TAG's Infrastructure Society Presents: "The State of Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) & the Path Forward: Policy Evolution, Hybrid Networks & Digital Future"
The national deployment of infrastructure through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program (B.E.A.D.) is reshaping the digital economy as states move from planning to implementation. This webinar will examine the current state of B.E.A.D. deployment, including implementation progress, funding realities, and execution challenges, while also exploring emerging “B.E.A.D. 2.0” policy shifts that emphasize flexibility, fiber-wireless convergence, and hybrid infrastructure models supporting AI-ready networks.
The discussion will also highlight the broader impact on the digital landscape, where broadband expansion is accelerating the convergence of fiber, wireless, edge computing, and AI-driven infrastructure shaping the future of connectivity and economic development.
| Meet our Moderator |
 | Stephen Stewart CEO, Smart Broadband Inc. |
| Meet our Speakers |
 | Jonathan Adelstein EVP, Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer, TWN Communications |
 | Sarah Baska Director of Georgia’s State Broadband Office |
 | Craig Hemperly Broadband Architect, Wesco |
 | Sean Stokes Partner, Keller and Heckman |
 | Scott Woods President, Public-Private Partnerships, Ready.net |
Thank you to our Annual TAG Infrastructure Society Sponsors |
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Online registration will close by 5:00 PM on April 6th.
Please note that if you belong to a member organization but have not yet connected to your company’s membership, you will need to complete the membership opt-in form before the member rate is available to you.
