Houston Connects – Broadband Convening

This invitation-only convening of select organizations and stakeholders will feature a discussion with Gregory Conte, Director of the Texas Broadband Development Office, and a call to action for creative alignment of digital inclusion initiatives and resources for the Houston area.

While broadband access has long been a challenge across Texas, the pandemic has exacerbated the economic and social costs for places and people on the wrong side of the digital divide. The unique funding opportunities resulting from the pandemic have placed new emphasis on the need for strategic coordination. We hope you will join us to get to know others working in this space and share insights on developing a broadband road map.

When

• Tuesday, Nov. 16, 8:30–11:30 a.m.

Where

• Greater Houston Partnership, Partnership Floor, Double Room, 701 Avenida de las Americas, Suite 900 Houston, TX 77010

Registration (Invitation Only)

• There is no cost to attend, but preregistration is required. Please register by Nov. 12.

COVID Safety

• The convening will be in-person at the Greater Houston Partnership office and will follow CDC guidelines for events. Additional safety information will be provided to registrants.

Agenda

8:30 a.m.	Arrival Coffee and refreshments
9:00 a.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks Bob Harvey, President and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership Sylvester Turner, Mayor, City of Houston Lina Hidalgo, County Judge, Harris County
9:30 a.m.	Roundtable Discussion 1: Connectivity Lessons During COVID-19
10:00 a.m.	Roundtable Discussion 2: New Technologies for New Frontiers
10:30 a.m.	Roundtable Discussion 3: The Economic Impact of Connectivity
11:00 a.m.	Fireside Chat Gregory Conte, Director, Texas Broadband Development Office Facilitator: Daron Peschel, Senior Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Houston Branch
11:30 a.m.	Wrap-Up and Call to Action