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Register now for a day-long event (8:30am-4pm) which will bring together critical stakeholders in Wisconsin from state and local governments, Tribal communities, federal agencies, and industry to discuss coordination on high-speed Internet infrastructure deployment and digital equity efforts as the state prepares to implement programs from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and launch Wisconsin’s Internet for All initiative under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Connecting everyone in Wisconsin to affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service is critical to the overall success of the state, ensuring the health and well-being of residents and a strong state economy. This event will provide an opportunity for us to discuss ways we can work together to efficiently and effectively utilize these dollars to achieve the highest possible level of high-speed Internet deployment and adoption.

There is no fee to attend this event and all are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided.

Location:
Jefferson Street Event Center
203 Jefferson St
Wausau, WI, 54403
*Please call the Jefferson Street Inn at (715) 845-6500 and reference the “Wisconsin Public Service Commission Event” to secure a room at the negotiated rate.

Proposed Agenda:
Wisconsin Broadband office and NTIA Introduction and Overview
Countdown to Connected Wisconsin
Networking Break
Mapping and Data
Workforce Planning Needs and Strategies
Networking Lunch
Digital Equity and Inclusion
Planning Tools and Community Collaboration
Joint WI Governor’s Task Force and Digital Equity Inclusion Broadband Stakeholder Group Meeting (Open Meeting)

This event is co-hosted by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. It was developed in a partnership between the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, the Office of Rural Prosperity, the University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension, and the Educational Communications Board.

REGISTER HERE