Unlocking the Gate to Digital Opportunity

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

1:50 PM - 2:30 PM CT

Location: Canal C

Moderator(s)

TC

Tommy Clift (he/they)

Editor
Broadband Nation

Panelist(s)

Laura Bonar

Talent Development & Sr.HR Manager
BHC
Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Ashley Poling

Sales Director
gaiia
Birmingham, Michigan, United States
Jason Hardebeck (he/him/his)

Vice President, ESG
Meridiam Fiber
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Ashley Brown (she/her/hers)

Senior Director, Field and Partner Marketing
Adtran
Timnath, Colorado, United States

As broadband funding enables operators to reach new customers, many of these will be first-time subscribers to fiber broadband. What do operators need to understand as they look to engage with residences that were formerly unserved? This panel discussion will focus on the tools, tips and best practices as operators close the digital divide for the communities they serve and the people each connect to the digital opportunity ahead.