Breakfast Club is produced by Broadband Census News LLC.

The Broadband Breakfast Club is Sponsored by:

International Broadband Electric Communications, Inc.

Telecommunications Industry Association