2017 Broadband Conference Sessions Finalized

3/3/2017

Believe it or not, the 2017 IAMU Broadband Conference is just three weeks away! We're excited to have assembled a great program with informational and education sessions as well as plenty of time for networking with vendors and collegues.

General Sessions

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
9:00am Generational Differences in the Workplace (Celina Peerman)
11:00am Dealing with Toxic Individuals (Brenda Clark Hamilton, Fresh Coffee)

Thursday, March 23, 2017
7:00am NCTC Breakfast (Frank Hughes, NCTC)
11:20am Luncheon Keynote: Regulatory Update (Jim Baller, Baller Herbst Lide)
1:00pm Local Programming Panel (Doug Hammer & Amy Barrett, Harlan Municipal Utilities; Karyn Leininger, Spencer Municipal Utilities)

Leadership Track Concurrent Sessions

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
10:00am Advances In Transport Network Optics (Paul Schoenau, Ciena)
3:00pm Preparing Your Network for Smart Grid (Ken Demlow, NewCom Technologies)
4:10pm IPTV over DOCSIS (Heath Reutten, Technology Planners)

Thursday, March 23, 2017
8:30am Node+0 (Mike Chabalsowski, Antronix)
9:30am Next-Generation PON's (Eric Lampland, Lookout Point Communications)
10:30am What's New with Yondoo (Jason Lefkowitz, CSI Digital)

Operational/Technical Track Concurrent Sessions

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
10:00am Home Networking Challenges(Bret McElwee, Calix)
3:00pm LTE Interference - The New Challenge (Jim Gorecki, PCT International)
4:10pm OTDR Theory and Practice (Ron Grigsby, RDG Telecom)

Thursday, March 23, 2017
8:30am Fiber 101 (Steve Scudder, Fitel)
9:30am Fiber 201 (Steve Scudder, Fitel)
10:30am Proactive Network Maintenance (Tom Scanlin, VeEx)

Customer Service/Marketing Track Concurrent Sessions

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
10:00am Effective Communications on the Job (Celina Peerman)
3:00pm Excellence in Sales and Customer Service (Brenda Clark Hamilton, Fresh Coffee)
4:10pm Breaking It Down (Carissa Swenson, Consortia Consulting)
Thursday, March 23, 2017
8:30am Productivity Tips and Tricks (Doug Pals, RE: Sourceful Communications)
9:30am Facebook Advertising (Cheryl O'Hearn, Spin Markket)
10:30am Compliance and Safety Resources (Carissa Swenson, Consortia Consulting)

Explorers Track Concurrent Session

Topics of interest for communities who are considering a broadband project

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
10:00am Developing a Winning Marketing Plan (Doug Pals, RE: Sourceful Communications)
3:00pm Staffing for Success (Doug Pals, RE: Sourceful Communications)
4:10pm Financing Options for Broadband Projects (Todd Kielkopf, Kielkopf Advisory Services)
Thursday, March 23, 2017
8:30am Video Options for New Broadband Providers (Curtis Dean, IAMU/SmartSource)
9:30am Partnering For Success (Todd Kielkopf, Kielkopf Advisory Services)
10:30am Been There, Done That (DJ Weber, The Community Agency; Ken Jahncke, Osage Municipal Utilities; Jeff Magsamen, Waverly Utilities)

Vendor Exhibits

The vendor show at the IAMU Broadband Conference is always a highlight, giving attendees an opportunity to learn about the products and services you need to operate your broadband utility. As of 3/3/17, here are the vendors who have signed up for exhibit tables (this list will grow!)